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A Little Night Music – a night of lots of entertainment 

After performing last in a full-length production almost 30 years ago, Cape Town’s well-known opera star of many years Aviva Pelham is...
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If the story of Anne Frank has fascinated you since your childhood, you’ve probably always wanted to visit...
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When Abraham lost Israel 

In the previous edition of the Cape Jewish Chronicle, we shared information about The Boy in a Barrel,...
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If a tour of the Anne Frank house is on your bucket list… 

Anne Frank House was established in 1957 – a collaborative effort led by Otto Frank, Anne’s father. An...
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Ageing in place 

For many families in the Jewish community, the family home is far more than just a place to...
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Enjoy the Jewish humour in earthside 

When I saw Candice Bernstein’s one-woman show, earthside, about a year ago, I was struck by how sad it was that, other than myself and the two other people in...

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A man who touched countless lives 

While the name Cyril Karabus is for many of us associated with the horrific story of a man unexpectedly...
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More than food: How our Foodbank supports the Community

Our JCS Tikvah Foodbank exists to help ensure that no one faces hunger alone. Through the generosity of donors,...
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Remembering a community connector 

The Cape Town Jewish community has lost one of its great connectors and cultural entrepreneurs with the passing of...
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A Jewish pioneer of Spanish dance 

The internationally acclaimed Spanish dancer Enrique Segovia, who passed away in late June, was born Geoffrey Neiman to Jewish...
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What do dead Jews think about a Jewish homeland? 

In the Wonderful (Probably, Possibly, Perhaps not) World of AI – BTW (By The Way), this is being written...
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Tikkun Olam: Get involved to help support those affected by xenophobia 

Our country has been ravaged yet again by horrific xenophobic hatred, leaving thousands of people displaced. Cape Town’s Jewish...
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July community events

July community events in Cape Town. Date and TimeCommunity OrganisationDetailsRSVP / More Info7 July, 08h30 for 09h00 NechamaBreakfast Talk with...
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The Truth shall set you free – that’s if you believe in the truth… 

By DANIEL BLOCH  The week of 15-19 June will certainly be remembered, at least by me, as one filled with...

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