VOLUME 34 No 5 JUNE 2017 www.cjc.org.za Top French award for activist Helen Lieberman is a South African activist who has been working in the townships of Cape Town for 54 years.

hrough her relationships with community leaders and her understanding Tof the issues facing township communities, she saw the need to create a foundation, Ikamva Labantu, to bring leaders together to better support the people they represented. Various initiatives were started, including centres for the disabled and childcare and income generation projects to better the lives of the people living in those communities. On 19 April, Helen was awarded the highest French distinction: ‘Officier de la Légion d’Honneur’ — the National Order of the Legion of Honour. French ambassador Christophe Farnaud presented the award ‘in recognition of her lifelong commitment to the eradication of poverty, injustice and human misery’. Ambassador Farnaud also recognised the various projects that Ikamva Labantu has established over the years and commended the many men and women who have worked alongside Helen to make Ikamva Labantu what it is today, fifty of whom stood by her side at the ceremony in April. Helen dedicated the award to the community leaders and co-founders Co-founder of Ikamva Labantu, Tutu Gcememe with Helen Lieberman and Mzamomhle Senior of Ikamva Labantu with whom she has worked for just over half a century. Club member, Tata Solomzi Dlulane Museum Night draws large crowds On Thursday, 20 April, The South African Jewish Museum (SAJM) opened its doors for Museum Night.

This unique and growing event is part of the First Thursdays Project in collaboration with of South Africa. The perfect weather ensured that The Company’s Garden and surrounds were alive with people on foot, exploring our city after dark. Visitors were able to enjoy free admission to participating museums and galleries, and the SAJM was proud to have over 2000 people come through its doors. The campus was one of the main attractions with both the SAJM and The Cape Town Holocaust Centre staying open and Cafe Riteve serving their delicious pizzas until late. Freedom Seder Yom Hashoah Chabad on Campus

Avi Lurie pins his butterfly at the ceremony at Jordan Haskel, Levi Todes, Ryan Kopping and Aaron Weinstein at the Johnny Copelyn discusses modern themes around The Ten Plagues Pinelands cemetery launch event for 2017 See page 10 for more See page 9 for more See page 5 for more 2 Cape Jewish Chronicle June 2017 CONTENTS VOLUME 3334 No 5 JUNE 20162017

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Most of them ones.” washed over me — I squelched It is this line that through Macbeth no less than has pressed on three times through Middle and my heart without me realising, for so long. How the casual and not- High School — but a few really unloving comment of family or friends resonated. These are the ones that can change how you see your things, stay with you, lying dormant in your work, yourself. your mind, until an arbitrary day, When I think about the gentle over 20 years later, when they pop heartbreak of working so hard for back into your consciousness and something and having it not feel as won’t leave. you expected, this story comes to mind. uch was the case with the This isn’t the heartbreak of failure, SSapogy. It was the middle of you understand. It’s the heartbreak the night and I was lying in my of success. Which can be altogether bed and worrying, letting my mind crueler. wander — and wonder. I started When we put a value on the thinking about shifting goal posts destination only, and not on the and disappointment and things not journey undertaken to reach it, we working out the way I had imagined risk having our goals inadvertently they would. It was the middle of the devalued by others. This leads to night — when is the subject matter them losing value for us too. ever light? My mind went to Siberia… Many people in leadership suggest as it does… keeping your eye on the prize as a Not the Siberia of today, mind you. good way to achieve your goals. But I The Siberia of Esther Hautzig’s The would like to disagree with that idea. Endless Steppe. A tale of a little girl’s The secret isn’t to keep your eyes on experience in a gypsum mine during the prize. I think it’s almost the direct The Holocaust. opposite. 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VOLUME 34 No 2 MARCH 2017 www.cjc.org.za VOLUME 34 No 3 APRIL 2017 www.cjc.org.za VOLUME 34 No 4 MAY 2017 www.cjc.org.za Board of Deputies hosts Interfaith Cape Town mourns doyen of the ‘Eyewitness to history’ passes DA Parliamentarians take tour of Human Rights Day crossing for a cause Study reveals black South Africans’ attitudes Harmony Week Community, Eliot Osrin hotography legend David local Jewish history Rubinger — recognisable Justice Albie Sachs P towards Jews by his Leicaflex camera CAPE TOWN HOLOCAUST CENTRE and Ebrahim Rasool always in-hand — passed The Kaplan Centre for Jewish Studies and spoke at the United away on 2 March, aged 92. Research at the Nations Interfaith In May 2015 the SA Zionist recently released the results of its study Harmony Week Federation together with the involving interviews with a representative Breakfast hosted by SA Jewish Museum hosted sample of Black South Africans in Cape Town, The Cape Council of the iconic photojournalist for his Eyewitness to History Johannesburg and Durban. Lectures: the South African Jewish Board of photographic exhibition. David was known as ‘the he results were presented at a panel Deputies on 2 photographer of the nation’ Tdiscussion in Cape Town, hosted together February. by statesman Shimon Peres. with Limmud South Africa. An audience of over Israeli President Reuven 250 people listened to Kaplan Centre Director achs spoke about Rivlin eulogised Rubinger in Adam Mendelsohn, Deborah Posel and Steven Sthe relationship a statement, saying, “there Friedman debate the survey results, moderated Sexual Minorities in Pre Nazi-Berlin, Monday 12 June 6 pm between the sacred are those who write the by Judge Dennis Davis. and the secular and Ebrahim Rasool, James Ellman, Director of Cape Town Interfaith pages of history, and there The result that stands out most from the study the role of each in Initiative and Aydin Inal, Director Turquoise Harmony Institute. are those who illustrate them is that Jews have a high ‘unfavourability rating’ determining our Picture credit Shawn Benjamin — 44% surveyed in Cape Town saw Jews as Eliot at the Jewish Care Cape AGM in 2015 through their camera’s lens. Swimming from nose area — to keep any curious The accompanying boat constitutional rights. fight intellectually and theologically Through his photography, ‘unfavourable,’ and nationally Jews were rated How difficult it is to adequately small thing. Turning to Eliot for advice to Cape Town along any of the sharks away. crew’s knowhow is critical to the While he recognised the need to to the extremists we are going to David eternalised history as unfavourable by 38% of those surveyed — even made mountains back into molehills typical swim routes is a fraught Yach describes the perfect success of any swim and John protect religious freedom he also be an endangered ever decreasing express the extent of the vision it will be forever etched in more than black foreigners. Holocaust Memory in the Digital Age, Monday 26 June 6 pm swim: “There are some rare Peiser navigated the route to stressed that the state cannot be the and leadership that characterised and left you confident that there were affair. However, follow-up questions demonstrate phenomenon.” our memories. His work will occasions when the sea perfection, landing them directly interpreter of sacred texts. Eliot Osrin. clear paths forward. that this is perhaps a ‘surface’ result, as classic The third speaker was Rev Braam always be felt as it is seen in David Rubinger’s iconic photo shows Israeli Director of the SA Jewish Museum Gavin Morris addressing members of the DA and the temperature is above 14 in front of the Big Bay Lifesaving Rasool spoke about moving from Our whole Community has been he water is generally antisemitic ideas were minimal and opinions Hanekom who reminded the the eyes of the paratroopers paratroopers standing in front of the Western Wall in Jewish Board of Deputies degrees, which we describe as Club building. a comparative model of Interfaith man of few words, all of which touched by the heart and mind of Jerusalem shortly after its capture during the Six-Day between 12 and 13 degrees about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict were almost audience that vague ideology mixed as they looked upon the War, June 7, 1967. (David Rubinger/GPO) T ‘tropical’, the sea is flat and the Yach said “Usually the waves towards a co-operative model “Times were well-considered and wise. this incredible man; through his outh Africans need to know planned for politicians from across Celsius, which can be daunting non-existent. with emotion has a tendency towards A Western Wall, and in the only sealife we see are the odd at Big Bay are between one and of danger require not only dialogue, A man who looked not only to the wisdom and the support he provided their own history and the the political spectrum. and dangerous without a wetsuit. For example, when asked ‘who is the least loyal extremism and that we need to go expressions on the faces hired by Times Magazine until he was “S seal frolicking about and maybe two metres but there was barely projects and marches — we now immediate needs of our Cape Town in so many ways and through the local Jewish community has a “It is absolutely vital that we ask all Large swells and unpredictable to South Africa?’, ‘Who has too much power in the back to the sacred texts to remember of the leaders of Israel, which he well into his 80s. a few penguins swimming past. a ripple enabling us to finish in a See page 38 need to understand the voracity of organisations that he led, fund-raised very important role to play in this, our Members of Parliament to visit currents can also play havoc business world?’ and ‘who is the most likely to use the authenticity of our faith. Community, but to our future. Many captured during the highest of highs He was the official photographer If we are very lucky, we are creditable time of 2 hours and 32 for and loved. making others aware of the dangers the Jewish Museum in order to fully with swimmers and their boat shady practises to get what they want?’, only 10% faith itself…” he said. “Unless the of the successes of the Jewish and lowest of lows.” for the Knesset for more than 30 accompanied by dolphins and minutes.” Not every community gets to have of prejudice,” says MP George understand the background of the crews. And then there is the of respondents answered ‘Jews’ to each question. religious middle ground can take the see page 10 for more Community today came from his After arriving in Israel in 1939, years and the only photographer to even a whale or two.” Yach spoke of the cause for an Eliot Osrin. We may never see his Michalakis (Free State Province South African Jewish community. unmentionable ‘S’ word. In addition, only 28% of those surveyed had heard ability to foresee where we were his first professional photo was of have his work on display in the Israeli On Human Rights Day, Yach, his Human Rights Day swim, likes again. permanent delegate to the National This gives the MPs excellent insight Theodore Yach, who has now of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and only 5% said going long before we got there. Jewish youth climbing a British tank parliament. In 1997 he was awarded along with Martin Goodman on explaining that “we raised R25 Our heartfelt condolences to Myra, Council of Provinces) speaking into what a minority community has made the crossing 102 times, that Israel was responsible for the conflict. Just Tu B’shvat celebrations He was kind. And in a world of to celebrate the United Nations 1947 the Israel Prize for his contribution his 27th crossing, swam from 000 for Wineberg’s Marais businessmen and leaders this is no Jeffrey, Bernard and Malcolm, and partition plan creating the Jewish to the State. His most famous at a recent Democratic Alliance done and will continue to do for the uses a Shark Shield — an 24% were familiar with the term ‘Zionism’, but 50% To celebrate Tu B’shvat the Israel Robben Island to Big Bay in Road Shul Discretionary Fund their families. state. He freelanced for HaOlam photograph is the one shown above (DA) caucus hosted by the South building of the future of this country,” electronic emission device that thought that Jews have the right to a homeland. Centre and the Israeli Mishlachat African Jewish Museum (SAJM) in said MP Michael Bagraim (Shadow interferes with the ‘Ampoules 14-degree water which rose to 15 in the process, which made the See loose-leaf insert in this month’s Chronicle for messages from Cape Town Hazeh, Yedioth Ahronoth, the of the paratroopers in front of the conjunction with the Cape South Deputy Minister of Labour) and of Lorenzini’ in a Great White’s degrees after an hour and half. effort all the more meaningful.” Continues on page 35 conducted activities across the organisations on the passing of Eliot Osrin. Jerusalem Post and in 1954 was Western Wall. Herzlia school campuses on 10 African Jewish Board of Deputies. previous Cape Board chairman. It was the first of many visits February. Astra Race Day fun #GivingBackIsEasy Continues on page 10 Educate, elevate, spraypaint hese activities combine Can graffiti art lessen the effects of Ski and Mike Baca aka 2Esae (USA) and The CJC recently interviewed Ari Kruger of Teducational components, Zionist living in an economically unstable Pariz-one (Portugal) visited Cape Town aspects to connect the pupils to Israel Sketchbook Studios about that Cape Town Inside this issue environment? from 13 to 19 March. and environmental themes with a Jewish Community video. These artists spread their magic at Good hands-on emphasis on conservation. Community Teaching The Partisan raig Dershowitz definitely thinks it can. Hope Seminary School in where SA JEWISH MUSEUM The Israeli Mishlachat split into ou know, the one with Merle’s devilled Seders Song to a new generation Craig is the CEO of Artists4Israel, an they also conducted workshops with the teams and in conjunction with eggs and where to find the complete C Y page 4 page 27 NGO that uplifts communities that have learners. Once their masterpieces were representatives from the various Woody Allen collection on DVD? The United Tori Bruk and Zara Tonkil eating Tu Bishvat been ravished by war and/or poverty all over complete they moved on to Goodhope youth movements, led all of the themed snacks Jewish Campaign hit the nail on the head Miriam’s Do we look like the world. This is done by uniting avant- Educare in Dunoon, a project of the SAVE when they commissioned this quirky and activities at the various campuses. held for all the Primary Schools garde artists from across the globe to bring Foundation. SAVE strives to provide a In 2017 this Tu B’shvat celebration hilariously accurate portrayal of the life of a downplayed story our names? which focused on Shivat Haminim, page 29 page 59 about social change. better education for impoverished children reached not only the Primary Schools Jewish guy in Cape Town. If for some reason living in the townships surrounding Cape Sounds Of Silence – Traces of Jewish life in Lithuania the Seven Species, and arts and The South African Zionist Federation you haven’t seen the video yet, watch it at but also the Herzlia Middle School crafts activities with a Tu B’shvat Cape Council hosted Craig and five of the Town. Together with a South African Graffiti www.unitedjewishcampaign.co.za The story of the Modest fashion for the which was host to an Israeli Shuk theme. The Grade 4, 5 and 6s had Siblings Brian Stern and Lynn Gorin Dalia Katz and Michelle Sachs Artists4Israel graffiti artists. Fabio Lopez, Artist, Falko, they moved on to produce Seriously. We’ll wait… showstopper haggadah modern world including an in-depth workshop fun making Grassheads. stra’s Annual Race Day fundraiser was once again a great success. aka Dourone (Spain), Elodie Arshak aka various murals in and around Woodstock involving making techina and page 62 page 68 and the CBD. A Thanks to Joey Burke’s entertaining auctioneering skills and Merle Continues on page 6 Merle and her famous devilled eggs Elodieloll (France), Fernando Romero aka Mike AKA 2Esae in action See page 13 for more lemonade. A Seder Tu B’shvat was see page 17 for more Rubin’s appetising cuisine, a wonderful time was had by all who attended. Photographic exhibition on display

