Stories

Cape Town’s own Crypto-Jews

The definition of a Crypto-Jew provided by Google is: “a person who secretly practises Judaism while publicly professing another faith”. Based on this definition, it’s probably not inaccurate to...

International leadership award for Helen Lieberman

By KAREN MILLER This September, Helen Lieberman received the 2026 Stephen R. Covey Principle-Centered Leadership Award, an international recognition...

Making a difference through civic work: Errol Anstey and Danielle Klaff

By Karen Miller There are many ways of contributing to a city. Some people begin with politics; others arrive...

The fate of Jewish languages today

A fascinating talk at Limmud this year by Sarah Bunin Benor, Professor of Contemporary Jewish Studies and Linguistics...

Ann Nurock on creativity, AI and advertising that makes an impact

For the ninth year, leading advertising and marketing executive Ann Nurock returned to share her annual report on...

Swimming, cycling and running for a great cause

Completing three major endurance events in a single day might sound like a feat only the most daring would attempt – yet around 150...

A Blooming good Covid idea

Cape Town’s Leon Boyd, 80, unwilling to remain housebound for an extended period during Covid lockdown, came up with a wonderful idea that would...

The greatest gift

One would imagine that having to decide to donate an organ – a part of one’s own body – must be extremely difficult. And...

Women’s lives matter – but not enough

Arts & CultureBy Editor During early January this year, I watched the very harrowing documentary, India’s Daughter, for the second time. It was screened by...

Gap year or holiday experiences: Step outside your comfort zone

“Volunteering in a rural environment in Ghana made me more appreciative of the simple things in life, and reminded me that happiness doesn’t come...

A peek into Jewish life in a rural community

Meaningful activity in one’s later years can contribute so much to a person’s well-being. That’s certainly been the case for Dr Cedric Nainkin, who...

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