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Silberhaft’s south african compassionate humanity brought to life (page 12) jewish report www.sajewishreport.co.za Labelling: SAJBD makes its final submission DAVID SAKS material used to produce the goods rules of origin be “prepared and ap- originated there. plied in an impartial, transparent, In the latest development regard- It lists Gaza along with the predictable, consistent and neutral ing the Department of Trade and West Bank and East Jerusalem as manner”. Industry’s controversial move to being “Israeli Occupied Territory”, It also would fall foul of the relabel Israeli products emanating even though seven years have now requirement that rules of origin from Jewish enclaves in the West passed since Israel withdrew in toto should be so applied as not to create Bank, the SAJBD has made another both its military forces and Jewish unnecessary obstacles to trade. formal submission detailing its residents from Gaza. The second main requirement objections to the measure. The SAJBD’s submission lists in the Board’s submission was This follows Minister of Trade two essential requirements for the that labelling legislation should and Industry Rob Davies’ issuing proposed measures to be regarded not discriminate but should apply of a Final Notice a month ago, in as acceptable. It accepted that it consistently to all of South Africa’s which the public was invited to was technically incorrect to label trading partners. submit their comments within a products emanating from the West In its current form, the notice prescribed 30-day period. Bank as being products of Israel and was discriminatory, and was incon- In making the submission, the consequently did not object to their sistent both with South African Board clearly specified that its com- being relabelled so as to more accu- trade policy and WTO regulations. ments specifically did not address rately denote their place of origin. It was therefore suggested the IDF ex-Chief of Staff on the technical irregularities in the However, such labelling should new policy should apply uniformly notice, but this was not to be inter- be “politically neutral, technical and consistently to all disputed preted as an abandonment of its and descriptive”. The term “Made territories, not singling out Israel trial in Turkish court right to do so at later stage, should in Israeli Occupied Territory” had or another country for differential, A Turkish court has begun a trial of four high-ranking Israeli the notice find its way into law. the effect of politicising what was unfavourable treatment. officers in absentia for their involvement in the 2010 Gaza The latest version of the notice “supposedly a technical, trade issue In concluding, the Board Flotilla incident. uses the term “Israeli Occupied relating to consumer protection”. recorded its “disappointment” that The trial, which commenced on November 6, is likely to further Territory” when describing the Describing even the West Bank this Final Notice was issued without strain relations between the former regional allies. Israel has re- relevant products, whereas the in such terms, moreover, was waiting for relevant stakeholders buffed Turkish demands for an apology over the May 2010 incident original version has it as “Occupied historically and legally question- to submit their “minimum require- in which Israeli commandoes killed nine activists – including eight Palestinian Territories”. able, but in the case of Gaza it was ments”, as agreed at the recent Turks and one Turkish – American, who violently attacked the It significantly extends the entirely incorrect. As currently Parliamentary Portfolio Committee commandoes as they bordered the ship, Mavi Marmara, headed for scope of the original legislation to worded, moreover, the notice con- hearings. Had these submissions include not only complete prod- travened the World Trade Organisa- been taken into account before- Gaza. ucts originating in the West Bank, tion Agreement on Rules of Origin, hand, the objections it had to the Pictured is former IDF Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi visiting the but even in cases where the raw which specifically required that Notice might have been addressed. Communications & Computers Branch School. Photo: IDF.(JNS.org)

