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CONTACT Mike Morey TEL (021) 426 4440 FAX (021) 426 0777 VOLUME 29 No 9 OCTOBER 2012 5773 www.cjc.org.za EMAIL [email protected] UJC chairperson Cape Board Conference 2012 announced for 2013 16082_Earspace for Jewish Chronicle FA.indd 1 2011/08/19 10:40 AM The United Jewish Campaign of Cape to build on Town is pleased to announce that the current Michael Barr has assumed the role of efficiencies to vice-chairperson of the organisation. assemble a truly effective ichael will become chairperson in administration MJanuary 2013, succeeding David that benefits Robins, who has lead the organisation with needy organ- passion and dedication for the past three isations and the years. unconditional Michael Barr Michael’s vision for the United Jewish support for the Campaign is one of inclusivity. He aims State of Israel. Continued on page 6

Some of the panelists and a section of the audience at the conference New SAZF Mancom elected The theme of the Cape Board antisemitism and cultural sensitivities in Conference 2012 was ‘Censor/tivity: South Africa. Premier Helen Zille delivered Freedom of expression and hate a fascinating keynote address and the speech in 21st century South Africa.’ conference concluded with an examination of real case studies. he conference hosted a number of Tpanelists from across the community A full report will follow in the next issue of and South African society, and addressed the CJC. To read speeches and see more topics such as constitutional law, photos, visit www.capebod.org.za Awards at Jewish Care Cape AGM

Mazeltov to the newly elected South African Zionist Federation (Cape Council) Mancom committee. Back: Jackie Sachar, Dr David Scher, Yaniv Nachmias, Milton Gerdis, Saul Gerdis, Tamar Lazarus (Second Treasurer) and Yvette Rosenberg. Middle: Michelle Scher, Tessa Scher, Li Boiskin, Julie Berman (Director), Esta Levitas, Melissa Marcus, Leah Mann and Michael Kay. Front: Daniel Levitt (Second Vice Chairman), Moonyeen Castle, Adv. Jonathan Silke (Honorary Life President), Ben Levitas (Chairman) and Rodney Mazinter (First Vice Chairman).

UJW protests outside Parliament Mazeltov to these community members, who received certificates at the Jewish Care Cape AGM acknowledging their work for the welfare of the community. See more on page 24 YAD hosts ‘Girls’ Night Out!’

UJW members and other protesters outside Parliament. he Union of Jewish Women protested the prevalence of violence against women Toutside parliament in August to mark in South Africa, and the urgent need to Women’s Day. combat this. South African women stood Melissa Marcus, Nicole Wuest, Taryn Krupp, Fiona Sacks, Clarins' Shanaaz Van Der Ross, Jodi Sher, Clarins' Nasreen Hassen, Samatha Sher (obscured) Elaine Chernotsky, Wendy Schaffer, Along with community members and side by side and made their voices heard. Taryn Solomon, Gina Reynolds Brits, Leora Israel and Alexis Gillis attended YAD’s ‘Girl’s Night’ other organisations, the protest highlighted See more on page 25 Out’ event in August, honouring women’s philanthropy. See more on page 27 2 news & views Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2012 Community Noticeboard

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Jacob Gitlin Library and Jewish Community Services Screening of ‘Jonathan’s Return’, on the The following organisations are occasion of World Mental Health Day. affiliated to Jewish Care Cape 11 October, 7 pm, Albow Centre. Cape Jewish Seniors Association See page 32 • Glendale • Highlands House • Jewish Community Services • Nechama • Oranjia • ASTRA Centre (Jewish Sheltered The Cape Town Holocaust Centre Employment and Rosecourt Group Homes) and the Greek Community of Cape Town will mark the story www.jewishcare.org.za of the rescue of the Jews of Zakinthos in 1943. 10 October 7.30 pm Hellenic Club, Green Point

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We hope to excellence, such as ORT JET’s competition continue featuring these interviews, and for new businesses; where winners invite you, family and friends to take part. If can recieve prizes to start up their own you would like to be featured in this series, companies — in turn creating successes please email the Chronicle to ask for a for themselves and others. See page 23 for questionnaire. In the meantime, read our details of this fantastic competition. wonderful interview ‘Where are they now?’ A space to share your story interview with Derek Saker on page 33, Meanwhile, our Arts and Culture page where he tells us about his life abroad — includes two articles that explore these both in Israel and New York! ideas. The first is an interview with local At the same time, many community author Rosemund Handler about her new members are succeeding in their book Us and Them, which is a story set professions; school life; outreach activities; in the South African Jewish community the arts; sports; science and technology and focuses particularly on the interaction and so much more in Cape Town For this between parents and children, and the reason, we have started a new section need for children to be ‘success stories.’ entitled ‘Success Stories’, where we But in Rosemund’s words, “‘Children invite you to send us articles about your seldom turn out entirely as their parents achievements. wish, and not always in ways that society It is difficult to keep track of all activities views as desirable. The beauty of all our and endeavours, especially because so children lies in their differences; in their many people go about them so humbly individuality. There are no ideal parents and quietly, so we ask you not to be shy and children, only people who strive to do and to alert us to your success stories! what they think is good or right or safe, and If you would like to take part, please email sometimes fail on all counts.” A sobering us your success story in writing, along with message, but one that also invokes an a high resolution photograph. See page understanding that we are all fighting our 8 for more information, as well as our first own battles, hoping to achieve our dreams, FOOTWE stories in this series. We certainly start on and that a community such as ours can a high note, with three women who are support each other as we aim for success. FRENZY F making their mark in a variety of fields. Our second Arts page article pays tribute Focusing on our strengths to the late American artist and author But being a success story is not always Maurice Sendak, whoFRENZY is most well-known FOOTWEAR FRENZY F about receiving an award. So many for his children’s picture FOOTWEARbook Where the FRENZY FOOTWEA members of the Cape Town Jewish Wild Things Are. It is artists such as these FOOTWEAR community give of their time and skills who can inspire us to succeed, despite to contribute to the success of other difficulties. “His life-longFRENZY wrestling with FOOTWEAR FRENZY FOOTWE individuals and organisations, and these those ‘wild things’ within us all that can FRENZY FOOT are equally important achievements. never be tamed, led him toFOOTWEAR create art and FRENZY FOOTWEAR FREN These kinds of contributions are evident in stories replete with meaning, andFRENZY with FOOTWEAR FRENZY FOOTFRENZY great depth of feeling,” says a curator in the FOOTWEAR this issue of the Chronicle. From the Cape Board of Deputies and others who attended article. FOOT the One to One day to those who took part Being a successFOOTWEAR story mayFRENZY mean in the UJC Ringing for Rands campaign; confronting ‘wild things’ as he did, or FRENZYFRENZY FOOTWEAR from the SAZF award presented to Abe quietly going about reaching your dreams FRENZY Buchman for his lifetime commitment and making your mark against all odds. TO to Zionism to ORT’s extensive activism; It may mean contributing FOOTWEARto a community UP from Jewish Care Cape and Astra’s work organisation or one in wider South AfricanFRENZY OFF for the needy in our community to Herzlia society. It may mean being a parent that pupils reaching out to others; from the allows a child to find their own successes.WEAR STARTS Union of Jewish Women’s protest march to And it may mean admitting our challenges YAD’s fantastic fundraising events and the but focusing on our strengths to achieve 19 OCTOBER 2012 awesome Shwekey concert in Cape Town our potential. 50% — all of these are ‘success stories’, and Whichever way you choose, the FRENZYChronicle we can take much pride as we read about is a space to share your success stories,WEAR them in this issue. and to be part of the success of this SELECTED FOOTWEAR There is always more room to fulfil our community as it continues to evolve. potential, and this drive to become the Visit your nearest store for incredible footwear specials. best we can be has resulted in a dynamic, FRENZY O ers valid from 19 October - 4 November 2012. multi-faceted community that is not afraid RENZY FOOTWEAWhile stocks last. to challenge itself. On page 4, Gabi Sulcas CJC Editorial Board writes about ‘re-conceptualising the South African Jewish community’, and suggests Chairman: Lester Hoffman. FRENZY FOOTWEAR FRENZY FOOT that by focusing on our strengths, we can Ex-officio: Ben-Zion Surdut. Committee: reach new heights. Julie Berman, Li Boiskin, Elan Burman, FOOTWEAR FRENZY FOOTWEAR She speaks about a model called Barbara Flax, David Jacobson, Ben Levitas, FRENZY ‘asset-based community development’ Barry Levitt, Marianne Marks, Myra Osrin, FRENZY FOOTWEARFRENZY FRENZY FOOT FOOT (ABCD) and explains how it can be used Jonathan Silke. Editor: Tali Feinberg, FRENZY FOOTWEAR F to strengthen communities such as ours. Secretary: Tessa Epstein, Advertising: Anita FOOTWEAR FRENZY FOOTWEAR “ABCD breaks the model of traditional Shenker, Layout: Desrae Saacks community development, which is about Visit www.capeunionmart.co.za or call 08600-34000. Stores Nationwide. 5608 JC E & OE

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Opinion By Gabi Sulcas Re-conceptualising the Cape Town Jewish community In 2005, I was lucky enough to spend ABCD seeks to uncover a semester at the University of and utilise the strengths Gabi Sulcas Massachusetts (UMass) in Amherst as within communities as part of my Masters degree. a means for sustainable development. It consists of three steps. or those of you who’ve never heard of First, a capacity inventory is taken, which FAmherst, it’s a small town about two aims to determine the skills, resources and hours from downtown Boston and three strengths that a community possesses. hours north of New York City. It feels a Second, communities are encouraged to bit like Stellenbosch in that it’s nestled in discover what they care enough about to gorgeous landscape and jam-packed with act upon. Finally, community members students: Amherst is home to no less then work together to achieve these goals. five colleges and 30 000 students. What first blew me away about ABCD was My MA thesis was about how drama can how it re-conceptualises development. be used as a tool for community building, It changes it from a top-down, problem- and I specifically picked UMass because focussed activity to one that acknowledges of its strong School of Public Health. The and builds on strengths, and incorporates graduate courses that I took while I was and empowers community members from there exposed me to new ways of thinking the bottom-up. So, rather then looking at about community empowerment, social a community and seeing unemployment, development, cultural competencies and teenage pregnancy and drug abuse, ABCD education. focuses on the positives, for example Much of the research I came across had strong social networks or proximity to to do with under-resourced or ‘depressed’ transport hubs. These then provide the communities whose challenges sprung springboard for future action. from poverty and related social ills. The So, how can we apply this to our Cape aim was to be able to Town Jewish community? Its use lies in apply the principles we the ideology of re- learnt to communities “In an imperfect conceptualisation. For in need, and in South example, rather then Africa there’s no community that needs seeing our community shortage of these. to keep adapting to of approximately 15 However, I changing times, how do 000 as too small, began wondering we go about affecting we can see this as whether community an asset, as small development positive transformation?” numbers allow for principles could personal relations and also be applied to strong connections the context of our Cape Town Jewish to be built. Lack of youth engagement in community. Granted, we’re lucky enough Jewish activities is seen as a huge problem to live in a relatively affluent community in terms of continuity, but perhaps we can where extreme poverty is the exception as rather look at the energy and passion with opposed to the rule. And we don’t have the which many young Jews engage with the same challenges of poor schooling, lack larger society and see this as an incredible of housing and rampant crime that many strength. There’s no doubt that a capacity other communities struggle with. inventory of our community would make However, no community — which is a each of us feel motivated and excited dynamic, evolving structure by definition about the future. — can ever be perfect. At the Nahum The second and third steps of ABCD Goldmann Fellowship discussions, highlight the role that community members which are held every six weeks as an can play in the process of development. open forum to discuss issues relevant As members of our living, breathing to our community, participants voice community, Capetonian Jews are the ones their concerns. These include divisions in touch with what’s happening on the between different affiliations in the ground and should play a fundamental community, education, engagement role in determining the community’s with Judaism, youth participation and priorities for action, and facilitating this Zionism. The fruitful debate during these change. The strength of ABCD is that discussions is invigorating in its passion, empowerment, engagement and action and sometimes overwhelming as the work together on multiple levels, and extent of the challenges emerge. what could be better for the future of our So, in an imperfect community that community then empowered, engaged needs to keep adapting to changing times, and active members? Initiatives like the how do we go about affecting positive Nahum Goldmann Fellowship discussions transformation? I propose that asset- provide a space for this and remind us that based community development (ABCD), ultimately, the members of a community one of the concepts I picked up at UMASS, are its greatest assets. could be a useful methodology for this. Gabi Sulcas was born and raised in Focusing on strengths Cape Town. She lectures on Professional ABCD breaks the model of traditional Communication in the Engineering faculty community development, which is about at UCT, and is very involved in the Nahum finding the problems in a community Goldmann Fellowship and Limmud Cape and tackling them one-by-one. Instead, Town. Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2012 5 www.mustardmarketing.co.za

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If we wish to confront The Cape Board is proud to have makes every South African participant in means I speak openly and honestly. government, we can utilise partnered with one of the world’s a Schusterman programme eligible for a our free press and even the ‘Make It Happen’ micro-grant. This funding largest Jewish philanthropic networks, his ability to be able to speak so freely judiciary, when necessary. enables each individual to create exciting the US-based Charles and Lynn is something I can all too often take I would like to suggest Jewish experiences and develop his or T Schusterman Family Foundation, to for granted, yet it is a privilege as much that we should be seen as her skills set. The only conditions attached launch the ‘Make It Happen Initiative’. as it is a right. Together with a vigorous the ultimate champions of to the grant are that the experience must and independent judiciary; free speech is democracy — speaking out passionately be inclusive, cannot charge an entrance his new and exciting endeavour arguably the most important tenet of a truly and persuasively against any attempt fee nor fundraise, and must be used by Tfollows the Schusterman Foundation’s functioning democracy. And it is a precept to shut down debate and dialogue. It March 2013. Participants also have the Young Jewish Innovators Gathering in that is deeply enshrined in our constitution. is painful, I know, to see the mounting option of pooling their money together with Johannesburg this past February. Chapter 16.1 of our multiple campaigns other Schusterman community members On 10 August, the foundation returned constitution guarantees waged against towards a single project. Perhaps instead of to South Africa to host 25 young Jewish “everyone the right to Zionism and against Jonathan Marks, former director of the ‘change-makers’ and entrepreneurs in freedom of expression, railing against those who the organised Jewish Raymond Ackerman Foundation Academy Stellenbosch to discuss how to further which includes — a) rally against Israel, let us community. And it takes for Entrepreneurial Development at the innovation in the Cape Town Jewish freedom of the press faith in democracy and University of Cape Town, facilitated a master rather defend their right community. While all of the participants and other media; b) confidence in ourselves class for the group entitled ‘Entrepreneurial have strong Jewish identities and are freedom to receive to express their opinions. and our message to let Thinking: Ways of Seeing and Ways of extremely successful in their respective or impart information these voices have their Being’. Sheryl Ozinsky, former Managing fields, many feel disconnected from the or idea; c) freedom say. Director of Cape Town Tourism, facilitated ‘official’ Jewish community, as it does not of artistic creativity; and d) academic That is precisely what democracy means. the second master class, entitled ‘Putting meet their specific needs. freedom. Chapter 16.2 places only limits It means we favour potentially upsetting the ‘J’ back in the OY of being Jewish’. Micro-grants for macro change on such freedoms if they are used as and offending many in order to maintain This was followed by a Mini-Nachum However, philanthropist Lynn Schusterman a) propaganda for war; b) incitement of the freedom of the few. It is an inalienable Goldmann style (www.ngfp.org) text study believes in the power of young adults to imminent violence; or c) advocacy of hatred right and the ultimate sign of a robust and and lively discussion facilitated by Cape create change, and through her generosity, that is based on race, ethnicity, gender or vibrant democracy. We have to believe Board Executive Director David Jacobson enables them to create the type of Jewish religion, and that constitutes incitement to that it is far better for us as a community on ‘What is our commitment to Jewish experiences they would like to see in their cause harm.” to live in a country that allows freedom of community and Jewish peoplehood?’ community. Whenever Lynn meets with But freedom of expression can be a speech, no matter how much it hurts us, South Africa is the first Jewish community young adults, she reminds them, “You very difficult democratic pill to swallow. It than to live in a country that denies such outside of the United States to benefit from make it happen and I make it possible.” essentially demands of me to defend the basic freedoms. the ‘Make It Happen’ micro-grants. Should Already on his third visit to South Africa in right of someone to express something Finally a word about unrestrained the model work here, it will be rolled out to the past year, Director of Network Initiatives not only with which I may fundamentally freedom of speech as it pertains to the other Jewish communities throughout the Seth Cohen introduced the concept of disagree, but that I may find personally Jewish community internally. Our rabbis Diaspora. ‘micro-grants for macro change’, which distasteful and offensive. taught us that lashon hara ‘kills’ three As a Jewish community, like all other victims — the speaker, the listener, and the South Africans, we did not ‘grow up’ with subject of the conversation. Uninhibited democracy, so many of these concepts speech leads to bad consequences. were only theoretical to us. We may have Another way of saying this would be that known about freedom of speech from South African freedom of speech is mostly watching American movies, or reading about individual liberty and limits to the books or even visiting democratic power of the state; the rules of speech in countries. But we never had to live the Judaism are mostly about human virtue reality; and so it was never part of our and ethical attainment. Therefore as it historical, cultural and communal make- pertains to me as a Jew in relation to others up. Just as South Africa as a country and indeed to those within the Jewish needs to transform itself, we too need to community — while my own freedom of train ourselves to truly utilise the tools of speech should be limited by whatever David Susman Community Foundation Chairman Marco democracy that are at our disposal. wisdom and humility I may attain, the Van Embden, Cape Board Champions of democracy freedom of speech of others needs to be Chairman Li Boiskin and Seth respected. Sheryl Ozinsky’s So perhaps instead of railing against Cohen at a gathering of the I would choose free speech every day master class United Jewish Campaign and the those who rally against Israel, let us rather ‘Putting the ‘J’ the Schusterman Foundation, defend their right to express their opinions — ‘talking tachlis’ — rather than endorsing back in the OY of where investing in young adult and take them on in the nobler field of tirades and tyranny. being Jewish.’ innovation was discussed.

