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 (August 1)
* UZLC hosts David Saks who will talk on “The Local Fallout from the Gaza Conflict”. Venue: Our Parents Home. Time: 12:45 – 14:00. Contact: Gloria 072-127-9421 or (011) 485-4851.
Sunday (August 3)
* Dor Yeshorim screening for Ashkenazi genetic diseases takes place at The Oxford Shul, between 14:00 and 17:00. Call 083-794-1178 for information.
* JAFFA Morning Market is open from 08:30. Venue: 42 Mackie Street, Baileys Muckleneuk, Pretoria. Tombola, raffles, kosher food, second hand books, clothes and bric-a-brac.
Monday (August 4)
* UJW AED programme hosts Miller Matola. CEO Brand South Africa on “How South Africans Can Play Their Part in the National Development Goals”. Venue: 1 Oak Street, Houghton. Time: 09:30. Donation: R35. Contact: UJW Office (011) 648-1053.
Wednesday (August 6)
* UJW CT AED Programme hosts Nancy Richards on “ Walking with Women” – three journey’s, three books. Venue: Stonehaven, Sea Point. Time: 10:00 for 10:30. Cost: R20. Enquires: (021) 434-9555 (until 14:00).
* UJW hosts Dr Lorraine Chaskalson, former lecturer in Dept of English ,Wits, on “Exploring the Wonder’s of Milton’s ‘Paradise Lost’”. Venue: 1 Oak Street, Houghton. Time: 09:30. Donation: R35. Contact: UJW Office (011) 648-1053.
* JWBS holds a book sale at Benmore Gardens Shopping Centre. Information: Gloria, tel and fax (011) 485-5232.
Thursday (August 7)
* WIZO’s Meir Szold screens the movie “Autumn Hearts” with Susan Sarandon and Christopher Plummer. Venue: Beyachad. Time: 10:00. Donation: R40 (incl tea). Contact: Sandy, (011) 645-2515.