The year has flown by, and with 2012 looming on the horizon, it is a time to wonder what the future might bring.
This issue of the Chronicle looks to answer this question from a number of different perspectives. Political analyst, author and ‘futurist’ Daniel Silke begins the discussion on page 8 by painting a picture of the world in the decades to come. By looking at the impact of current and future trends, he gives us a glimpse into the challenges and possibilities that the future may hold. As the Chinese saying goes, we certainly live in interesting times!
Another item that demonstrates this is the art exhibition Westend at the Museum on the Seam in Israel. The collection looks at the increasing challenges and fears facing the Western world – including terrorism, demographic changes and the ‘clash of civilizations’ – and how it can overcome these. Read more about the exhibition on page 8.
If the future belongs to those who plan for it today, then confronting the challenges in our community can help us plan a better tomorrow. The SA Jewish Board of Deputies Cape Council’s recent conference did this and so much more, as it broached the topic of the Jewish community in apartheid and the new South Africa. By openly and honestly examining the past, this continued discussion can only improve the future of this community and this country.
This combined December/January issue is also packed with community events, from the 10th anniversary YAD Golf Day to the Highlands House art exhibition, the Union of Jewish Women Voices from Africa event to the Matric 2012 Valedictory. All this demonstrates that the community is thriving, and will continue to do so well into the future!
Wishing you all a Channukah Sameach!