Jewish community benefits GOLDSTUCK: Online video: the REBECCA HODES: Jewish UN bid finds Palestinian from Patrice Motsepe’s experience is here dissent in SA’s public sphere leadership between rock and generosity “Two worlds are coming together,” I feel embarrassed by SA Jews who hard place “From the Jewish community’s says consulting systems engineer profess they have the right to proclaim Palestinian Authority Pres Mahmoud point of view,” said Rabbi Warren Bilal Sherrief, “A world of content and on my behalf, and who create social Abbas “is at wit’s end”, said Nathan Goldstein, “it is about the fact that we a world of visual communications.” networking groups, which they use to Brown, a political science expert. are recognised by broader society in The revolution, it seems, will not be on spout racist, Islamophobic hatred. “Building from the ground up has run SUPPLEMENT ON HEALTH, this way.” video. It will be video its course.” BEAUTY AND LEISURE 2 5 6 3 7-10

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Shabbat Times Nov 16 / 2 Kislev Nov 17 / 3 Kislev Never give up Parshat Toldot Little Yankel watched, fascinated, this could be. The Talmud teaches yet she is righteous; she deserves a 18:15 19:10 Johannesburg as his mother shmeared cleanser that a Ba’al Teshuvah (person who child.” 18:15 20:07 Cape Town on her face. “Why do you do that, changes his/her life and begins to In other words, both Yitzchak 18:13 19:06 Durban Mommy?” he asked. “To make follow the Torah) is greater than a and Rivkah prayed that they would 18:20 19:24 Bloemfontein PARSHAT TOLDOT 18:05 19:38 Port Elizabeth myself beautiful,” said his mother, tzaddik (a person who has always be blessed with a child - in the merit Rabbi Aharon Rose, 18:15 19:27 East London who then began removing it with a followed the Torah), because the of the other. And Hashem accepted Waverley Shul tissue. “What’s the matter?” asked Ba’al Teshuvah has so many ad- Yitzchak’s prayer and blessed KASHRUT ALERT little Yankel, “giving up?” ditional difficulties to overcome. If them with children in the merit of Yitzchak and Rivkah, shared the Nut House remains under In this week’s parsha, we read so, Rivkah should be greater than Rivkah, who was an extraordinary same goals and dreams. We see Beth Din supervision that “G-d accepted his [Yitzchak’s] Yitzchak, and it is her prayer that Ba’alat Teshuvah, and therefore that they both davened - neither prayers, and his wife Rivkah con- should have brought a favourable greater than Yitzchak, a humble left it to the other to get the job The kashrut department of the Union ceived.” response from Hashem? tzaddik. done. Perhaps most importantly, of Orthodox Synagogues announces We have already learned that The Torah describes Yitzchak as Apart from resolving my ques- we see the high esteem in which that The Nut House in Glenhazel, both Yitzchak and Rivkah were praying “opposite his wife”, which tion, I find this answer to be quite both Yitzchak and Rivkah held under new management, will remain praying for a child. If so, why did could be understood to mean that inspirational, especially in the their spouse - each viewed the under Beth Din supervision. Hashem respond to Yitzchak’s he prayed for the opposite of that sphere of a Jewish marriage. We other as spiritually greater. prayers and not hers? Rashi for which Rivkah prayed. Rivkah’s see that Hashem treasures each And we learn if you want explains that it was because the prayer was: “Hashem, my husband one of us - husband and wife, son something, never give up; Read the South African prayer of a tzaddik who is the child is such a great tzaddik and the son and daughter, male and female Yitzchak and Rivkah prayed for of a tzaddik (Yitzchak) is superior of a tzaddik; he deserves a child.” - our spiritual value depends on 10 years before they were blessed Jewish Report online to the prayer of a tzaddik who is the Yitzchak prayer was: “Hashem, how we handle the mission and with a child! www.sajewishreport.co.za child of a wicked person (Rivkah). my wife grew up in the home of challenges Hashem presents to us. Have a joyous and inspira- For many years I wondered how wicked people (Betuel and Lavan), We see that husband and wife, tional Shabbat!