Aron Turest-Swartz, formerly Old Biscuit Mill owner Jody Aufrichtig, CT Former Cape Town Tourism MD Sheryl of the band Freshly Ground, In Johannesburg, the group visited artist Kim Holocaust Centre Heritage Coordinator Ozinsky, IT entrepreneur Eran Eyal and describing how he would change Lieberman’s studio. Kim is pictured in conversation Michal Singer and the Cape Board’s Gina business consultant Daniela Peiser taking the Cape Town Jewish community. with Guy Lieberman and Jonathan Liebmann. Flash participating in a master class on part in text study on commitment to Jewish entrepreneurship. peoplehood. The Cape Board will be featuring local ‘Make It Happen’ initiatives on our website, so please visit www.capebod.org.za/events/make-it-happen. To learn more about the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation, visit www.schusterman.org. For more questions on ‘Make It Happen South Africa’, please contact Dan Brotman at [email protected]. Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2012 COMMUNITY & CULTURE 11

CAPE SA JEWISH BOARD OF DEPUTIES

‘Jumping for joy’ at One to One By Li Boiskin Every August, the Cape Board has the unique privilege of participating in the ‘One to One’ Day Fair for the intellectually disabled at the Good Hope Centre.

t is called ‘One to One’ Ibecause each challenged young person is accompanied for the day by a volunteer minder. One to One is an extraordinary event organised by B’nai Brith Cape Town under the energetic guidance of Albert Glass. For SAUJS chairman Josh Benjamin and Sarah Executive Director David Jacobson helping at the stall. Moross taking time out on the jumping castle. the past 30 years, Albert has Western Cape Premier Helen Zille. organised a day of activities, laughter, music, and gift-giving to some 3500 mentally and physically challenged young people from across Cape Town. For the seventh year running, the Cape Board has operated a beautifully decorated stall and jumping castle, as well as tables laden with gifts. It was both humbling and uplifting to hear the shrieks of laughter and excitement emanating from the jumping castle, as well as the children’s expressions of joy upon receiving their gifts. The Cape Board is most grateful for the generosity of spirit of our community in their response to our call for volunteers. Cape BOD Chairman Li Boiskin with We are also appreciative of participants waiting for the jumping castle. the community’s donations, monetarily and in kind, which enabled us to purchase A packed Good Hope Centre. thousands of toys and gifts, which it was our pleasure to distribute. We were also honoured to receive this year’s ‘Floating Trophy for the Most Attractive Stall’, which is the first time a Jewish organisation has ever won this award since its Princess for a day! 1999 inception. It is indeed a Smiles and cheeky privilege to participate in ‘One grins like this one to One’, which we eagerly look made the day a Donated gifts and goodies for all the memorable one for forward to each year. Volunteers and visitors enjoying the day . participants. us all.

Jodi Goldberg and Cape BOD Chairman Li Boiskin worked Shlichim Leshem Brosh, Yaniv Nachmias and Ido Shapira. Getting ready for some jumping castle fun. tirelessly for months beforehand to make the stall a success. www.capebod.org.za 12 COMMUNITY & CULTURE Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2012 SOUTH AFRICAN ZIONIST FEDERATION (Cape Council) A view from the Chair Ochberg memorial ceremony By Ben Levitas — Chairman, SAZF Cape Council to be held in Cape Town South Africa’s Deputy Minister of human beings.” International Affairs Ebrahim Ebrahim Ahmadinejad is a master of doublespeak and dual reportedly went on to say On 20 December, we will be at a ceremony standards. that the very existence of commemorating Isaac Ochberg’s 75th at Oranjia the state of Israel is a Yahrzeit. Children’s Home in e justified not supporting the UN crime against humanity, Oranjezicht vote against the Assad regime’s that ‘the Zionist regime orn in Uman in 1878, Isaac Ochberg H at 10-30am. continued atrocities on the basis that it is a tool to dominate the Bfollowed his father to Cape Town in Speakers was ‘one-sided’. He has welcomed the Middle East’ and that 1895 in the hope of living freely and proudly will include Foreign Ministers of Iran, Syria, Libya and the world powers are as a Jew. He quickly rose to financial, the JNF, the Sudan, countries which are all guilty of the ‘thirsty for Iranian blood’. He expressed social and philanthropic success. SAZF, the most terrible human rights abuses, but confidence in the emergence of ‘a new World War I, the Spanish Flu epidemic Eoan Group, condemns only Israel for the way it treats Middle East’ with no trace of Americans or of 1918, poverty, famine and the notorious Oranjia, the the Palestinians. He discourages South Zionists. Cossacks who perpetrated the most Ochberg Africans from visiting Israel, in order to In absolute disregard of these violent pogroms against the Jews resulted f a m i l y , bring economic pressure onto the Jewish inflammatory threats, almost 120 in almost half a million Jewish orphans in descendants state. nations attended the 16th Non-Aligned Eastern Europe. of Ochberg Lauren Snitcher with Recently, the Deputy Foreign Minister Movement conference in Teheran. Despite In 1921, in his capacity as chairman of orphans and Ochberg orphan Cissy condemned Israel for not permitting condemning Ahmadinejad’s remarks, Oranjia Orphanage in Cape Town, Isaac Harris at the event in Israel Ochberg delegates through Ben Gurion airport UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon also Ochberg embarked on a perilous journey last year. orphans on the way to a Non-Aligned Movement attended. Almost all Non-Aligned member to Eastern Europe to save as many of these themselves. Conference in Ramallah. Israel had states participated, with 31 heads of childrens’ lives as he could. Our Talmud states good reason for its actions, as these state, four vice presidents, 10 countries He brought 176 of these precious that if you save one life, delegates come from countries that don’t represented by their foreign ministers, and Jewish children to South Africa. Of the you save the world. have diplomatic relations with Israel and some by their special envoys. South Africa original children, there are now over 3 500 Please diarise the neither do they recognise it. But this did attended. Ironically, by just attending descendants scattered all over the world. event, and should you not deter the minister from criticising the the NAM meeting, these so-called ‘non- A passion for Israel wish to be involved internal affairs of another sovereign state. aligned’ states align themselves squarely Isaac Ochberg’s second passion was the in any way, you It displays his utter contempt for Israel as behind Teheran’s belligerent policies. land of Israel. After his tragic death at sea may contact Lauren a state, which is not surprising as he has They undermine all attempts to impose in 1937; he left what is still today the largest Snitcher at lsnitcher@ accused Israel of occupying Palestinian sanctions on Iran, and rather reaffirm Iran’s individual bequest to the land of Israel. His iafrica.com or at land for more than 60 years — indicating role as a regional power. generosity allowed the JNF to purchase Isaac Ochberg. 082-8802257. that he thinks that all of Israel comprises Ebrahim’s association with Iran brings land in the north of Israel that was named occupied Palestinian territory. shame and disgrace to the good name the Isaac Ochberg Tract, on which kibbutz On Al-Quds day, the last Friday of that South Africa once enjoyed. Our Dalia and Kibbutz Gal-Ed are now located. Ramadan, Iranian President Mahmoud minister needs to heed the Biblical proverb In July 2011, to commemorate the 90th Ahmadinejad called for the elimination that fraternising with hateful people anniversary of the orphans’ rescue, a of Israel because it is an “insult to all detrimentally affects one’s own behaviour highly successful and emotional event humanity”, and said that confronting it — with negative consequences for all was held at these kibbutzim. JNF-Israel, in is necessary to “protect the dignity of all citizens of South Africa. recognition of Isaac Ochberg’s generosity, developed a section of Ramot Menashe (an ecological biosphere of which the kibbutzim form part), called the Ochberg Honorary award for Abe Buchman Memorial Site — a fitting tribute to the On Thursday 9 August, the SAZF held This will become known as the Abraham heroism and Zionism of Isaac Ochberg. a tea at Highlands House to honour Buchman Award for young Zionists and will The names of all the orphans are Abe Buchman and present him with be presented at each biennial conference beautifully depicted at a memorial lifetime Zionist achievement award. of the South African Zionist Federation ‘rockery’, and will remain as an eternal (Cape Council). acknowledgement of their lives being he event was attended by members The entire community wishes Abe saved by Isaac Ochberg. The exquisitely Tof the SAZF Cape Council Mancom well and Kol Hakavod for his award and landscaped park is destined to become a committee, family and friends. SAZF outstanding contributions. popular tourist destination. Chairman Ben Levitas and Life President Here in Cape Town, we will be following Jonathan Silke spoke about Abe’s lifetime suit. On 20 December, the Ochberg of work for Zionism and the South African Committee together with the generous Jewish community. Abe was in good participation of the South African Zionist spirits and celebrates his 100th birthday in Federation and JNF-South Africa, will be December. Ochberg’s grave at the old Jewish cemetery marking the 75th Yahrzeit of Isaac Ochberg in Maitland. To further honour Abe’s work, it has been decided to institute an award in his name that will be presented to an inspiring young Zionist, in recognition of their work and passion following in the footsteps of Abe Jonathan Silke and Abe Buchman with his Buchman. award.

Front: Abe Buchman. Behind (l/r): Ben Levitas, Leah Mann, Tamar Lazarus, Julie Berman, Essie Buchman and Dr David Stein. Isaac Ochberg surrounded by the orphans he brought to South Africa. Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2012 COMMUNITY & CULTURE 13 iExpo – Aliyah Fair 2012 The iExpo Aliyah fair was held on 6, 7 available to talk to the community about and 9 September in the Sephardi Shul the work of the Jewish Agency and the complex. helping hand provided by Telfed. ConnecTLV was at the expo to help he focus of the iExpo was to connect young people explore the vibrant city that Tfuture Olim and the Jewish community never sleeps — Tel Aviv. Haifa municipality with delegates from organisations and members were available to discuss companies that are part of the Aliyah settling in the beautiful city of Haifa and process, to make Aliyah even easier. the special services available to Olim. Partnership 2Gether and The Israel The Bayit Rishon B’Moledet (‘First Home Centre were proud to host the Chafla in the Homeland’) offered kibbutz living delegation from the P2G region in Israel. for young families — a wonderful option The Aliyah delegates and Chafla joined for Olim. There was in-depth exploration forces on Thursday 6 September for an of accommodation options and also enjoyable and exciting evening. numerous financial advisors on hand. They provided information about Aliyah, This and much more was offered, providing and brought the unique tastes and sounds potential Olim with all the know-how of Israel to Cape Town with chefs and necessary to make a smooth transition in musicians from the Beit Shemesh — Mateh Israel after making Aliyah. Yehuda region. If you missed out on this thoroughly The expo was the perfect opportunity to informative event, contact the Aliyah learn more about the process of making Department on 021 464 6718 or aliyah@ Aliyah, Olim rights, and benefits for those ctjc.co.za — because it’s never too late to who make Aliyah. A variety of experts were find out more!

Shaliach Yaniv Nachmias on stage. Rochelle James

Elena Kovarsky from ‘First Home in the Homeland’ shows a model of a kibbutz in Israel.

The Chafla cooks with Moonyeen Castle.

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why treat israel differently? With the recent statement made by South African Deputy Minister of International Relations, Ebrahim Ebrahim, blatantly urging the general public not to visit Israel, questions must be asked why is Israel being singled out yet again. Could it be because it is the only Jewish country? In which case, targeting Israel is openly antisemitic.

