What’s on in SA Jewish Community

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Saturday night (June 4)

`* Pine Street Shul is hosting a Yom Yerushalayim function with the theme “Jerusalem Through Time”. Cantor Ezra Sher will present a repertoire on Jerusalem, to be followed by a DVD “Mekonen”. The journey of an African Jews who became an officer in the IDF. Then a short film “Beneath the Helmet”. Time: 20:00 sharp. Cost: R75 pp. Payment at the door. There will be light refreshments. Booking: E mail lazari@iburst.co.za

Sunday (June 5)

* JJAC invites Jewish singles aged 27 – 49 to watch the French Open Men’s Tennis final at Metzyuan. E-mail whatson@jjac.co.za for details

* JAFFA’s morning market at the home in Baileys Muckleneuk in Pretoria, takes place from 09:00 – 12:30. There will be different stalls to browse and buy from, second-hand clothing, bric-à-brac, refreshments, tombola, books and much more.

* JH&GC in partnership with the Czech Embassy hosts a talk by Zuzana Pavlovská on “The Life of Survivors and the Jewish Community in Czechoslovakia after 1945” and opening of the exhibition “Don’t Lose Faith in Mankind”. Venue JH&GC, Forest Town. Seating limited. Booking: shirley@jhbholocaust.co.za or (011) 640-3100/2148

* Second Innings hosts Joel Harris, trainer for Jawitz Properties on “How to Make the Rest of Your Life the Best of Your Life”. Venue: The Gerald Horwitz Lounge, Golden Acres. Time: 10:00 for 10:30. Cost: R20 members, R40 visitors (incl tea and light refreshments). Contact: Linda Fleishman (011) 532-9701

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Monday (June 6)

* UJW hosts Dr Anthony Turton, lecturer in environmental management, with an au8diovisual presentation on “Water Pollution and Disease, Microcystin Problem and the Central Nervous System in Relation to MND/Alzheimers. Venue: I Oak Street, Houghton. Time: 09:30. Donation: R40. Everyone welcome – men and women. Booking not necessary. Contact: UJW office (011) 648-1053.

* UJW Adult Education Division hosts Prof Anthony Turton of the University of the Free State Centre for Environment Management on “Water Pollution and Disease – the Microsistin Problem” – an audiovisual presentation. Venue: 1 Oak Street, Houghton. Time: 09:30. Donation: R40. Contact: UJW offices: (011) 648-1053.

Tuesday (June 7)

* WIZO Forum hosts “Yom Yerushalayim – Walk With us ‘Under’ the Holy City” We will embark on a discovery of the 4 000-year history of the city. We’ll visit the Kotel and will embark on a virtual tour underground. Venue: Beyachad. Time: 10:00. Cost: R50 (incl Israeli tea). Booking: Jenny (011) 645-2515 or wizojhb@beyachad.co.za

Wednesday (June 8)

* RCHCC hosts a talk by Olga Meshoe of DEISI on “When Words are not Enough”. Venue: Clive M Beck Auditorium. Time: 19:30. Donation: R80 (incl refreshments). Booking: Hazel or René (011) 728-8088/8378, a/h (011) 728-8378; e-mail: rchcc@telkomsa.net or rene.s@telkomsa.net or www.greatpark.co.za

* Cape Town Holocaust Centre hosts a talk by Zuzana Pavlovska of the Jewish Museum of Prague, on “The Life of Survivors and the Jewish Community in Czechoslovakia After 1945”. Venue: 88 Hatfield Street, Gardens, Cape Town. Booking is essential as seating is limited. Time: 18:00. RSVP: (021) 462-5553 or admin@holocaust.org.za

* UJW Adult Education Division hosts Dr Lorraine Chaskalson, former lecturer dept. of English at Wits, on her fourth lecture on Hamlet. Venue: 1 Oak Street, Houghton. Time: 09:30. Donation: R40. Contact: UJW offices: (011) 648-1053.