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N.B. Please note that the times indicated are the latest times for candle lighting. Please consult your Rabbi.N.B. Please note that the times indicated are the latest times for candle lighting. Please consult your Rabbi. Cape Jewish Chronicle June 2017 5 Jewish student life blossoms with Chabad’s Samson Student House 2017 launch event very year we welcome Eour newest members of the Chabad family by taking them out onto the water for an unforgettable night of fun as they meet new friends and make memories that will last a lifetime. This is an opportunity for us to share our vision as a community. It is also a powerful time for everyone who, now out of high school, get to choose for themselves to belong to their community. Aaron Fleishman, Gabi Zwartz, Matt Rosenthal and Ella Joffe Jessica Ostrin, Liat Zaken, Michaela Franco, Paula Cohen and Sera Brozin

Demi Rosen, Sera Brozin, Michael Levenstein, Ryan Jones and Jaymie Cesman Grant Scherzer, Cam Beetar, Josh Benjamin, Jared Shapiro, Jessie Soicher and Tamir Shklaz Purim at Samson Student House Rosh Chodesh Society — hamantasch bake Over 100 students rocked the house at our Purim party this year even RCS is a once-a-month evening exclusively for young ladies at the Samson though we only announced the pop up event at 1pm on the day! Amazing. Student House, where we offer a sacred space to learn about Jewish spirituality while also nourishing our creative side through a variety of artistic activities.

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INSIDE AND OUT Yom Hashoah Vehagevurah Josh Hovsha, Executive Director of the Cape South African Jewish Board of Deputies Holocaust and Heroism Day By Tamara Rothbart, Media Liaison Cape SA Jewish Board of Deputies “If I am I, because you are you; that the new A pink jersey with grey and light blue Wiesel said, ‘To listen to a witness is to populist right and you are you, because I am I; become a witness, and that consoles is not “anti- flowers found in a pile of discarded then I am not I, and you are not us.’ It consoled him, he said, to know democratic” as clothes… This is how a Jewish child you” that many have listened and there are it embraces the discovered that his baby sister and Rabbi Menachem Mendel of many more generations of witnesses, idea of the will of mother had been among the victims Kotzk ready to stand guard against tyranny the people and of a mass shooting in Ponary Forest. and hate — long after he is gone. Mr majority will. It is, e began this month with Wiesel is talking to me, he is talking to however, “anti- srael Gurwicz told his story for the the fear that the far-right us. It is today I stand before you as a W liberal democratic” which means first time, 65 years after it happened, wing Marine Le Pen could, would I witness. Israel Gurwicz’s witness. Little that it rejects cultural differences to his granddaughter, Courtneigh Cloud become France’s next President. three-year old Deborah’s witness. His and protections for minorities Bernstein, who dramatised the horror How do we come to grips with mother Bluma, and his father Moshe against the will of majorities. in a gut-wrenching play, The Boys from such a figure. A figure who Hirsch’s witness.” For us Jews this should sound the Ashes. brought the extreme right wing If the individual narrative is our route alarms. We understand that “I knew learning about the Holocaust, National Front party so close to to remembrance, the symbol of this democracies are defined not only that it was always difficult to the Presidency of France. Whose year’s memorial was the butterfly. Part by their ability to carry out the will comprehend the scale, the numbers like father, the founder of her party, one of the ceremony that included of the people, but by also their six million. I wanted it to be human, for denied the occurrence of the recitals by the Herzlia Vocal Ensemble ability to defend the rights and the audience to see this one little boy’s Holocaust. Le Pen herself has and a haunting dignity of all in the process. story,” Courtneigh made outrageous statements rendition of Meir lebn So how do we account for the explained to the more about the Shoah, Jews and These butterflies were a Eybik written and re-emergence of the far-right in a than 1400 mourners foreigners and yet has helped metaphor for the tenacity composed by Leyb region where the dark shadow of who attended this rehabilitate the party. Rosenthal, a Vilna Nazism and Fascim still lingers in year’s Holocaust and of hope, the indomitable Le Pen lost, but as the president poet as murdered memory? Heroism memorial freedom of spirit and of European Jewish Congress, in the Estonian Many would tie it to the financial service on Sunday the transformation of Moshe Kantor said in a statement: concentration camp, crisis in the Eurozone. However, 23 April at Pinelands “We remain extremely concerned these children’s souls Klooga, performed Mudde disputes the link between Cemetery. by the still large support for parties into dreams beyond the by Caely-Jo Levy — economic crisis and the rise of Collective words of the far right, not only in France darkest of realities. ended with a poem the right. The far right in Western- like ‘holocaust’, but across Europe.” by Pavel Friedmann, Europe has been growing since the ‘genocide’, ‘six The rise of radical Islam has The Butterfly written 1980s. Mudde notes that not only million’ are too abstract, too vast for become a defining feature of at Theresienstadt concentration did the right wing parties “emerge the mind and heart to bear. They our still-young century. Its most camp in June, 1942. On September in a period of relative affluence, become neutralised, they lose their striking attacks are engrained in 29th, 1944 Pavel was deported to but they tended to perform best in power amidst the enormity of their our collective memory from 9/11, Auschwitz, where he died. There are the richer countries (e.g. Denmark, implications. So we process the horror Bali and the London Underground. other links between butterflies and the Switzerland) and regions (e.g. through individual narratives and At the same time, Europe is Holocaust. In the children’s barracks Flanders, Northern Italy).” potent symbolism. seeing the return of a more of Majdenek concentration camp Instead there is threat not just to This idea that individual narratives familiar threat in the form of liberators found walls covered with livelihoods but to identity – what it are the emotional heartbeat of memory the rise of the radical right. The hundreds of butterflies, scratched and means to be French or German or — as dramatised by Courtneigh Cloud most striking manifestation of etched with fingernails and pebbles. British. and her grandfather’s story — was also this trend was felt in July 2011 These butterflies were a metaphor for So how do we counteract the 2017 central Yad Vashem theme as right-wing extremist Anders the tenacity of hope, the indomitable this force. The words of Rabbi as pointed out by Israeli Ambassador Behring Breivik took the lives of freedom of spirit and the transformation Menachem Mendel of Kotzk Lenk, Restoring Their Identities: 77 in Norway. Since then much of these children’s souls into dreams quoted above come to mind. When The Fate of the Individual During the has been made of the rise of the beyond the darkest of realities. self-conception is challenged, Holocaust. It was also latent in the European politically radical right. Between the first and second half the easiest response is to define memories of German refugee, Sonja In particular, the 2014 European of the ceremony, attendees, all of us ourself in relation to the ‘other’. An Keschner and stated in the litany of Parliamentary Elections were witnesses, wrote messages on the other we reject, an other we hate. children — their names, ages and the hailed as an “earthquake” (BCC, wings of paper butterflies: names But any identity made this way camps in which they died — called CNN) and “sweep” (Al Jazeera) as of victims, words of hope, notes of is hollow at its core- I am I, ONLY out by representatives of Bnei Akiva, radical right-wing parties showed remembering that were pegged to because you are you. The ‘other’ is Habonim Dror and Netzer youth camps. unprecedented gains. strings flanking the cemetery. a useful outlet for frustration, but a As the last of the Holocaust survivors Here too it was Le Pen’s National Through the haunting words of Ani poor remedy for the true systemic reach the end of their lives, the burden Front which was most successful, ma amin, The Partisan Song, a Ladino challenges at play - be they large- of responsibility and the weight of jumping from obscurity with 3 reading in memory of the immigrants of scale financial instability and memory falls to second and third seats in 2009 to claim 25 per cent the doomed boat Pentcho; through the threats to presupposed identity in generation witnesses like Courtneigh, of the vote and 24 of France’s 74 placing of wreaths and Magenei David, Europe, or deep-rooted inequality actively perpetuating the legacy of their seats in 2014. through a minute of silence, Mourners’ in our own South African context. grandparents. This new radical right represents Kaddish and the singing of the national At this moment when there is Elie Wiesel said, “To forget the victims a significant break with the past in anthem and Hatikvah these paper fear not just in France but at home means to kill them a second time”. terms of its goals. Writing for the butterflies flapped in the wind, bringing the words of Rabbi Menachem So, explained Courtneigh, “I couldn’t journal Dissent, Dutch Political to life our sorrow, our fortitude and our Mendel of Kotzk may serve us prevent the first death. I surely must be Scientist Cass Mudde explains promise: We Will Never Forget. well. capable of saving them from a second.” www.capebod.org.za Cape Jewish Chronicle June 2017 9

Yom Hashoah — A meaningful and moving ceremony

Israeli Ambassador Arthur Lenk pinning a message of peace

Over 1400 mourners attended the annual Holocaust and Heroism Memorial Day Service Rwandan refugee Ernest Kajabo

Lina Kantor and her son-in-law Doron Lichtenstein kindling a memorial candle for the six million Jews murdered in the German refugee Sonja Caely-Jo Levy singing Meir Lebn Eybik by Russian Consulate General Roman Ambarov and Holocaust Keschner tells her story Leyb Rosenthal Executive Deputy Mayor Ian Neilson

Herzlia Vocal Ensemble Russ Nerwich playing My Mother Longed Melissa Moritz reciting I Never Premier Helen Zille pinning To Be There On My Wedding Day by Emil Saw Another Butterfly by Pavel her butterfly Gorovets Friedmann

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Why is this night different? Freedom Seder 2017 By Tamara Rothbart, Media Liaison Cape SA Jewish Board of Deputies “From the slavery of Pharoah’s journey we travel as South Africans. organisations. Egypt to South Africa’s own The tent was decorated with Ma Nishtana: Why struggle against oppression, illustrations of ancient Egypt, heaters is this night different? from exodus to freedom, the kept the cold wind at bay and tables David Bilchitz, Professor Passover Seder is a celebration of were laid with seder plates, matzot of fundamental rights and grape juice to resemble a and constitutional law human rights overcoming human traditional seder. The Herzlia Vocal at the University of wrongs”. Ensemble added ruach, intimacy Johannesburg spoke and entertainment with beautiful on the importance his was the message printed on renditions of Ma Nishtana, Avadim of education and its Tthe cover of a special haggadah Hayinu, Let My People Go and connection to enslavement created for the Freedom Seder, Dayenu. Justice Dennis Davis led the and freedom. hosted by the Cape Jewish Board proceeding with explanations and Avadim Hayinu: We of Deputies on 6 April. The Seder Vice-Chairman Cape Town Interfaith Initiative Mary Frost, anecdotes, and our guest speakers were slaves to Pharoah. Director National Office of External Affairs for the Bahai saw the convergence of high profile successfully translated Passover Jacques Sibomana, Faith Tahirih Matthee, Deputy Director Cape Town Board politicians, media personalities, of Deputies Gwynne Robins, Father Noel Rucastle and themes into relevant social and a Scalabrini Centre Archbishop Stephen Brislin leaders of business and commerce, political issues. volunteer who came as The guests participated in reading luminaries of the legal profession, Let all who are hungry come and a refugee from Rwanda, spoke paragraphs from the specially academics and activists, coming eat: Shelagh Gastrow, Founder hauntingly of his own childhood prepared version of the Haggadah together in recognition of our and Director of GastrowBloch experiences. starting with Premier Hellen Zille. ongoing struggle against oppression, Philanthropies, and former Executive The Ten Plagues: Despite protest, The significance of sharing prejudice and racism. The purpose of Director of Inyathelo, spoke of the pleading and plagues, Pharoah this rich cultural enactment with the Seder was to locate our specific need to improve the lives of those hardened his heart and would not representatives of the wider history in a global context and to outside the Jewish community release the Jewish people: trade community was not lost on anyone. highlight the parallels between through assisting social change unionist Johnny Copelyn, CEO of As we read in the Freedom Seder our unique cultural legacy and the HCI spoke on the power of protest, Hagaddah: “Our story is not yet done. pointing out how we had all been It begins with the journey of those complicit if only in our passivity in who came before us and it continues degrading people during apartheid. with us, now.”

