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
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Friday (August 19)
* Hashtag Lottering with comedian Marc Lottering, is at the Auto & General Theatre on the Square, Sandton until September 16. His show covers a broad range of topics, ranging from the beauty of a prawn, to the dangers of the WhatsApp Family Group. It is not suitable for children. There are six performances a week including two shows on Saturdays, with the last one after Shabbat at 20:30. Enquiries: The theatre (011) 883-8606 or Strictly Tickets 082-553-5903 or book online at www.ticketpros.co.za or www.strictlytickets.com
* UZLC hosts Jack Bloom on “What Now – After the Elections”. Venue: Our Parents Home. Time: 12:45 – 14:00. Contact: Gloria (011) 485-4851 or 072-127-9421.
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.
Tuesday (August 23)
* JWBS takes you for a walk down memory lane with radio personality John Berks. Venue: Gerald Horwitz Lounge, Golden Acres. Time: 09:30 for 10:00. Cost: R100 (incl tea and refreshments). Booking: (011) 485 5232 or gloria@jwbs.co.za
* UJW hosts an “Inspirational Evening” with Ivan Sacks, survivor and motivator from Dallas who will share his approach to the challenges of his life in a humorous and inspiring way. Ivan has had three bouts of cancer and a stem cell transplant and other life challenges. Proceeds to DL Link. Venue: HOD, Orchards. Time: 19:30. Cost: R100 (incl light refreshments). Prebooking essential: info@ujw.co.za or (011) 648-1053.
* RCHCC and the SAJBD host a “Book Event” with Collen Lemawane, presenter, economics reporter and specialist producer for SABC news in conversation with Nompumelelo Runji (policy analyst, researcher, author) on Collen’s book “Why Broke – when there is so much info?” 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 or e-mail: rchcc@telkomsa.net or rene.s@telkomsa.net or www.greatpark.co.za
* JH&GC in partnership with the Lithuanian Embassy hosts the opening of a new exhibition, “Zakhor! Imaginations of the Former Jewish Vilne in Modern Lithuanian Art”. Venue: JHGC, Forest Town. Time: 19:00, Seating limited. Admission free, but donations welcome. Booking: shirley@jhbholocaust.co.za or (011) 640-3100/2148.
* UJW hosts “an inspirational evening” with Ivan Sacks, survivor from cancer and other debilitating diseases and motivator from Dallas on his approach to the challenges of his life in a humorous and inspiring way. Proceeds to DL Link. Venue: The HOD, Orchards. Time: 19:30. Cost: R100 (incl light refreshments) Prebooking essential: info@ujw.co.za or (011) 648-1053.
Wednesday (August 24)
* Chev Social Services Enrich 2016 presents “Courageous Conversations for All Relationships” with Dr Joel Shapiro. Venue: Jewish Life Centre, Strathavon. Time: 19:45. Cost: R50 (incl light refreshments). Booking: Sharon (011) 532-9616 or enrich@jhbchev.co.za
* UJW’s adult education division hosts Dr Lorraine Chaskalson, former lecturer Dept of English, Wits, on the third lecture on “Enjoying Contemporary Poetry”. Venue: 1 Oak Street, Houghton. Time: 09:30. Donation: R40. Contact: UJW Office (011) 648-1053.
Friday (August 26)
* Shalom Masorti Seniors Club invites everyone who would like to make new friends and have some light-hearted fun on the last Friday of each month. Tea will be served and there will be a selection of board games, cards and a convivial, friendly atmosphere. Mike Kimmelman will speak on “Growing up and Helping the World”. Contact: Esther (011) 485-5619 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday mornings, for more information.
Sunday (August 28)
* UJW hosts “A Celebration of the Wit & Wisdom of Sholem Aleichem in Word and Song” in “Welcome to the World of Fiddler on the Roof”, starring Shane Baker, special guest artist from New York and Caely-Jo Levy, with the Yid Dish Players. Venue: SABC Auditorium, St James Road, Sea Point, Cape Town. Time: 17:30 and 19:30. Booking: Quicket or tel (021) 434-9691. Tickets R180. Proceeds of the shows in aid of the Cape Jewish Seniors Association.