Principles of South Africa’s Foreign Policy The declared foreign policy of South Africa, as explained by Foreign Affairs Minister Alfred Nzo to Parliament in May 1994, was aimed at a commitment to: • Human rights, specifically the political, economic, social and environmental circumstances conducive to these. • The promotion of freedom and democracy throughout the world. • The principles of justice and international law in the conduct of relations between nations. • International peace and internationally agreed mechanisms for the resolution of conflict. • Expanded regional and international economic co-operation in an interdependent world. How does Israel mirror these objectives? Israel’s human rights record is among the best in the global arena. Renowned commentator on the matter, Caleb Myers, says “The greatest abusers of Palestinian human rights are not the Israeli government or the soldiers at the checkpoints or the Israeli settlers in the disputed territories – it is the Palestinian Authority itself.” Bassam Eid also said that the culprits are those in leadership: Fatah in the West Bank and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Israel is the only truly democratic country in the Middle East. According to the Democracy Index (published by The Economist), the country in the Middle East with the highest Democracy Index score is Israel. Israel complies with the resolutions and guidelines set by the UN. But the pattern is always the same: 1. Israel is attacked. 2. Israel defends itself. 3. The UN or other international group steps in to end the violence, calling for both sides to take certain actions to resolve the situation. 4. Israel attempts to comply but the intransigence and non-compliance of Israel’s enemy’s delays implementation. 5. Israel is blamed for failing to comply while the failures of Israel’s enemies are ignored. This pattern repeats over the decades: Sinai, the 1967 war, the 1973 war, Lebanon, and in 2002 with regard to Israeli actions taken in reaction to a wave of bombings in Israel. Israel is always willing to co-operate in unilateral and multilateral negotiations to resolve the conflict. Israel has always come to the party and has made concessions when it comes to negotiating with the other side. As recently as August, Israel’s prime minister agreed to negotiate the borders of a Palestinian state based on the cease-fire line that marks off the West Bank. Israel’s economic presence and contribution to the international community is outstanding. Israel is at the forefront of technology, and although largely isolated, it is a member of the OECD and contributes to the international community far beyond its economic weight. Israel’s $100 billion economy is larger than all of its immediate neighbors combined. Thus, whilst the evidence clearly indicates that Israel meets the criteria to enjoy exceptional relations with South Africa, the last decade has only seen degeneration in relations; whilst all those states that do not meet the criteria have seen an improvement in relations — such as Iran, Zimbabwe, Syria, China, Russia, Cuba and Venezuela. Only by returning to its own high standards will South Africa be able to gain the moral high ground that it has lost, and in so doing play a constructive role in conflict resolution. So what is really happening? • The ANC has never had a particularly close relationship with Israel, but the Palestinian Liberation Organisation (Fatah) did provide logistic support to the ANC in exile. For many within the ANC, they see echoes of their own struggle within the Palestinian conflict. This could explain why the current government does tend to continuously present a one-sided approach to the situation. • Over the past few months, the South African government’s increasingly aggressive pronouncements have caused relations between Jerusalem and Pretoria to drop to unprecedented lows. Under the guidance of Deputy Minister of International Relations, Ebrahim Ebrahim, government has embarked upon a concerted campaign to demonise the Jewish state. • Pretoria, which has always seen itself as a referee in the Palestinian corner, failed to condemn Hamas’ rocket attacks on Israel, the cross-border kidnapping of Gilad Shalit or the use by Hamas of civilians to shield their own forces. It also allowed infamous terrorists into South Africa — such Abdul Aziz ,who took part in the Café Hillel bombing and wants all Jews removed from the Middle East — to promote anti- apartheid week. • Over the past 60 years Israel has been training Africans throughout the continent and has been one of the largest contributors to Africa in the fields of agriculture, rural development and skills training. Israel is also one of the few countries that has transferred actual technology into Africa, and Israeli drip irrigation is one of the most important advances in African food security over the last few decades. Israel does not want special treatment — Israel wants equal treatment Israel’s human rights record within its own territory, especially towards its minority Arab population, is generally perceived as good. The conflict has however been subject to more propaganda than any other dispute in recent times. The actions by the South African government completely ignores Israel’s plight and sympathises fully with the Palestinian narrative. The actions are purely expedient, and serve the personal agendas of certain ministers. The endorsement by the full Cabinet of the labelling issue is troubling for all the Jews of South Africa. It could be related to the ANC doing everything in its power to win back the Western Cape by gaining Muslim support, using Israel as a pawn to sway local voters. COSATU, often at the forefront of these misguided accusations, is extremely successful in rallying their supportors, who often have little or no education regarding Israel. They use the false ‘apartheid’ analogy to stir emotions and gain support. For our government, there appears to be no real benefit in supporting Israel, whereas supporting the Palestinians appears to offer far more political gain and Arab financial support. What is forfeited are the unprecedented economic and life-enhancing benefits that could be gained by working together with Israel. Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2012 COMMUNITY & CULTURE 15 ‘Ageing without growing old’ CJSA Seminar 2012 The Cape Jewish Seniors Association recently hosted a most successful seminar at the Albow Centre.

host of presenters, all A experts in their fields, gave delegates excellent advice on successful ageing. Without exception, their message was for ‘senior adults’ to continue Fay Singer, Marcia Raymond and Isobel Frankel at the what they have been doing seminar. if they are happy with it! The speakers said that life is not a rehearsal and better health is an individual responsibility, with even little steps making a difference. Delegates were encouraged to enjoy the magic of each day, and to remain busy, active, involved, committed and challenged. Social worker Samantha Reinders with Doryce Sher, who presented at the seminar. Topics included ethical considerations, caring for the carer, creativity, medical aid dilemmas and a panel discussion of different retirement residential options. A delicious lunch was provided by Goldies Delicatessen, and the afternoon ended with a dance display by the Shirley Elvey introducing Dr Alan Putterman who spoke at the ‘Milnerton Mammas’! seminar. 16 COMMUNITY & CULTURE Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2012 Shwekey in Cape Town

Ya’acov Shwekey’s visit to Cape Town compositions of Sholom Aleichem and was a whirlwind of events, celebration, Ohavti were a refreshing fusion of tradition singing and giving, for him and the and modernity. whole Cape Town Jewish community. Then, with a flash of music, light and sound, the man of the night, Shwekey, The Night at the City cocktail reception appeared to the roaring applause of 10 Cape Town’s International Convention percent of Cape Town Jewry… Centre played host to Chabad of the West With a captivating stage presence and Coast’s Gala Reception ‘Night at the City’. unbelievable vocal talent, Yaakov Shwekey As Merle Rubin’s exquisite cuisine took Cape Town by storm, and the song welcomed the Platinum and Diamond Moshe Uvnei Yisrael had us all up out of our guests, images of Jewish life on the West chairs, with some even crowding the aisles Coast flashed across plasma screens, for a quick hora! lending itself to a night in support for the Despite our securing the CTICC’s best community. audio visual supplier, the sound took a bit Chabad Chairman Brian Singer opened of time to come right. Yaakov’s plea to the proceedings and welcomed Rabbi Mendel sound engineer “Abdul my friend, work Popack, who surprised us all with a with me” was perhaps a recipe for peace message that the Rebbe sent to the first in the Middle East! As the night concluded with Vehi Premier Helen Zille is welcome by Zeesy and Rabbi Asher Deren and Sarah and Rabbi Osher concert that Chabad had organised in Feldman. Cape Town in 1979. She’omda it was arm in arm as we swayed After communal leaders thanked all the to the music with the knowledge that guests, organisers and sponsors who ‘vihakodosh boruch hu matzilaynu… G-d came together to make this dream a reality; will save!’ guest speaker Premier of the Western Cape Shwekey gave an encore with a rousing Helen Zille spoke; and her insightful words, rendition of Rachem that finally brought the sensitive appreciation, and warm greetings curtains down on a night that Cape Town reflected her incredible leadership. She will never forget. concluded with the hope that the event Our Platinum and Diamond sponsors lived up to the Rebbe’s blessing, and that then had an opportunity to meet the star at we should grow with the light and joy of our the dessert reception. tradition — Amen. Shabbat with Shwekey Following a raffle, Deputy Mayor Ian Erev Shabbat started bright and early for Neilson shared his gratitude for the role that Yaakov where he visited Astra and Coffee Chabad is playing in Cape Town. Everyone Time, institutions close to his heart; and then joined the other 1000 guests for a then on to the true jewels of Cape Town — night that Cape Town will never forget. our community day schools. Shwekey in Cape Town with Choni G At Phyllis Jowell, a group of about 30 boys Hundreds of people waited patiently for the and girls greeted us with Vehi She’omda. doors to open for Shwekey in Cape Town At an assembly, Shwekey shared words of Choni G and Shwekey rocking Cape Town together. at the CTICC. Inside, 1500 seats were filled inspiration. From there it was on to Herzlia Middle School where an impromptu The Saturday night Kumzitz Braai for our where shuls, schools, youth and welfare with excited faces, full of anticipation for main sponsors at the home of Gary and organisations across Cape Town joined the night of the year. assembly saw 150 learners listening to his music together. Sharin Nathan was a fitting expression to make this a truly communal event; and Finally, the lights dimmed and the show of appreciation to the people who gave of course the sponsors who provided opened up with producer, conductor The Shabbat started at Ohr Somayach where services were led by Choni G generously to make this incredible everything necessary to make it happen. and drummer Yochi Briskman and the experience possible. “Yiddishkeit in this city will never be the incredible talent of the seven piece with Shwekey singing, and included a A community effort same” was probably the best reflection orchestra from Israel, Joburg and the USA. delightful sermon by Rabbi Akiva Tatz and “Rabbi, how did you do it?” That’s the that I heard in summing up the weekend, The ‘Shwekey Overture,’ which was played Rabbi Jarred Bloch. From there it was on question I heard over and over again, and please G-d it should be the beginning for the first time in South Africa, was an to the President Hotel where Chabad and asking about the success of the largest of many great things! incredible composition. Ohr Samayach joined forces for a beautiful participation for a visiting Jewish performer The Shwekey Art Gallery A video presentation of ‘A Journey ‘Unity Night’ and fascinating talks by Chief that Cape Town has ever seen. In truth, the There’s no other way to describe the Through Music’ from Shawn Levin Rabbi Goldstein and Rabbi Tatz. answer is — I didn’t. breathtaking works of art that photographer Productions was shown. See it at www. We spent Shabbat morning at Chabad It was a combination of so many people, Guy Lerner captured of the evening. SinaiAcademy.co.za/Shwekey Sea Point. Reflecting Yaakov’s Sephardi from the logistical side headed up by Visit www.guylerner.com/2012/Shwekey The opening act was our homegrown roots and tradition, the Shabbat of Unity event coordinator Hirshi Groner, to the for more. talent Choni G! His two original closed with a warm Seu’da Shlishit at the Sephardi Shul . communal coordination and publicity By Rabbi Asher Deren Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2012 COMMUNITY & CULTURE 17 ... the full report!

Rabbi Mendel Popack and Yaacov Shwekey.

Leonard Sank, Rabbi Asher Deren and Chabad West Coast Premier Helen Zille shares a light moment with David and Sheila Valentini and Chairman Brian Singer. Sosie Groner.

Norman Katzeff gets an autographed CD. L’chaim! Sinai Academy Director Zeesy Deren. Faces alight…

Gary and Yaeli Nathan with the star of the show. The energy was pumping and the crowd was thumping!

Jeff and Renee Borstrock and Ray and Avis Schur are all smiles for Shwekey Shwekey is finally in Cape Town! Deputy Mayor Ian Neilson assisting the prize draw with PTA Chair Lee- in Cape Town. Anne Singer.

Ten percent of Cape Town Jewry swaying to the music… The ‘gees’ had the crowd on their feet — and on stage with Shwekey! 18 COMMUNITY & CULTURE Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2012 UNION OF ORTHODOX SYNAGOGUES OF SOUTH AFRICA

A Jewish-African-American In and Around Cape Town ... rabbi’s holiday

By Rabbi Asher Deren

What comes first in my identity? My place of with it? Yes, we have a role to play in society as living, the great Republic of South Africa? My upstanding citizens of our country — the Torah place of birth — the good old USA? Or the itself dictates this injunction. Be it in the way we place of my heart and soul, the Holy Land of wave our South African flags during the World Eretz Yisrael? Cup and light our fireworks on 4 July; or in a more proactive engagement by uplifting the world we live ruth be told, each one of these places has in on every level — from social benefits for the poor Tplayed a great role in forming my identity. Be it or ensuring a transparent and just governance of the diverse richness of the Rainbow Nation, the free society at large. spirit of ‘the land of the free and the home of the But we also have a compelling place on the stage brave’, or of course the nourishing core of my soul, of our Jewish community, whether it is joining the The Friendship Circle celebrates a birthday of one of its participants together with friends and volunteers. the essence of my identity and heritage, which flow thunderous Chazak on the Tuesday morning of 9 from the ‘land of milk and honey…’ — each one of October as the Torah is concluded, or exploring them carries a special message for us as citizens of Jewish heritage and the wisdom of Torah teachings these respective lands. and a commitment to observance of its Mitzvot and During this holiday of Sukkot to Simchat Torah (1-9 values. October) we celebrate something special for each of You have a role to play. Get on stage and start them — and one in particular. On each of the seven playing. This holiday is about our stage! days of the holidays of Sukkot, we traditionally bring Wishing you a proudly and experiential Sukkot with sacrifices: Thirteen on the first day, twelve on the the universe and Shmini Atzeret / Simchat Torah with second day and so on until the seven on the last the Jewish community. day, for a sum total of 70 sacrifices. The Talmud (Tractae Sukkah 55b) says that these 70 offerings were brought on behalf of the 70 nations of the world, as a part of this season of judgement. Just as we pray on Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur for a Sweet Year, we continue that theme for the As part of its campaign to increase kashrut awareness, KOCOSA recently donated educational materials to all Jewish pre-primary schools in Cape seven days of Sukkot when offerings were brought Town. Pictured is Esther Maizels (KOCOSA chairlady) presenting the in the Beit Hamikdash on behalf all the nations of materials to Natalie Altman (PJJDS Principal) and some of the teaching the world, for all of G-d’s children. And, the Talmud staff of the Phylis Jowell Pre-Primary School. concludes, “If they knew the blessings these offerings brought for them they would surround the Temple Mount with legions of Royal Guards.” Chabad Hebrew School children dipping apples for a And then, on the eighth day of the holiday, only sweet New Year. one sacrifice is brought. The Talmud beautifully explains this singularity, coming after we pray and celebrate with and for all the nations of the world — that we must always remember our own unique and personal relationship with G-d. Yes, it is important that we have a universal outlook that seeks blessings and motivates the pursuit of welfare for all the nations of the world. Living in Africa, we have a uniquely Jewish role to play in our society, and MaAfrika Tikkun is one example of our community taking a leading role in this. Back in the USA, our Jewish community is Putting the finishing touches on Shofarim made at a The Friendship Circle and Chabad Hebrew School teamed up for a Pre-Rosh definitely there with ‘offering’ on every level; and Friendship Circle Event. Hashanah ‘Shofar factory’ event. my dear friend and neighbour Senator Joseph Lieberman can tell you all about what it’s like to keep Shabbat and Kosher while playing a critical role in legislating the future of the world’s superpower (yes, I’m still American enough to call it that!). Standing on the stage But we must never mistake the vision of Tikkun Olam as generic universalism and a replacement of our unique identity as Jewish people. So often we are out to be everything to the world — and forget Rebbetzins Chani Hecht, Lee who we ourselves are. Shemini Atzeret (atzeret Liebenberg and Tova Goldstein at the means to stop) is about pausing for a moment and Women's Learning Week at Claremont Wynberg Hebrew Congregation remembering that there is something profoundly Women came together to learn and discuss ideas at the Women’s Learning divine about the Jewish nation. Week at Claremont Wynberg Hebrew Congregation. If billions of people around the world, from every one the world’s people, races and religions can talk about how special the Chosen People are, why is it that we ourselves are often the most uncomfortable

MIKVAOT BETH DIN NOTIFICATION This serves to inform the community that the continuous operation of the two Mikvaot, situated on the premises of Beit Midrash Morasha, 31 Arthurs Road Sea Point (for women) and at Chabad House, St John’s Road Sea Point (for men) falls under the halachic authority of the Beth Rabbi YY Jacobson speaking at Claremont Wynberg Din of Cape Town. Shul, at an event hosted in conjunction with JLI Cape Town, Constantia Shul and the UOS. The Marais Road batmitzvah group learning together. Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2012 COMMUNITY & CULTURE 19 Refurbishment of cloakrooms at Pinelands he Cemetery Maintenance TBoard (CMB) gratefully thanks Mr Colin Meilech of Sanmicol Construction for generously donating fixtures and fittings, as well as his expertise, to refurbish UPWARD the cloakrooms at Pinelands no. 2 Cemetery. PROPERTIES Mr Meilech also completed don’t move on - move up facilities for the disabled, which can be accessed from the back of the Tahara Building. Retail, Commercial and Industrial Specialists Eric Berger (Director of CMB), Colin Meilech (Sanmicol Construction) and Jeff Musikanth (cemetery manager). Whether you’re looking to acquire investments for Donated umbrellas offer your existing property portfolio, looking to dispose shelter at cemetery of assets, or simply starting out, contact us to partner Pinelands Cemetery in your wealth creation. seems to get the most of Cape Town’s notorious weather — wind and rain in winter and baking hot sun and the South Easter wind in summer. GARETH CURRIE he Cemetery TMaintenance Board cell. 079 490 6470 would like to thank the family e-mail. [email protected] of the late Phillip ‘Pinkie’ Sher for donating large umbrellas for public use in varied weather, in memory Jonathan and Barbara Sher, son and wife of the late Philip of their beloved husband, Sher, and Eric Berger (Director of the Cemetery Maintenance father and grandfather. Board). 20 COMMUNITY & CULTURE Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2012 Family Announcements