World News in Brief Jewish community benefits from Rockets from Gaza hit Israel for third day

JERUSALEM - Rockets fired from Gaza continued to hit southern Israel for a third Patrice Motsepe’s generosity day, despite Egyptian officials’ attempts to mediate a ceasefire. One rocket, of the more than 110 that have struck Israel’s south since last Sat- urday night, on Monday landed in the yard of a home in Netivot, damaging the home, OWN CORRESPONDENT and two neighbouring homes, leaving 20 people requiring treatment for shock. Two rockets fired at the city of Ashkelon were intercepted by the Iron Dome In what he describes as a very large anti-missile system on Monday. A rocket fired on Sunday hit a home in Sderot. luncheon, hosted earlier this week, at Three rockets hit Israel on Sunday; Israel’s military retaliated with attacks on the Sandton Convention Centre, Chief what it called a terror tunnel and a weapon storage facility in the northern Gaza Rabbi Warren Goldstein received R300 Strip, as well as a launching site in the southern Gaza Strip. Direct hits were con- 000 from local mining magnate Pa- firmed according to the military. Five more rockets were fired at Israel on Monday. trice Motsepe (pictured), in the name No rockets were fired overnight from Sunday to Monday after Egypt claimed of SA Jewry. to have negotiated a ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Palestinians “Motsepe distributed R10 million whereby quiet would be met with quiet. But while Hamas reportedly said it would hold its fire, Islamic Jihad continued to fire on southern Israel communities, leading to charities around the country, to Israel to retaliate. religious and traditional leadership At least six Palestinians reportedly have been killed in retaliatory Israeli air- in the context of their organisations strikes on what the Israel Defence Forces called “terror activity sites”. and projects. He wanted to include the The rocket fire began last Saturday night and continued throughout Sunday. Jewish community in this initiative, to A factory in Sderot was hit on Sunday morning; several buildings and two cars in recognise the important role we play the Sha’ar Hanegev municipality were damaged. At least three Israelis have been in South Africa, both communally and wounded. Taking responsibility for the attacks, the terrorist group Islamic Jihad said on personal levels,” he said. it shot more than 70 rockets at Israel between Saturday night and Sunday morning, This money originated from Mot- the Palestinian Maan news agency reported. sepe’s company, African Rainbow Maan also reported that at least six Palestinians had been killed in Israeli retali- Minerals’ economic empowerment ation on what the IDF said were weapon manufacturing facilities, weapon storage facilities and rocket-launching sites. trust established in 2005 with the aim The Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepted a rocket heading for the major of funding local development, embrac- Israeli city of Ashdod on Saturday and a rocket targeting Beersheba on Sunday. ing welfare, community and anti-pov- ing how Motsepe’s donations amount- each. Schools throughout southern Israel were closed Sunday. erty initiatives. ing to some R85 million have been dis- “I am to distribute these funds at “The firing [of rockets] has been relentless today,” Israeli Defence Minister Ehud “The event, which allowed me to tributed since 2007. my own discretion,” he added. “This still Barak told journalists on Sunday. “As far as Israel is concerned, Hamas is responsi- spend valuable time with my inter- “The same sum of money donated needs to be worked out, but Jewish-led ble for the rocket fire and all other attempts to harm our soldiers and civilians [from faith colleagues and appreciate how to our community was given to the humanitarian projects which are mak- Gaza], even when other groups participate. And it is Hamas that will pay the heavy warmly I am received by Catholic Catholic, Anglican as well as the Mus- ing important gestures in the local eco- price.” Archbishop, Boetie Thlagale and An- lim communities,” he added, explaining nomic landscape, will take priority. Barak added that Israel “will strike with an ever-growing intensity”. glican Archbishop Thabo Makgoba, that the guest list at the event includ- “From the Jewish community’s Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday: “The world must as well as the leadership of the Dutch ed King Goodwill Zwelethini, Winnie point of view, it is less about the sum understand Israel will not sit with its hands crossed.” On Saturday, four Israeli soldiers were injured when an anti-tank missile hit an Reformed Church and Zionist Chris- Madikizela-Mandela, Cosatu General of money and more about the fact that IDF jeep patrolling the security fence in the northern Gaza Strip. tian Church communities, began with Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi and others, we are recognised by broader society The IDF responded on Saturday night by targeting several of what it called “ter- opening prayers from practitioners and that larger sums of money went to in this way. Significantly, it symbolises ror activity sites” in Gaza, leaving four Palestinians dead and dozens wounded. The of the different faiths and featured rural development trusts based on the that we are part of everything that is rocket attacks and Israeli retaliation continued on Sunday morning, killing two more speeches and presentations, explain- provinces, totalling close to R1 million happening in this country.” Palestinian Gazans. (JTA)

