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Rosh Hashanah Greetings

May 5787 bring hope, strength and unity to us all, and may we be inscribed and sealed for a good year. Wishing our family, friends and the entire community a...
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From Iraq to Israel: the extraordinary journey of Noga and Zaki Sharon

By LIBA NEU-NER For thousands of years, Jewish life flourished in what was once ancient Babylonia – modern-day Iraq....
Holidays

Redemption Songs

The world seems to grow more polarised every year. Israel/Palestine, antisemitism, gender, Brexit, Russia vs Ukraine. The only...
Holidays

Is Judaism something we do – or something we live?

By RABBI SHMUEL OZHEKH There is something uniquely beautiful about the anticipation of the Pesach Seder. We look forward to...
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Pesach greetings

Pesach greetings from some of our community organisations. The Cape Jewish Chronicle team wishes you a Pesach filled...

The days of judgement

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By Craig Nudelman As we approach Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, a key word that comes up is judgement — Rosh Hashanah is called Yom...

Rosh Hashana greeting services

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Make use of this opportunity to perform a mitzvah, benefit the community and honour your family and friends, by supporting these organisations that offer...

A vibrant Shavuot night

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Shavuot was celebrated in person this year and what a wonderful night it was!  World Union for Progressive Judaism President Rabbi Sergio Bergman joined us...

Shavuot at Rosecourt

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Rosecourt residents spent time together enjoying festive meals and delicious dairy desserts.  

Pesach 5782 with Temple Israel

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Temple Israel was thrilled to be able come together for Pesach this year.  Over 70 people attended our Community Seder and we joined with our...

Temple Israel: Shavuot 5782

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Saturday 4th June, Temple Israel Green Point.
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