What’s On in SA Jewish Community

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Sunday (July 17)

* Yiddish Nostalgia in Song presented by Russel Lurie (soloist) and Evelyn Green (accompanist) and narrated by Helen Heldenmuth and Tamar Olswan., Sunday 17th July 15.00 at Venue: 34 Fifth street, Orange Grove. Time: 15:00. Refreshments will be served. Donation to Yad Aharon. Information and booking: Russel Lurie 082-331-3019 or Evelyn Green (011) 728-5570 or 082-704-2322.

* Second Innings hosts journalist Phylicia Oppelt on “The Political Space Before the Local Government Elections”. Venue: The Gerald Horwitz Lounge, Golden Acres. Time: 10:00 for 10:30. Cost: R20 members, R40 visitors (incl tea and light refreshments). Information: Tel (011) 532-9701.

Tuesday (July 19)

* JWBS hosts a movie, “Broadway Musical – A Jewish Legacy” with talented composers such as Leonard Bernstein, Roger & Hammerstein and George Gershwin. Venue: Gerald Horwitz Lounge, Golden Acres, Sandringham Gardens. Time: 09:30 for 10:00 Cost: R80 (incl tea and refreshments). Contact: (011) 485-5232 or gloria@jwbs.co.za

Wednesday (July 20)

* Second Innings hosts an outing to The Windmill at Hartebeespoort Dam. Time: The Bus departs at 09:30 sharp from Golden Acres. Cost: R190 (incl the bus, lunch and tea/coffee). Bookings: Betty Jankelowitz or Pearl Kahn, tel (011) 532-9701.

Thursday (July 21)

* The Light Music Society plays music for the over 50s, Broadway shows and MGM musicals of the 40s, 50s and 60s. Venue: Roosevelt Park Recreational Centre on Beyers Naude Drive. Time: 14:00. Cost R20 (incl tea and light refreshments). Two audio presentations, followed by music of bygone years. Information: David (011) 678-9725 or 076-574-1446.

Tuesday (July 26)

* WIZO Women Inspired hosts Ooh La La owner Karen Schneid-Liberman on “From the Law Bar to Candy Bars” – an advocate who turned confectionary queen.  Time: 09:30 for 10:00. Cost: R100 (incl tea). Bookings and venue details: Lorraine 083-268-8016; Joceline 082-441-4375 or Lesley 083-456-3911.