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 (April 1)
* Bet David Kids Club provides fun Shabbat activities for children ages 3 – 10. Time: 18.00 – 19.00. Enquiries: Kendyll – youth@betdavid.org.za. Bet David Kabbalat Shabbat Service from 18:00 – 19:00. Venue: Bet David, Morningside. Enquiries: Sharon (011) 783-7117.
* Sydenham Shul hosts a Community Shabbat Dinner, with special “Sinai X” guest, international speaker Rabbi Y Y Jacobson from New York who will speak on “Power, Wisdom, Wit and Humour”. Adults: R230, children (3-11): R120. Booking: Shul office (011) 640-5021 or online www.sydshul.co.za
* UZLC has its speaker Mo Skikne, on “A short history of Gen (Jannie) Smuts”. Venue: Our Parents Home. Time: 12:45 – 14:00. Contact: Gloria 072-127-9421 or (011) 485-4851.
Saturday (April 2)
* Bet David Torah Study and light breakfast. Time: 08:45 – 09:45. No charge. Youth service and activities for children ages 3 – 10. Time: 10:00 – 12:00. Shabbat morning service. Time: 10:00, followed by a brocha.
Monday (April 4)
* UJW adult education division hosts Geoff Sifrin, journalist and former editor of Jewish Report, on “The Jewish Press”. Venue: 1 Oak Street, Houghton. Time: 09:30. Donation: R35. Contact: (011) 648-1053.
Wednesday (April 6)
* Cape Town Holocaust Centre hosts the film screening of documentary “Turkish Passport”. Entrance is free; donations welcome. RSVP essential: (021) 462-5553 or admin@holocaust.org.za . Security: Please bring a form of identification.
* Second Innings hosts a film showing the moving story of “Nicky’s Family” at the South African Museum of Military History. Time: 09:15 for 09:45. Cost: R90 (incl tea and snacks). Booking is strictly in advance. Enquiries: Booking: Laura Sher (011) 786-5109.
* Chev Social Services Enrich 2016 presents “The Big C: The Road Ahead: Understanding the Journey after Diagnosis” with Carin Marcus (social worker), Michelle Goodman (founder of the DL Link) and Dr Rapoport (oncologist). Venue: Jewish Life Centre, 2 Gayre Drive, Strathavon.Time: 19:45. Cost: R50: Light refreshments served. Booking: Sharon (011) 532-1696 or enrich@jhbchev.co.za. CPD points available at R100.
* Cape Town Holocaust Centre shows the film: “Turkish Passport”. Turkish ambassador will be attending. Venue: 88 Hatfield St, Gardens. Time: 18:00. Entrance free, donations welcome. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP: (021) 462-5553 or admin@holocaust.org.za.
* Second Innings hosts an outing to the South African Museum of Military History for the film, “Nicky’s Family”. Time: 09:15 for 09:45. Cost: R90 (incl the film and tea and snacks). Booking is strictly in advance. Enquiries: Book with Laura at (011) 532-9701.
* UJW adult education division hosts Dr Lorraine Chaskalson, formerly of Department 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 (April 7)
* Bet David’s weekly discussion group with Rabbi Adrian Schell covering “Rabbi, What is Kosher? – A Progressive view on Kashrut”. Time: 18:00 – 19:30. No charge. Venue: Bet David, Morningside.