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Enjoy the Jewish humour in earthside 

When I saw Candice Bernstein’s one-woman show, earthside, about a year ago, I was struck by how sad it was that, other than myself and the two other people in...

A Little Night Music – a night of lots of entertainment 

After performing last in a full-length production almost 30 years ago, Cape Town’s well-known opera star of many years Aviva Pelham is...

July 2026

If the story of Anne Frank has fascinated you since your childhood, you’ve probably always wanted to visit...

If a tour of the Anne Frank house is on your bucket list… 

Anne Frank House was established in 1957 – a collaborative effort led by Otto Frank, Anne’s father. An...

Ageing in place 

For many families in the Jewish community, the family home is far more than just a place to...

Tikkun Olam: Get involved to help support those affected by xenophobia 

Our country has been ravaged yet again by horrific xenophobic hatred, leaving thousands of people displaced. Cape Town’s Jewish community has responded with a number...

July community events

July community events in Cape Town. Date and TimeCommunity OrganisationDetailsRSVP / More Info7 July, 08h30 for 09h00 NechamaBreakfast Talk with Martine Ben Harushadmin@nechama.org.za8 July, 09h00...

The Truth shall set you free – that’s if you believe in the truth… 

By DANIEL BLOCH  The week of 15-19 June will certainly be remembered, at least by me, as one filled with an extraordinary range of emotions...

When we play as one team

What the World Cup reminds us about leadership, unity, and community   By Simone Sulcas South Africa had just drawn level against the Czech Republic, and for...

Cape SAJBD and UJC bring Power Shabbos to Paarl  

By JOSH FRIEDMAN, Programme & Development Manager, Cape SAJBD   The Cape South African Jewish Board of Deputies (Cape SAJBD) engages regularly with our country communities....

Young Jewish Capetonians – where to from here?

Many young people from South Africa have chosen to move to other countries in recent years – we all know someone who travels regularly...

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