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Pre-elections debate

The Cape SA Jewish Board of Deputies in partnership with eNCA, hosted a pre-elections debate among the main...
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October 2026

There are some fascinating and thought-provoking stories in this month’s Cape Jewish Chronicle. We meet two young Cape...
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Democracy is not a spectator sport

South Africans have far more power to bring about change than they may realise – but only if...
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Unpacking the 2026 Local Government Elections – Cape SAJBD AGM & Conference

Real talk, real updates, and your chance to engage.FEATURING A DISCUSSION WITH WAYNE SUSSMAN, South African Political Commentator...
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The Glass Island

Listen to this review We are beset with stories of war. Pervasive and shocking, our world seems to revolve...
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SOBREMESA – celebrating the life and legacy of Sir Geoffrey Neiman

The extraordinary life of Sir Geoffrey Neiman will be honoured by the dance community with SOBREMESA, a once-off performance curated to celebrate his far-reaching contribution to Spanish dance and...

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What is restorative justice?

DANIEL BLOCH, Exec. Director, Cape SAJBD Restorative justice is an approach to conflict and crime that focuses on repairing the...
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Why I’m voting

I once asked someone whether she was going to vote and she replied, with great confidence, “I don’t do...
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Cape Town’s own Crypto-Jews

The definition of a Crypto-Jew provided by Google is: “a person who secretly practises Judaism while publicly professing another...
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Decide the future of your community by exercising your right to vote

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Palliative care – helping people live with comfort, dignity and meaning

Palliative care focuses on quality of life Palliative care is often misunderstood as being only about the final days of...
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The fate of Jewish languages today

A fascinating talk at Limmud this year by Sarah Bunin Benor, Professor of Contemporary Jewish Studies and Linguistics at...
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International leadership award for Helen Lieberman

By KAREN MILLER This September, Helen Lieberman received the 2026 Stephen R. Covey Principle-Centered Leadership Award, an international recognition of...
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Cape BOD Bursary Foundation: 2027 applications open

APPLICATIONS OPEN: 1 SEPTEMBER - 31 OCTOBER 2026 YOU MAY APPLY IF YOU: Are a new or existing Jewish undergraduate or...

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