Rwandan refugee Jacques Simbomana tells his story while Shelagh Gastrow, Gina Flash Father Peter John Pearson and Justice and Corinne Abel listen Dennis Davis

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View from the Chair SAUJS

By Rowan Polovin, SAUJS recently held its elections Chairman, SAZF Cape Council for the 2017 committee, and I have the honour of being the In March this year, Jewish chairperson of a committee of Students at the University highly talented and enthusiastic of Cape Town proudly individuals. I am confident that expressed their support and SAUJS is in a position where we love for Israel to counter the can expand the organisation and Mitch Freedman Nicole Lee Jordan Seligmann hatefest known as ‘Israel make a real impact for Jews on Apartheid Week’ (IAW). campuses across the province in what is a difficult time for Jewish n so doing, they were targeted in the most students. Ivicious and vitriolic way by the Palestine Solidarity Forum (PSF), an organisation that efore being elected as calls for Israel’s destruction. Members of the PSF Bchairperson, I was the treasurer and their affiliates labelled every Jew at the SA on the interim committee which Union of Jewish Students’ tent as an incorrigible existed from last year December to Jemma Waksman Daniel Levenstein Joshua Berkman racist for daring to support something intrinsic to the end of April, and before that I their identity. It is innate and natural for Jews to was the secretary general for 2016. have a religious, spiritual, political or emotional Before introducing the committee connection to the Jewish State, and thus it is and our goals for the year, I highly offensive and psychologically painful to would like to acknowledge the be singled-out, labelled and insulted for publicly accomplishments of the interim proclaiming one’s Zionist identity. It is antisemitic committee. In the short time that the to the core and morally repugnant that such interim committee existed, we hired Tamir Schlaz Yakov Schleider Jesse Soicher behaviour was permitted on campus by the our first ever director Nicole Lee, got University. the largest membership in recent Manager and Secretary What was even more concerning was witnessing memory with a 66.67% growth from last year, and The new committee has a lot of potential. This the Vice-Chancellor appease the PSF at their held a free and fair election which was overseen year our overall goals are to improve organisational rally, attend cap-in-hand to receive a petition by an IEC. structures, hold more events for our members than to organise an academic boycott of Israel, I would like to thank everyone on that committee we have in the past, and to extend our activities imply that he sympathised with their cause and for all the hard work and time that was put into beyond UCT to other universities with a significant would canvass for support for such boycott and ensuring the wellbeing of the organisation. A Jewish presence with a long-term outlook to thank them for their ‘dignified’ set of protests. particular mention is given to Jason Halfon for all establish branches at other universities. Immediately after, as soon as the Vice Chancellor the additional work he has done over and above If you would like to get involved or to provide had beat a hasty retreat, over 150 PSF supporters what would be expected of a person in his position. assistance in any way to SAUJS to support the work stormed the SAUJS tent in the most loathsome The incoming committee are: Jordan Seligmann: we do for Jewish students on campus, send an way possible, surrounded the Jewish students, Chairperson, Jesse Soicher: Vice Chairperson, email to [email protected]. We rely behaved aggressively and drowned out their Gaël Neuhaus: Treasurer, Nicole Lee: Director, heavily on the generosity of the Jewish community rights of freedom of speech and association by Jemma Waksman: Outreach Officer, Tamir Schlaz: in Cape Town to allow SAUJS to function, and any menacingly chanting “From the River to the Sea, Political Officer, Joshua Berkman: Religious assistance is greatly appreciated. Palestine will be free” and “Down, Down Israel”. Officer, Yakov Schleider: Zionist Officer, Daniel Jordan Seligmann It was incredibly intimidating for the students. Levenstein: Social Officer, Mitch Freedman: Brand Chairperson: SAUJS Western Cape Baruch Hashem there were no physical incidents, albeit the tension in the air was palpable and the University security staff were conspicuous in their DILLER TEEN FELLOWS PROGRAMME absence. The University of Cape Town failed once At the end of March we welcomed the Shoham about each other, but about ourselves and where again to enforce their own rules and prevent the cohort to Cape Town for our annual Jewish we stand in the Jewish spectrum. It was a fantastic intimidation of Jewish students, and as a result Community Mifgash (JCM). experience and I have personally made friends for diminished any sense of freedom of speech and life, and now I can say I have a home away from association on campus or the promotion of good he Shoham cohort spent ten unbelievably home.” Adam Davimes relations between groups. We hold the University “JCM was an experience. An experience like most absolutely accountable for the events that took Texciting and educational days in our beautiful city. They got to know all about our rich history things in life however what differentiates it from an place. experience like watching movies is the exposure it In spite of the tensions it was highly symbolic, and the complexities South Africa faces today and staying in Cape Town homes allowed them a little gave us to the community of the greater world. For principled and imperative for SAUJS to have a example meeting religious and other community visible presence on campus during the week, taste of what it is like to really live here. I asked the Cape Town teens to share their thoughts about this leaders in Cape Town and learning about how and offer a tent of peace and dialogue to anyone the community functions, as well as integrating willing sincerely to listen, debate and engage. incredible and unique experience. “The entire JCM experience for me was with Jews from another community entirely and SAUJS provided a genuine ‘safe space’ for Jews learning about that. JCM was a unique platform at the university during the week, and in so doing absolutely amazing. We, as a group, had been looking forward to experiencing ever since the for me to further my much needed knowledge on demonstrated that Jews have as much right as where I live and how I can impact it and for that I anyone to express their identity in public. More beginning of the program. Once they arrived in Cape Town and walked into the school to meet us, am thankful.” Dylan Solin importantly, it sent a signal that Jews will never “JCM was probably one of the most incredible be silenced, that we are willing to stand up for there was no need for introductions. It was as if we ourselves when others fail to do so, and that we had known each other since the beginning of time. are here to stay. During their time here, we learnt a lot. Not only continues on page 13

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BNEI AKIVA HABONIM DROR

Mini Mach camp in Villiersdorp In April, we held our famous Mini The main idea is to have a buildup of Mach camp at the SOS camp in seminars leading up to the program, Villiersdorp. and a few afterwards to increase the HDSA gap year (Shnat) participants join the annual May Day march through Tel Aviv effectiveness and emphasise the June is an exciting month for the institute for youth leaders from t was a fantastic opportunity for our meaningful ideas that the program Habonim family abroad) which has lead them on an Iup-and-coming Gurim madrichim has to offer. We are very excited to inspiring process of grappling with and chanichim to meet each other. say that we have an unprecedented e’re getting ready to send off their Jewish and Zionist identities. There is something special about 22 channichim signed-up and going Wa group of Grade 10s from They look forward to a small holiday watching chanichim and madrichim to Israel this year. This past two across the country on our Shorashim followed by experiences on Habonim make bonds that you know will last months also brought forth a few days tour to Israel. A packed bus of 50 Dror Kibbutz Yizreel as well as an forever. A big Kol Ha Kavod to Ryanne of commemoration and celebration; channichim from both Cape Town experience of inner-city living and Yom Ha’shoah, Yom Ha’zikaron and Fox for being Rosh Mini Mach and and Johannesburg leave on 28 June volunteering! Yom Ha’atzmaut. In remembrance leading the camp with such strength for a tour filled with the best education Our Channichim and Bogrim events of The Shoah we attended the and vision. and sightseeing Israel has to offer. in Cape Town have been exciting as community commemoration We have also kick-started a new The tour has continued to grow and well with our latest, the Chocolate ceremony at Pinelands Cemetery, as develop in accordance with the aim initiative in Bnei Cape Town, headed Seder, bringing together children up by our chairman, Nathan Esra, well as had the amazing and powerful of giving Grade 10s exactly what they from Grades 3 — 6 for a night of fun and unbelievably dedicated shlichot. Ella Blumenthal give a private need in order to have a meaningful as we retell our Exodus from Egypt in The program is called Sayeret telling of her story of surviving The and engaged relationship with Israel. the best way possible — with a lot of Morasha. With Bnei’s amazing Holocaust at the Bnei Akiva Bayit. In May our Shnat gap year Hadracha Israel program coming Listening to her story really was an program enjoyed various large chocolate! up, so did the prospect of further honor and a privilege. It is very rare to occasions in the Israeli and Global We have also released our developing the local chanichim going be able to be so personal and get such calendar like the annual May Day Machaneh dates for 2017. The on the program. Sayeret Morasha eye-opening answers to questions march, Yom Ha’atzmaut parties annual summer camp will take place is a leadership program specially which are hard to ask. We thank her and other ceremonial events. They from the 8 – 27 December. We’re designed for the age-group Morasha, for her bravery in telling her story. are preparing for the end of their excited to see you there. Follow our who are attending Hadracha this year. four-month stay at HaMachon social media for the latest news and Kadimah Bnei Akiva,Chanan Suiza Lemadrachei Chutz Le’Artz (The updates.

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continues from page 12 unexpected experiences of my life. Leading up to JCM, I was incredibly nervous about whom I’d be paired up with and if I’d actually be able to make some sort of connection with random people from such a different and far away part of the world. I was honestly, blown away by how similar we all were and how quickly we developed such tight bonds. Aside from the people, the new ideas I was exposed to during JCM, within my own community, really opened my eyes and helped me feel a whole new appreciation for our community. It’s been real.” Rachel Musikanth “JCM was a truly amazing and eye opening experience. We were presented with workshops which were thought- provoking, challenging and also fun. I learnt so much about various topics, such as Israeli culture, Judaism and even myself. It was an experience I will never forget!” Lauren Hirsch Lee Lobel Programme Co-ordinator

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Yom Ha’atzmaut 2017

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Cape Town celebrates Israel’s 69 years

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www.facebook.com/pages/SA-Zionist-Federation-Cape-Council @SazfC 16 Cape Jewish Chronicle June 2017 Offering oportunities to study in Israel in English Telfed has leaders in the Dana Levy including (most notably) The Stanley joined forces community, Tavor opened and Zea Lewis Fund, The Graham with The Eric and Sheila Samson and the the evening, and Rhona Beck Fund (RA), The Foundation, to offer a pioneering inclusion of a inviting Meyer Hirsch Goldschmidt Fund, The programme providing significant volunteering CEO Dorron Eric and Sheila Samson Fund and opportunity in Kline who The Doone SA Charitable Trust”. She support (needs-based study and the 3rd year of congratulated also spoke about the PRAS Student accommodation bursaries) to studies. the students Volunteer Programme: “By paying it South African youth looking to These plans, and shared forward”, said Batya, “you contribute study in Israel in English. as they come with them to others in society and in the South to fruition, Head of Telfed’s Scholarship Department Dana Levy Telfed’s African community. You uphold the Tavor with bursary recipients from Machon Lev elfed, the representative body provide an mission and values Telfed has embodied over the Tof SA Jewry in Israel, has been expansion of academic choices raison d’être, to promote the quality last 70 years, since its inception”. working on affiliation agreements to SA youth who have the skills of life of Southern Africans in Israel Telfed Scholarships were with leading Israeli Universities and dedication to excel, but lack and to support their participation in presented, in memory Susan Sharon to be able to offer different levels the financial ability. Supporting and contribution to Israeli Society. (z’l) who passed away in 2016, to the of assistance to South African SA students is one of many Telfed Guest Speaker Avner Stepak five student coordinators who assist students, in addition to a broad range tenets. (board member of Meitav Dash, one with the national implementation of of support services (including Aliyah/ Just last of the leading the volunteering programme. Klita advice, employment guidance month, over I n v e s t m e n t Maish Isaacson, Telfed’s chairman, and housing stipends). 400 students Houses in closed the evening with good wishes The SASI (South Africans Studying received awards Israel) engaged for continued cooperation between in Israel) programme already has 15 in front of their the audience Telfed, its partners, friends and the students registered, with an additional peers, friends with his fantastic community. Students collected their nine enrolling for the Engineering and members sense of humour scholarships and were fortunate Degree at Tel Aviv University. Also of the Telfed and shared to meet with representatives of on the burner is an innovative and Staff and valuable career the benefactors like Lauren Gez- revolutionary new development Scholarships Sisters Aviva and Eliana Fredj celebrating their advice with the Krawitz who attended the ceremony spearheaded by Telfed which would C o m m i t t e e Telfed scholarships students. and presented students with the pave the way for international at the B a t y a ‘Philip and Michele Krawitz Bursary students to study Medicine in English organisation’s public bursary Shmukler, Vice Chair and Head of the Awards’ (in her parents’ name). In the in Israel at exemplary Universities. ceremony in Tel Aviv. ESP (Endowments, Scholarships, words of Nelson Mandela, “a good Recognising that the future of our Juilliard-trained clarinetist and PRAS) committee, noted that Telfed’s head and a good heart are always community lies in our youth, one of Telfed Scholarship Department ability to assist these youngsters a formidable combination, but when the primary goals is to encourage Administrator, Merav Fisher, “is solely thanks to the generosity, you add to that a literate tongue or communal involvement, through mesmerised the audience before the encouragement and endorsement pen, then you have something very seminars facilitated by prominent Head of the Scholarship Department, of a network of friends and donors, special.” Pay it forward in their memory with those attending the ceremony, out on all the good that these people stories, pictures and memories from would have done in their lifetime. On 1 January 1873, Aharon the battle and told those present Many families choose to perpetuate Hershler was shot to death by an about some of the people that were the memory of their loved ones by Arab gang which raided his house called to defend Israel and never taking action for the betterment of in Jerusalem. came back. the world. The Israeli Mishlachat is primarily The exhibition at Yom Hazikaron ince then, 23 544 people have comprised of young Israelis who presented four of the projects Sbeen killed in combat and in acts come to South Africa for a year of undertaken by some of the families of terror. Yom Hazikaron is dedicated volunteering. Many of those young of fallen soldiers. During the to honour their memory. Shlichim who now are in Cape Town ceremony itself, those attending were Unfortunately, the wars of Israel were on active duty in 2014 when introduced to one method of doing do not belong to history. They are Operation Protective Edge broke so. Under each chair at the ceremony an ongoing reality. Too often the out. Three of them decided to share were ‘Pay It Forward’ cards. These people of Israel are called to defend their experiences and personal cards are in use in Israel. The idea is their families, their friends and their stories with the Cape Town Jewish simple, to do a good deed in memory country. Community. It was very moving when of the fallen and then pass the card To emphasise the fact that Yom they spoke about people they knew along to someone else to do the Hazikaron is a reflection of a who were killed at that time. same. Guests were asked to join continuous struggle, we chose to The annual Yom Hazikaron this meaningful endeavour and we focus on the most recent operation Ceremony creates an opportunity to challenge readers to do the same — — Operation Protective Edge (Tzuk commemorate our fallen. Not only ‘Pay it Forward’ cards are available by Rabbonim and communal leaders. Eitan). During this year’s Yom have we lost those who have been at the Israel Centre offices. The Israel Centre will ensure that this Hazikaron ceremony we shared taken from us, but the world has lost The event was, as always, supported essential tradition will continue.