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Barrie and June Cline of Cape We extend our heartfelt thanks Sincere thanks to family, friends We wish to thank our family, Dr Silbert and our Town and Julian and Laura for the kindness, support and and organisations for their kind wonderful friends for their support, love and Konviser of London are proud condolences on the loss of our messages of sympathy on the sympathy shown to us during this very sad to announce the arrival of a cherished mom and gran. loss of our beloved mother, time. granddaughter, Isabella Rae, born mother-in-law, grandmother and Her courage and dignity will forever Our sincere thanks also for the many letters of to Saul and Adrienne Konviser (nee great-grandmother. be an example and inspiration to us. condolence, phone calls and emails. Cline) in London, on 20 August. She was an inspiration to us and Michael, Jacqui, Yadin and Zinzi Your support has been a great source of to all who knew and loved her. 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We truly appreciate your attendance at Anthony, Danielle, Mark and Mia that young Zionists will share my Sadie, Les and Janie, Simon, the funeral and prayers and for the many ideals. Taryn and Ariella, David, Elana condolence messages. I would also like to thank all HENRY JOFFE and Kacey, would like to thank A very special thank you to Rabbis my family and friends in the our friends and family in Cape Liebenberg, Hecht and Feldman for their community for all their letters and Our sincerest thanks to the Town and in the UK for their support and assistance. emails of congratulations. It is Milnerton, West Coast and Gardens special messages of support. Rita, Anthony, Larry, Stephen, Bradley and much appreciated. 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By Rabbi Malcolm Matitiani Consider This Interview with new guest rabbi Guest Rabbi Mark Goldsmith will be class where we go word with Temple Israel from October to by word and commentary Moses, Shemaiah, Spider-Man December. by commentary into a page of Talmud, following and the responsibilities of power abbi Goldsmith is the Senior Rabbi where it leads us. It takes Rof one of the largest synagogues us weeks to finish a page but we are always enriched As I write this article, South Africa is The Rambam, in his commentary to the in Europe, Alyth Gardens Reform in by each other’s insights. still reeling from the tragedy of the Mishnah, explains that this ritual and Hampstead, London. We interviewed I lead a number of home study groups Marikana Platinum Mine massacre, declaration is a demonstration of the all- him to find out more about our much- where synagogue members get together which led to the death of forty-three embracing, comprehensive responsibility anticipated guest. to explore Jewish theology and spirituality. people (strikers and police officers). borne by leaders who must proclaim Tell us a little about your Jewish journey: I also very much enjoy teaching children that they did not sin or transgress in the My Jewish life has been lived in London, and theology and Jewish ethical decision- hile the official commission of inquiry matter of the deceased, which would be most of the time, all the while being making for young people. Whas yet to deliver its verdict as to tantamount to having caused the death. a member or rabbi at a Progressive who should be held accountable for the In other words, the leaders had to declare Synagogue. My wife, Nicola and my Who have been your mentors? disaster, what has emerged is that the publically that they did not create the parents are all very active in the UK Jewish My most important rabbinic mentor is leadership of all the players in the strike conditions that made the murder possible. community. Our families have all been Rabbi Andrew Goldstein with whom I grew were negligent in their responsibilities. In another Torah passage (Exodus 38:21- part of Progressive Judaism for several up, and who also mentored Rabbi Malcolm Mine management allowed the state of 31), Moses voluntarily disclosed an audit generations. My own Jewish journey Matitiani when he was in Europe.I learned discontent to reach such proportions that of the materials used for the construction began in the UK Netzer youth movement. a great deal from Rabbi John Rayner z’’l the workers undertook highly emotionally- of the Mishkan. Since the materials were So for me, Judaism has been a family affair whose rigorous questioning of Judaism left charged strike action. Union officials gifts from all male Israelites over the age — and a passionate one too! an indelible impression. People of courage added to the dangerous atmosphere with of twenty, Moses gave an account of the How did that lead you to become a rabbi? and determination always inspire me — their violent diatribe, and government and amount of the gold, silver and copper that As a volunteer youth leader and Jewish sometimes they are well-known such as police officials were not proactive enough was used for overlaying the sacred utensils community activist, I loved doing some Nelson Mandela and Golda Meir, but often to prevent the situation from getting out of and for the casting of sockets and clasps. of the things that a rabbi does: Teaching, they just work quietly, like the man at our hand. While no one would question his honesty, being with others on their Jewish journey, synagogue who has brought a group The Torah, by way of the mitzvot and Moses demonstrated his integrity by studying and praying. When I was 26 I together every week for 35 years to run a the example set by Moses, teaches us publically divulging the amount of precious decided that I would like to turn my passion club for people with learning disabilities. about the responsibilities of leadership. metal and how it was used, so that no into my career, and joined the Leo Baeck What would you say is unique about the In Parashat Shoftim, the Torah stipulates suspicion could be levelled against him. College where UK Progressive Rabbis train. Anglo-Jewish community? the mitzvah of egla arufa (Deuteronomy The Mishnah (Avot 1:10) quotes I gained my S’michah (ordination) in 1996 The Anglo-Jewish community is very 21:1-9). When a murdered person’s body Shemaiah, who taught to ‘Love work. and began work right away at a synagogue multicultural, like the UK itself. There was found outside a town and it was not Hate authority. Don’t get friendly with in East London (the UK version!). are separate synagogues for different known who caused the death, the judges the government.’ Rambam explains this Tell us about your synagogue and work: communities: Ashkenazi, Sephardi, Iraqi, from the Great Sanhedrin would measure mishnah as follows: A person should love Alyth, formally known as North Western Chassidic from various sects, Iranian, the distance between the corpse and work because if a person is unemployed Reform Synagogue, is right at the heart Morrocan and more, and, within a the surrounding towns. The elders of the they will suffer financial hardship and may of Jewish London, near Golders Green. It synagogue like Alyth, there are people nearest town to the corpse had to bring resort to crime to survive. ‘Hate authority’ was founded in 1933 and its first President from all of these backgrounds. It makes for a heifer that had never been used for means do not seek office because power was Rabbi Dr Leo Baeck. We are blessed a rich Jewish cultural mix. We now have a any work and break its neck in a riverbed can lead to wickedness. Getting too close with over 2000 adult and 1000 children wide selection of state-funded Jewish day that had not been tilled. The elders then to those in authority can also lead to moral members. I have been rabbi of the schools. We have Limmud annually for washed their hands and made a statement corruption as people attempt to aggrandize community for six years. I take responsibility more than 2000 Jews. The Anglo-Jewish absolving themselves of any guilt for themselves with those in power without particularly for the Beit Knesset, community community is secure within itself and well the murder: “Our hands did not shed thought to the consequences of any action development and pastoral care aspect of integrated into all areas of UK life. this blood, nor did our eyes see it done” taken to do so. the shul, but work with my colleagues in all Why are you excited to be coming to SA? (Deuteronomy 21:7). Great power and great responsibility areas of synagogue life, worship, learning This will be my third visit to Cape Town, Demonstrating integrity While Jewish tradition demands that we and caring for our community. I am also the having come in 1999 and 2007 before on The Mishnah (Sotah 9:6) questions the not shirk our social responsibilities and Chair of the Assembly of Reform Rabbis brief visits. No resident needs to be told need for such a denial of guilt — surely the that we take up the cudgels of leadership, UK and so help to lead my colleagues in that your city is beautiful, but it is! I am very elders are not suspected of committing the we are urged to take responsibility for building Reform Judaism in Britain. much looking forward to spending what is crime? It then answers by stating that the our actions and not to be tempted into What do you love to teach? my sabbatical leave from London working elders need to scrutinise their own actions corruption. South Africa is plagued at the My focussed study interest is the intersection within and learning from a different rabbinic (or lack thereof) and declare that they did moment by leadership that is corrupt, between Judaism and business ethics. team, as well as seeing how my particular not cause the death of the unfortunate incompetent and unaccountable. While I have taught, written and campaigned skills can add to the mix! At least 10% of the victim, whether directly or indirectly. we need to demonstrate our discontent on this subject around Europe. Judaism members of Alyth grew up in South Africa with this scourge that has ravaged has a rich and remarkable literature on so I have many potential connections in the the upper echelons of government how to deal with ethical issues in working city to help me feel at home. My wife, Nicola leadership — by protest and via the life. It is a fascinating exercise to see how and teenage daughters, Alice and Miriam, ballot box at the next elections — we these ideas can help us today. Every are also excited to be joining me when the can take more direct action against week at Alyth I teach a popular Talmud UK school term is over in December. undesirable leadership in business. Boycotting products manufactured by slave labour, pressurising the authorities to take action against Netzer Night! incompetent and corrupt leadership Temple Israel Wynberg hosted the donated to Netzer by various individuals and reminding those in power of their first ever Netzer Night, a fundraising and organisations. responsibilities to society must be auction and variety show, on 25 In addition to the auction there was a raffle understood to be part of our divine August. running throughout the night. The South task of tikkun olam, repairing the Africa versus Argentina rugby game was world. n true Netzer fashion, those who attended also screened for those who wished to stay To quote an adage penned by Iwere entertained by five diverse and and watch it. The event was a resounding Stanley Lieber (better known by his talented performers and were treated to a success and the Netzer mazkirut could not pen name Stan Lee), co-creator of delicious meal of pasta and home-made be prouder of their efforts! Spider-Man, “with great power there sauces made by various volunteers. The funds raised from the event will be must also come great responsibility.” The highlight of the event was an auction used for subsidies for Netzer Machaneh It is perhaps no coincidence that the facilitated by Philip Powell of Powell’s Lazuz 2012. Thank you to all individuals comic book writer and editor was born Auctioneers. Auction items included a and organisations — in particular Temple to Romanian-born Jewish immigrant Panama hat; a daytrip safari for two to Israel — who supported the event in every parents, who instilled in him the Torah Aquila Private Game Reserve; a jar of way. We really appreciate it! values of integrity, transparency and olives; a children’s teddy bear; and a Pesto ‘Nilmad ve na’aseh! — We will learn and a loathing of corruption. Princess hamper — all of which were we will do!’ THIS PAGE IS CO-SPONSORED BY THE DAVID AND BERTHA SHERMAN FOUNDATION Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2012 COMMUNITY & CULTURE 23 ORT JET (re)launches in Cape Town

Following the enormous success of plan competition. Anyone with a viable ORT JET in Johannesburg and its huge business idea is encouraged to submit impact on the community there and their business plan by 26 November. Many previously in Cape Town, ORT JET has fantastic prizes are to be won — including formally re-launched in Cape Town. an interest free loan of up to R100,000! ORT JET will offer a business plan RT JET (a division of ORT SA) was workshop in October, followed by an Oestablished seven years ago to create 8-week start-up business course in a support structure early 2013. Both will be for small Jewish open to applicants of businesses in South this competition as well Africa. The aim is to “ORT JET capitalises as any other members mentor, empower and on existing business of the community who grow these businesses acumen and offers may wish to benefit from using the wealth of this invaluable training business knowledge, a unique and experience. For more resources and skills proactive solution information see www. that already exists to the strategic, ortjet.org.za. within our community. ORT JET Cape Town ORT JET capitalises marketing and will soon be initiating a on existing business financial challenges mentorship programme, acumen and offers that entrepreneurs which will match suitable a unique and experienced mentors proactive solution face.” with either Jewish to the strategic, entrepreneurs or existing marketing and financial businesses needing challenges that entrepreneurs face in the assistance. We are looking for suitable current tough economic environment. mentors who are or have been in business, ORT JET works towards educating who believe that they have something entrepreneurs, business people and job to give in terms of knowledge, skills, seekers, thus aiding and reinforcing their experience and support. Should you be ability to provide for themselves and their interested in being a mentor, or if you families. have a business that would benefit from Business plan competition this support, please contact Brenna at The launch of ORT JET in Cape Town [email protected] or Lisa at initiated the roll-out of a national business [email protected]. Face the music!

ORT SA CAPE, Quietly Cape Town and Larry Joe has inspired young and old Larry Joe are working in collaboration alike with his inspiring tale of survival and Food,Wine, to launch ‘Face the Music’ initiative by truly remarkable transformation. visiting high schools in Wellington. ORT SA CAPE thrives on developing Music and individuals and communities by improving Comedy hrough inspirational and motivational their education. Our vision, ‘Educating for Tworkshops and follow-up learning Life’, can be seen at the core of each of programmes, ORT ORT’s pillars: Educator provides learners with Empowerment, tools, support and insight “We aim to build Enterprise Community to make a difference. a culture of Development and Skills We aim to build a Development. culture of responsibility responsibility and ORT SA has and empowerment, and empowerment, and adopted the Bill of motivate young people to motivate young Responsibilities, initiated make wise life choices. people to make wise by the National Religious The programme Forum together with the includes videos, life choices.” National Department of Please join us musical performances Basic Education. This is and interactive an opportunity to ensure dialogue, where producer and founder that the Bill transforms from a document For a picnic-style lunch and auction at the beautiful of Freshlyground Aron Schwartz and into a way of life; with the outcome being Diemersfontein Wine & Country Estate in support of ORT SA CAPE performer Larry Joe tell their story. They positive behaviour of both teachers and and Quietly Capetown’s‘Face the Music’ initiative in Wellington. discuss how the project was envisioned, pupils in our schools. Entertainment by comedian Marc Lottering and musician Larry Joe. the obstacles they faced, where they are ‘Face the Music’, supported by ORT now, and their dreams for the future, both SA CAPE’s constructive enrichment after Venue: Diemersfontein Wine & Country Estate personally and for their community. school programme, will be sensational! Date: Sunday 25th November Cost: R450 per person R100 per child (up to age 12) Time: 12 noon RSVP: Friday 2nd November Booking: [email protected] (credit card facility via www.orttech.org.za)

ORT SA CAPE 24 COMMUNITY & CULTURE Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2012 Inspiration and awards at Exciting events Jewish Care Cape AGM with Astra The fifth consolidated AGM of the goodwill and generosity that she received Astra Centre has been making its mark with a celebration in Cape Town, a trade seven Jewish welfare organisations from communities is testament to the spirit show in Joburg and a visit from an international superstar! was held on 5 September. of ubuntu in this country. Another highlight was the JCC awards t was a truly heart-warming event, with ceremony. Awards were given to: Lily Singer turns 90 Iover 200 community members attending. Ben Surdut: Community Leadership The speeches by the chairpersons and Hilda Shenker: Community Service directors of each organisation were Harold Goldstuck: Professional Service anecdotal, inspiring and reflective of the Selwyn Furman: Community Leadership challenges that each organisation faces in Paul Berman: Community Leaders these current recessive times. Chairman’s Choice: Jessica Zinn and An atmosphere of positivity prevailed Robbie Katz for creating the Jewish Care and we were all delighted and humbled by organisation at Herzlia. guest speaker Sonja Kruse’s presentation JCC Chairman Philip Todres was on her trip around South Africa. She honoured for his unwavering commitment told of her ‘Ubuntu Project,’ where she to promoting Jewish Care Cape from every walked through Africa for 351 days with aspect, and saluted for the great work he just a hundred rand and a backpack. The has done over the past two years.

