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
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.