Lifestyle/Community
What’s on in SA Jewish Community
As always, there is lots going on for the Jewish communities around the country. Contact local leadership for additional activities
SA JEWISH REPORT STAFF
Friday (July 24)
* UZLC hosts Charisse Zeifert of the SAJBD on “Being Jewish in South Africa Today”. Venue: Our Parents Home. Lunch from 12:15 and the talk at 13:00. Information: Gloria, (011) 485-4851.
* Sydenham Shul hosts international author and lecturer Rabbi Dr Laibl Wolf of Melbourne, for a weekend of lectures July 23 – 25. Today, July 24 at 07:45,he speaks on “Kicking Bad Habits – ‘the Neuro-Plastic Brain’; Why You Do What You Do – and Do it Differently”. In the evening he talks at a Young Adults Dinner on “Love, Exploitation & Commitment – Is it About Me, or is it About You?” Shul service at 18:00, dinner at 19:00. Cost: R190 per person, students: R150 (limited to first 30). Bookings: www.sydshul.co.za or (011) 640-5021 or sydshul@sydshul.co.za
* Chabad in the Shul in Sandton Central, offers “Friday Night Lve in Sandton CBD”. with Rabbi Ari Kievman followed by kiddush and brocha. Time: 18:00. Information: 079-434-1293 or rak@chabad.org.za
Saturday, (July 25)
* Chabad offers a a Tisha B’Av programme at the Shul in Sandton Central. Time 18:25. Mariv and Eicha followed by a documentary “With My Whole Broken Heart” and interactive discussion. Information: 079-434-1293 or rak@chabad.org.za
Sunday, (July 26)
* Chabad at the Shul in Sandton Central has Shachrit (no tallit and tefillin), at 08:15 followed by an explanatory Kinus programme; Mincha (with tallit and tefillin): 16:45 Maariv: 17:45 followed by breakfast. Information: 079-434-1293 or rak@chabad.org.za
Monday (July 27)
* Chabad Seniors Club for men and women, meets at Chabad House in Savoy. Time 09:00 – 13:00. Free transport, memory enhancement with occupational therapist Cynthia Liptz, lectures and discussions, refreshments, lunch, iPad lessons, and more. Information: Rabbi Ari Kievman (011) 440-6600.
* UJW Adult Education Division hosts Vincent Carruthers, chairman, Magaliesberg Biosphere Management Board and vice-chairman of the Delta Environment Centre, on “Discovering the Magaliesberg (slide presentation). Venue: 1 Oak Street, Houghton. Time: 09:30. Donation: R35. Contact: UJW Office (011) 648-1053.
Tuesday (July 28)
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* Chabad House hosts a mulitplex of shiurim. Venue: Chabad House. Time: 09:45 lecture for men and women, “Fascinating Facts” with Rabbbi Ari Kievman; 11:15 exclusive ladies shiur with Aviva Goldman. Free transport, refreshments, lunch, no cost. Information: Rabbi Ari Kievman (011) 440-6600.
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* WIZO Forum hosts Michael Freeman, deputy ambassador at the Israel Embassy, on “Unlocking the Boycott – Is Israel on the Road to Isolation”. Venue: Beyachad. Time 09:30. Cost: R40 (incl tea). Contact: Nadine (011) 645-2515 or izojhb@beyachad.co.za
Wednesday, (July 29)
* Chabad in Savoy hosts:”Exploring the Parsha” for men and women. Time: 09:45. Information: Rabbi Ari Kievman (011) 440-6600.
* WIZO Tzabar is hosting award-winning director and editor, Wayne Kopping, at the screening of his film “Beneath the Helmet”. Venue: EOH, 1 Osborne Lane, Bedfordview. Limited space available. Reservations: Naomi 082-496-1111 or Graciela 082-925-0924 or Ayala 082-412-2269. Time: 20:00. Cost: R80 (incl refreshments).
* UJW Adult Education Division hosts Dr Lorraine Chaskalson, former lecturer in the dept of English at Wits, on “The Prodigal Summer” – a novel by Barbara Kingsolver. Venue: 1 Oak Street, Houghton. Time: 09:30. Donation: R35. Contact: UJW Office (011) 648-1053.
Thursday (July 30)
* Chabad House offers “Minyan in the CBD” in Sandton Central. Daily Mincha/Mariv with refreshments. Optional learning opportunities. Time: 17:30. Information: Rabbi Ari Kievman 079-434-1293 or rak@chabad.org.za
* Sydenham Shul AGM takes place at 19:45 in the Community Centre in Rouxville,