Lily Singer, with her son Norman and daughter, Adele Gruber. ily Singer celebrated her special very colourful and festive; I appreciated Guest speaker, Lbirthday at Coffee Time with friends and the attention to detail and the food was Sonja Kruger, family. Following the party, Coffee Time excellent and very beautifully presented. Philip Todres and Motti Marianne Marks, Barbara Friedman and presents an award received a lovely acknowledgement from Those cupcakes are as good as the best Merle Furman. to Hilda Shenker. Lewis. her daughter, Adele Gruber: “A big thank bakery anywhere. It is especially nice to you to all at Coffee Time for the beautiful know that we get a professional service in a function you put on to celebrate my Mom’s lovely venue and were doing a community 90th. mitzvah at the same time. It really is a “The layout and table decoration was wonderful service that you offer.” Astra goes to SARCDA Trade Show outh Africa’s Spremier toy, gift and Lee Maggi, Nita Immerman, Shelley Furman, trade show Staff and friends of Jewish Care Cape. Linda Kavalsky and Freda Pedro. ( S A R C D A ) was held at G a l l a g h e r Convention C e n t r e , Midrand. This year, Astra Centre was chosen by the Eliot Osrin, Merle Furman, Brian Goldberg, Selwyn CCDI (Cape Motti and Linda Lewis and Rodney Furman and Shifra Jacobson. Craft and Stein. Design Institute) Supervisors Lee Maggi and Eugene Bezuidenhout packing the items for to participate, the show. with most of On display were Astra’s famous doll’s the costs sponsored by the Department of houses, wooden stands, wooden toys, Trade & Industry. rag dolls, baby goods and kitchenware. Astra’s Lee Maggi set up and manned a Astra’s presence generated much interest stall for the Centre. and exposure. Shwekey comes to Astra – again! Shifra Jacobson with her daughters Peter Greenberg, Saville Furman, Brian Goldberg, Hannah and Gina. Marilyn Goldberg and Selwyn Furman.

Sonja Kruger with Sybil and Herbert Maltz. Gerald and Rene Kleinman.

ast year, international singer Yaacov Shwekey paid Astra a visit and was totally bowled Lover… a good reason to come again after his recent Cape Town performance. Coffee The captivated crowd. Time waiters Ronnie, Paul and Kim had the opportunity to pose for a photograph with him. Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2012 COMMUNITY & CULTURE 25 Union of Jewish Women JCS @ WORK To mark the Week of Town. the Older Persons We do this by providing a full range of in South Africa preventative, educative and supportive Healing the world — one care (1 — 7 October), Jewish Community counseling, statutory services, material Services (JCS) is embarking on an relief and several community development package at a time awareness campaign within our projects. JCS is unique in the Jewish The Union of Jewish Women were supplied by individuals as well as community. welfare system in that we are a generic marked Women’s Day on 9 August companies. welfare organisation, meaning that we work in a number of ways. Once we had packed the care e aim not only to create awareness in all areas of specialisation and in all age packages over a series of days, we Wof the vulnerable older individuals groups. Having said that, an analysis of our ecause rape and the abuse embarked on our protest outside of and to be more vigilant, but also to provide current caseload reveals that between of women and children are so parliament on 7 August. practical solutions to the question ‘What B 18% and 20% of our cases involve services prevalent in South Africa, we decided We were joined by Matric learners can I do?’ to elderly persons. Our intake statistics to pack rape survivor care packages, from Herzlia as well as members of Representatives of Jewish Community are showing a marked increase in cases as well as demonstrate our opposition Rape Crisis and Mosaic. Mosaic, which Services would greatly appreciate the involving issues related to aging that to violence against women outside we helped to start in 1993, is a training opportunity to address these concerns requires intervention — for example, an parliament. service and healing centre for women. with members of body corporates, in order older person living alone with no support As 300 rapes are reported a month in Women from SAFFI (The SA Faith and to provide information as to who the body systems in place. This is of grave concern, Cape Town, we embarked on a project Family Institute) also stood alongside corporate can approach when any such and it is in light of this situation that the to pack 600 (two month’s worth) of care us. issues arise. professional team at JCS has made a packages. These contain toiletries, After the demonstration, we distributed Jewish Community Services is a welfare policy decision to embark on an awareness new underwear and refreshments, and the care packages to members of Rape organisation that has been in existence in campaign within our community. are given to survivors after they have Crisis and Mosaic. various forms for over 150 years. However, If you are interested in learning more undergone the necessary medical We plan on continuing with this project, our aim has remained the same — to about the services JCS can offer to older examination. It is often seen as the first so should anyone be able to donate any ensure the well-being and protection of persons in need, please contact Rhita step in the long healing process for the contents for our care packages please vulnerable individuals and families in crisis Russon on 021 462-5520. rape survivor. The contents of the kits contact the UJW on 021 4349555. within the Jewish community of Cape

ERRORS, OMISSIONS AND CORRECTIONS The Cape Jewish Chronicle regrets any errors or omissions that may occur in the paper and, where possible, will attempt to rectify these in a PRINTING & subsequent issue, should such a measure be deemed appropriate. No repeat advertisement or PACKAGING credits will be given for small typographical errors SPECIALISTS which do not appreciably lessen the value of the advertisement. The appearance of an advertisement PRINT CENTRE does not necessarily indicate approval by the Editorial Board for the product or service advertised, WESLEY STREET and it takes no responsibility for any loss or damage CAPE TOWN suffered by any person as a result of the reliance upon the information contained therein. TEL: 021 461-7030 Hilary Osrin and Sonja Adele Klitzner (UJW) and two members of the Mosaic Keschner. team. Domestic Workers Day The Women’s Resource Centre, a project of the Union of Jewish Women, will be holding a special afternoon to honour and thank the women who work in our homes and facilitate the smooth running of our lives. INFORMATIVE TALKS! FUN ENTERTAINMENT! WONDERFUL TEA! Thursday 22 November, 2.30 – 5.00 pm, Minor Hall, Sea Point Civic Centre, Cost: R70.00 Please sponsor our unsung heroines by phoning Hermoine or Georgie on 021 434 9555 (mornings only) to book a place for this special day.

SAVE THE DATE.... JOIN US IN CELEBRATING OUR 80TH BIRTHDAY

21ST OCTOBER 2012 5.30 for 6.00PM

Seeking relatives Michael Cohen and Berghaus / Bergaus Robert Horwitz / Horowitz heir father Hillel, mother Eudice/ hese two men went to Gesher Haziv in TEugene, and baby sister were TIsrael as volunteers in 1967 and became killed in Leckava or Latskeva friendly with Sonny Merovitz from Montreal. (Lithuania) during the Holocaust, Sonny is having major problems with his but two young sons were sent to eyes, and for his 70th birthday, his brother their mother’s relatives in South Larry is trying to reconnect him with these Africa prior to the war. two friends. Their first cousin Marcia (their Michael was a park ranger at the Kruger Uncle Aaron [Aura’s] daughter) is Park and Robert an attorney. trying to find them.

If anyone can help, please contact Larry If anyone can help, please contact Merowitz at [email protected] Larry Merowitz at [email protected] 26 COMMUNITY & CULTURE Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2012 YAD’s Brian Joffe Business Breakfast

On the morning of 29 August a sold-out crowd of 220 people assembled at the Protea Hotel President to hear Bidvest’s Brian Joffe share the story of his successful business journey.

t was a few weeks away from the IHigh Holy Days, and as such an important time of year for tzedakah. With this is mind, UJC Chairman David Robins opened proceedings by emphasising the importance of contributing at this auspicious time. As a speaker, Brian Joffe was both amusing and self-effacing, beginning The room was filled to capacity! by sharing Bidvest’s fascinating early history. Offering advice, Brian said that if buying a business, it was preferable to buy one that was doing fine but not one that was perfect, as there needs to be scope for improvement and growth. He said that making money was meaningless unless one used it to make a positive difference and leave a legacy for future generations. He Deon Milson, Brian Joffe and Rob Cohen (Investec) Trevor Rubley Roy Kurland and Leon Cohen lauded YAD and the United Jewish Campaign for its important work. Actions do speak louder than words, and Brian concluded by announcing that he was pledging R500,000 to the United Jewish Campaign! Thank you to Investec for their sponsorship and Protea Hotel President for providing the venue.

Photographer: Stu Shapiro. For more photos see YAD Cape Town’s Facebook page Romy and Steven Kruger Mario Inzadi Bianca Galili and Lior Chen

Henry Barenblatt and Mark Sacks Nicholas Hayes, Arthur Levin, William Wallace, Nick Ferguson and Roy Kurland Mark Cohen, Barry Conlin and Jan Terblanche

Matt Tungauy-Desmarais, Alexis Gillis, Sarit Werb and Jodi Sher Sean Kimble and Jonathan Rabie Jonathan Bertscher and Daniel Lutzno Derek Olivier and Darryl Katz

Morris Munitz (Bidvest Bank), Brian Joffe, Gerald Goot and Dean, Steven, Jocelyn and Brett Horwitz Lauren Berry, Jessica Chait and Talya Schaffer Scilla Matheson (Bidvest Bank) Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2012 COMMUNITY & CULTURE 27 YAD celebrates the power of women’s philanthropy

YAD held its second annual Girls’ Night Merle Rubin. Out in August, honouring women in our Keynote speaker Wendy Schaffer spoke community. earnestly and openly about her personal journey in an address entitled ‘Changed by a Child’. She he African Pride 15 on Orange Hotel described how so many remarkable community Tgenerously provided the stylish venue, giving organisations had assisted her family. Through the event a wonderful ambiance. her extremely poignant and honest portrayal, The focus of the evening was on the philanthropic the audience heard of the challenges and power of women and the ability of each person achievements that her family had experienced. to make a positive change. Those who attended The goodie bags — so generously collated were encouraged to stand with so many mothers, by our valued supporters and sponsors — were daughters and sisters of our community and our way of acknowledging every woman who invest in the United Jewish Campaign. can support the United Jewish Campaign’s vital On arrival, women of all ages and life stages were fundraising work for very worthy beneficiaries in warmly welcomed by smiling YAD volunteers. An our community. array of delicious soups, coffees and delectable Visit www.yad.co.za for more information about treats were provided by kosher culinary wizard these welfare organisations. Jenni Davidson, Alexis Gillis, Romy Rabinowitz and Romy Levitt Photographer: Michael Suttner. For more photos visit YAD Cape Town’s Facebook page

Martine Israele and Yonina Sher Lior and Shelly Witz Lauren Gillis and Sam Sher Vanessa Frankel, Jacqui Urdang and Therese Landman

Rio Widan and Leigh Hessen

Lee Willensky, Leora Rubenstein, Wendy Schaffer and Jodi Murcia Karen Jossel, Jeni Jedeikin, Pam Stern and Doryce Sher

Karen and Caroline Kaimowitz

Gina Reynolds Brits with Sarah and Jessica Brett

Wendy and Talya Schaffer

Back : Barbara Sher, Benjamin Schaffer, Paul French and Melanie Raizon. Front: Guest speaker Wendy Schaffer, Tina Angelos, Talya Schaffer and Tahlia Blumenthal Taliah Blumenthal and Rene Gore Pam Stern and Nicole Berman YAD is sincerely grateful to the key sponsors of this event, Macsteel and African Pride 15 on Orange Hotel

The following companies and individuals generously contributed to the gorgeous goodie bags and prizes: Addis, Aerosol & Cosmetic Works cc, African Extracts, Aromatic Apothecary, Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky, Barry’s Bars, Ceejae Miller Biokineticist, Clarins, Enmasse, Environ, Fairlady, Gina Laura Designs, Maison Rouge, Ofra Cosmetic Laboratories, Sea Point SuperSpar, Sunpac, Truth Coffee, Women’s Health and Woolworths. (E. & O.E.) 28 COMMUNITY & CULTURE Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2012

HIGH SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL Encounter 2012: Express Yourself! Training leaders for tomorrow

Madrich Rafi Ress, Aidyn Breiter, Chanan Suiza, guest speaker Shani Krebs, Liora Freeman, Ben Rubin and Tao Klitzner. ncounter is the highlight of the grade 11 tochniot, there were four guest speakers: Ashlee Blacher, Daniella Solomon, Romy Bloch, a visitor and Danielle Eberlin. Eyear. It is a five-day experience where Shani Krebs, who was arrested in Thailand hat are leadership skills and how does The theme for the Grade 9s was Public the pupils have the opportunity to express 18 years ago for drug-smuggling; Rabbi Wone develop the characteristics of a Presentations; Communication for the and question their Judaism and more Ross; Rabbi Sosnovik from Johannesburg; leader? An exciting Leadership Week was Grade 8s and Leadership Qualities importantly, themselves. and Rabbi Brett who delivered dynamic devised to train pupils in leadership skills. for the Grade 7s. All children took part The JIPSY team and fourteen madrichim discussions on a wide range of topics. One In addition to discussions held during class in workshops and activities exploring devised a programme under the theme of the highlights of Encounter is Shabbat, period, there were three training evenings these ideas. A Gold Medal President’s Express Yourself. In addition to educational, and the pupils enjoyed a truly joyous and hosted by the Grade Representatives Award Representative, Shaun February, professional, and thought-provoking observant experience. under the guidance of their Grade Heads. rounded off each evening with an inspiring St Cyprians, St George’s Grammar School conclusion. A highlight was the interaction Interacting at One to One and Jan Van Riebeeck were invited to with visiting schools. participate in the Leadership evenings. Golden girls at the 2012 Regional Science Expo ive Herzlia Middle School girls Fwere selected to attend the Eskom International Science Expo in Pretoria after receiving a gold medal at the Regional Expo. Over and above this honour, Gabriella Saven received an entrance ticket to an Environmental Conference valued at R6000, where she will present her findings on the environmental management of Clifton 4th beach in her project ‘Blue Flag or Bin Bag’. We are proud that 23 individuals out of the 30 projects received medals: 4 golds, 10 silvers and 9 bronzes. 20 projects were also given special awards, judged by Lauren Joffe, Georgia Saacks, Ariel Rubin, Tamsin Kantor, Ariella Barnett, Haidee Johannes independent organisations. (teacher in charge of Interact) and Zena Kruss van der Heever. The golden girls: Back row: Adina Zieff, Amy Bronze Medals: Jason Smith, Samuel Marks and Daniella Solomon. Front: Romy erzlia High School once again Grade 11 Careers Expo: Saevitzon, Arad Cohen, Dylan Zimmerman, Bloch and Gabi Saven Hsuccessfully manned a stall at the Exploring career paths Kira Stone, Alexia Zetner, Benjamin Sack, An entrepreneurial learning curve at annual One-to-One event for the mentally he annual Careers Expo, organised by Dax Finkelstein, Beth Lazard, Josh Kadish Market Day and physically handicapped. The Interact Tthe school’s counselling department and Liron Toledo. Silver Medals:Justin he Grade 7 Market Day took place after Committee organised the stall where began with an informative talk by life coach Marcus, Sasha Abramowitz, Eden Ta number of weeks of hard work and guests participated in a soccer challenge and chairman of Life Line, Grant Hamel. He Cagnazzo, Sabrina Cohen, Michael Cohen, extensive planning. Although the actual and received prizes. It was a rewarding spoke passionately about career planning Jessie Capstick-Dale, Jessica Pamensky, market day is over quite quickly, the grade and enjoyable day for both volunteers and and researching options, and explained Darren Peyron, Savanna Mendelsohn,Tayla 7s put in a lot of effort beforehand. guests. Special thanks to Ms Johannes for the importance of making a choice, rather Goldberg, Joshua Goldberg, Olivia The process begins with a brainstorming her assistance and participation. than drifting into something. Quoting Bernstein and Alexandra Bernstein. Gold session to determine the needs and Tamsin Kantor: Head of Interact (gr 11) Confucius, a Chinese philosopher, he said Medals: Gabriella Saven, Amy Marks, wants of the Herzlia Middle School pupil. Regional Science Expo 2012 results that if you “choose a job you love, you will Daniella Solomon, Romy Bloch and Adina This was followed by the all-important igh School pupils achieved 14 prizes never have to work a day in your life.” Zieff. Special Awards: Sports: Romy market research, which led to unusual and Hfrom the 20 projects submitted. The next speaker was Stuart Kantor, Cohen, Daniella Solomon and Amy Marks. interesting products on offer. Brad Brenner, Ben Langer and Shannon who currently runs his own business as an Plants: Alexia Zetner, Tayla Goldberg What sets the Grade 7 Market Day Pincus have been invited to the National independent financial advisor. He spoke and Joshua Goldberg. Chemistry: Sasha apart from most other market days is the Science Expo, to be held in Pretoria later sincerely and humorously about his own Abramowitz, Eden Cagnazzo, Daniella restriction placed upon the pupils. No food this year. Saul Bloch, a gold medalist career experiences since graduating from Solomon, Amy Marks, Jessica Pamensky, may be sold, forcing the different groups in the 2011 National Science Olympiad Herzlia. He re-iterated the importance of Sabrina Cohen, Justin Marcus, Alexandra to come up with creative ideas. One of gave a presentation on his trip to the USA knowing oneself, making solid choices and Bernstein, Olivia Bernstein and Adina the more successful groups made ‘sock earlier this year. Bronze medals: Gabi Slot, being flexible. Zieff. Popular Mechanics: Gabriella monkeys’ from recycled materials, and Brent Shone, Tamar Hayden and Kayla Following the speeches, pupils and Saven. R6000 entrance ticket to an were not only sustainable, but also very Eisenstein. Silver medals: Gary Kahn, Kayla parents had the opportunity to speak to environmental conference to present their profitable. Another group sold goldfish; Koping, Micaela Lurie, Jade Sarembock various institutions, gather information and project: Gabriella Saven. Eskom Games: their only problem was that they didn’t have and Nathan Eisen. Gold medals: Brad determine admission procedures. Several Eden Cagnazzo, Sasha Abramowitz, Romy enough stock, selling out in record time! Brenner, Ben Langer and Shannon Pincus. past pupils also attended to discuss their Bloch, Gabriella Saven, Daniel Peyron, The variety of products and games on Engineering prizes: Ben Langer and Gary own fields of study. Savanna Mendelsohn, Michael Cohen and offer was endless, and the experience Khan. Karen Cohen-James: school counsellor Jessie Capstick-Dale. proved to be both fun and educational.