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Consider This By Sofia Zway It takes a sacred community to raise a rabbi There is an old saying that it takes be) engaging, meaningful and deeply bigger than ourselves. Communities by an exceptional a village to raise a child. I am not personal. I returned home from are important because they bring team of Jewish a parent, so can’t testify as to machaneh that year determined to those rituals to life; they bear witness professionals; whether that statement is true or have a Bat Mitzvah ceremony, which to those significant moments – good to be part of a remarkable team not. What I can say for sure, is that I did a year later at the age of sixteen. and bad – that inform our lives. Ritual of madrichim, creatives, lay- I then participated in Shnat Netzer, builds community and communities leaders, educators, music- it takes a community to raise a Netzer’s gap year programme in together create ritual. That’s what it makers, transformation seekers, rabbi. Israel, in 2011 (some hesitance again means to be a Sacred Community. and inspirers. This is the village, here). When I returned from Israel Writing about Sukkot in The Tapestry the Sacred Community, that has ive years ago I never would to start my Drama studies at UCT, of Jewish Time (quoted in The Torah: raised me into the rabbi I hope to Fhave guessed that today I would I found myself at Temple Israel, the A Woman’s Commentary), Nina Beth become. So, to my beloved family be about to embark on a five year Sacred Community that has really Cardin reflects on the significance of at Temple Israel, I need to say thank journey towards becoming a rabbi. raised me as a young Progressive Sacred Communities in our individual you for inspiring me. Thank you for Perhaps it has been in my DNA for Jewish leader and Rabbi-to-be these journeys: believing in me, for supporting me ever (turns out my great, great, great- past five years. “Sukkot is about the journey. It is the and challenging me. Thank you for grandfather was an esteemed Rabbi In my interview at Hebrew Union holiday that best symbolises where holding me and witnessing me, for in Jerusalem in the mid-1800s), but College — the school which will be most of us are most of the time: guiding me and shaping me these when I think about it, this choice and my home and training ground for the somewhere in between, midway, past five years. this calling towards the rabbinate next five years — I was asked what sometimes moving, sometimes Now it’s time to think about what kind has been profoundly influenced by my favourite Jewish ritual object stuck, always heading — we hope of rabbi I want to be. My sojourn at the extraordinary community that is is. Looking back on my journey, of — in the right direction. It reminds Temple Israel has informed my sense Temple Israel, Cape Town. course it has to be a tallit. A tallit is us that the way we get somewhere, of purpose so profoundly: I want to I am so blessed that my childhood what started this journey for me; what we do and learn along the be a Sacred Community-builder. at Bet Menorah in Pretoria and my it’s what showed me that Judaism way, where we detour and where we I want to build socially-conscious, teenage years at Netzer opened my could be fun, interactive, creative, pause, whom we meet and whom we socially active, ritual-rich, spiritually- eyes and my heart to the wonders of meaningful and personal. More than travel with, are as essential to the connected communities. I’ve always Progressive Judaism. When I was a that, though, I realised that a tallit journey as is the arrival.” been a people-person, and I want to child, I was not interested in being represents everything that I love Sacred Communities like Temple use that strong suit to connect people Jewish. When pushed to attend shul about Judaism and that I discovered Israel are rare. Some people search with G!d, with themselves and with and start cheder, I was reluctant and in these past five years at Temple for a lifetime and never find one. How each other. I want to connect people resistant. It wasn’t until I attended Israel: ritual and community. Ritual, blessed I feel that I found myself at within the Jewish community and Netzer summer camp at the age of the stuff we all need to acknowledge Temple Israel and ended up finding across other communities through fifteen that something shifted for me. significant moments in our lives, or myself in the process. How privileged the sacred rituals, principles and It was here, during a tallit-making to add significance and meaning to I have been these past five and half values of Progressive Judaism that workshop led by Andrea Kuti and the quotidian ones. Community is years to detour and pause in Cape have brought so much meaning and Rabbi Greg Alexander that I realised something we all search for. We long Town; to learn with and from three connection to my own life. that Judaism could be (and should to belong; to feel a part of something extraordinary ; to be mentored Putting the ‘unity’ into community It is not every community that gets to spend three days together, eating, singing, playing, living, laughing and learning. But that is precisely what the Temple Israel TIMEOut achieved.

ver the Pesach long weekend in April, about 80 Ocommunity members, from babies to bobbas, stayed at the beautiful Habonim campsite. Some camped, others ‘glamped’ (in chalets), but all of us Jesse Flash, David French and Ruby Saks grew together in a phenomenal and fundamental enjoying the lagoon Judy Sacks, Sofia Zway, Jessica Mayson, way. Marni Riese, Nina Hoffman and Rachael From a session on Mindfulness, to a nail-biting Bootcov enjoying the beach game of beach volleyball; from a kids vs adults soccer game to a moving Havdallah ceremony under the Shabbat stars, there was something for everyone. However, the true miracle of the weekend was how we grew together as a community. We braai’d, rested, prayed, played, and spent hours singing until the wee hours Mazaltov to those who celebrated of the morning. Bev Lyons, Liz Kantor and Barbara Bont Bnei Mitzvah with us last month: All three centres of Temple Israel bonded together as one caring unit. We arrived on Friday as relative strangers; we left on Monday as family. It was an overwhelming success — a type of community was created that few (if any) others can emulate. Proudly Progressive. Luchiano Beyhan Maya Kovarsky So we say B’shana Ha’Ba’ah. Next 6 May 27 May year again. Rabbi Greg and Fabio Diliberto making music Kids vs adults soccer game Cape Jewish Chronicle June 2017 21 Construction Paint ing Electric Plumbing

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Raising a responsible teenager ALLEN GRANT AGRANAT JOSEPH EDWARD LAZARUS The social work team at JCS renders services 30 September 1926 — 10 April 2017 to teenagers and a need has been identified to Tarna Klitzner, Daven Agranat and families assist parents and caregivers with how to raise and Selmae Miller express appreciation to We would like to extend our sincere responsible teenagers. Teenagers often crave more the community, family, friends and the UOS thanks to family and friends who privileges but they can fail to follow through on their (Cape Council) for the encouraging support attended Joe’s funeral on erev Pesach since the passing of their father, pops, and who reached out to comfort us responsibilities. grandpa and partner to Selmae. during this difficult time. ounselors have identified three essential components Joe will always be remembered with for cultivating responsibility in adolescents: internal C ISADORE DONNINGER (ISSY) love by his wife of 65 years Hannah, his motivation, the teenager’s ability to respond and the daughter Lauren, son-in-law Dennis, parent’s ability to hold their child accountable. We would like to express our sincere and his grandchildren Carly and Greg, Internal motivation thanks to all family and friends who sent Tammy and Ryan. • Internal motivation is a necessity to be a responsible condolences and gave us support on the teenager passing of our beloved husband, father and • Teenagers must eventually learn to make the right grandfather, Isadore. JEFF SALKINDER choice because they want to We are grateful to Rabbi Wineberg We would like to express our profound and the Marais Road Shul for their support gratitude to Rabbi Hecht, family, friends • Parents can help their teenagers develop internal during this sad time and the community for their outpouring motivation by holding them accountable and allowing Reggie, Howard, David, Mandy, of love, comfort and assistance on them to make their own mistakes Gabriella, Alyssa and Jordan. the sorrowful passing of our beloved • Parents can offer their teenagers guidance and husband, brother and uncle, Jeff. direction without recuing them or taking over their The many calls, visits and substantial responsibilities DAVID JOFFE funeral attendance all attest to Jeff’s • Ability to respond affectionate standing in the community. • Teenagers need to learn how to respond to challenges Many thanks to Rabbi Dansky We truly appreciate the consideration, and all at the Shul for their condolences and the food which • Parents need to learn to de-escalate an argument generous support. sustained us in our time of with their teenager and take a minute before replying Our heartfelt thanks to our family and friends bereavement. to their angry or emotional teenager both local and overseas, and our neighbours • Holding teenagers accountable for their visits and messages of support, Cathy Salkinder • Parents need to take an honest look at themselves sharing with us in the loss of our beloved Herschel and Brenda Zetler and the things that they can do differently Dave, husband, father and brother. Bevan and Ilse Zetler • Parents need to show their teenagers how to cope Gabi Zetler, and all our respective with mistakes in healthy ways by setting a positive Eve, Rael, Lee, Jean, grandchildren, families example great grandchildren, sister Greta and brother Errol. To place a family announcement, phone Tessa Please contact Renee Donneson at JCS on 021 464 6736 (am) or email: [email protected] 021-4625520 should you require further information Outings, OT and oodles of fun! It’s been another jam-packed and her community service year at have included visits to learning how to make delicious, tasty fun-filled month for the residents Alexandra Hospital and is currently Park, a coastal drive, a boat ride to treats. Plus, our Glendale vegetable of Glendale. working part-time at Glendale as she Seal Island and a very memorable garden has started producing completes her Masters of Philosophy, trip to the aquarium! This was a real veggies, which we’re delighted to n 12 April, we celebrated our specialising in Intellectual Disability. highlight for the residents, especially be using in the kitchen. It’s also Oannual, second night Pesach At present, Cole is focusing on those in wheelchairs, who don’t often wonderful that a few of our residents Seder. It was a great evening, with individual and group treatment get to experience adventures like have taken responsibility for looking residents, families and friends all sessions — and has taken up the this. Everyone loved watching the after our garden — and making sure taking part — and enjoying all the task of organising special outings sea creatures in their natural habitat it stays weed-free, watered and well favourite traditional foods. Dr Solly and trips for our residents, who and the sensory pools were a huge loved. And we’ve also started an Lison did a fantastic job leading the absolutely love them! These outings hit! Plenty of wonderful memories exercise program in the mornings, Seder and we want to thank all those not only offer the residents a chance were made and it’s great having Cole with the residents training hard for involved for once again making the to socialise and engage with others, on board as we look forward to her our upcoming Sports Day later in the event a huge success. but also help them integrate more OT input in future. year. We were also pleased to recently with the community by encouraging Next month we’ll be launching our Of course, these are just a few of welcome another member to sensory input and exposure to new baking classes, where our residents the exciting initiatives we at Glendale our team: Cole Goldberg, an experiences. will have the chance to get some have planned, so be sure to stay Occupational Therapist. Cole spent Over the past month, our outings hands-on experience in the kitchen, tuned.

