What’s on in SA Jewish Community

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 Friday (May 22)

* UZLC hosts David Fleminger on “The History of the Kruger Park”. Venue: Our Parents Home. Time: 12:45 – 14:00. Contact: Gloria 072-127-9421 or (011) 485-4851.

Saturday (May 23)

* Limmud Johannesburg this Shavuot explores the mixed relationship to the “Other” in Jewish law, Israel today and in light of the recent xenophobic attacks. On Shavuot we read the story of Ruth, the classic convert. But how comfortable are we with outsiders today? Venue: 47 Boundary Road, Highlands North. Time: 21:00 onwards. RSVP: LimmudSA@gmail.com

* Beit Emanuel invites you to Tikkun Leil Shavuot, an evening of study, from 18:00 till midnight.

* Chabad House offers a Shavuot Dinner with acclaimed speaker Bronya Shaffer. Venue: Shul in Sandton Central. Time: 19:15. Cost: R200pp. Bookings: Batya, 072-801-7491. 

Sunday (May 24)

* Chabad invites you to “Shavuot in Sandton” Venue: 8 Stella Street Sandton. Time: Shul at 09:30, The 10 Commandments at 10:30, followed by “Ice Cream Party for all Joyous”, guest speaker and evening service at 18:00. Information: Rabbi Ari Kievman 079-434-1293 or www.SandtonCentral.org.za or rak@chabad.org.za

* Beit Emanuel hosts “An Evening of Study – Tikkun Leil Shavuot” at the shul. Time: 18:00 till midnight.

Monday (May 25) 

* Chabad holds a Yizkor memorial service in Sandton’s CBD Shul. Time: 09:30, Yizkor at approximately 11:30. Venue: 8 Stella Street, Sandton. Information: Rabbi Ari Kievman 079-434-1293 or www.SandtonCentral.org.za or rak@chabad.org.za

Tuesday (May 26)

* Chabad offers a “Mulitplex of Shiurim” at Chabad House, Savoy: 09:45 lecture for men and women, “Point & Counterpoint”, with Rabbbi Ari Kievman; 11:15 exclusive ladies shiur with Aviva Goldman. Free transport, refreshments, lunch. No cost. Information: (011) 440-6600 or www.chabadsouthafrica.org

* UJW adult education division hosts Arlene Bernstein, former head of LifeLine, on “Psychology: Issues Worrying You – An Informal Discussion Group” ”. Venue: 1 Oak Street, Houghton. Time: 09:30. Donation: R35. Contact: UJW office (011) 648-1053.

Wednesday (May 27)

* WIZO Meir Szold Branch screens the movie “Sunshine”. Venue: Beyachad. Time: 10:00. Donation: R45 (incl tea). Bookings: Cecily (011) 882-9996.

* Chabad’s Jewish Seniors Club hosts a lecture for men and women. “Venue: Chabad House, Savoy. Time 09:45. Information: (011) 440-6600 or www.chabadsouthafrica.org/seniors

* Chabad offers “Judaism Decoded: The Origins & Evolution of Jewish Tradition”. Venue: Kirsh Goodness & Kindness Centre, Sandton. Time: 19:15. Information: www.JLI.org.za

* RCHCC presents a one-man play, “Bereh”. Venue: Clive M Beck Auditorium. Time: 19:30. Donation: R80 (incl refreshments). Booking: Hazel or René (011) 728-8088/8378, a/h: (011) 728-8378, e-mail: rchcc@telkomsa.net or rene.s@telkomsa.net or www.greatpark.co.za

* UJW adult education division hosts Dr Lorraine Chaskalson, former lecturer in the Dept of English at Wits on “Contemporary Poetry and its Relevance to Our Own Lives”. Venue: 1 Oak Street, Houghton. Time: 09:30. Donation: R35. Contact: UJW office (011) 648-1053.

Thursday (May 28)

* WIZO Johannesburg “Ladies Day”. Time: 09:30 for 10:00. Cost: R500 (incl lunch). Space is limited, bookings are essential. For venue and booking details contact Nadine (011) 645-2515 or wizojhb@beyachad.co.za

* WIZO Johannesburg hosts “Ladies Day”. Time: 09:30 for 10:00. Cost: R500 (incl lunch). Space is limited, bookings are essential. For venue and booking details contact Nadine (011) 645-2515 or wizojhb@beyachad.co.za

Friday (May 29)