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The reso- seems one of the few places he can would call into question a num- lution needs only to be adopted by The arguments for and against the still act.” ber of agreements Israel has with the larger General Assembly, where latest Palestinian bid for statehood But the Palestinians’ strategy the PA and not with the state of the Palestinians are believed to have status at the United Nations, come is not without its drawbacks. The Palestine.” a majority in their favour. down to which is the faster path to move is opposed by both the US Maen Areikat, the PLO envoy to On Monday, Abbas said he Mahmoud Abbas addressing UN General irrelevancy. and Israel, where officials have Washington, said achieving state- would submit the bid on November Assembly, September 25. The Palestine Liberation Or- warned of punitive measures hood status would actually help 29 - the 65th anniversary of the to return to talks without precondi- ganisation is seeking a diplomatic should the Palestinians go ahead preserve the two-state solution. 1947 UN vote calling for two states, tions. Areikat said such calls were victory to preserve the legitimacy of with the application. “In the face of the continued one Jewish and one Arab, in Pales- not substantive without an outline its affiliated PA in the face of a fiscal Israel Finance Minister Yuval Israeli settlement activities and the tine. Israel accepted the plan while of an acceptable outcome for the crisis and a resurgent Hamas. But Steinitz, has said he will stop trans- confiscation of land, the chances of the Palestinians and other Arabs Palestinians. any success at the UN is likely to ferring tax revenues to the cash- establishing a Palestinian state next rejected it, launching a war against “We have an Israeli prime trigger punitive measures by Israel strapped PA if the UN bid succeeds, to Israel, are fading and the inter- the nascent Jewish state. minister who for the last four years and the United States that could while American lawmakers say it national community is not doing Areikat says recognition would has been focused on Iran and not exacerbate the PLO’s isolation. could jeopardise the millions in an- anything to hold Israel accountable, provide Palestinians the basis with dealing with the Palestinians,” he Palestinian Authority President nual American aid to the PA. especially the United States. which to return to talks, which they said. “The aim is not to delegitimise Mahmoud Abbas “is at wit’s end”, President Barack Obama reiter- The Palestinians have been abandoned two years after Israel re- Israel and end co-operation. On the said Nathan Brown, a political sci- ated American opposition to the down this road before, but the cur- fused to freeze settlement building. contrary, after we get recognition ence professor at George Wash- move in a call with Abbas last Sun- rent bid is more modest than last Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin within the 1967 borders, we are ington University in Washington, day, the first since his re-election. year’s quest for full inclusion as a Netanyahu wants the Palestinians willing to engage the Israelis.” (JTA) whose expertise is the Palestinians. “This could be calamitous for UN member state, which is subject “This is being driven by the absence the Palestinians themselves,” said to full Security Council approval. of any viable alternative.” Michael Oren, Israel’s ambassador A draft now circulating, grants The PA was hitting a dead end in to Washington. “It would not get the PLO non-member state ob- setting up statehood infrastructure, them closer to real statehood. server status, defining Palestine as a ® BDS campaign against Israeli European Summer 2013 Limited number of ca®b ins at band ‘boom’eranged badly well below the current fares.

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Last week, Cape Town hosted a de- but festival of world music. Accord- 10 nights EASTERN MED 28 June 2013 ing to a media release by the festival on the BRAND NEW CELEBRITY REFLECTION organisers, “...anyone is welcome to Rome, Sicily, Athens, Kusadasi, Rhodes, Santorini, express whatever opinion they wish; Mykonos, Naples, Rome. we do not speak on behalf of artists *Balcony Staterooms from $2 459 $1 709.00 per person or sponsors”. This release came in response to a statement from BDS SA last BOOK NOW week, claiming because Israeli rock AND SAVE band Boom Pam was programmed, Palestinian solidarity activists would pressurise other performers on the programme to renege on festival Members of Tel Aviv-based Mediterranean rock and surf music band, Boom Pam: participation, describing the event Uri Brauner Kinrot; Itamar (The Kid) Levi; and Yuval (Tuby) Zolotov. as “compromised” because of Israeli participation. government actions with regard to embassy sponsorship would risk A subsequent statement from Palestine and that the only contribu- their citizenship. 12 nights CELEBRITY EQUINOX — 4 July 2013 BDS SA said that well-known SA tion of the Embassy of Israel was Israel’s Deputy Ambassador to Barcelona, Dubrovnik (Croatia), Venice, Kotor jazz musician Pops Mohamed would to purchase air tickets (for them). South Africa Yaakov Finkelstein, (Montenegro), Naples, Rome, Florence, Nice, Barcelona no longer be participating in the There is not, and never was a politi- added: “Boom Pam is a highly *Balcony Staterooms from $2 779 $2 079.00 per person festival’s opening event. cal agenda here. admired band, which is not politi- “In light of the aggressive “We understand that in the cally affiliated. 