Cole Goldberg and Gavin Cohen in Irving Friedgood and Violet front of the predator exhibit at the Dale Barlin and Megan Klugman enjoying an Brian Levin at the Two Oceans Mark Glaun Passigli enjoying the Pesach Seder aquarium outing to the aquarium Aquarium Cape Jewish Chronicle June 2017 23 Mental Health Awareness Month: An important resource for supporting your loved ones Mental illness has a devastating support that you gain more strength typical reactions for families, Some Be calm effect on the whole family and as and valuable knowledge. Support families may worry that they didn’t Your actions can influence your loved May was Mental Health Awareness groups also help to normalise a get their loved one into treatment one and impact their symptoms, Month, we have sourced some family’s experiences and better sooner; others may think they so instead of responding angrily, helpful tips to support a loved one enable them to swap ideas about caused the disorder. Remember, try to respond with patience and managing a loved one with mental families don’t cause mental disorders understanding. with serious mental illness. illness. like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder Convey hope — they’re caused by a variety of upporting a loved one with Work closely with your loved one’s Inform your loved one that with complex factors, including genetics mental illness presents many treatment team continued treatment, recovery — or S and biology. challenges. But blame shouldn’t While it depends on the specific at least leading a satisfactory life in be one of them. It’s important for system, confidentiality barriers Recognise your loved one’s courage the community despite the illness — families to learn that they didn’t can complicate working with your In our society, we view people with is possible. cause their loved one’s disorder loved one’s treatment team. First a physical illness, such as cancer Get political and they can’t cure it. Still, how you ask to speak to your loved one’s or diabetes, as courageous, but we Families are encouraged to get treat your loved one has a big impact social worker and the psychiatrist, if don’t extend the same perspective involved in the political process of on their well-being. Behaviour can possible. Let them know that you’d to people with mental illness. But it improving the mental health system exacerbate symptoms and patients like to be part of the treatment team. takes enormous courage to return to since this affects families and their of families who express hostility and Many facilities will allow families into normal life after being hospitalised. loved ones. By reading extensively criticism toward their loved one — for the meetings and case conferences. It takes courage to battle the from reputable sources, one can example, believing the patient is lazy But ultimately, families should ask to debilitating symptoms every day and lobby for effective change to enhance or emotionally over-involved — are be included and expect it. Ask how to seek and stay in recovery. the quality of life for the person with more likely to relapse. you can help your loved one, and find Help yourself mental illness. out what’s a reasonable expectation Educate yourself about the illness One of the biggest issues with Diana Sochen for recovery and how functional the Educating yourself about your caregivers refusal to accept help. Executive Director patient will be. loved one’s illness is really the Caregivers need to know that they’re foundation of support. Evidence has Let your loved one have control in a much better position to help out Acknowledgement: Lefley Jacobs; shown that if you provide families People with mental illness feel and give again if you help yourself. PsyD, director of behavioral sciences with training and involve them in they’ve lost control of their lives, they It’s also unhelpful to concentrate all at the Crozer-Keystone Family the treatment process, patients feel stigmatised and they suffer the your efforts on an individual with the Medicine Residency Program, experience a reduction in symptoms, most with self-esteem. It is important disorder as this can alienate siblings Springfield, PA and Barry Jacobs; hospitalisation days and relapse. The to treat them with respect no matter and other family members as well. author of The Emotional Survival family environment is also generally how symptomatic they are. Even Guide for Caregivers. improved.Without education, it’s hard seemingly bigger decisions, such as for people to grasp and appreciate schedules for taking medication, may SOCIAL AND PERSONAL the severity of the symptoms, such be better left to the patient. set up a as the terrifying thoughts associated system with your loved one, which is We extend a hearty Mazeltov on We extend our sincere best with schizophrenia or the suicidal easier to do after they returned from the following special occasions: wishes to our members who have ideation associated with a deep the hospital. not been well: depression. It’s not uncommon for Encourage them to talk to their Births Joan Knopp families to wonder why their loved mental health professional Gerald and Ashna Diamond Miriam Lichterman ones just can’t snap out of it. Any Encourage your loved one to — Granddaughter Sylvia Sandler antagonistic or bizarre behaviours discuss adverse side effects from a Bernard and Yvette Zive We extend our sincere are a manifestation of the illness, not medication, and what bothers them — Granddaughter condolences to our members wilful, purposeful actions. and talk to their doctor, Remind Edie Busch — Great Granddaughter who have lost family members: Reina Hurwitz — Great Eve Joffe — Husband Seek out resources your loved one that they’re in control Granddaughter Hannah Lazarus — Husband One helpful way to educate yourself of their bodies and are active Barmitzvah Naomi Sank — Sister about a loved one’s illness and how participants in their treatment. Philip and Michelle Krawitz Eileen Shapiro — Son you can help is by turning to reputable Set appropriate limits — Grandson We extend our condolence to the publications. While it’s important to treat your Batmitzvah families of members who have loved one with respect and allow Have realistic expectations Bernard and Yvette Zive passed away: them to exercise control, it’s just as Your expectations can impact your — Granddaughter Gavin Bloch — Grandmother Annie necessary to set limits for the sake of loved one’s recovery too. After Marriage Steel everyone’s well-being. spending time in hospital, the family Rona Friedman — Granddaughter Michelle Shev, Vivian Diamond Families don’t want to step in too assumes that the hospital stay has Ruth Mink — Son and Jillian Joffe — Mother Esther much and give mandatory conditions cured them. Wanting to make up Birthdays Grande but at the same time, there are family for lost time, the individual ramps Hannah Abramsohn — 90th A hearty welcome to new members who basically say ‘you’ll up their schedule and by doing so, Keile Gross — 92nd members to the CJSA family: do it my way or the highway,’ in a their stress level escalates and they Judith Resnick — 90th Jennifer Gordon very punitive and harsh way. This end up having a relapse. The best Moira Shapiro — 70th Cyril Jacobson approach doesn’t give the individual option is to have lower expectations Sally Singer — 80th Lillian Ryhorski any option to live their life. and encourage a loved one to set a Engagement Anita Shifrin slower pace since added stressors Establish equality Henny Bernstein — Granddaughter Nia Super can exacerbate symptoms. Setting When setting limits and supporting reasonable expectations can be your loved one, don’t single them tricky, so the challenge is to fine-tune out as the sick one. Instead, Book early for Special Events : those expectations all the time. establish some kind of equality of Sometimes, you may be using what is expected of everyone in the All bookings open on the 15th of the month prior to the event advertised pure trial and error, but using your household. • Save the Date 23 August Biennial CJSA Seminar own experience can be helpful. Families, the patient included, can • 9 June Shabbat Supper in Milnerton R50 for members and R60 for non-members It’s important to have realistic voice their concerns and contribute to • 13 June Twilight Supper in Sea Point. Professor Richard Mendelsohn speaks on expectations and to encourage your creating problem-solving strategies From Kovno to Cape Town R50 loved one to have them too. and solutions for everyone. • 15 June Twilight Supper in Claremont. Jonathan Hayman speaks on A German, Reach out for support Realise that feelings of shame and Jewish family recovers their treasures and history R50 Stigma can prevent families from guilt are normal NB BOOKING ESSENTIAL FOR ALL THE ABOVE seeking support. But it’s through Know that guilt and shame are 24 Cape Jewish Chronicle June 2017 Cape Jewish Seniors Events Calendar JULY 2017

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Sea Point 10.00 Talking Point with Marcia R10 Sea Point 10.00 Pop In: Life Coach Cathy Barnett R15 Sea Point 9.30 Craft morning Yvette and Jeanette R15 Sea Point 10.00 Yiddish mit Veronica R10 Sea Point 11.15 Ageless Grace R15 2.00 Mosaic classes with Yvette R30 1.45 Bridge and Kalooki R10 11.30 Exercises with Mariamre R10 9.30 Shopping with 2.00 Bridge R10 2.00 Yoga with Leina Sank R10 Milnerton 10.00 Tile Rummy, Scrabble and Bridge games R10 12.00 Friendship Lunch at the UJW R50 Malcolm R20 2.00 Bridge classes with Harold R10 Milnerton 10.00 Pop In: Radio announcer Nancy Richards R10 10.00 Art Classes with Karen Cohen R25 2.00 Bridge and Kalooki R10 Milnerton 2.00 Reminiscing with Hazel R10 1.00 Kalooki set tables R10 10.00 Knitting Morning R10 Milnerton 9.30 Kalooki R10 10.30 Men’s Schmooze Milnerton 10.00 Rosemary and June with their Choir R10 1.45 Line Dancing with Hannah Seinik 2.00 Ageless Grace with Yvonne R20 S/Suburbs 10.30. A morning with Colin Jantjies ‘The role of England in Jewish Group: Rabbi Opert ‘Are 2.00 Musical Appreciation with Doreen Kantor R5 S/Suburbs 9.30 Social Bridge R10 New members welcome S/Suburbs 10.15 Ageless Grace with Yvonne R15 History’ R10 the Jews a Nation or a S/Suburbs 9.30 Ageless Grace R15 10.00 Kalooki R5 1.00 Bridge and Kalooki R10 Religion?’ R10 9.30 Outing to ‘Brownies and Downies’ Restaurant: A training centre 2.00 Knitting Group. All welcome R5 West Coast 10.30 A morning with Tiny Jones R10 where young adults with intellectual disabilities are trained to be West Coast 9.15 Outing to Rust en Vrede Clay and Art Gallery R30. employable in the hospitality service and retail sectors. R30 Tea for own account 10.00 Scrabble R10 10.30 Rosemary and June entertain members R10 2.00 Yiddish mit Rita R10

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Milnerton No Music till end of month Sea Point 10.00 Pop In: Rabbi Thurgood ‘Why do we need Jewish people?’ Sea Point 9.30 Interbranch outing to Muizenberg R30 Sea Point 10.00 Yiddish mit Veronica R10 Sea Point 2.00 movie and tea Sea Point 10.00 Talking Point with Marcia R10 R10 1.45 Bridge and Kalooki R10 11.30 Exercises with Mariamre R10 9.30 Shopping with R25 Movie to be 11.15 Ageless Grace R15 2.00 Art with Helen R30 Milnerton 9.00 Interbranch outing to Muizenberg. Own transport 2.00 Bridge and Kalooki R10 Malcolm R20 announced 2.00 Bridge classes with Harold R10 2.00 Yoga with Leina Sank R10 10.00 Tile Rummy, Scrabble and Bridge games. R10 Milnerton 9.30 Kalooki R10 2.00 Bridge R10 17.30 Twilight Supper: Award Winning set designer, Saul Radomsky 10.00 Art Classes with Karen Cohen R25 S/Suburbs 10.30 DVD Morning: ‘For the Boys’ with Bette Midler traces the life 2.00 Reminiscing with Hazel R10 speaks on designing for the stage R50. Booking essential. 10.00 Knitting Morning R10 of Dixie Leonard, a 1940s actress/singer who teams up with Eddie Milnerton 10.00 Bnoth Zion Milnerton 9.30 Outing to the new Silo hotel in the Waterfront 2.00 Ageless Grace with Yvonne R20 Sparks, a famous performer, to entertain American troops. R10 S/Suburbs 9.15 Outing to Afrogem gallery for tour and video. Maximum 8 people. Tea for own account. R20 S/Suburbs 9.00 Ageless Grace R15 12.30 Tales in the Talmud. Shiur with Rabbi Greg with U3A. (please note there are steps) R30. Tea for own account 2.00 Kalooki set tables R10 9.30 Interbranch outing to Muizenberg R20 All welcome. 1.45 Line Dancing with Hannah Seinik. West Coast 9.00 Interbranch outing to Muizenberg. Own transport West Coast 11.30 DVD Morning Enjoy ‘The Artist’ a comedy drama R10 S/Suburbs 09.30 Social Bridge R10 New members welcome 10.00 Kalooki R5 2.00 Knitting Group. All welcome R5

Sunday 16 Monday 17 Tuesday 18 Wednesday 19 Thursday 20 Friday 21 Milnerton Hamburger lunch Sea Point 10.00 Talking Point with Marcia R10 Sea Point 10.00 Pop In: Enjoy a morning with Aubrey Silver’s DVD Ella Sea Point 9.30 Outing Tour of the Caltex Refinery R20. IDs need to be given. Sea Point 10.00 Yiddish mit Veronica R10 Sea Point and movie R80 11.15 Ageless Grace R15 Fitzgerald Music Show R10 Tea for own account 11.30 Exercises with Mariamre R10 9.30 Shopping with 2.00 Bridge classes with Harold R10 2.00 Mosaic classes with Yvette R30 1.45 Bridge and Kalooki R10 1.45 Bridge and Kalooki R10 Malcolm R20 2.00 Bridge R10 2.00 Yoga with Leina Sank R10 Milnerton 9.30 Kalooki R10 Milnerton 18.00 Twilight Supper: Award Winning set designer, Saul 2.00 Reminiscing with Hazel R10 Milnerton 10.00 DVD Morning: ‘Beaches’ starring Bette Midler A privileged 10.00 Tile Rummy, Scrabble and Bridge games. R10 Radomsky speaks on designing for the stage R50. Milnerton 10.00 A morning with Colin Jantjies ‘The role of England in rich debutante and a cynical struggling entertainer share a turbulent 10.00 Knitting Morning R5 Booking essential. Jewish History’ R10 childhood friendship over the years 2.00 Ageless Grace with Yvonne R20 S/Suburbs 10.30 Pop In: A morning with Irma Kesler ‘Irish Experience from S/Suburbs 9.15. Outing to Valley Museum R30. Tea for own 1.00 Kalooki set tables R10 S/Suburbs 10.15 Ageless Grace with Yvonne R15 homeless to Hollywood’ R10 account. 1.45 Line Dancing with Hannah Seinik. 10.00 Men’s Schmooze Group: Rabbi Opert ‘Are the Jews a Nation West Coast 10.30 Pathologist Dr Len Anstey talks about his knowledge of S/Suburbs 9.30 Social Bridge R10 New members welcome or a Religion?’ R10 Forensic Pathology R10 10.00 Kalooki R5 2.00 Knitting Group. All welcome R5 West Coast 9.15 Outing to Irma Stern Museum to view Nicholaas Maritz exhibit R40. Tea for own account

