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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....

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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...

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Digital Coordinator - September 1, 2021

Rabbi Malcolm Matitiani One of the many gifts that Judaism gives us is the annual opportunity to wipe the slate clean and start afresh.The Yamim...

Praying with empathy and love

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Digital Coordinator - September 1, 2021

Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein Rosh Hashanah has arrived at a timely moment. After all the trauma we have experienced, we can draw deeply on the...

Community Rosh Hashana Greetings

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Digital Coordinator - September 1, 2021

Our warmest wishes to family and friends for a happy and healthy New Year and well over the Fast. May 5782 bring peace to...

Hope as we enter the New Year

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Digital Coordinator - September 1, 2021

By Karen Marsden Sank, Chair SAZF Cape Council The month of Elul is traditionally one of introspection with a view to renewal. No less so...

A time to focus on the mitzvahs we do

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Digital Coordinator - September 1, 2021

By Rabbi Dani Brett

UJC: Message from the chair

Community News

Digital Coordinator - September 1, 2021

Shana Tova U'Metukah. United Jewish Campaign.

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