US author is the first to write this story for children
It was Ruth First’s absolute dedication to her belief that she had to change things in South Africa that appealed to writer Danielle Joseph...
Cape Town’s hidden gem of literary delights
Make us your first point of call for all your literary needs.
JACQUI RODGERS, Director: Dear Readers. Visit the children’s library during the holidays so...
Book launch
Call Me Ms Sugar
Local author, Irene Berman, recently launched her new book, Call Me Ms Sugar, at Cafe Riteve. The book is described as...
Jacob Gitlin Library: book reviews
JACQUI RODGERS, Director: Shana Tova from all at the library. The Gitlin contributes towards Jewish enlightenment,education and enjoyment. Join now to connect to your...
Richard Mendelsohn’s The Jews of Parow
The History of a South African Community
The rise and demise of the Jewish community of Parow over the course of the 20th century represents...
Hidden gem turns 65 – Happy birthday to the Gitlin Library!
The only Jewish library on the African continent, the Jacob Gitlin Library, has grown enormously since it opened 65 years ago. Dedicated to the...