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Sea Point 10.00 Talking Point with Marcia R10 Sea Point 10.00 Pop In: Enjoy a reality TV morning with Hymie Liebman R10 Sea Point 9.15 Outing to BoKaap Museum R30 Sea Point 10.00 Yiddish mit Veronica R10 Sea Point 11.15 Ageless Grace R15 2.00 Yoga Classes R10 1.45 Bridge and Kalooki R5 11.30 Exercises with Mariamre R10 9.30 Shopping with 2.00 Bridge R10 Milnerton 10.00 Outing Tour of the Caltex Refinery R20 IDs need to be given. Milnerton 10.00 Tile Rummy, Scrabble and Bridge games. R10 2.00 Bridge and Kalooki R10 Malcolm R20 2.00 Beginners Bridge with Harold R10 Tea for own account. 10.00 Art Classes with Karen Cohen R25 Milnerton 9.30 Kalooki R10 10.30 Men’s Schmooze 2.00 Reminiscing with Hazel R10 1.00 Kalooki R10 10.00 Knitting Morning R5 S/Suburbs 10.30 Morning with Prim Reddy TV and Radio presenter and Group: Rabbi Opert ‘Are Milnerton 10.00 A morning with the Jubilee dancers R10 1.45 Line dancing with Hannah Seinik. 2.00 Ageless Grace with Yvonne R20 restauranteur R10 the Jews a Nation or a S/Suburbs 9.30 Ageless Grace R10 S/Suburbs 9.30 Social Bridge R10 New members welcome S/Suburbs 10.15 Ageless Grace with Yvonne R15 12.30 Tales in the Talmud. Shiur with Rabbi Greg with U3A. Religion?’ R10 9.15 DVD Morning: Barbara Streisand ‘The Way We Were’ R10 10.00 Kalooki R10 All welcome. 2.00 Yiddish mit Rhita R10 2.00 Knitting Group. All welcome R5 West Coast 11.30 Art with Sharon Lopis R30

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Sea Point 10.00 Talking Point with Marcia R10 Sea Point 10.00 Pop In: Life Coach Cathy Barnett R15 Sea Point 9.30 Craft morning Yvette and Jeanette R15 Sea Point 10.00 Yiddish mit Veronica R10 Sea Point 11.15 Ageless Grace R15 2.00 Mosaic classes with Yvette R30 1.45 Bridge and Kalooki R10 11.30 Exercises with Mariamre R10 9.30 Shopping with 2.00 Bridge R10 2.00 Yoga with Leina Sank R10 Milnerton 10.00 Tile Rummy, Scrabble and Bridge games R10 12.00 Friendship Lunch at the UJW R50 Malcolm R20 2.00 Bridge classes with Harold R10 Milnerton 10.00 Pop In: Radio announcer Nancy Richards R10 10.00 Art Classes with Karen Cohen R25 2.00 Bridge and Kalooki R10 Milnerton 2.00 Reminiscing with Hazel R10 1.00 Kalooki set tables R10 10.00 Knitting Morning R10 Milnerton 9.30 Kalooki R10 10.30 Men’s Schmooze Milnerton 10.00 Rosemary and June with their Choir R10 1.45 Line Dancing with Hannah Seinik 2.00 Ageless Grace with Yvonne R20 S/Suburbs 10.30. A morning with Colin Jantjies ‘The role of England in Jewish Group: Rabbi Opert ‘Are 2.00 Musical Appreciation with Doreen Kantor R5 S/Suburbs 9.30 Social Bridge R10 New members welcome S/Suburbs 10.15 Ageless Grace with Yvonne R15 History’ R10 the Jews a Nation or a S/Suburbs 9.30 Ageless Grace R15 10.00 Kalooki R5 1.00 Bridge and Kalooki R10 Religion?’ R10 9.30 Outing to ‘Brownies and Downies’ Restaurant: A training centre 2.00 Knitting Group. All welcome R5 West Coast 10.30 A morning with Tiny Jones R10 where young adults with intellectual disabilities are trained to be West Coast 9.15 Outing to Rust en Vrede Clay and Art Gallery Durbanville R30. employable in the hospitality service and retail sectors. R30 Tea for own account 10.00 Scrabble R10 Muizenberg 10.30 Rosemary and June entertain members R10 2.00 Yiddish mit Rita R10

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Milnerton No Music till end of month Sea Point 10.00 Pop In: Rabbi Thurgood ‘Why do we need Jewish people?’ Sea Point 9.30 Interbranch outing to Muizenberg R30 Sea Point 10.00 Yiddish mit Veronica R10 Sea Point 2.00 movie and tea Sea Point 10.00 Talking Point with Marcia R10 R10 1.45 Bridge and Kalooki R10 11.30 Exercises with Mariamre R10 9.30 Shopping with R25 Movie to be 11.15 Ageless Grace R15 2.00 Art with Helen R30 Milnerton 9.00 Interbranch outing to Muizenberg. Own transport 2.00 Bridge and Kalooki R10 Malcolm R20 announced 2.00 Bridge classes with Harold R10 2.00 Yoga with Leina Sank R10 10.00 Tile Rummy, Scrabble and Bridge games. R10 Milnerton 9.30 Kalooki R10 2.00 Bridge R10 17.30 Twilight Supper: Award Winning set designer, Saul Radomsky 10.00 Art Classes with Karen Cohen R25 S/Suburbs 10.30 DVD Morning: ‘For the Boys’ with Bette Midler traces the life 2.00 Reminiscing with Hazel R10 speaks on designing for the stage R50. Booking essential. 10.00 Knitting Morning R10 of Dixie Leonard, a 1940s actress/singer who teams up with Eddie Milnerton 10.00 Bnoth Zion Milnerton 9.30 Outing to the new Silo hotel in the Waterfront 2.00 Ageless Grace with Yvonne R20 Sparks, a famous performer, to entertain American troops. R10 S/Suburbs 9.15 Outing to Afrogem gallery for tour and video. Maximum 8 people. Tea for own account. R20 S/Suburbs 9.00 Ageless Grace R15 12.30 Tales in the Talmud. Shiur with Rabbi Greg with U3A. (please note there are steps) R30. Tea for own account 2.00 Kalooki set tables R10 9.30 Interbranch outing to Muizenberg R20 All welcome. 1.45 Line Dancing with Hannah Seinik. West Coast 9.00 Interbranch outing to Muizenberg. Own transport West Coast 11.30 DVD Morning Enjoy ‘The Artist’ a comedy drama R10 S/Suburbs 09.30 Social Bridge R10 New members welcome 10.00 Kalooki R5 2.00 Knitting Group. All welcome R5

Sunday 16 Monday 17 Tuesday 18 Wednesday 19 Thursday 20 Friday 21 Milnerton Hamburger lunch Sea Point 10.00 Talking Point with Marcia R10 Sea Point 10.00 Pop In: Enjoy a morning with Aubrey Silver’s DVD Ella Sea Point 9.30 Outing Tour of the Caltex Refinery R20. IDs need to be given. Sea Point 10.00 Yiddish mit Veronica R10 Sea Point and movie R80 11.15 Ageless Grace R15 Fitzgerald Music Show R10 Tea for own account 11.30 Exercises with Mariamre R10 9.30 Shopping with 2.00 Bridge classes with Harold R10 2.00 Mosaic classes with Yvette R30 1.45 Bridge and Kalooki R10 1.45 Bridge and Kalooki R10 Malcolm R20 2.00 Bridge R10 2.00 Yoga with Leina Sank R10 Milnerton 9.30 Kalooki R10 Milnerton 18.00 Twilight Supper: Award Winning set designer, Saul 2.00 Reminiscing with Hazel R10 Milnerton 10.00 DVD Morning: ‘Beaches’ starring Bette Midler A privileged 10.00 Tile Rummy, Scrabble and Bridge games. R10 Radomsky speaks on designing for the stage R50. Milnerton 10.00 A morning with Colin Jantjies ‘The role of England in rich debutante and a cynical struggling entertainer share a turbulent 10.00 Knitting Morning R5 Booking essential. Jewish History’ R10 childhood friendship over the years 2.00 Ageless Grace with Yvonne R20 S/Suburbs 10.30 Pop In: A morning with Irma Kesler ‘Irish Experience from S/Suburbs 9.15. Outing to Fish Hoek Valley Museum R30. Tea for own 1.00 Kalooki set tables R10 S/Suburbs 10.15 Ageless Grace with Yvonne R15 homeless to Hollywood’ R10 account. 1.45 Line Dancing with Hannah Seinik. 10.00 Men’s Schmooze Group: Rabbi Opert ‘Are the Jews a Nation West Coast 10.30 Pathologist Dr Len Anstey talks about his knowledge of S/Suburbs 9.30 Social Bridge R10 New members welcome or a Religion?’ R10 Forensic Pathology R10 10.00 Kalooki R5 2.00 Knitting Group. All welcome R5 West Coast 9.15 Outing to Irma Stern Museum to view Nicholaas Maritz exhibit R40. Tea for own account

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he 2017 event was held in March at the Double Tree Hilton THotel in Woodstock which comfortably accommodated some 150 delegates. The Seminar was about various ways to move forward and reintegrate into life after loss. Our speakers came from various backgrounds and shared a wealth of knowledge, touching on many aspects of life. Some of the speakers have experienced their own losses and shared the way they have carried this loss with them Maxine Nerwich (Speaker), Rus Nerwich and Craig Gaby Susskind and Odette Mendelsohn (Nechama Nerwich while rebuilding a new life. The speakers were highly skilled Counsellors) qualified professionals who have made a positive impact in various areas of the caring professions, such as the caring, well-known registered nurse and midwife, Margie Meggie, who has been with St Lukes for 18 years. We also heard an inspirational talk from Natasha Nunan, the oncology nurse who is presently the haematology manager and stem cell transport co-ordinator in Durban. Kate Polley shared with us her decision to write a book, Sam and Finn which she wrote after the death of her twin son, Sam. Helping other bereaved families is her way of carrying Sam’s legacy forward. Maxine Nerwich, mother and educator, shared with us her feelings on the life and loss of her son Brett. His photo and memorial yartzeit candle which she set up that morning, boldly facing the Frankye Wollach (Nechama Counsellor), Shana audience, told its own story. Sarah Bratjman (Nechama Counsellor), Ashna Isserow (Nechama Admistrator) and Marc Lipshitz Diamond and Myrtle Kangisher (Clinical Psychologist) Thank you to Rabbi Thurgood and Rabbi Ziegler for assisting us in understanding Jewish rituals of loss and mourning. Thank you to our chairman Barry Pogrund, for your continued support to the organisation. In closing, jazz musician Rus Nerwich, moved us with a soulful, stirring piece of music. The generous catering by Stanley Norrie was delicious and the attendees had an opportunity to network with each other in a relaxed atmosphere. Thank you once again to Mike Flax of Double Tree Hilton Hotel for allowing us the use of your venue. Thank you also goes to our administrator, Shana Isserow, and the Nechama Team, who are all commended for a hugely professional conference. Mandy Osrin-Katz (Nechama Counsellor) and Shana Isserow (Nechama Administrator) Maxine Nerwich and Kate Polley (Speakers)

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Barry Pogrund (Nechama Chairman), Hayley Pogrund (PR Committee), Avigail Popack Jewish Community Services and Oranjia staff (Director of Nechama), Pat Herman (PR Committee) and Hazel Kosviner (PR Committee) Cape Jewish Chronicle June 2017 29 ORT SA CAPE improves literacy across South Africa train their teachers so that children learn to read with The ORT SA CAPE understanding, meaning Literacy Development and critical thinking”. team took a great leap The Literacy Wheel, forward embarking on a developed by ORT SA training programme in CAPE has been used Johannesburg. effectively in both rural and urban schools. hy? To share The Literacy Wheel is a Wits insights and fun, game-like activity understanding of the where learners can work challenges of getting independently or in groups. young children to read Its focus on the Who, What, with comprehension. Dr Where, When, Why and Lydia Abel and Karen How questions promotes Kaimowitz trained 120 the development of Teachers from as far afield reading with understanding as Rustenburg’s Bafokeng and intentional writing. community and Limpopo, It encompasses all the together with teachers key thinking strategies from King David, Pridwin, that good readers use College and many to understand text, more over two days at ORT offering learners’ multiple SA’s Samson STEM Academy. and this wheel makes it concrete opportunity to expand into reading opportunities to practice. Dr. Mashaba (Foundation Phase and alive for the learners — teaching and literacy development in Gauteng. ORT SA CAPE empowers children coordinator, Limpopo) said: “This the skills for comprehension The two-day programme was and teachers in disadvantaged Wheel is one strategy that teachers wonderfully.” offered under the auspices of the communities, through education can use effectively wherever they ORT SA (Gauteng) has historically Mama Ca Reading Project. The development and intervention at key are. It summarises the steps they looked towards STEM (Science, Schwab, Lyons and Frank families stages in their education journey. should use to follow the reading Technology, Engineering and Maths) started this project in memory of For more information on our work process as set out in CAPS” education subjects in its training Carol Schwab, a reading teacher of please contact Romy Ancer (Remedial Specialist) in Gauteng, but this collaboration some 45 years, “to give children, from Karen Kaimowitz on 021 448 8516 added: “I teach struggling readers with ORT SA CAPE created an all walks of life, access to books, and or [email protected].

