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Is Cape Town as welcoming as we think?

Cape Town has won its fair share of international accolades – for its extraordinary natural beauty, its lifestyle and, most recently, Time Out magazine’s Best City in the World...

What is restorative justice?

DANIEL BLOCH, Exec. Director, Cape SAJBD Restorative justice is an approach to conflict and crime that focuses on repairing...

Why I’m voting

I once asked someone whether she was going to vote and she replied, with great confidence, “I don’t...

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...

The kids are alright

A few years back there was a rumour going round the academic grapevine. A relic had been discovered in Iran inscribed with cuneiform — the...

Confronting a crisis

“This is a drama of profound significance in the history of the Jewish people,” says Peter Beinart, providing his perspective on Zionism and Israel...

Where are the youth?

After a year and a half as one of the youngest employees of Jewish communal organisations in Cape Town, I want to share an...

The Way IC it

Whew! What a year this has been! Absolutely chronic! Virtually every issue has been at least 25% larger than anticipated. And speaking of virtually,...

HONOURABLE MENSCHEN

The winning of the 1995 Rugby World Cup by South Africa was a wonderful step in reconciliation. Nelson Mandela will forever be identified with...

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