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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...

What diminishing Jewish Communities teach us – and what South Africa must do now

A few weeks ago, I listened to Dan Brotman speak about his experiences documenting Jewish communities around the world – communities that once thrived...

“The band playing Waltzing Matilda”

Often, friends from outside Israel ask me during these times, “What is it like in the bomb shelter?” I want to answer this question in...

Invitation to an inaugural lecture by Professor Adam Mendelsohn

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Who Knows Four? – a spiritual look at Pesach

RABBI GREG ALEXANDER If I asked you, “Who Knows Four?”I am guessing you would answer, “Four are the mothers!”.   That’s because of the rousing song...

The responsibility of continuity

On the first night of Pesach each year, without fail, we reach the same point in the Seder. It’s late. We’re tired. The table...

What role do YOU play in our community?

I had hoped for a quiet start to 2026. Alas, it was not to be. January and February have once again placed our community...

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