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Paul chose members in more than 130 countries. to reinvigorate and instill pride in the Paul, who headed up YPO in Africa region, and placed significant focus on last year, was awarded the prestigious mentoring young business leaders. “I Alexander L Cappello Award by YPO wanted to send into the world young at a function in Vancouver, Canada, business leaders who are uniquely which was attended by almost 2000 equipped to contribute positively to of the world’s business elite. This their societies and communities and, global leadership award is YPO's in that way, contribute to a better and highest honour in membership more equitable world,” says Paul. development. In addition to inspiring chapters to The Award is given to members who grow their own membership, Paul have demonstrated an extraordinary inspired regional leaders to broaden commitment to the recruitment their own horizons and look for of new YPO members, diversity leadership opportunities. expansion, and new YPO chapter “This has been an incredible development, impacting the health of leadership journey for me. Quite the organization beyond their chapter apart from the invaluable lessons to and region. Women of Action be learnt from my peers throughout Paul joined YPO in 1998 and was the world, Africa is indeed rising and appointed Chairman of the Africa Women of Courage 2017 leading the continent for YPO gave region, which includes Mauritius, for me an irreplaceable opportunity to the period 2013 – 2015. Africa poses travel to countries I’d never visited many challenges for YPO. The gross and meet people who were truly domestic product of certain countries Free entry to paid up members inspirational. The Award is really a makes it difficult to find qualified recognition of everyone in YPO in members, and the magnitude of Africa who worked with me.” Cape Jewish Chronicle June 2017 35 So a woman sang…. By Ben Rabinowitz and Gilad Stern A woman sang solo at Cape Town’s remedies for being sensitive to the singing of Hatikvah. It seems that never again should discrimination annual Yom Hashoah Holocaust some persons’ feelings, other than it is acceptable for a female soloist and prejudice be the standards of a Memorial ceremony in April. silencing all women! There was a to perform at Yad Vashem, carried civilised society. No voices should public controversy, but in the end the live on all TV channels, and in the ever be silenced because of gender t hardly seems a big deal, and it ban was cancelled, rather than going presence of the Israeli Chief Rabbis. or race. We are all people, all of us” Ishouldn’t be a big deal. It was a to the High Court. The parties settled That should be unremarkable. It’s Cape Town Jewry has now aligned return to normality after about ten on a win-win process: hard to imagine that the Israeli Chief itself with normative practice in Israel, years in which a woman’s voice The formula agreed to (in a Rabbis are lax in their observance of and with the norms of South African in song had been banned at Yom settlement which was made an Order religious strictures. society which abhors discrimination, Hashoah, in order to defer to the of Court) was that the ceremony Rabbi Julia Margolis, Head of for all the obvious historical and requests of some who felt that they would have two parts — the initial SACRED (the South African Centre moral reasons. The ceremony was could not allow themselves to hear a section would include a woman for Religious Equality and Diversity), moving and dignified. woman’s voice in song. singing solo. The ceremony started one of the parties to the court action, So a woman sang… Half of all Jews, the women, were at 10:30am, with over a thousand said: It really was no big deal. effectively told: “Be silent. You may people in attendance. “The fact that a woman is singing be seen, but not heard, in song at After the initial section, at 11:00am, at a Holocaust ceremony should Benjamin Rabinowitz was formerly least”. whilst the names of young victims of be unremarkable. I am thrilled that involved in property and now semi- So, at the recent Yom Hashoah the Holocaust were being read out sanity has triumphed, and that retired, Ben supports many cultural, ceremony, Caely-Jo Levy sang and memorialised, the persons who gender discrimination has ended. My educational and charitable institutions. a Yiddish song, Mir Lebn Eybik, wanted to avoid hearing a woman grandmother is particularly pleased: He is also actively involved in community composed by Vilna poet Leyb sing, entered discreetly. It was she is a holocaust survivor, whose issues and has led the campaign to stop Rosenthal, who was murdered in dignified and subtle. family perished in the concentration the Oudekraal and Sea Point Promenade the Klooga concentration camp in What was achieved was something camps. She is proud that I have developments. Estonia. utterly simple and logical: whoever been active in getting the ban on The words of the song include: “We didn’t want to hear the singing came women’s voices lifted. When we say Gilad Stern is a Management Consultant will endure; we are an eternal people; a half-hour late. The ban on woman ‘never again’, we mean just that: in Cape Town, and a mountaineer. no matter how wretched the season, singing was consigned to history. the hour, we will endure.” That is as it should be. This significant milestone for Cape Earlier that week in Israel, the Town’s Jewish Community was national Yom Hashoah ceremony, at achieved only after a section of the Yad Vashem was broadcast on TV, YOUR wORld class Jewish Community approached the with President Rivlin, Prime Minister Cape High Court. Netanyahu, and the two Chief pRinteR with a tRUlY This was done after the organisers Rabbis, Ashkenazi and Sepharadi, lOcal tOUch. refused the entreaties to end the present, as well as others including [email protected] • www.kadimah.com gender discrimination. The litigating former Chief Rabbi Lau. A female parties argued that there were other singer with a wonderful voice, sang on three occasions, the last one being

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THE RESISTIBLE RISE OF BENJAMIN NETANYAHU. BY FICTION NEILL LOCHERY. This profile on Netanyahu demonstrates that ABOUT THE NIGHT. BY ANAT TALSHIR. This poignant story his leadership position has not been marked by his successes unfolds against the backdrop of the waning days of the British but his survival. It chronicles his life and the issues he has Mandate of Palestine taking us through the next 59 years. encountered, from the rise of militant Islam to the politics of oil; Elias, a Christian Arab living on the eastern side of the newly from the transformation of Israeli politics by cable news to the divided city of Jerusalem falls in love with Lili, a Turkish-born US’s changing role in the Middle East. He remains the leader Israeli Jew. Their romance has to endure the growing conflicts that the Israeli electorate feels is their best choice as he has between their cultures. A tale of love lost, found and realised been elected four times. against all costs. AND AFTER THE FIRE. BY LAUREN BELFER. A passionate SELF DEVELOPMENT compelling novel interweaving the stories of two women, Sara THE MENTOR WITHIN. BY ROSEMARY SHAPIRO-LIU. Itzig Levy, a renowned Jewish musician living in Berlin in the Rosemary sought after mentor, coach, facilitator and speaker 18th Century and Susanna Kessler, living in America in 2010. gained rich experience working for social justice in the tough Both are united and haunted by a mysterious masterpiece years of apartheid in South Africa. The Mentor Within offers by Johann Sebastian Bach. Susanna Kessler finds the anti- practical tips and useful exercises to help you make powerful Jewish cantata in the home of her uncle Henry Sachs, a World decisions. She offers three keys to unlock your wisdom: clarity, War II veteran, after his suicide at the age of 86. confidence and commitment to the promises you make to THE ALLEGATIONS. BY MARK LAWSON. Ned Marriott, yourself. While not providing all the answers, the book reminds popular TV historian is threatened with ruin due to an allegation you that you have a font of wisdom inside you. of sexual assault. He would have turned to his closest friend Tom Pimm for support, but he too has been accused of MEMOIRS unprofessional conduct at his University. They unite through their mutual anger and bewilderment at the unjust accusations WHERE MEMORY LEADS. BY SAUL FRIEDLANDER. This which threaten to destroy their careers and family life. The is a sequel to Where Memory Comes and follows the course author thoughtfully captures contemporary culture in this of Friedlander’s life from 1948 when he arrived in Israel to the hilarious and poignant satire about scandal in Britain. present. The book includes anecdotes about people and places THE ORPHAN’S TALE. BY PAM JENOFF. The author depicts he encountered. It chronicles his professional successes, his two women drawn together through their individual secrets lasting contributions to scholarship and his role investigating from the Nazi regime. Noa was thrown out by her Dutch family the relationships between the Nazis and powerful corporations when she fell pregnant. After giving up her child, she rescues and nations. He opposes the Palestinian occupation and a Jewish baby from a transport and claims he is her brother. demands accountability from Israeli leaders. Astrid, being Jewish is forced to separate from her German QUEEN OF THE FREE STATE. BY JENNIFER FRIEDMAN. officer husband. Performing as trapeze artists in the German A compelling memoir about Jennifer’s growing up Jewish in Neuhoff circus, they find comfort and trust that their friendship a small Free State town in the ‘50s and ‘60s. She shares her and bond will protect them from exposure. experience of being picked on by other pupils at school as she UNKOSHER SLAUGHTER. BY JANE BERMAN. A fast was a ‘bladdyjew’. She reveals the special love given to her by paced murder mystery taking place on fictional Kibbutz Kerem Marta and Isak who were the family’s domestic workers during El. It begins with the murder of spiritual leader Rebbe Elijah this time of Verwoerd’s divisive apartheid. Told with humour Lachmann in the kibbutz’s synagogue. His son-in-law Smaya and pathos, Friedman shares her struggle to find her sense of confesses to the murder. Rachel Shine, born on Kerem El now place within the Friedman family. living in Jerusalem, agrees to treat the traumatised residents CHUTZPAH & CHUTZPAH: Saatchi & Saatchi the Insider’s She uncovers a surprising number of potential suspects Stories. BY MYERS GOODE DARKE. The story of the besides Smaya .As more murders take place, Rachel’s life is extraordinary famous and infamous British advertising agency threatened.The story culminates in a terrifying denouement. started in 1970 by brothers Maurice and Charles Saatchi. The company’s motto ‘nothing is impossible’ drove them towards JUDAISM their commercial success. They broke rules, won big pitches and attracted the business of the world’s most successful THE GENIUS OF JUDAISM. BY BERNARD HENRI-LEVY. companies. Their iconic rise is told by those instrumental in World-renowned public intellectual Levy confronts his spiritual helping make this happen. An insight into the Saatchi legacy. roots and the religion that has inspired and shaped him with its traditional obligation to the other, the dispossessed and the forgotten. Levy also offers a critique of the anti-Semitism felt by French Jewish intellectuals who have come under attack from the far left which resents ethnic and religious affiliations. An incisive, provocative, passionate book. LUTHER’S JEWS. BY THOMAS KAUFMANN. The author chronicles Luther’s changing views towards the Jews from 1523 when he felt they should convert to Christianity till 1543 when he thought they were incapable of understanding the word of G-d. His concept of Jewish degeneracy led to early antisemitism. Kaufmann explains that Luther’s views may have NEW DVDS changed following his daughter’s death. ALONE IN BERLIN. During World War II, a working class German couple lose their son who is fighting at the front. This drives them to an extraordinary ISRAEL act of resistance against the Nazi regime. This is based on a true story THE WEAPON WIZARDS. BY YAAKOV KATZ & AMIR starring Emma Thompson. BOHBOT. Jerusalem Post editor-in chief, Katz and senior INDIGNATION. Based on the novel by Philip Roth. A working-class Jewish defense analyst, Bohbot explain how the tiny Jewish state student who attends a small conservative college in Ohio in 1951, falls for managed to become such a military innovator. Drawing on vast a beautiful classmate and clashes with the college dean as he learns about amounts of research the authors tell the stories behind several life and love. different weapons systems Israel has developed or improved. VIDAL SASSOON. A documentary about the life of Vidal Sassoon who Other areas of innovation include advanced cyber warfare and “changed the world with a pair of scissors.” An intimate look into the life of a highly effective anti-missile system. A scintillating picture of this extraordinary man spanning 80 years — not only a hairdresser but an the way Israel produces responses to security challenges. artist and one of the greatest fashion innovators.

