Lifestyle/Community
What’s On in the 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 (July 25)
* UJW CT Executive Committee “Shoe Project”. Till middle of August. Venue: Drop shoes off at Stonehaven, Sea Point. Time: 08:30 – 14:00. Information: Tel: (021) 434-9555, fax: (021) 434-9302, info@ujwcape.co.za
* UJW CT Executive Committee, Mandela Day, Gogo’s & Grandpa Bags. Date: Collecting till the end of July. Drop bags off at Stonehaven, Sea Point. Time: 08:30 – 14:00. Information: Tel: (021) 434-9555, fax: (021) 434-9302, info@ujwcape.co.za
* UZLC hosts Charles Ancer on “The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same”. Venue: Our Parents Home. Time: 12:45 – 14:00. Contact: Gloria (011) 485-4851 or 072-127-9421.
Sunday (July 27)
*Majestic Film Society screens Charlie Chaplin’s “Modern Times”, introduced by film commentator Selwyn Klass. Venue: Ditsong Museum of Military History in Saxonwold. Time: 18:00. There will be a catered light hot supper with wine. Bookings: (011) 486-3648 or majestic@telkomsa.net
* Second Innings hosts Rabbi Ari Kievman who will talk on “Making Sense of a Crazy World”. Venue: The Gerald Horwitz Lounge, Golden Acres. Time: 10:00 for 10:P30. Cost: R20 members, R30 visitors. Information: Contact: Grecia at Greciagabriel1@gmail.com, or (011) 454-5079 or 082-561-3228.
* Jewish Genealogy Society of SA hosts Naomi Dinur, who will discuss and show pictures of one of the most ancient synagogues in Syria “Dura Europos and the Unknown Syria” and also present an update on the present-day Syrian Jewish community. Venue: HOD. Time: 19:30. Donation: R20 (incl refreshments). Enquiries: Mo (011) 887-7764.
Monday (July 28)
* UJW CT Constantia Group fundraiser: “Table Décor Demo & Tea”. Venue: 12 Spaarman Avenue, Constantia. Time: 10:00. Cost R120. Information: Tel: (021) 434-9555, fax: (021) 434-9302, info@ujwcape.co.za
Tuesday (July 29)
* WIZO Forum hosts “Gold Degeneration and Regeneration” with Isaac Resnick; a trip down memory lane into the old Johannesburg, and Adam Levy: a positive view of the future of Johannesburg. Venue: Beyachad Time: 09:30. Cost: R40. Bookings: Sandy (011) 645-2515.
Wednesday (July 30)
* UJW CT’s AED Programme hosts Sheila Aronstam on “The History of Jewish Welfare in South Africa”. Venue: Stonehaven, Sea Point. Time: 10:00 for 10:30. Cost: R20. Enquires: (021) 434-9555 (until 14:00).
* JWBS holds a book sale at Benmore Gardens Shopping Centre. Information: Gloria, tel and fax (011) 485-5232.
* Chev Social Services/CAJE’s “Enrich Your Life” series presents “Lost and Found: Finding Yourself After the Loss of a Loved One” with clinical social worker/logotherapist Carin Marcus and Lisa Gordon, who will share her personal journey. Venue: Sydenham Shul Hall. Time: 19:45. Cost: R30 (incl light refreshments). Bookings: Sharon (011) 532-9616/sharonp@jhbchev.co.za
Thursday (July 31)
*JWBS will help you “Get Sorted” with Lara Salkinder, professional home organiser and help declutter your home and your life. Venue: Sandton Shul. Time: 10:30. Cost: R125 (incl tea and refreshments).Booking: Gloria, (011) 485-5232.