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A new Torah for the Sephardi community

A joyous celebration at the Cape Town Sephardi Synagogue marked the donation of a new Sefer Torah to the congregation by Ohad and Beverly Gabay – bringing together community...

Save the date: Care Services AGM 2026

12 November 202616h30-18h30Venue will be emailed to you after online registration. REGISTER HERE

Two hours of your time. One community counting on us.

Every day of the year, there are organisations in our community quietly doing extraordinary work. Care for our...

Democracy is not a spectator sport

South Africans have far more power to bring about change than they may realise – but only if...

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...

Bridges or barriers?

“Make contact, create trust,” says journalist Benjamin Pogrund, on what the South African experience could offer Israel. He was part of a prestigious panel...

Bnoth Zion Yom Tov market – delicious and delightful!

The Yom Tov Fair, held at the Sea Point Civic Centre on Sunday 11 September, was a highlight of the BZA WIZO year. Visitors were...

London’s Ross is Cape Town’s gain

Rabbi Jonny Ross The man sitting across the table has the sturdy build of an English Premiership defender. He has a wonderfully open face and seems...

Help build a better future for Mfuleni’s children with Afrika Tikkun

The foundations for Afrika Tikkun’s state-of-the-art pre-school / Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centre of Excellence in Mfuleni, one of Cape Town’s most impoverished townships,...

‘Remember not to forget’

Back: Jonathan Glick, Ella Blumenthal, Rael Chapman, Miriam Lichterman, Richard Freedman and Gabi Stein. Front: Steven Korber, Dalit Anstey, Ruth Urson and Asher Stern. Seven...

YAD Girls Night Out!

Tuesday 2 August was a first for YAD: it was the inaugural YAD ‘Girls Night Out’ at the Protea Fire and Ice Hotel. YAD Business...

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