Holidays

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...

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....

Redemption Songs

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

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...

Pesach greetings

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

A new year to … Ask yourself ‘why?’

5778 has been a year of immense growth for me, both in my personal and professional life. I remember how I felt this time...

The true meaning of Tzedakah — By Rabbi Malcolm Matitiani, Cape Town Progressive Jewish Congregation and Chair of Cape Town Progressive Beth Din

According to the Unetaneh Tokef poem recited on Rosh haShanah and Yom Kippur God’s decree of judgement that decides whether we live or perish...

A new year to … Be kind to yourself and others

When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, I often begin with the promise of improved health; weight loss, fitness, more sleep, veganism, fewer carbs,...

A new year to … Dig deep and reflect

Rosh Hashanah commemorates the creation of the world and marks the beginning of the Days of Awe, a 10-day period of introspection and repentance...

A new year to … Find your frequency

The Shofar in its original state is a weapon of war. An animal uses its horn to defend itself from predators or to demonstrate...

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