Lifestyle/Community
Whats On
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 21)
* UZLC hosts international TV journalist Paula Slier on “The Latest From the Middle East”. Venue: Our Parents Home. Time: 12:45 – 14:00. Contact: Gloria 072-127-9421 or (011) 485-4851.
Sunday (August 23)
* Johannesburg Light Music Society has its monthly meeting at the Roosevelt Park Recreational Centre at 14:00. Two audio presentations and a musical feature film. Refreshments will be served prior to the film at R15 per head. Information: David (011) 678-9725 or cell. 076-574-1446.
* RCHCC is screening “Cat Sings Judy! – Over the Rainbow with Cat Simoni & Judy Garland”. Venue: Clive M Beck Auditorium. Time: 19:30. 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
* Bikkur Cholim AGM. Venue: Athol House, 128 Athol Street, Highlands North. Time: 09:30. RSVP: Joy (011) 440-3606 (mornings).
*Sydenham Shul’s “Working Moms’ Breakfast” with Carte Blanche’s Devi Govender as guest speaker, at 09:00. Cost: R220 pp. Bookings online at www.sydshul.co.za or with Tali Frankel on 072-492-0664.
Monday (August 24)
* RCHCC is screening the “Keeping Score Series” – the compelling stories behind and intertwined with classical music. Created by Michael Tilson Thomas with the San Francisco Symphony. “Beethoven’s Eroica“. Venue: Clive M Beck Auditorium. Time: 14:00. 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 Adult Education Division hosts Dr Richard Cock, freelance choral trainer, orchestral conductor and Classic FM presenter, on “Conduct Unbecoming”. Venue: 1 Oak Street, Houghton. Time: 09:30. Donation: R35. Contact: UJW Office (011) 648-1053.
Tuesday (August 25)
* Jewish Genealogical Society of SA hosts Eli Rabinowitz from Perth on “Journeys of Research and Discovery – A Tragic Romance and its Consequences”. Venue: HOD. Time: 19:00. Cost: R20 (incl tea and refreshments). RSVP: hannahkarpes@telkomsa.net or (011)485-2188.
* WIZO Women Inspired hosts clinical psychologist Serenne Kaplan who will discuss “My Mother-in-Law”. Time 09:30 for 10:00. Cost: R80 (incl tea and refreshments). Contact for booking and venue details: Joceline 082-441-4375, Lorraine 083-268-8016, Maureen 082-445-1515, Leslie 083-456-3911, or Merlene 082-410-4976.
Wednesday (August 26)
* UJW Adult Education Division hosts Dr Lorraine Chaskalson, former lecturer in the dept of English at Wits, on “The Prodigal Summer” – a novel by Barbara Kingsolver. Venue: 1 Oak Street, Houghton. Time: 09:30. Donation: R35. Contact: UJW Office (011) 648-1053.
Thursday (August 27)
* New live Jewish band LEV is launching at Norwood Mall in a pre-Rosh Hashanah event. Live music; food on sale; competition/prizes for kids; Time: 18:00 – 19:00. Venue: Pick n Pay, entrance II. Information: (011) 440-5995.