11 nights EASTERN MED — 8 July 2013 advances of the BDS to our artists minds of the BDS there is no point “To boycott a musician, or an on the BRAND NEW CELEBRITY REFLECTION and audience,” the festival organis- of negotiation. If we do not have artist, just because of his/her nation- From Rome, visit Santorini, Istanbul (overnight), Ku- ers added, “we want to apologise to discourse, how are we different from ality, is nothing but brazen racism. sadasi, Mykonos, Athens, Naples (Capri/Amalfi coast) (anyone) bullied, harassed and made those protested against? It is regrettable that such barbaric *Balcony Staterooms from $2 639 $1 839.00 per person to feel threatened by the BDS. “Changes of world view, does not discrimination against artists can *PRICES ARE IN US DOLLARS PER PERSON, BASED ON “We extended a conversation happen through bullying.” still take place in the 21st century, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY AND EXCLUDE PORT CHARGES, with the BDS. We were happy to The BDS responded with a and in SA, of all places.” TAXES AND GRATUITIES. T’s & C’s APPLY. come to middle ground on the basis further statement that the organis- According to all reports, the RAYMOND 082 893 7613 that neither us, nor the band in ers of the festival were themselves Boom Pam concert was well at- 011 483 1997 LES 082 801 8684 question are supporters of Israeli Israeli; and that returning the Israeli tended and a great success. [email protected] ● www.justcruising.co.za 4 SA JEWISH REPORT News 16 – 23 November 2012 Morris (Mockie) Woolf Friedman: Renovated Pretoria A light within the community ISAAC REZNIK mikvah is officially Veteran communal leader Mr Justice Morris Friedman (pictured), passed away Photo supplied this past weekend, after a long illness. opened by Chief Rabbi Mockie, as he was generally known, was born in Witbank; and graduated with a BA degree from the University of Cape Town, followed with a LLB from the University of the Witwatersrand. He was appointed a Senior Counsel in 1978. Mockie was the national chairman of Poalei Zion in South Africa and a mem- ber of the World Executive of the Labour Zionist Movement, a vice-chairman of the South African Zionist Federation, served ing from British football, to Springbok on its executive council, from 1953 and on rugby. the Board of Honorary Officers and was Indeed, Mockie seemed more than elected chairman of the SAZF to succeed most to pack the achievements of several Itz Kalmonitz in 1983, a position he held lifetimes into one. until 1987. Yet most significantly he was appreci- In May 2002 he was co-opted as acting ated during his life as a faithful friend a chairman of the Great Park Synagogue, devoted father and the perfect soulmate and held the position of chairman until for the love of his life, his wife Daphne. 2004. Theirs has been a love that has endured During his lifetime Mockie was ad- challenges and transcended time. mired simultaneously as a leader, a light During the 1990s he was appointed as within the Jewish community, a passion- a justice in the North West Province, in Wolfson Photo by Diane Time for ribbon cutting. Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein; Ian Hertz (president, PHC); Rabbi Gidon Fox and ate Zionist, acknowledged for his formi- the homeland known then as Bophuta- Rebbetzen Aviva Fox. dable legal brain – as an advocate, senior tswana. counsel, chief justice and judge president, During this time of mourning and loss DIANE WOLFSON accomplished. as a raconteur without equal and a com- for the family, we should cherish the con- With candlelight and soft music, it truly pelling, erudite and eloquent orator. tribution that he made to his family and This past Sunday, Chief Rabbi Warren Gold- gives one the feeling of being at a luxury He was a man of sartorial elegance and the broader Jewish community. stein officially opened the newly-renovated spa. The garden has also been redone with wicked wit, as an expert on Judaica, Jew- He is survived by his wife Daphne, mikvah in Pretoria. pebbles and cacti to enhance the feeling and ish history, philosophy, music, military children Ann, David Hazel, Oliver and Rebbetzen Aviva Fox of the Pretoria theme of the décor inside. history, as well as loftier subjects. He had Cecilia and grandchild Gabriella. Hebrew Congregation, welcomed the large Since the refurbishment of the mikvah, a love for more turf-bound interests, rang- May his memory be for a blessing. crowd and thanked all those whose fund- Rebbetzen Fox has been approached by a raising efforts and donations brought this handful of women who do not consider dream to a reality. themselves to be religious at all. One of She explained that the mikvah experi- them has said that after immersion in this ence is wonderful spiritual and ideally mikvah, she felt that she had been part of should take place in surroundings that “an incredibly spiritual experience”. make women feel special and pampered. Explaining what makes the Pretoria Although fully functional, always clean mikvah one of the best, Rabbi Gidon Fox and kosher according to Jewish law, the told of his research and efforts to find the Pretoria mikvah was in serious need of a special kosher filter and the use of borehole “facelift”. It was old, uninviting and really water. He says a community cannot survive not a place where one felt special. without a mikvah and the benefits are The inspiration and motivation to great, not only for women, but for couples revamp the Pretoria mikvah began a few and as a family as well. The mikvah creates years ago when Rebbetzen Fox embarked an island of sanity and protection in a crazy on a fund raising campaign. It was her idea world. to create a haven of peace and tranquility Cutting the ribbon, Chief Rabbi War- while performing and being part of an im- ren Goldstein expressed his delight on this portant and often misunderstood mitzvah. important occasion which symbolises, on a The mikvah area, together with the communal level, the renewing and improv- reception area and bathrooms, have been ing of life. revamped to create the feeling of an African The Mikvah, explained Rabbi Goldstein, spa experience. Using the rich and warm was an important aspect of Judaism and a orange, red and brown colours, the warm great mitzvah, which superseded even the and inviting feeling of the African bush is building of a shul.

