Lifestyle/Community
What’s On in SA Jewish Community
As always, there is lots going on for the Jewish Community around the country. Contact local leadership for additional activities.
JEWISH REPORT STAFF
Saturday (May 17)
* Shuls of the North West host a Lag B’Omer event at the Greenside Shul. Time: 19:00. Cost: Adults: R90, children R60. Price includes meal and cold drinks, music, fun and entertainment for the kids. Cash bar available. Contact: Nadine (011) 788-5036.
Sunday (May 18)
* Johannesburg Light Music Society meets at Roosevelt Park Recreation Centre. Presenter Des Sonnenfeld will give a programme on Doris Day followed by Ivan Daniels presenting music inspired by the Earth – Moon and Sun. Also a musical movie. Time: 14:00 sharp. Enquiries: Marilyn, 072-243-7436 or Jack, 082-450-7622.
* RCHCC in association with JHGC host Prof Henry Green of the University of Miami, Florida, with a presentation of “Sephardi Voices – Stories of Jews from Arab Lands: Exodus or Exile”. 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, e-mail: rchcc@telkomsa.net or rene.s@telkomsa.net, or www.greatpark.co.za
* SA Jewish Museum in Cape Town hosts the launch of book on Prof Cyril Karabus’ incarceration. Venue: Museum Auditorium. Time: 16:00. Coffee and tea will be served afterwards.
* Chev Social Services/Sandton Shul present “Gottman’s 7 Principles Programme”, a 4-session marriage enrichment workshop based on Dr John Gottman’s internationally acclaimed scientific approach to working with couples, starting today. Venue: Sunday evenings at Sandton Shul. Time: 19:30. Cost: R350 incl book and pack. Light refreshments served. Limited spaces. Booking essential. Information: Sharon, (011) 532-9616/sharonp@jhbchev.co.za
* Second Innings hosts Dr Howard Rybko on “From Fat and Tired to Lean and Keen” (based on his book of that title). Venue: The Gerald Horwitz Lounge, Golden Acres. Time: 10:00 for 10:30. Cost: R20 members, R40 visitors. Contact Grecia Gabriel. (011) 532-9718.
Monday (May 19)
* UJW hosts Hilary Joffe, assistant editor of Business Day, on “Election Reflections”. Venue: 1 Oak Street, Houghton. Time: 09:30. Donation: R35. Contact: (011) 648-1053.
Wednesday (May 21)
* RCHCC hosts Mark Gevisser on his book “Lost and Found in Johannesburg”. He talks about his book, his Jewish roots, sexuality, and the city. 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
* UJW hosts Dr Lorraine Chaskalson, former lecturer in the Department of English at Wits, who will present the second in a series of seven lectures on Barbara Kingsolver’s novel, “The Bean Trees”. Please read the novel beforehand. Venue: 1 Oak Street, Houghton. Time: 09:30. Donation: R35. Contact: (011) 648-1053.
* Second Innings hosts an outing to Lifestyle Garden Centre, for a guided walk and talk through their latest garden exhibition. Time: Meet the bus at 09:00 promptly at the parking area below Golden Acres. Cost: R120 members, R140 visitors. Contact Grecia Gabriel. (011) 532-9718.
Sunday (May 25)
* RCHCC screens a must-see documentary on peer-to-peer bullying in schools across America. Venue: Clive M Beck Auditorium. Time: 18:00. Donation: R70 (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
* Jewish Genealogical Society SA hosts Mo Skikne on “Jewish Problems in Polish History – A Review”, covering the period 1572 to 1970. Venue: HOD Centre. Time: 19:30. Donation: R20. Enquiries: Mo (011) 887-7764.
* Second Innings hosts Darren Bergman, DA Parliamentary candidate, on “South Africa, Post Election”. Venue: The Gerald Horwitz Lounge, Golden Acres. Time: 10:00 for 10:30. Cost: R20 members, R40 visitors. Contact Grecia Gabriel. (011) 532-9718.