R2 500 Kathy Aronson – 1360 • R1 250 Barry Stein – 1188 • R625 Jacques Alhadeff – 1099 • R200 Susan Rabinowitz – 1011 • R200 Susan Salingre • R200 Viv Epstein – 1267 • R200 Rebecca Seeff – 1524 • R200 Barry Pogrund - 1148 Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2012 COMMUNITY & CULTURE 29

CONSTANTIA WEIZMANN Creating a fruit salad in Hebrew! General Knowledge victors Touched by smiles at One to One erzlia pupils thoroughly enjoyed the experience of being Hvolunteers at One to One and their contribution was remarkable. A truly wonderful time was had by volunteers, friends and visitors. “It really made me think how fortunate we all are…. I will never forget the time spent at One to One,’ said Jamie Uria (grade 6).

Dalya Zimbler, Simona Stone, Sam Pogrund and Joshua Kirsch proudly hold up the cup after winning the General Knowledge Quiz against Highlands, Weizmann, St Cyprians and Camps Bay schools. The Gr. 2 class learned about fruit in Hebrew. Gemstones for tzedakah Alex Osbourne-Young, Danny Olyn, Adam Justin Lazarus, Josh Russak, Aidan Chait, Adam Rawraway, Max Marcow, Aiyan Shevelew, Benjamin Levitt he Grade 3 boys started a gemstone business to collect Russak, Joshua Tarlie and Alon Katz and Vuyo Klaas are photographed with Tmoney for charity. Pick ‘n Pay promised to match whatever Australasia wins gold! Saul Kaplan, UHS Head of Jewish Life, while amount they collected and they landed up with an amazing total he Olympics was celebrated with a special Fun Day. The pupils making a fruit salad during a Hebrew lesson. of R540. The boys were then taken to Pick ‘n Pay to buy food were divided into the five colours of the Olympic rings, each How does your garden grow? and baby products which they donated to Miracle Kids, a home T representing a continent. The day included an Olympic torch relay anna Kretzmer from the Earthchild for abandoned babies and various competitive activities. The winning continent was the organisation taught the Grade 3B class J yellow ring, Australasia! how to create a vegetable garden in a container.

Tane Ressel, Michael Levitt, Dean van Schoor, Kieran Jeffery, Doron Ariella Katzeff, Ben Gluckman, Jaydon Katz, Sumeruk, Ariel Shemansky, Jarred Sher, Darren Moore, Gabriel Hannah Cohen and Gideon Sweijd hold their Gottlieb, Greig Hutchison and Joseph Zelezniak are photographed Jenavieve Utian, Olivia Sandak-Lewin, Eva Pazaitis, Maya Behrman, seedlings. with Mark Laithwaite from Pick ‘n Pay Constantia Village. Cassidy Fanaroff, Tal Raviv and Ashlee Deats representing Asia. HIGHLANDS PRIMARY Top scorers in the World General Knowledge Olympiad Loose change can change lives ome gr. 6 pupils wo guest speakers from the National Institute for the Swrote the World TDeaf addressed us to launch a project called Change General Knowledge for Change — a bit of loose change can change lives. Olympiad and the One of the speakers is partially sighted and has been deaf top five scorers at since the age of 15. He spoke to the children (using words the school were: and sign language), explaining how he had decided not to Dylan Solin (first); allow his disabilities to destroy his life, but to make the most Aaron Kruss van der of it. Heever (second) The oldest child in each family at our school has received and in third place a box, and parents are asked to fill the boxes with loose Aaron Glanz, change and to return the boxes a day before the end of term. Mathew Jacobson, Front: Aaron Kruss van der Heever, Saffron Hennie Krog (from the National Institute for the Deaf) and Phillip Dobson (National Chairperson of Deafblindsa) Saffron Meltzer and Meltzer and Dylan Solin. Back: Mathew pictured with Mr Gotkin and our successful chess team: Middle: Rosa Kahanovitz, Harold Cohn and Daniel Gorin Josh Einstein. Jacobson, Josh Eisenstein and Aaron Glanz. Front: Noah Lazarus-Pfaff, Jonah Schwartz, Jonathan Cohn, Ethan Weltman and Aaron Schwartz. Market Day An Olympic phantom cake sale t the annual Market Day, Grade 5 and Grade 6 stallholders sold ach year the Atheir wares to the rest of the school and to parents. The aim of EPTA runs a the day is to encourage entrepreneurial skills. very successful ‘ p h a n t o m ’ cake sale as a fundraiser. The pupils are asked to decorate a cake box with a specific theme and to place a donation into the box. This year the Back: Matthew Carrol, Mikah Maskell, Jamie Burts, Eden Faclier, Gabriel Schlosberg and Lauren ‘The Beanie Committee’: Ruth Bagg, Nina Shapiro, Zoe Glanz and theme was the Peyron. Front: Leanne Berman, Daniel Braun, Taya Allardice, Hannah Dudley, Adam Julian, Lily Lara Amber Ichilcik. Olympics. Stein, Jay Barnett and Emma Kibel.

R2 500 Kathy Aronson – 1360 • R1 250 Barry Stein – 1188 • R625 Jacques Alhadeff – 1099 • R200 Susan Rabinowitz – 1011 • R200 Susan Salingre • R200 Viv Epstein – 1267 • R200 Rebecca Seeff – 1524 • R200 Barry Pogrund - 1148 30 COMMUNITY & CULTURE Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2012 BZA Yom Tov Market 2012 MELTON IS RECRUITING FOR 2013 The annual Bnoth Florence Melton Adult Mini-School – A Project of the Zion Association WIZO Hebrew University Yomtov Market was a resounding success, all contributing to BZA’s important work.

he market was held Tat the Sea Point High School Hall on Sunday 2 Find out why 30 000 graduates worldwide have committed themselves over the last September. Many groups 30 years to the Melton way of adult Jewish learning — a text based curriculum that is baked delicious delicacies, non-prescriptive, interactive, inclusive and informative. which were snapped up The ever popular Zetler’s strawberries. Cape Town’s Midrasha Adult Education Institute has been driving Melton and other by all the crowds, and courses for 7 successful years, empowering adult Jewish learners from across the there was an exciting denominational spectrum to engage in ‘The Jewish conversation’ with confidence. range of stalls such as crafts, jewellery and MELTON CLASSIC CORE COURSE delicious goodies. Buyers were enticed by fresh Explore the philosophy, history, ethics and practice of Jewish life, moving through strawberries, wonderful biblical texts to modern commentaries. Taught over 2 years spanning 60 lessons: coffee, bulkas, salmon Year 1: bagels and boerewors Rhythms of Jewish Living: Ideas, beliefs and practices which shape Jewish life rolls. and observances. For months, the Tomer Purposes of Jewish Living: Essential Jewish theological concepts as they unfold Branch had been baking in biblical, Talmudic and other sacred texts. their delicious famous Year 2: bagel biscuits, which were Dramas of Jewish Living: Dramatic developments, experiences and issues from out sold even before the different periods in Jewish history. market began and were Ethics of Jewish Living: Ethical issues with case studies from Talmudic, rabbinic an excellent fundraiser! Carol Bobrow, Mark Spilkin, Gareth and Janene Currie at the and contemporary literature. Kol ha’kavod to this boerewors braai. enthusiastic group of hard- MELTON GRADUATES REPEATEDLY COME BACK FOR MORE working ladies. The children loved the Eager for more knowledge? Melton offers the following 10 week graduate courses: entertainment, especially the petting zoo and jumping The Holocaust as reflected in diaries and memoirs castle. The Collectables Beyond Borders: The Arab/Israeli conflict Store again attracted much Israeli Literature: A window to Israeli society interest with their varied Shivim Panim (BRAND NEW) - from Adam to Abraham and unusual items. The dedication and FOUNDATIONS OF JEWISH LEARNING enthusiasm of the branches and executive Through the narrative of biblical master stories, this 20-week course empowers helped to make the market The Tomer ladies who make the sought-after delicious parents and early childhood educators to make foundational Jewish values still so successful. The funds bagel biscuits. relevant to our families today. raised will help make the lives of our beneficiaries in We welcome you to sit in on our open lessons, Monday mornings or Wednesday Israel so much brighter! evenings.

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Contact Viv Anstey (Director) [email protected] (082 809 5414) or Lauren Snitcher (Recruitment) [email protected] (082 880 2257) or Ariella Milner (Melton Johannesburg) [email protected] (082 804 6113) These little sisters loved the petting zoo. The children had a whale of a time on the jumping castle. www.fmams.org.il or Facebook: Florence Melton Adult Mini School Cape Town PBO#930024277

Judy Klitsner did a text learning and training seminar with Jewish educators in Cape Town, under the auspices of Midrasha/Melton Cape Town. Judy is a senior lecturer in Bible and biblical exegesis at the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies and a disciple of the renowned Torah scholar Nechama Leibowitz. She was a guest of Limmud SA 2012

WORLD WIZO BIBLE DAY & REBECCA SIEFF AWARDS WITH TOVA BEN DOV

he World Wizo Bible Day and Rebecca Sieff Awards will take place on Tuesday 30 October at the Gardens Shul at 9.30am. The collectables added an extra dimension to the market. T Our guest speaker will be Tova Ben Dov, President of World WIZO. Tova will inspire us with her warmth, humour, commitment and knowledge, Thank you to our sponsors: demonstrating that WIZO women are at the forefront of social services, Checkers • Pick ‘n Pay • MRent Nationwide • Ideal Toys • Dave effecting change and helping others look forward to a brighter future. Our long-standing members will be honoured with the Rebecca Sieff Raphael Electrical • Anthony & Nicky Schneiderman • anonymous Award for 40 years of dedicated service to BZA WIZO. We thank all members of the community who donated to our All members are invited to join us at this special morning, which is sponsored collectables store at the Yom Tov Market. by the George Elkin Charity Trust. Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2012 COMMUNITY & CULTURE 31 Stella’s Sephardic Table book launch in Cape Town It may have been a New exhibition for newly-renovated cold winter night, but the inside of the ‘Old SA Jewish Museum Shul’ was warm with celebration and the The South African Jewish Museum the exhibition ties in with a city-wide cultural aromas of delicious closed briefly for renovations during event is very exciting. Says museum Sephardic delicacies for August. Now re-opened, the museum director Gavin Morris: “It is incredibly the launch of Stella’s has been restored to its original glory. important that the museum is part of the Sephardic Table. wider Cape Town cultural community. eta Hunter, who worked on the Not only are we perfectly situated on the he book launch was Pmuseum during its conception, project ‘museum mile’, we’re arguably the most Thosted by the Sephardi managed the renovation project. “The modern of Cape Town’s museums. community of Cape Town SAJM required quite “The museum plays in the Old Synagogue of the Lisa Levy and Stella Cohen. intricate re-decoration an important role in SA Jewish Museum. Written work to ensure that the “By being involved with breaking down barriers by Stella Cohen of Harare, aesthetics continue to other cultural events and stereotypes. By the book is a treasure reflect the vision of the being involved with trove of Sephardi recipes, founder and architect,” taking place in the city, other cultural events beautiful photographs and said Hunter. such as the month of taking place in the city, fascinating history of the In addition to photography, we are such as the month of Jews of Rhodes and those repainting and repairing able to expose visitors photography, we are that settled in Rhodesia. the building, all artifacts able to expose visitors The shul provided the were removed and to the richness of our — some who may not perfect backdrop for where necessary, heritage and experience have been inclined to the celebration, where repaired. Every one of in South Africa.” visit the museum — traditional and delectable the museum’s graphics to the richness of our Sephardi food was served. were removed, reprinted heritage and experience Rabbi Suiza opened and reapplied. We refreshed some of in South Africa.” proceedings, noting that it The photography exhibition, curated by the displays as well. The results are was the anniversary of the Claudia Codron, Mathy Danon, Stella Cohen, Rosy Bernstein , spectacular. The museum looks so fresh Jenny Altschuler, is called ‘Home: Roots deportation of the Jews of Sara Leibovitz and Elisa Metz . and new — like the day it first opened. I and Routes’. It features fourteen prominent Rhodes on that very same couldn’t be happier,” she concluded. Jewish South African photographers and day. Stella lit a Yartzheit New photographic exhibition opened on 21 September. Workshops and candle in their memory, and For its first major exhibition since the guided tours will be offered to interested shared with the audience renovations, the SAJM will be hosting a parties. For more information contact her passion for Sephardi photographic exhibition as part of the [email protected] or call cooking, Rhodesli history Cape Town Month of Photography. That 021 465 1546. and Ladino sayings. The magnificent books, with gold-edged pages and beautiful photographs, A photographic exhibition are the perfect addition to HOME Curated by Jenny Altschuler any Jewish home. ROOTS AND ROUTES

For the Cape Town Month of Photography Festival 2012 Vicky Atlas, Lydia Benatar, Stella Cohen, Esther Salzman and Lucie and Maurice Soriano. 21st September - 26th October ANNE FISCHER • DALE YUDELMAN • DAVID GOLDBLATT DAVID LURIE • GARY SCHNEIDER • ILAN GODFREY JENNY ALTSCHULER • JILLIAN EDELSTEIN • MICHAEL MYERSFELD NEVILLE DUBOW • OLIVER NUROCK/ GERARD GOUWS PAUL WEINBERG • ROGER BALLEN • SVEA JOSEPHY

Beautiful baklava and Stella lighting a memorial marzipan were part of the candle for the martyrs of Gerald Hoberman and Rabbi delicious spread served to Rhodes. Suiza. guests.