Community Briefs LIONS SHUL’S FUNDRAISING CONCERT Jerusalem and Tel Aviv COMING UP ON DECEMBER 2 Marathons coming up in 2013

The 107-year-old Doornfontein Hebrew The annual Jerusalem and Tel Aviv Marathons Congregation, affectionately known as The Lions once again take place in March 2013. The Shul, is Johannesburg’s oldest functioning shul. Jerusalem Marathon runs through the city On December 2, it hosts a fundraising concert central and historical sites, against the backdrop by the Johannesburg Jewish Male Choir, in the of Jerusalem’s unique landscapes. In 2011 shul. more than 10 000 runners from 40 nations The repertoire, according to JJMC Chairman participated in this marathon. Russell Lurie, “encompasses traditional Jewish The event includes a full marathon, a songs, Yiddish classics, contemporary Hebrew half-marathon and a 10 km run. The Tel Aviv tunes and liturgical music of yesteryear as well Marathon runs through Old Jaffa and the as solo performances by Ilan Herrmann, the historical port of Jaffa. Runners can elect to shul’s spiritual leader”. either do a full marathon or a half-marathon. Lions Shul Chairman Mike Baum adds: The full marathon will have a spectacular “Doornfontein Jewry was at its peak in the finish right on the sea line along Charles Clore 1950s. This shul has been lovingly cared for promenade. ever since.” Tickets are R200 each. This is the third time this event takes Contact Darla: 083-794-6358 or darlabrook@ place and has already become an international hotmail.com highlight. www.tlvmarathon.co.il 16 – 23 November 2012 Technology SA JEWISH REPORT 5 Online video: the experience is here Online video is undergoing a dramatic evolution as it captures the imagination of the public and the enterprise alike, writes ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK. content that she was playing off a digital camera crew and sound engineer for that; “Two worlds are coming together,” says media player onto the computer she had now you just use the media experience Sherrief. on her desk. engine.” “A world of content and a world of The right-hand screen displayed the As a result, high-quality video material visual communications.” Goldstuck on content from a digital signboard on a can now be created quickly, and shared The revolution, it seems, will not be on Gadgets wall in her office, which was continually across an organisation. The system has video. It will be video. Arthur Goldstuck updated with Cisco announcements. been described as YouTube for the Enter- She then hit a button, and one of the prise, and can be combined with instant • Arthur Goldstuck is managing director of A powerful clue has emerged that South screens began displaying a collage of im- messaging, social networks, presentation World Wide Worx and editor-in-chief of Africans are finally beginning to get ages from surveillance cameras around slides and even automated transcripts of Gadget.co.za. Follow him on Twitter or affordable broadband: one of the three her building. The moment sensors in the speeches as they are being made. Pinterest on @art2gee most popular international websites in cameras detected movement in a high- this country is YouTube - beaten only by security area, they triggered an alarm and Google and Facebook in amount of traffic brought the video for that image to the from South Africa. YouTube also happens fore of the collage. to be the third most visited site among “It shows how physical security can Internet users globally. be integrated into our video and confer- That highlights another trend that is encing systems, alongside digital signs so significant, it is an information revolu- and the ability to capture, transform and tion in itself: video has become one of the share video,” said Rubchinskaya. most popular forms of accessing informa- At the heart of the technology lies a tion online. The trend has enormous im- system called a Media Experience Engine, plications for education, health, business which allows users to integrate almost and even politics. any applications, from health services Real estate agents are using video to like vital sign monitoring by a specialist showcase properties, the tourism indus- doctor on the other side of the world to try is using it to offer virtual tours of security in a parking garage downstairs. prospective accommodation establish- If it sounds like something that’s been ments, schools and universities are using around for a while, then the difference it to share the lectures and courses of lies in the quality of the video, and the some of the world’s great teachers, and management of the content. business are using it for training and The doctor can conduct a close-up communications. examination of the skin condition of a At the very cutting edge, it is being patient 10 000 km away. The parking ga- used to provide an immersive meet- rage can zoom into the registration plates ing experience for businesses