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
Today, Friday (March 18)
* UZLC hosts Benji Shulman on Israel Apartheid Week in Johannesburg”. Venue: Our Parents Home. Time: 12:45 – 14:00. Contact: Gloria 072-127-9421 or (011) 485-4851.
* Bet David’s Kabbalat Shabbat Service takes place at Bet David, Morningside. Time: 18:00 – 19:00. Enquiries: Sharon (011) 783 7117
Saturday (March 19)
* Bet David’s Torah study and light breakfast takes place at Bet David at 08:45 – 09:45. No charge. The Shabbat morning service takes place at 10:00, followed by a brocha.
Sunday (March 20)
* JH&GC in partnership with the faculty of arts, Leeds University and the Ditsong National Museum of Military History, host a screening of the documentary “Hidden Holocaust in the Dunes” at Ditsong Military History Museum, Saxonwold at 17:30. No admission charge. Book with shirley@jhbholocaust.co.za or (011) 640-3100/2148.
* Second Innings hosts Roz Basserabie on “Make the Most of Every Day – Turn an Ordinary Day into an Extraordinary Day”. Venue: The Gerald Horwitz Lounge, Golden Acres. Time: 10:00 for 10:30. Cost: R20 members, R30 visitors (incl tea and light refreshments). Information: Linda Fleishman (011) 532-9701.
Monday (March 21)
* JH&GC in partnership with the faculty of arts, Leeds University and the Ditsong National Museum of Military History, host a panel discussion on “Transnational Holocaust Memory, Human Rights and other Traumatic Pasts” at Ditsong National Museum of Military History, Saxonwold at 15:00. No admission charge. Book with shirley@jhbholocaust.co.za or (011) 640-3100/2148.
Tuesday (March 22)
* Cape Town Holocaust Centre hosts Professor Rolf Wolfswinkel (New York University) on “The Case of the Holocaust in One Country: The Predicament of the Jews of Holland”. Venue: Cape Town Holocaust Centre, 88 Hatfield Street, Gardens. Time: 18:00. Entrance free, but donations welcome. RSVP: (021) 462-5553 or admin@holocaust.org.za
Thursday (March 24)
* Umhlanga Jewish Centre is having a “Megillas and Margaritas”, celebrating Purim like Mexicans in Umhlanga. Time: 16:00 till late. At 16:30 reading of the Megilla. Venue: 81 Campbell Drive, Izinga Ridge, Umhlanga. Dress up theme: “M”. Mexican inspired food, cash bar, kids activities. Cost: R70/head. Kids under 10 R30. Booking: E-mail Angie at admin@umhlangajewishcentre.co.za or call (031) 566-3227.