What’s on in SA Jewish Community

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Friday (August 29)

* UZLC hosts David Batzofin on “The Green Green Grass of Somebody’s Else’s Home”. Venue: Our Parents Home. Time: 12:45 – 14:00. Contact: Gloria, 072-127-9421 or (011) 485-4851.

Friday (August 29) – Sunday (August 31)

* Limmud Joburg brings together over 100 presenters, including 20 international presenters and over 150 sessions in this weekend programme – a celebration of Jewish culture and learning. Eight choices to be made every hour between 08:00 and midnight. Attend Sunday only or the full weekend residential programme including Shabbat. Venue: Indaba Hotel, Fourways. Contact: limmudsa@gmail.com or 079-381-6811

Sunday (August 31)

* JNF Ladies Choir invites you to “Chiribim” – an afternoon of beautiful song. Venue: Beyachad. Time: 14:30. Tickets: Thelma 073-481-3293 or Cheryl 082-450-6264.

* Bikkur Cholim’s AGM takes place at Athol House, Highlands North, at 10:00. RSVP Joy (011) 440-3606 (am).

* UJW CT Na’arot Group fundraiser: “Children’s Chess Day”. Time: All day (exact times to be advised). Venue: Weizmann School Hall. Cost: To be advised. Information: Tel: (021) 434-9555, fax: (021) 434-9302, info@ujwcape.co.za

* Second Innings hosts Clifford Matthews on “The Forgotten Hero”. Venue: Gerald Horwitz Lounge, Golden Acres. Time: 10:00 for 10:30. Cost: R20 members, R30 visitors (incl tea and light refreshments). Contact Hylton Marks, (011) 532-9616.

Monday (September 1)

* Israel Centre and Partnership2Gether are hosting two former South Africans, Sara Gluch and Evida Fenster, living in the Beit Shemesh-Mateh Yehuda region of Israel. They will present information on the beauty of the region and reveal their personal aliyah stories. Venue: Beyachad. Time 19:00. RSVP: Debbie (011) 645-2560 or debbie@israelcentre.co.za

Wednesday (September 3)

* JWBS’s book sale at Benmore Gardens Shopping Centre. Information: Gloria, tel and fax (011) 485-5232.