Discover the benefits of becoming a Friend of the Gitlin. Email [email protected] or call 021 462 5088 Cape Jewish Chronicle June 2017 37 38 Cape Jewish Chronicle June 2017 Rubi’s Rainbow — Spreading hope one pair of shoes at a time Rubi Nates in Grade 4 at Herzlia and were so grateful when my school also collecting for our project.” Constantia, has started a shoe and and Herzlia Weizmann agreed to Rubi has grown through her sock collection for the homeless collect as well. Two Herzlia nursery outreach project. “I’ve learnt and needy in the Western Cape. schools, Kerem and Alon Ashel, how lucky I am to have shoes also collected. We planned to start and a house and realised how o date, her organisation, distributing them when we reached many people are homeless. TRubi’s Rainbow of Hope, has 1000, but there were just too many I have seen what hard lives collected over 2800 pairs of shoes and the collection was taking up some people live and how and distributed them to charities too much space in our house, so fortunate I am to have a loving across Cape Town. They have been we started sending out the shoes in family and people who are there featured in the People's Post twice February. My original goal was 1001, to support me. I hope that when as well as Die Burger and have been but as I passed that goal I realised I other children read about what I interviewed on Cape Talk, KFM, wanted to achieve more because the am doing, they feel grateful for and Radio 786. more people we helped the better.” what they have and they may The Chronicle caught up with Rubi The project has grown quickly from also think about ways to help to find out more about the project. then “We are now at nearly 3000 people. “My mom showed me a story about pairs of shoes and want to keep I’ve really enjoyed being a boy in Johannesburg called Dario going and going and going. We have interviewed on the radio who was collecting gently worn shoes a Facebook page and lots of people stations and being interviewed for homeless and needy people. I have heard about the collection and for newspapers and all the new thought we should do it in Cape Town donated but we would like even more opportunities I have gotten by so we could help even more people.” people to donate because it feels so doing this project. I’ve met a lot Rubi is no stranger to outreach work: good to help people” Says Rubi. of new people and learnt about Rubi Nates with Odile Swartz from CCFM after an “I also helped my mom and some Rubi’s Rainbow of Hope has had how different people live.” interview for the station in April other people at The Street Store some wonderful supporters. “We Rubi finds her project so were very lucky that some companies rewarding. “Seeing the joy on ahead, so would be incredibly last year, organised by The Angel grateful if our readers would consider Network. We gave away clothing and also donated shoes, Buccaneer people’s faces when we give the shoes gave us about 200 pairs of shoes or seeing photos of children donating shoes to this worthwhile shoes to homeless people. I saw how cause. Shoes can be dropped at any desperate people were for not only school shoes and Homechoice gave getting their shoes makes me feel us lots of ladies shoes and boots. very happy because I am helping Barksole branch around the Western shoes but also for socks.” Cape. She then decided to take matters There was a shopping centre in them.” Vredendal and they had a collection Visit their Facebook page or into her own hands. “We started email them for more information. our collection of gently worn shoes in their mall. Also Queue Shoes and Rubi’s Rainbow of Hope is trying to Sorbet collected at a few of their collect as many pairs of shoes as Rubi's Rainbow Of Hope or and socks for all ages, males and [email protected] females, by asking family and friends stores. Old Mutual’s head office are possible for the cold winter months

The Cape Town Holocaust Centre invites you to a public lecture by Dr Matthew Boswell The Cape Town Holocaust Centre invites you to a public lecture by Dr Robert Beachy holocaust MeMory in the sexual D i gital age minorities Monday 26 June, 6pm in pre-nazi Cape Town Holocaust Centre, 88 Hatfield St, Gardens Collection Schwules Museum Actor and pianist,Robert T. Odeman (right), took this photo booth passport photograph with his friend, Muli, in 1931. In 1938, he was banned from his profession and Berlin convicted for homosexual acts. Robert Beachy is a Professor of History at Yonsei University (Seoul, South Korea), where he teaches modern German history and the history of sexuality. He is the author of six monographs and essay collections, and his most recent Eva Schloss and Pinchas Gutter, Holocaust survivors, being filmed using interactive 3-D imaging. publication is Gay Berlin: the Birthplace of a Modern Identity (Knopf, 2014), which has appeared in German and Dr Matthew Boswell is an Academic Fellow in the School of English at the University of Leeds. His research focuses on the representation of the Italian translations. He has been the recipient of numerous Holocaust and other atrocities across a range of media and art forms. He fellowships and prizes, including a John S. Guggenheim recently held an Arts and Humanities Research Council Fellowship for a Memorial Foundation Fellowship, as well as residential project entitled ‘Virtual Holocaust Memory’, which considers the changing fellowships at the National Humanities Center (USA) and at shape of Holocaust memory in the digital age. In his monograph, Holocaust Stanford University. His talk will be drawn largely from his Impiety (Palgrave Macmillan, 2012), he discusses provocative responses to most recent book, Gay Berlin. the Holocaust in literature, popular music and film. Other research interests include the 1994 Rwandan genocide, the globalisation of Holocaust memory, and the ways in which difficult pasts are remembered around the world.

Monday 12 June, 6pm Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free, donations are always welcome. Cape Town Holocaust Centre, 88 Hatfield St, Gardens Booking essential: 021 462 5553 or [email protected]

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When I was still living in Jo’burg, Mondegreens my family and I used to read a (Misheard song lyrics): daily column in The Star by James • ‘Dead ants are my Clarke called ‘Stoep Talk’. friends, they’re blowin’ in the wind’ (The answer is humourous and witty writing my friends, is blowin’ in the wind – Hhad us in stiches and I was Blowin’ in the wind, Bob Dylan) rather upset to ‘see’ him leave a few • ‘The girl with colitis goes by’ (The years ago. His play on words and girl with kaleidoscope eyes – Lucy general entertainment will always in the Sky with Diamonds, The stick with me. However, we didn’t Beatles) need Mr. Clarke’s column to keep us • ‘Sunday monkey won’t play piano entertained. As a family, we often pun song, play piano song’ (Sont des ourselves (and thank goodness this is mots qui vont tres bien ensemble; a feature of my wife and her family as tres bien ensemble – Michelle, The well). Sometimes these are met with Beatles) a moan or a sigh, acknowledging the • ‘Are you going to starve an old friend’ joke’s corniness. More often than not (Are you going to Scarborough Fair these are received with a laugh. For – Scarborough Fair, Simon and me, a joke is something I treasure. Garfunkel) And according to research, it is also good for one’s health. In our own Jewish genetic makeup, Dr. Cynthia Thaik, writing in the jokes have always been prioritised. Huffington Post, says “A good laugh Was this because of the hardships can be compared to a mild workout, of our very existence as Jews? Are as it exercises the muscles, gets jokes a way of dealing with difficult the blood flowing, decreases blood circumstances? According to Jarrod pressure and stress hormones, Tanny, Jews have had a sense of improves sleep patterns and boosts humour dating back to the Tanach. the immune system.” Not only that, An early example in the Torah is that but research at Johns Hopkins of Yitzchak (Isaac) whose name has University Medical School “showed the same root as laugh (tzachak) that humour and laughter can – Abraham and Sarah were said also improve memory and mental to have laughed at the thought of performance.” having a child at such an old age. In So now, for all of those who love the Talmud, in the tractate of Shabbat puns, eggcorns and mondegreens, (119a), we see the Rabbis having a here are some that will hopefully sense of humour. It says, “Caesar make you laugh. If you didn’t already said to Joshua ben Hananiah "Why love them, perhaps now you will. And does the Sabbath dish have such for those who don’t, I apologise. a fragrant odor?" Joshua said "We have a certain spice called Shabbat Puns (a play on words): (shevet - dill), that we put in it. "Let me • Don't spell part backwards. It's a have some", he requested. Joshua trap. replied, "For those who observe • Did you hear about the guy who got Shabbat, it works; for those who hit in the head with a can of soda? don't, it doesn't." He was lucky it was a soft drink. And then we have jokes told by • I can't believe I got fired from the Jews throughout the ages. From the calendar factory. All I did was take stories of Chelm to the jokes about a day off. Hymie and Abe, we have known all • How did I escape Iraq? Iran. kinds of shmendriks, schlemiels, • I wasn't originally going to get a schlemazels and shm…’oes. Jews brain transplant, but then I changed have almost become synonymous my mind. with humour, and the list of Jewish • I'm glad I know sign language, it's comedians shows how our collective pretty handy. identity has a comical edge to it. • I was addicted to the hokey pokey... We live in a time where there is an but thankfully, I turned myself unprecedented amount of hate and around. anger. I hope that the jokes I tell my Eggcorns (a word/phrase for a daughter (will these be ‘dad’ jokes?) word/words that sound similar): will make her laugh and hopefully • ‘It’s a doggie-dog world out there’. teach her not to take life so seriously. • ‘No one talks to that guy. He’s a After all, isn’t that what humour does? social leopard.’ And so, to end, one of my all-time • ‘I was really ill. I laid down on the best jokes: living room floor and curled up in A Frenchman, a German, and a Jew the feeble position.’ walk into a bar. "I'm tired and thirsty," • ‘I really hope I get paid in the rears says the Frenchman. "I must have for all those shifts I did, I still haven’t wine." "I'm tired and thirsty," says the got the money I’m owed.’ German. "I must have beer." "I'm tired • ‘A friend of mine is Jewish. He is and thirsty," says the Jew. "I must circus-sized.’ have diabetes.". Cape Jewish Chronicle June 2017 47 Ben-Gurion University Institute tackles water shortage, hygiene in developing countries By Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman/JNS.org Israeli water experts believe by Water Development” course, the only capacities for third world countries. prepared plots of land (known as 2050, almost half of the world’s such course of its kind in Israel. He estimates that the university runoff agroforestry), growing trees population will live in countries Israel's Negev Desert, which has spends as much as a few million and crops between them. This with a chronic water shortage. long been plagued by water issues, dollars per year on these projects, technique helps trap flood water, thus where a team of 80 scientists and and leverages at least 50 percent of allowing for the production of more hat’s causing the shortfall 250 graduate students are working its team of scientists and students. food. The twigs and stems of the Wis population growth, which on ways to tackle the problem using “The point here is that desertification trees can also be used for firewood. leads to a greater demand for food, cutting-edge science in partnership – the process by which fertile land Covering the area between the increased pollution and climate with academics around the world. becomes desert, typically as a rows with plastic mulch and using a instability, according to Prof. Noam Credit: Wikimedia Commons. result of drought, deforestation trickle irrigation system decreases Weisbrod, director Israel's Negev or inappropriate agricultural water loss by up to 40 percent. of the Zuckerberg Desert, which has techniques— is a “The techniques Institute for “We are now, just recently long been plagued real problem in third allow us to produce Water Research checking an option for by water issues, world countries,” In African dry land areas, higher yields using (ZIWR) in the a project in South Africa where a team of 80 Berliner explained. it’s not a water shortage the same amount Jacob Blaustein where will take water scientists and 250 His team tackles problem but an inability of water or produce Institute for Desert from old mines to develop graduate students desertification the same amount are working on ways on two fronts. to capture water for food using less water,” Research at Ben- hydroponics and fish and other uses. Gurion University to tackle the problem First, it develops Berliner said. of the Negev. farms,” using cutting- technologies for Berliner believes In Israel’s Negev edge science in countries in which there is enough the projects are not only Israel’s Desert, which has long been plagued partnership with capital to implement sophisticated “moral obligation to help others who with water challenges, a team of 80 academics around the world. Credit: technologies. Second, it develops are not in as privileged position as scientists and 250 graduate students Wikimedia Commons. technologies for countries lacking in we are and are in dire need of these are working on ways to tackle the In Ethiopia, the students drilled resources, which probably accounts techniques to survive,” but there problem using cutting-edge science boreholes to provide drinking water for more than 50 percent of its work. are also political considerations. in partnership with academics around and installed low-tech water pumps. In African dry land areas, it’s not Desertification is one of the leading the world. ZIWR has become the go- In Zambia, the students analyzed a water shortage problem but an causes of African migration, including to consultant on water emergencies the water quality and installed filters inability to capture water for food to Israel. in Colorado and California, and to improve it, including in HIV clinics and other uses. Taking a technology “By helping people in these areas,” provides long-term assistance and at schools. In Uganda, they built developed for use in the Negev, he said, “we are helping avoid around the world including places a rain catchment system near school Berliner’s team established specially massive migration.” like Mongolia and Central Asia. bathrooms, allowing children to wash Weisbrod explained that “not their hands after going to the toilet. everything can be about novel Roi Ram, a second year master’s research,” it’s also about educating student in the hydrology department, a new generation of water experts traveled to Uganda in 2015. He and scientists, teaching them about said the trip opened his eyes to the the “moral obligation” to leverage a “gaps between the situation in those progressive education to help those countries and the Western world,” less fortunate than themselves. which he called unbelievable. Currently one billion people are While feedback from students and living in developing countries facing non-governmental organizations problems that cannot be solved in the (NGOs) about his course has lab. “There is a very bad correlation been positive, Weisbrod said he between water [challenges] and understands that no matter how hunger, disease and poverty,” good the class project is “in two Weisbrod said. weeks, we won’t change Africa.” The Maccabi SA Seven years ago, he established a exposure the students receive does yearlong course called “Rural Water have a long-term impact on them 2017 Junior Development” to further educate as they move into careers in areas students working on graduate including academia, consulting, Cricket Programme degrees about such world problems. and government. One student, for In the past few years, Weisbrod has example, has established a startup brought student groups to villages in that provides cellular phones Maccabi WP is excited to launch Jnr Maccabi rural areas of Ethiopia, Zambia and for improved communication in Cricket for grades 3 -6 Uganda. In each locale, the students Zimbabwe. work with locals and a cadre of NGOs Of late, ZIWR has been working on to identify their water sources and fusing its cutting-edge science with Details for our winter programme for 2nd & 3rd terms as follows: test the water quality. They also teach low-tech technologies. Prac�ces will take place on a Sunday morning (weather dependant) children about hygiene issues and “We are now, just recently checking by professional coaches from All Rounder Cricket Academy educate people about the aquifer’s an option for a project in South Africa proper hygienic use. Projects range where will take water from old mines from drilling wells with local materials to develop hydroponics and fish Time: 10h00 - 12h00 to building storage tanks that collect farms,” Weisbrod shared. ZIWR is Venue: Green Point Cricket Club rainwater and installing bio-sand also researching solar panels that filters to reduce contamination. can be installed in rural areas for “The students research the water a reasonable price. Other projects For further info please contact: challenges of wherever they will be have involved decreasing clogging Tarryn Epstein (Grade 3 & 4): 082 883 3991 traveling and determine the low-tech as a result of waste and treating Melissa Zolty (Grade 5 & 6): 082 776 7177 solutions they will implement when wastewater. they get there,” Weisbrod said. Then, Professor Emeritus Pedro Berliner is another member of the Blaustein they spend 10 days “getting their www.maccabi.co.za @MaccabiSA Maccabi South Africa hands dirty” experiencing the “Rural team. 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