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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 mike.morey@pamgolding.co.za 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 MOVED HOUSE South African Remember to update ? Jewish Museum Your address Contact Adrienne: Photographic 021-464 6750 exhibition, e-mail : comreg@ctjc.co.za until 26 October. See page 31 for more details. 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 UNION OF JEWISH WoMEN ADULT EDUCATION DIVISION PROGRAMME OCTOBER CSO emergency number 3 Sedick Isaacs Education in a hostile environment 24 hours 10 Karen Kallman Travelling with our four children through Jewish Iran for medical and security 17 Esther Kluk (Russo) Experiences from my art gallery 086 18 000 18 24 Theodore Yach In My Element emergencies 31 Dr J Scholtz (opthalmologist) The Art of Opthalmology BRANCH EVENTS 21 October Executive 80th Anniversary Investec 5.30 for 6.00 pm Celebration 22 November Women’s Resource Centre Domestic Workers Day Sea Point Civic Centre R70.00 1.00 - 5.00 pm Shabbat and Yom Tov Times Date Portion Candle lighting Ends 30 Sept/14 Tishrei Erev 1st Day Sukkot 6.10 1 Oct/15 Tishrei 2nd Day Sukkot 7.25 7.24 5 Oct/19 Tishrei Chol Hamoed Sukkot 6.10 7.27 7 Oct/21 Tishrei Erev Shemini Atzeret 6.36 8 Oct/22 Tishrei Simchat Torah 7.31 7.30 12 Oct/26 Tishrei Bereishit 6.10 7.33 19 Oct/3 Cheshvan Noach 6.10 7.39 26 Oct/10 Cheshvan Lech Lecha 6.10 7.46 Dr. Lyall J. 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Instead, ABCD seeks to those who grew up in this community uncover and utilise the strengths within are succeeding in a wide range of communities as a means for sustainable fields, here and across the world. development,” she writes. It is words such as these that can assist our community in ur ‘Where are they now?’ series of maintaining its status as a ‘success story’ Ointerviews have brought many of these around the world. stories home, where we have reconnected This issue of the CJC also gives with expats who are contributing to you practical opportunities to achieve societies across the globe. 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.