that need of a motorbike or the face of its rider. something more than shaky images on a “The big advances are also in what TV screen during a video conference. you can do with those images,” says Bilal Last week I sat in on just such a meet- Sherrief, a Cisco consulting systems engi- ing in the Bryanston, Johannesburg, neer sitting in on the meeting. offices of multinational networking He signals Rubchinskaya, and she company Cisco. picks up an iPhone, aims it at us, and With a group of Cisco engineers, I sat makes a quick video while she provides a at a “tele-presence” desk, facing three running commentary. large video screens, in a meeting with “Through an application called one of their colleagues sitting at a similar Capture-Transform-Share, you can make desk in San Jose, California, looking into a video on an iPhone, store it in a folder similar video screens. for the app on the phone, and via WiFi it Thanks to the size of the screens, is automatically sent to the Media Experi- Anna Rubchinskaya appeared life-sized ence Engine. There it is transformed into to us, as we did to her. And, because the the video format you want.” same furniture is used in these offices The video suddenly appears on the across the globe from each other, she also digital sign in her office. appeared to be sitting in the office with Sherrief chips in: “You can use the us. desktop tele-presence unit as a digi- The multiple video screens weren’t tal sign, as a tele-presence device, and just for show, however. As we spoke, the even as a high-definition video record- left-hand screen began transmitting the ing studio. Traditionally you needed a 6 SA JEWISH REPORT Opinion and Analysis 16 – 23 November 2012 jewishsouth african report Jewish dissent in SA’s public sphere REBECCA HODES tive nonetheless. And not what it reveals about the Icons and photo-ops only do we have a rich and long-standing nature of For months now, whenever I meet with ancient history of collec- communal feuds between Two of the most iconic photographs of the Israeli-Pal- friends and acquaintances who are tive disagreement, but we young Jews who hold dif- estinian conflict etched into history, are the one taken involved directly and actively in the Jew- have an equally rich history ferent political positions in 1993 at the White House showing a beaming US ish community, our conversation turns of disagreement within to their elders, including President Bill Clinton watching Israeli Prime Minister inevitably to the closing down of debate ourselves. official leaders of the Jewish Yitzhak Rabin and PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat shake and the denial of diversity that has come Remember how Abra- community. hands on signing the Oslo peace accords; and Egyp- to characterise the official standpoints ham struggles with himself I do not feel embarrassed tian President Anwar Sadat - who had announced his of some leading figures in South African before offering Isaac as a by South African Jews who intention to make peace with Israel - arriving in 1977 Jewish society. sacrament? Remember the hold different ideas than me at Ben-Gurion Airport to be greeted on the tarmac by Before I am accused of being an anti- old adage, “two Jews, three towards the Israeli state, and Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir. Zionist, a self-hating Jew, or not a Jew opinions”? who state these publicly in the spirit of Those moments were intended as watersheds. In at all, I’d like to state unequivocally that Recently, a young Jew who has been respectful difference and debate. the latter, Israeli-Egyptian peace followed and has I am a Zionist who believes fervently in one of the greatest targets for vitriol due There are those on both the right endured for over three decades. In the former, it was Jewish statehood, and that I am a proud to his public opposition to the illtreat- and left of the political spectrum who not to be: Rabin and Arafat are long dead and Israeli – Jew (having written my batmitzvah exam ment of Palestinians in Israel (a position become furious as soon as their own Palestinian peace remains as elusive as ever. while enrolled in cheder classes at Camps which, according to mounting empirical positions are challenged, and this has led As Hamas rockets are again launching from Gaza Bay Shul, then under the spiritual leader- evidence, is widespread among Israelis to the emergence of a kind of ideological onto Israel and the possibility of an IDF incursion is ship of Rabbi Maisels). themselves) recounted something said authoritarianism on both sides of the on the cards, PA President Mahmoud Abbas is push- I currently attend the Green Point to him by a leader of one of the most pro- and anti-Zionist spectrum. ing for unilateral UN recognition of Palestinian state- Reform congregation because I like to important Jewish organisations in But I do feel embarrassed by South hood against US