What’s On in SA Jewish Community

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Today, Friday (March 4)

* Chabad House hosts “Friday Night Live at Shul in Sandton Central”. Time 18:15. Information: 079-434-1293 or rak@chabad.org.za

* Bet David hosts a “Special Kabbalat Shabbat Service” celebrating the role of women in Judaism. Venue: Bet David, Morningside. Time: 18:00 – 19:00 followed by light refreshments. No charge. Enquiries: Sharon (011) 783-7117.

* UZLC hosts Justice Stanley Sapire on “Reflection on ‘Bad Jews’”. Venue: Our Parents Home. Time: 12:45 – 14:00. Contact: Gloria 072-127-9421 or (011) 485-4851.

Saturday (March 5)

* Bet David Torah study and light breakfast, 08:45 – 09:45. No charge. Youth service and activities for children ages 3 – 10, time: 10.00 – 12.00. Shabbat morning service – an inclusive, inspiring women-themed Shabbat service in honour of International Women’s Day, time: 10.00 followed by a brochah. Venue: Bet David, Morningside. Enquiries: Sharon (011) 783-7117.

Sunday (March 6)

* Chabad hosts “Tefillin Club & Breakfast” at 08:15 at the Shul in Sandton Central. Information: Rabbi Ari Kievman (011) 440-6600.

Monday (March 7)

* UJW adult education division hosts Helena Dolney, former president of the Land Bank, on “Let’s Talk About Dying”. Venue: 1 Oak Street, Houghton. Time: 09:30. Donation: R35. Contact: (011) 648-1053.

* Chabad Seniors Club for men and women meets at Chabad House in Savoy. Memory enhancement, lectures and discussions, refreshments, lunch, iPad lessons, and much more. Free transport. Time: 09:00 – 13:00. Information: Rabbi Ari Kievman (011) 440-6600.

Tuesday (March 8)

* WIZO Forum hosts Michael Freeman, deputy head of mission at the Israeli Embassy on “Israel and the Middle East: Where to from Here?”. Venue: Beyachad. Time: 09:30. Cost: R40. Bookings: Batya (011) 645-2517 or wizojhbaccounts@beyachad.co.za

Wednesday (March 9)

* Chabad House hosts “Jewish Course of Why” at The Kirsh Goodness & Kindness Centre. Time: 19:15. Information: www.JLI.org.za or Rabbi Ari Kievman (011) 440-6600.

* UJW adult education division hosts Dr Lorraine Chaskalson, formerly of Dpt of English at Wits, on “The Written Word Leaps off the Page” Venue: 1 Oak Street, Houghton. Time: 09:30. Donation: R35. Contact: (011) 648-1053.

Thursday (March 10)

* Bet David weekly discussion group with Rabbi Adrian Schell covering “The Prayers of our Siddur”. No charge. Venue: Bet David, Morningside. Time: 18:00 – 19:30. Enquiries: Sharon (011) 783-7117.

* JWBS presents “The Miracle of Flowers” morning of fun, flowers, prizes, inspiration and hope. Venue: HOD. Cost: R270pp incl. breakfast. Time: 08:30. Information: (011) 485-5232 or admin@jwbs.joburg.