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...
Israeli Literature as a Window to a Diverse and Vibrant Society
Encounter Israeli society through the pens of Israel’s leading writers, discovering voices that are original, frank, contemporary, and heartfelt.
This 10-lesson course takes you...
The late Paul Auster’s works at the Jacob Gitlin Library
The acclaimed Jewish American author Paul Auster passed away recently. A world-renowned writer of both fiction and non-fiction, Auster’s books have been translated into...
Savour a taste of these books from the Gitlin!
FROM THE ISSUE DESK: Celebrating a Simcha or wish to honour a loved one, donate a book from our “Wish List”.An inscription will be...
Biographies and autobiographies: two new books to look out for
Stories of people’s lives continue to fascinate readers, and many Cape Town book enthusiasts will be excited about two new South African books hitting...
