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Save me a seat!

By Shelly Korn | Founder, Sunset Care Last Rosh Hashanah, for the first time, my father-in-law was unable to join our celebration. His care needs made it impossible for us...

Apples, honey and a mighty sting

By DANIEL BLOCH, Exec. Director Cape SAJBD Can you believe it’s already time for apples dipped in honey? Where...

One email, one people, one heart 

By SIMONE SULCAS, Chairperson Cape SAJBD This Rosh Hashanah again feels different in our house.For the past four years,...

The other side of repentance

Growing up, Rosh Hashanah meant the warmth of family. Aunts and uncles, cousins and the occasional friend would...

A new season, a new beginning

By Shelley Trope-Friedman, President, WIZO SA  How is it Rosh Hashanah already? There is something about this time of...

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...

Why Australia’s Royal Commission matters to us 

In December last year, what should have been a joyful Chanukah celebration on Bondi Beach became something else entirely: the site of a devastating...

A Flotilla and a Minister

Julian Resnick Many years ago, a friend and I were approached by a senior team member of Makom, an innovative education initiative within the Jewish...

The future starts in the first five years

We often say, somewhat glibly, that “young people are our future”. But what does that mean in practice? What responsibility does it place on...

The future starts in the first five years

We often say, somewhat glibly, that “young people are our future”. But what does that mean in practice? What responsibility does it place on...

Things happen for a reason – be grateful for what we have

The past month has been an extremely emotional rollercoaster for me personally. It has certainly made me reflect on what is truly important in...

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