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...

In the bloom of youth — at age 98!

Anyone who has visited Coffee Time in Breda Street, Cape Town, during August will recall the beauty of the tranquil garden with its stunning...

Beauty and Talent – this agency offers it all

By Editor The world of modelling and model agencies is a highly competitive one – there are plenty of others wanting to make it in...

Absa Business Icon Award winner: CT’s Philip Krawitz of Cape Union Mart

I felt deeply honoured to have received the Absa Business Icon Award at a glittering event in Johannesburg on 22 October. I have always believed...

Local lifesavers outswim the competition at international events

Local lifesavers are making their mark internationally – and this includes three Cape Town Jewish youngsters who have recently been selected to participate in...

Consummate New Yorker who never forgot her Cape Town roots

By Bonny Feldman The life story of the late Florrie Chiat reads like a Hollywood movie.  From the French Riviera to Paris to New York, she...

Local couple wins SA Weddings Bride of the Year 2019

Chantal and Greg Magid of Cape Town recently won the prestigious SA Weddings Bride of the Year Competition for 2019.  The contest has been run...

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