Book for walkabouts & workshop e: [email protected] t: +27 (0)21 465 1546

88 Hatfield Street - Cape Town Rabbi Suiza provided a moving opening speech. 32 COMMUNITY & CULTURE Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2012 JACOB GITLIN LIBRARY ALBOW CENTRE PHONE: 021 462-5088 FAX: 021 465-8670 email: [email protected].

Fiction DVDs BIDERMAN Bob, Eight Weeks in the Summer of Victoria’s Jubilee. A brilliant rendering FREEDMAN Rod (Director), Wrong Side of the Bus. (2009 Documentary); Sidney Bloch of London’s East End at the turn of the 19th century and a fascinating exploration into a is an internationally recognised professor of psychiatry. He is also a man with a troubled murder case that shook the foundations of British justice, involving the British monarchy conscience, and returns to South Africa to resolve this. He is accompanied by his son, and the Jewish community. who turns out to be his harshest critic. CHESSEX Jacques, A Jew Must Die. Based on a true story. In April 1942, Swiss Nazis MUNK Andrzej (Director), Passenger. (1963, Polish with English subtitles); (Polish: lure a Jewish cattle merchant into a stable and kill him. These circumstances become a Pasazerka) An unfinished Polish documentary, of which parts were shot at Auschwitz and wake-up call for what could come if the Nazis take over Switzerland. relates the experiences of a female SS officer and her relationship with an inmate, whose OLSHAN Joseph, A Warmer Season. Set in a suburban high school divided into affluent life she managed to save a few times. Jewish children and working-class Italians. Hostilities occur and friendships blossom FGUÉDIGUIAN Robert (Director), The Army of Crime. (French drama with English within experiences of death and divorce, linked with the vital momentum of coming-of-age. subtitles 2009). This film deals with the events of the Affiche Rouge (‘red poster’) affair. FRIEDBERG Patricia, 21 ALDGATE. A story of love embroiled in fascism and class The title was taken from the caption on a propaganda poster, in which the Nazis sought to distinction is set in London and the Jewish East End during the build-up to WW2. present prominent resistance fighters as criminals. BLOOMBERG David, Simon’s Destiny. A novel set in Cape Town that mirrors the BERG Gertrude (Director), The Ultimate Goldbergs. (71 TV episodes and 12 radio transformational process towards democracy in the new Rainbow Nation. episodes) Meet the Goldbergs, a lively Jewish family living in NYC. Their home is always overflowing with joy, laughter and love. LIPPMAN Laura, No Good Needs. For Tess, the unsolved murder of a young federal prosecutor is just a theoretical problem, until her boyfriend brings home a street child who MADMONI Yossi (Director), Good Morning, Mr. Fidelman. (Israeli Hebrew drama with holds an important key to his death. English subtitles, 2012). After the death of his partner, the elderly Fidelman is fighting for his workshop, which is facing closure. LEVI Mario, Istanbul Was a Fairy Tale. Three generations of a Jewish family living in Istanbul span the years 1920 to 1980. The narrator records their story , creating a mosaic AVIAD Michal (Director), Invisible (Israeli Hebrew drama with English subtitles, 2011). Two of individuals touched by the great Jewish catastrophe of the twentieth century. women are brought together over a shared trauma. Together they begin to research the crimes of their perpetrator. SHIRI-HOROWITZ Revital, Daughters of Iraq. An insider’s perspective on the daily lives of the Jewish-Iraqi community. The gripping saga encompasses tragedies, hopes, CARMEL Marco (Director), My Lovely Sister (Hebrew drama with English subtitles, dreams, illness, untimely deaths, unrequited love, unexpected love, family celebrations, 2011). This surreal Moroccan-Jewish legend takes place in one Israel’s peripheral towns. and lots of food. It is a love story between Rahma, her husband Robert, and the ghost of Rahma’s sister Mary who died from pain of banishment, because she had chosen to live with an Arab Non-Fiction man. RIKLIS Eran (Director), Playoff. (Hebrew drama with English subtitles, 2011); Israeli LANZMANN Claude, The Patagonian Hare. Born to a Jewish family in Paris, Lanzmann’s basketball coach Max Stoller became a national hero when he turned Maccabi Tel Aviv encountered radicalism with the underground Résistance during the Nazi occupation. into European Champions. But then he was marked as a national traitor, when he accepted After liberation, his ensuing friendship with Jean Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir the job of turning the totally hopeless West-German basketball team into winners. proved crucial to his life. LAPID Nadav (Director), Policeman. (Israeli Hebrew drama with English subtitles, 2011); PELED Miko, The General’s Son — Journey of an Israeli in Palestine. In 1997, the Focuses on the great economic disparity that exists among Israelis, which have resulted beloved niece of Miko Peled was killed by a suicide bomber in Jerusalem. The tragedy in numerous protests against the abnormally high cost of living. induced him to re-examine his beliefs as the son of leading figures in Israel’s political- military elite. It transformed him into an activist in the struggle for peace. SARNA Jonathan D, When General Grant Expelled the Jews. A riveting account of General Ulysses S. Grant’s decision, in the middle of the Civil War, to order the expulsion Forthcoming Events of all Jews from the territory, and the reverberations of that decision. LIEBERMAN Joe (Senator), The Gift of Rest — Rediscovering the Beauty of the On the occasion of World Mental Health Day Sabbath. This book records the senator’s spiritual journey and Sabbath experiences with (10 October) for global mental health education, political colleagues, and proves how his observance of the Sabbath has not only enriched awareness and advocacy, the Jacob Gitlin Library his personal life but also enhanced his service to his country. and Jewish Community Services Cape invite you Jacobson Sid & Colon Ernie, Anne Frank: The Anne Frank House Authorised to a special screening of ‘Jonathan’s Return’, a Graphic Biography. Drawing on historical sites, archives, expertise, and the authority documentary that explores living with mental illness. of the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, this is the first authorised graphic biography of Anne Frank. Thursday, 11 October at 7pm, Albow JUDT Tony, Reappraisals — Reflections on the Forgotten Twentieth Century. Centre, 88 Hatfield Street Reflecting on the new ‘age of forgetting’, parallels are drawn between a number of subjects Introduction: Anne Marx, Social Work Manager, ranging from the challenge of the evil of the Holocaust to the interpretation of the Cold War. Jewish Community Services Cape. BERNSTEINTUVEL Sara, The Seamstress: A Memoir of Survival. Born in rural 70 Minutes. Romania, this remarkable woman reaches the highest echelons of society. But she experiences the persecution of the Jews of Romania and ends up in the concentration http://jonathansreturn.weebly.com camp of Ravensbrück. LIPSHITZ, Fay. The Legend of the Golem of Prague. Written in the form of a ballad and exquisitely illustrated by the author, these hauntingly beautiful graphics are filled with profound intensity and symbolism. Book of the month LUSSEYRAN Jacques, And There Was Light — The Autobiography of a Blind Hero in the French Resistance. The blind Jacques Lusseyran became a leader of the Theodore Yach: In My Element French Résistance. His handicap became a blessing and amongst all his friends he alone survived the concentration camp of Buchenwald. fter successfully swimming across the English KINGSLEY Sean, God’s Gold — A Quest for the Lost Temple Treasures of AChannel, completing the Robben Island to Cape Jerusalem. In 70 AD, the Romans plundered the Temple of Jerusalem. Only a trail of Town crossing a record 64 times and being the first clues remain, which archaeologist Dr Sean Kingsley has followed on one of the most person to swim from Cape Town around Robben Island remarkable archaeological quests. and back in an 11-hour swim, 54-year-old Yach has an interesting and inspiring story. TUTU Desmond (Bishop) & ABRAMS Douglas Carlton, God’s Dream. In warm and simple Entitled In My Element, the autobiographical book sets words, Nobel Peace Prize winner Archbishop Desmond Tutu reaches out to children in the out to motivate with training advice on ultra-swims and many languages of South Africa. excite with Yach’s accounts of his epic swims. In My Element, written by Yach and edited by Carola Koblitz now retails at The Jacob Gitlin Library for R275. Storytime for children Net proceeds from the sale will be donated to the Sunday 14 October 2012 National Sea Rescue Institute. STORIES, CRAFTS, GAMES, PRIZES 11:00am — 12:30pm Leon Wilder Boardroom, Albow Centre Ages 3 — 9 Great family fun for free! For more information and frequent updates, follow us on Kindly RSVP: Tel. 021 462 5088 e-mail: [email protected] Facebook: Jacob Gitlin Library Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2012 33 Where are they now? Pro-Israel attack survivor Members of the Cape Town Jewish community have been dispersed across the world, succeeding in numerous fields in various countries. addresses local group In an effort to reconnect them to the community, and to track their many A recent visit ‘success stories’, we have asked these expats to tell us about their lives, families to Cape Town and achievements. Each month, we will feature a different interview. by Ugandan minister Name: Pastor Umar Derek Saker Mulinde saw Tell us about what you him share his have been doing over extraordinary the last 5 — 10 years: story with a After marrying my group of local American-born wife community Dara, we moved to members. Israel and then to the U.S. In 2007 I took up a s t o r the position of Director PMulindi, of Marketing and 38, a former Communications for Muslim father of OHEL Children’s Home six, converted and Family Services. to Christianity Derek with his wife Dara and four children on the London Eye. Back row: Lisa Chait and Lauren Snitcher Seated: Ben Levitas (Chair, SAZF Where are you living, more than ten Cape Council), Pastor Umar Mulinde, Adrienne Malel (Chair, Group 18) and why have you What are some of your achievements? years ago and and Alan Fischer (Fairplay SA). chosen to live there? Family of 6; positioning OHEL for the future; today heads It’s complicated! In 2010, with four young becoming an Israeli citizen; becoming up the almost unsafe for him to remain in Uganda, Pastor children we decided to return to Israel after an American citizen; and not forgetting 1000-strong Gospel Life Church in Entebbe Mulinde received financial and logistical 8 years in New Jersey. For now, I have Afrikaans despite zero usage over the Road, Kampala. Known for his pro-Israel help from Jerusalem Online University remained in my job and commute every 4 last 15 years (that my mother is the retired views and consistent, unwavering public Executive Director Andrea Gottlieb in weeks between Israel and New York. Mevrou Saker at Herzlia did help!). responses to anti-Israel sentiment in Philadelphia, and was airlifted to Israel for Uganda and beyond; Pastor Mulinde was What are the best aspects about where Tell us about your family: free medical attention at Tel Aviv’s Sheba aware of the personal danger this position you live? We have four children — Natanel Chaim, Medical Centre. put him in, specifically from extremist Israel is truly a kid’s paradise. Society, Nedevia Atara, Naava Miriam and Neely The pastor has undergone 8 operations Muslim Ugandans unhappy with his views community and government are geared Eliana. My parents live in Fernwood, Cape with more scheduled for this year. and conversion to Christianity. towards nurturing children. Sometimes Town and married brothers live in London. Noticeably still in recovery, and with scars On 24 December 2011 he was attacked clearly visible, Pastor Mulinde's moving talk they lack discipline(!), but nevertheless What would you like to say to the Cape near his church in Kampala. According reminded the gathering of his enormous are thriving and confident and relish the Town Jewish community? to the pastor, his attackers shouted ‘Allah courage and the price paid for his support freedoms that are truly only found in Israel. I am fortunate to return to Cape Town every Akbar’ (God is great) after pouring acid of Israel. No one has been arrested or Naturally, living the brocha of residing in our year. Having lived in so many cities, I can on him. He describes his survival as a brought to justice for the attack. Jewish homeland, the opportunity to lead truly say that Cape Town is spectacularly 'miracle'. After determining that it was — Lisa Chait spiritually enriching lives and contribute to beautiful. The warmth and friendship of society — and eat plentiful hummus — is the community — Jewish and other — is especially rewarding! something so uniquely South African. What are the most challenging aspects? We South Africans who live abroad may Remembering every day Unsurprisingly the language and cultural try to replicate certain elements (like A pair of Cape Town siblings recently challenges, but I believe that as a Jew, kosher biltong), but the sense of warmth, began an initiative to remember you can make a happy and productive life tolerance and respect are not made or victims of the Holocaust in a powerful in many places. While I feel blessed that found anywhere else. I truly believe Jewish and positive way. we live in Israel, I do not speak negatively communities abroad can gain much about life elsewhere. Yes, I believe every insight and guidance from the dynamics of e sought a way to remember the Jew should at least think about living in the South African community — both from “WHolocaust in a poignant, more Israel, but neither do I believe one cannot the leadership and lay community. personalised way, instead of merely thrive as a Jew elsewhere. Anything else you would like to add?: referring to the number 6 million, which is What do you do, and why are you As an ex-South African living abroad my a vast and difficult figure to comprehend,” passionate about your work? pet hate is those who bash the old country. says Shaun Stoch, who founded LiveForMe I feel very privileged to be the Director of South Africa may face many difficulties, with his sister Romi. “We came to realise Marketing at OHEL Children’s Home and but as I see it, the younger generations are how so many of our problems are trivial in Family Services. Based in New York, it is staying. They are not necessarily consumed comparison to what the Jews went through the largest social agency assisting needy by an imperative to study something ‘they during the Holocaust, especially children, individuals and families in the American can take abroad,’ but something that rather and what experiences we have had that Jewish community. helps them truly realise their potential. they never had the chance to live for. We then thought of the idea of a memorial To take part in ‘Where are they now?’ please email the Chronicle bracelet,” he explains. Romi and Shaun Stoch. at [email protected] to ask for a questionnaire. The bracelets are especially poignant as opportunity to they contain the names of children, so by have a bracelet wearing one, a young person can ‘live for’ with the name BURSARIES that child as they also grow up. “We always of a child who strive to ‘never forget’ the Holocaust and Jewish undergraduate and postgraduate students living in perished, and always remember the 1.5 million Jewish may not have the Western Cape should note that the Board of Deputies children who perished, and this is a way to had a bar or make their memory more personalised and coordinates various estates and trusts. These are not batmitzvah?” focused. It is difficult to imagine that 1.5 Each brace- scholarships but bursaries for needy students. Students in need million children perished, but if you have let is engraved of financial assistance for study during the 2013 academic year one child’s name on your wrist, it makes with the name the connection increasingly powerful and at university, technical college or similar educational institutions of the child, age, year and place of death, special,” says Shaun. “Whenever you are should apply to the office of: feeling down, looking at the bracelet will if known. You are welcome to do more hopefully put your distress into perspective, research and find out more about the child THE SECRETARY, BURSARY CO-ORDINATING COMMITTEE and provide you with strength.” through Yad Vashem, although information P.O. BOX 2009, CAPE TOWN, 8000 In this context, there is no better way of may be limited. “LiveForMe started in Tel: 021 464-6700 e-mail: [email protected] starting the new year than with wearing a South Africa, but we aim to spread these LiveForMe bracelet, to remember what bracelets throughout the world, so please CLOSING DATES: the Jewish people went through in the share this with all your loved ones,” Re-applications — 3 October New applications — 15 October past,” says Shaun. “What better way to concludes Shaun. NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE honour a child’s memory than to give Visit www.liveforme.co.za or call Shaun a child reaching bar or batmitzvah the on 0726291925 for more information. 34 COMMUNITY & CULTURE Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2012 Arts and culture Ties that bind A story of heritage and hope, she was. Burdened with the changes community, when the expectations Tsamma Season, which superstition and secrets, new novel in their home, the sisters are propelled of parents are often pressurising. As was shortlisted for the Us and Them tells of the personal inexorably towards the breakdown of all explored in the story, “Children seldom Commonwealth Writers’ journeys of a South African Jewish they have shared and loved. turn out entirely as their parents wish, Prize (Africa region) family. “In Us and Them, the long echo of and not always in ways that society views in 2010. Her advice to the Jewish past leaves its stamp in the as desirable,” says Rosemund. She aspiring writers who t’s about a Capetonian, mostly Jewish, character and choices of the Lewis and emphasises that “The beauty of all our want to succeed in the “Ifamily with a predilection for too Sullivan families,” explains Rosemund.” children lies in their differences; in their industry is to “observe, much religion and superstition, and too The pressures of family life have always individuality. And perhaps that is the soul take notes, take your little balance and love,” says local author of my story. There are no ideal parents time, do the research — all of those things Rosemund Handler about her book. and children, only people who strive to do at different times. Cultivate patience and “Quirky and humorous — quite Yiddish “There are no ideal what they think is good or right or safe, and discipline, because without them stories in parts — the story weaves among the parents and children, only sometimes fail on all counts.” struggle to emerge. And as a story begins family members and between past and people who strive to do Indeed, “I have found that writing which to take hold, try letting the characters go it present, exploring the lives of parents and focuses on family issues resonates with alone. You never know where they’ll take twin daughters who share a home that is what they think is good or readers in different ways. They may you and no seldom free of fear and uncertainty.” right or safe.” recognise aspects of character and story matter what Growing up in Cape Town as the only they can personally relate to; they may happens, child of orthodox Jews who escaped the even come to view their own family issues you’ll never Holocaust, the book tells the story of Jen, intrigued me. Living together in a home in a fresh light,” says the author. “Some regret the who rebels against the religious beliefs her and making it all work is more challenging may believe they are reading about the ride!” parents impose on her. Her aim in life is when there is intermarriage, when author’s family life and find out instead simply ‘to have fun’. But she quickly finds different backgrounds come together and that they have rediscovered aspects of ‘Us and she can escape neither her heritage nor children are involved,” she emphasises. their own. For me some of the reward Them’ is out the consequences of her choices. Jen’s “It fascinates me that siblings, no matter in writing a book is that there might be now and life is overshadowed by the dybbuk — the the family, invariably take away something readers out there who will enjoy it, who available in malign force that she believes robs her of different from the same home.” may occasionally look up from a page with all leading what she holds most dear. The soul of the story a slightly altered perspective.” bookstores. Jen’s twin daughters, feisty and This is especially relevant in the Jewish This is Rosemund’s fourth novel, individual, are every bit as rebellious as having written Madlands, Katy’s Kid and

