What’s On in SA Jewish Community

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Friday (August 12)

* Bet David Shul at 17:00 starts its “Family Activities” to begin the “De-Consecration Weekend” of the old shul.

At 18:00 the “Family Service” takes place followed by a congregational supper. No charge. Venue: Bet David, Morningside. RSVP: Sharon at admin2@betdavid.org.za

Saturday (August 13)

* Bet David Shul at 10:00 hosts a “Festive Shabbat Morning Service” including the De-Consecration Service of Bet David’s old shul, followed by a brocha. “Walk About” of the shul’s new campus after the service. Venue: Bet David, Morningside. RSVP: Sharon – admin2@betdavid.org.za

Monday (August 15)

* UJW’s adult education division hosts Robbie Macdonald of the University of Exeter and president of the Johannesburg Hiking Club, on “Sailing a Tall Ship”. Venue: 1 Oak Street, Houghton. Time: 09:30. Donation: R40. Contact: UJW Office (011) 648-1053.

Wednesday (August 17)

* UJW’s adult education division hosts Dr Lorraine Chaskalson, former lecturer Dept of English, Wits, on the second lecture on “Enjoying Contemporary Poetry”. Venue: 1 Oak Street, Houghton. Time: 09:30. Donation: R40. Contact: UJW Office (011) 648-1053.

Saturday evening (August 20)

* Chev Marriage Week presents the premiere of “Nine Lives” starring Kevin Spacey and Jennifer Garner. Venue: Ster Kinekor @ the Zone Rosebank. Cost: R200 per couple. Refreshments for sale. Bookings: lindaf@jhbchev.co.za or (011) 532-9701. 

Sunday (August 21)

* Johannesburg Light Music Society has music for the over 50s, Broadway shows and MGM musicals of bygone years.  Venue: Roosevelt Park Recreational Centre (behind the fire station on Beyers Naude Drive) Time: 14:00. Two presentations by members of music of their choice. a short interval for tea/coffee and refreshments at R20 pp (optional), followed by music from movies of the ‘50s, ‘60s, & ‘70s. Information: David 076-574-1446 or (011) 678-9725.

* Jewish Genealogical Society of SA hosts Lt Col William Bergman MMM (SA Army Rtd) on “The Jewish Contribution to the South African Military History”. Venue: HOD. Time: 19:00. Cost: R25 (incl tea & refreshments). RSVP: Hannah (011) 485-2188.

Monday (August 22)

* UJW’s adult education division hosts Tom Wheeler, research associate, SA Institute of International Affairs, on “The Arab Spring – Consequences in the Middle East”. Venue: 1 Oak Street, Houghton. Time: 09:30. Donation: R40. Contact: UJW Office (011) 648-1053.