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 November 6
* UZLC hosts David Saks on “Is the Israel/South Africa Relationship in Danger?” Venue: Our Parents Home. Time: 12:45 – 14:00. Contact: Gloria 072-127-9421 or (011) 485-4851.
* Chabad in Sea Point, St John’s Road, hosts, from Monday to Friday, at 06:30 sharp, a “Businessman’s Minyan” Coffee and cake 07:15. Rosh Chodesh 06:15. Contact: 083-740-0505.
Saturday evening (November 7)
* WIZO Tzabar presents Nir Dishon and his singing group “Gvanim” with “Songs From Our Beloved Israel”.. Venue: The World of Yamaha, 19 Eastern Service Road, Ext 6, Sandton. Time: 19:30 for 20:00. Cost: R250. Booking: Nadine (011) 645-2515 / wizojhb@beyachad.com, or Nava: 082-789-9118 or Raya: 083-377-2970.
* “Luck will be a Lady” at Beit Emanuel’s annual fundraiser. Hit the jackpot with good food, laughter and hours of fun. Time: 19:30 for 20:00. Tickets R300 each. To book: Ilana (011) 646-6170.’
Sunday (November 8)
* Big Band Music Appreciation Society meets at St John’s College auditorium, Houghton. Dave Goldstein compiled the programme with a video on Frank Sinatra – a tribute on the 100th anniversary of his birth. After interval a further video Sinatra’s greatest performances. Time: 14:15 sharp. Enquiries: Marilyn 072-243-7436 or Jack 082-450-7622.
Monday (November 9)
* UJW hosts Howard Dembovsky, national chairman: Justice Project South Africa on: “Why is the Death Toll on Our Roads Ever-increasing?” Venue: 1 Oak Street, Houghton. Time: 09:30. Donation: R35. Contact: UJW office (011) 648-1053.
Tuesday (November 10)
* WIZO Women Inspired hosts a cooking demonstration with Delores Fouché. Venue: The Home of Sheryl Kaplan, Houghton. Time: 09:30 for 10:00. Cost: R150. Bookings and venue details: Joceline 082-441-4375, Lorraine 083-268-8016, Maureen 082-445-1515, Leslie 083-456-3911 or Merlene 082-410-4976.
* RCHCC screens the documentary in commemoration of Kristallnacht, “Night Will Fall”. Venue: Clive M Beck Auditorium. Time: 19:30. Donation: R70 (incl refreshments). Booking: Hazel or René (011) 728-8088/8378, a/h: (011) 728-8378 or e-mail: rchcc@telkomsa.net or rene.s@telkomsa.net
* WIZO Women Inspired hosts a cooking demonstration with Delores Fouché. Venue: The Home of Sheryl Kaplan, Houghton. Time: 09:30 for 10:00am. Cost: R150. Bookings and venue details: Joceline 082-441-4375, Lorraine 083-268-8016, Maureen 082-445-1515, Leslie 083-456-3911 or Merlene 082-410-4976;
* UJW presents a video (audience choice). Venue: 1 Oak Street, Houghton. Time: 09:30. Donation: R20. Contact: UJW office (011) 648-1053.
Wednesday (November 11)
*SAZF’s Jewish film festival today screens “My Old Lady”. about a down-on-his-luck New Yorker who inherits a Parisian apartment from his estranged father. Venue: Beyachad. Time: 19:30. Booking essential. Cost: R50 per ticket. Contact miriam@sazf.org or tel (011) 645-2531 or maxine@beyachad.co.za, or tel (011) 645 2557. Have your ID number as well as credit card details available upon booking.
* UJW hosts Dr Lorraine Chaskalson, former lecturer in the Dept of English at Wits, on “The Written Word Leaps Off the Page” – fourth in a series. Venue: 1 Oak Street, Houghton. Time: 09:30. Donation: R35. Contact: UJW office (011) 648-1053.