Remembering Maurice Sendak By Robert Gluck/JointMedia News Service Widely considered the most things’ within us all that can never be wanted to give up, important children’s book artist of tamed, led him to create art and stories you couldn’t.” the 20th century, the world knew replete with meaning, and with great depth In December Maurice Sendak for more than a dozen of feeling,” she said. 2011, an exhibition picture books he wrote and illustrated at The Jewish A vilde chaya himself, most notably Where the Wild Museum entitled An Egielski said Sendak’s idea for Where the Things Are. Artist Remembers: Wild Things Are came from his Jewish Chanukkah Lamps ut Richard Egielski, another award- upbringing, a time when his parents Selected by Maurice Bwinning illustrator, knew Sendak—a occasionally yelled at him in Yiddish when Sendak featured 33 son of Polish Jewish immigrants who he broke the rules. menorahs of varied died on 8 May at age 83 — as a mentor “He told a funny story that when he was eras and styles. and a friend. In his New Jersey studio, growing up he did not know one ethnic Sendak selected surrounded by framed illustrations of group from another,” Egielski said. “There the menorahs his work and that of his teacher, Egielski was an Italian family across the hall and from The Jewish credits Sendak with helping him establish Museum’s existing— his mindset for picture books. and extensive — His life-long wrestling Graffiti of Maurice Sendak’s ‘Where the Wild Things Are’. Credit: “Before I took Maurice’s class I used to collection. Born in Scott Woods-Fehr. like to do pictures in sequences, one image with those ‘wild things’ Brooklyn, Sendak looked inside of you, not just what’s on the following another, but I didn’t know what within us all… led him described his childhood as a “terrible surface.” to do with that,” Egielski told JointMedia situation,” as much of his extended family to create art and stories Jonze filmed a series of interviews News Service. “In Sendak’s class at died in the Holocaust, exposing him at replete with meaning, with the author. The interviews became Parson’s School of Design in New York, an early age to death and the concept of the basis for Jonze’s 2009 television we talked about the picture book, and he and with great depth of mortality. documentary, Tell Them Anything You helped me learn how to tell a story visually At the time of the Chanukkah lamps feeling.” Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak. Jonze using a combination of exciting images exhibition, Sendak said in an interview also co-wrote and directed the 2009 film that make kids want to turn the page when with JointMedia News Service that the adaptation of Where the Wild Things Are. they see them.” he just thought they were happy Jews. His simplicity of the exhibition’s menorahs “His work was a huge influence on me,” parents spoke Yiddish and when he did reminded him of the Holocaust. In the documentary, Sendak spoke about his youth, family, thoughts on death, his Egielski said of Sendak. “I can’t think of something they didn’t like they would call “It is inappropriate for me to be thinking career, and some of the controversies that a better picture book illustrator or writer him a vilde chaya, which means wild thing.” of elaboration,” Sendak told JointMedia came from his books. than Maurice. He was an innovator in that Selected as a ‘Sendak Fellow’, children’s News Service. “[The menorahs] are very In Jonze’s tribute, viewers see the man he was able to express certain emotions book illustrator Denise Saldutti said that beautiful. But this is not what instinctually who spoke to children and adults through in picture books when nobody else was was one of the most amazing experiences I want to say about this kind of thing. So, his stories and illustrations in a way no one doing that.” of her life. Four ‘Sendak Fellowship’ I surprised myself, because there are else could. Sendak’s fans, young and old, Claudia Nahson, curator at The Jewish recipients shared a house on the artist’s some very beautiful ones. The beauty is Museum in New York, studied Sendak and contained in the fact that it is a menorah, grieved when they heard about his death. property in Connecticut for a month. Artist his work and came to know the artist when and that you never forget what its purpose Perhaps the older fans also lamented Roger Sutton wrote about the recipients for she organised an exhibition of his work is. So all the elaboration goes into what the the loss of their childhoods and smiled The Horn Book, a publication about books (Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak) purpose of the ornament is. It’s charming, remembering those wonderful romps In that was on view in 2005. for children. Each artist got “a room and a and this is taking elaboration and making the Night Kitchen. “He was an extremely sensitive person month to do his or her work, and counsel— much beauty out of it.” “The fact that Maurice dove in and tried and artist,” Nahson told JointMedia News if they want it—from Sendak,” according to Saldutti suggests Sendak fans watch what he tried and did it honestly and Service. “I enjoyed his work because Sutton. Spike Jonze’s documentary to get a because it was during the time of change, it moves me deeply. Incredible talent “One of the main things I got from being glimpse of the man and the artist. “You’ll Woodstock and the Beatles, that helped,” combined with tremendous honesty is with Maurice is that you can never give up see that he loved to laugh and had a great Saldutti said. “These two things — Maurice what makes his work so poignant.” when things don’t look so good,” Saldutti sense of humor,” she said. “He was very and the time period — combined to make “His life-long wrestling with those ‘wild told JointMedia News Service. “Even if you open about things, he was honest, and he him a success.” This page is kindly sponsored by the Eliot & Myra Osrin Trust and an anonymous donor. Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2012 COMMUNITY & CULTURE 35 HABONIM DROR Hagshama events offer Forgotten struggle heroes something for everyone Many South African matrics know only figure in the South African Communist Hagshama held a number simple facts of the struggle against Party in the 1940s. When it was banned, he of exciting events in apartheid. went underground and was later arrested September. in the infamous Treason Trial. hey could tell you that Cyril Ramaphosa He also played a key role in the organising liot Rose, an international Tmet with Roelf Meyer to draft the of the Congress of the People in 1954, at Eexpert on communication, Memorandum of Understanding in 1993, or which the Freedom Charter was adopted. marketing and public relation that Chris Hani was... well, they’d probably In fact, he was given the responsibility was in South Africa and had be able to tell you he was “killed by an of writing the actual document, which a session with Hagshama, angry white guy with an Eastern European became the ideological cornerstone of where he discussed social sounding name”. This is not very much, but the ANC and the UDF as the struggle media and how to utilise it best they will at least be able to say something, continued. Later on, he was arrested along in our efforts to advocate for having been subject to a methodically with Mandela, Sisulu, Goldberg and Mbeki, Israel. taught history syllabus. and tried in the Rivonia Trial, where he was The Chafla delegation, The musician David Fenster and Peter Cooper from the Chafla delegation. I grew up writing these names in school the only one acquitted. brought to South Africa by history essays with little understanding The fact that the writer of the struggle’s Partnership Together, teamed employment. The event took place at the of the deeper intricacies of apartheid. I ideological centrepiece is largely forgotten up with Hagshama and the Israel Centre University of Cape Town. understood even less that many lesser- in South African public life and education to bring together chefs and musicians All three of these events provided a known heroes of the struggle have been is symptomatic of a wider problem with for young people to enjoy the ‘tastes and full spectrum of diversity for Hagshama forgotten in a lot of popular South African how we remember our past in South Africa. sounds of Israel’ at the Sephardi Shul in Sea participants, and supported our aim to historiography, least of all in what middle I remember attending a dinner party at Point. Great music, food and atmosphere bring Zionism and informal education to class children get taught at school. my grandparents’ house in 2005, where I created an unforgettable experience. young Jewish South African adults. A full If one types ‘Rusty Bernstein’ into Google, met Rusty’s widow Hilda. I was shocked Together with SAUJS and Staffwise, we report on these events will appear in the for instance, a few options in the search bar to find out that a woman who could well held an event to educate our youth on November issue of the Chronicle. appear — ‘Rusty Bernstein ANC’, ‘Rusty have been my grandmother in appearance Bernstein Freedom Charter’ and even and personality was the wife of the man ‘Avenida Rusty Bernstein’. The latter means who wrote the Freedom Charter. The late ‘Rusty Bernstein Avenue’ in Portuguese, Rusty Bernstein was one of thousands BNEI AKIVA suggesting that he has some road named of ordinary, passionate people that our after him in Mozambique or Angola, history has forgotten. along with many other Southern African The message to be taken from this article Getting closer to Machaneh! liberation heroes (when I backpacked in is that a radical shift in apartheid education This month a lot has happened Mozambique last year, my Maputo hostel is required in South Africa. I chose to draw as we gear up towards camp in was a block down from Avenida Julius attention to Bernstein’s story because, December! Nyerere). So it is somewhat striking that as a Jew, his story should be in our no ‘Rusty Bernstein Boulevard’ exists in community’s memory. He and countless e have announced our South Africa, where struggle heroes are other lesser known struggle heroes should Wcamp name, which is Ahavat permanently represented in public life. be immortalised alongside the big names Olam (Love of the World), and our I want to draw the reader’s attention of the ANC and UDF, not confined to the camp council for this year: Aviva to Rusty Bernstein’s life story for a few backburners of our history books. Lazarus — Rosh Ktan Tanim, moments. He was born in 1920 to Jewish Josh Sevitz — Rosh Gurim, Jess immigrant parents from the Russian Empire Raphael Chaskalson Muz — Rosh Roim, Dovi Flax and, with his wife Hilda, became a leading Head of Publications, HDSA — Rosh Moledet, Josh Victor — Rosh Eitan, Asher Marcus — Rosh Na’aleh, Josh Hovsha — Rosh Lehava and Tali Sobel NETZER — Rosh Chinuch. We are very excited for what looks to be our best machaneh yet, and urge you Busiest month of the year! all to sign up as soon as possible! Who knew that August would We launched Bnei Akiva be such a busy month!? machaneh at Phyllis Jowell school and at all five Herzlia e all expect September or schools, where we went into the WDecember to be the most schools with videos, forms and ‘hectic’, due to the High Holy even pinyatas, creating a great Days or machaneh — but this vibe! Camp poster for 2012: Machaneh Ahavat Olam) August, Netzer Cape Town has Some of the camp council been busier than ever. It started members from Johannesburg Chairman Josh Sevitz recently visited with some of our chaverim visited Cape Town, and we had a fantastic Israel, where he met with those who are attending the SAZF Cape Shabbat at Morasha. None of these visits on our year programmes or have stayed Council Biennial Conference. We or launches would have been possible a second year. They are all having a great heard many interesting speakers Members of Netzer helping at the SAJBD stall at One to without the help of our Cape Town Camp time and will be fully involved in Bnei Akiva and discussed issues regarding One. Co-ordinator, Natasha Scher, who since South Africa when they return. Zionism, the youth and the June has been working tirelessly on sent representatives to help at the SAJBD Next week we are having our annual community as a whole. everything to do with camp from the Cape One to One stall — a wonderful event Simchat Torah dinner with Morasha, and The next weekend was Limmud. What an Town side. for the mentally and physically disabled it promises to be a great event. We urge experience! Limmud is always amazing, Aviva Lazarus has organised another population of Cape Town. It is always such you all to attend and join in all the joyous and this year did not disappoint. From Ktan Tanim 6 day camp. Last year was the a fun-filled and inspiring day, and this year celebrations. On Simchat Torah at Morasha politics to art, culture to comedy, there first time we tried this and it was a huge was no different. Seeing the joy on the and Claremont, all of the Bimah donations really was something for everyone to enjoy. success. So sign your kids up today as it participants’ faces, as they jumped on go towards sending children to camp. We The discussions were fascinating, and promises to be even better this year! the jumping castle and got to choose an urge everyone to attend and take part in even though things got heated at times, On 9 September our madrichim exciting prize from the pile, was incredibly this important cause. this simply demonstrates the passion participated in the Jewish Board of rewarding. One to One reminded us why If you wish to be added onto the Bnei and involvement of the people attending. Deputies Cape Conference, which was we are so proud to be part of Netzer. e-mail list to hear about all our events It is wonderful that so many members of both interesting and enriching. Our most recent event was Netzer Night, and activities please e-mail capetown@ our diverse Jewish community can come On 13 September our new shlichot, which was a huge success! [See Temple bnei.co.za. For any queries, suggestions, together for a weekend to engage in Malka Solomont and Shani Yedidovich, Israel’s page for the full report]. Now we are or feedback, please don’t hesitate to thoughts and ideas about Judaism and all arrived, and we had a welcome party for exhausted... but preparation for machaneh contact the office by either email or phone that it has to offer. them at the Bayit after Rosh Hashanah. is in full swing. So, Cape Town, watch (021-4392740). We then enjoyed our monthly movie So far they have been awesome and have this space for more crazy, busy, fun and Wishing everyone a Chag Sameach! night, watching Fiddler on the Roof — a added in their unique Israeli contribution to exciting Netzer events to come! B’vrikat Torah V’Avoda, great classic! On that Sunday, Netzer everything we do. Nina Hoffman Joshua Todes 36 community connections Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2012 Simcha Snaps

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