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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...

Seeking Refuge: Reflections on Yom HaShoah

I was deeply honoured and privileged to deliver an address at this year’s Yom HaShoah ceremony in Cape Town. It is never an easy...

Windows open, eyes open 

As winter approaches, temperatures will begin to drop. After an extremely hot summer, that change will be welcomed by many – though, if you...

A profound art exhibition

Some random comments and moments in the Tel Aviv Art Museum at the tail end/the middle of a War. JULIAN RESNICK writes from Israel Israel is...

Lag B’Omer – A celebration of life

By Rabbi Malcolm Matitiani This is because Lag B’Omer is the anniversary of the death of Rabbi Simeon bar Yochai, a mystic who defied the...

The campaign against Jewish life in South Africa is antisemitic, anti-democratic, and unconstitutional

By Mzoxolo Mpolase In any constitutional democracy, there is a distinction between protest and intimidation. Protest is directed at power, policy, and public institutions. Intimidation...

Invitation to an inaugural lecture by Professor Adam Mendelsohn

Topic: Where to for the Jews? Register Here

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