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The other side of repentance

Growing up, Rosh Hashanah meant the warmth of family. Aunts and uncles, cousins and the occasional friend would gather around the table for a meal that always felt special...

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...

Save me a seat!

By Shelly Korn | Founder, Sunset Care Last Rosh Hashanah, for the first time, my father-in-law was unable to...

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,...

Lindy with a why – Why we operate in the grey areas

Once a month, my family and I make a trip to Starke Aires in Rosebank. We stock up on any soil and plant food...

Eyes on the Prize

Last month I was lucky enough to go on tour with Herzlia to Johannesburg. There our brave boys and girls faced King David Linksfield...

Lindy with a why – Why a shift of focus can change everything

It makes perfect sense that we see our lives mostly from our own points of view. Generally speaking, what I see is not necessarily...

The case for a slice of cake

It’s nearly Pesach. Think about that for a second. It’s halfway through the Jewish year. That means that it’s been six months since the...

Lindy with a why – Why I need your help with my cheesecake

A few weeks ago I had an unexpected ‘first’. I had the opportunity to feel like a real, grown-up Jewish mom. How did this...

Using my Nudel – Bearing witness to the past and the present

A brief word of thanks: It seems my column struck a note with many people, however, I have good news to report. I sat in...

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