and Israeli protests and threats of sit next to my father during services, South Africa. He was told that he was African Jews who profess they have the punitive measures. with occasional forays into “egalitarian” an embarrassment to tens of thousands ability and the right to proclaim on my Clinton gave more of his time and political capi- services for their riveting sermons. of South Africans, a source of pain and behalf, who create social networking tal than other US presidents in seeking Middle East These Jewish friends and acquaint- humiliation for the political positions he groups with titles like “Die Jode van peace. Two decades after the Oslo signing, two-term ances I mention, are not self-hating anti- has taken. Suid-Afrika” and then use these to spout President Barack Obama is now in the White House. Zionists either, but 20- and 30-some- I have recently completed a research racist and Islamophobic hatred that are The Middle East will be one of his major foreign policy thing members of the community, some project on Jewish history in South Af- utterly irreconcilable with the Jewish challenges. of whom work for Jewish civil society rica, a project that has spanned two and commitment to justice and respect for He has a mandate for assertive peacemaking from organisations and all of whom partici- a half years of investigation in various the dignity of others. a majority of American Jews who, though only two pate actively in Orthodox and Reform archives and libraries. When our leaders use their positions per cent of the electorate, carry influence beyond their congregations. What struck me most powerfully to excoriate community members who numbers. Polls quoted in the New York Times say 82 All of us are invested and committed from this research was the diversity of oppose their political positions on Israel, per cent of American Jews support a two-state solu- to our Jewish identities, and all of us are public and political beliefs professed but remain silent when other members tion; 76 per cent want the US president to put a peace alarmed by the victimisation of other by Jews, young Jews in particular. I am give explicit, public support to the hatred plan on the table; and 84 per cent support Bill Clin- young South African Jews who publicly certain that key figures in early labour of Muslims, the morality of our commu- ton’s appointment as a special envoy to the region. oppose what they call the “Occupation” movement - people like Solly Sachs and nity is tarnished, its cohesion weakened. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is unlikely to be re- in Israel. Sam Kahn - were told constantly by Jew- Of course, there are many leaders of solved without US involvement. Clinton as envoy will One of the aspects of Jewish culture ish leaders that they were bringing the the Jewish community - old and young - obviously carry weight. and religious practice that I revere most, community into disrepute, and that they who welcome Jewish diversity. I am con- Obama is also bolstered by Jewish support on is the value attributed to dissent. How should keep their political opinions to tinually grateful for the roles they play other issues. Seventy per cent of American Jews vot- many accounts of Torah commentaries themselves. in proving that dissent remains a Jewish ed for him in the recent elections, close to the 74 per begin with an argument between a rabbi I draw this comparison not as a value and that the South African Jew- cent he got in 2008. Jewish support for Democratic and his bochrim, or among learned sages means of establishing similarities ish community is best characterised by presidential candidates has averaged around 70 per themselves? between the politics of South Africa its complexity and diversity, rather than cent since exit polling began in 1972. The economy, As Jews, we have long championed and Israel. As someone wedded to the its slavish devotion to a narrow line of healthcare, social security and Medicare are their top the right of others to disagree with us particularities of history, I believe that political thought and religious practice. concerns, mirroring the voting concerns of all other - to do so with respect and kindness, this comparison is deeply flawed and Americans. and without advocating harm towards problematic. • Rebecca Hodes is a historian who works at As history has shown, iconic photo-ops like the others - but to hold a different perspec- I draw this comparison because of the University of Cape Town. two mentioned above do not necessarily foreshadow peace - the devil in the details can sabotage even the most fervent efforts. But they certainly give impetus and renewed hope among millions who witness them. Palestinians begin exhuming Arafat’s body In all his foreign travels during his first term, Oba- RAMALLAH - Palestinians have begun work to exhume the Arafat’s mausoleum in Ramallah has been cordoned off, ma never visited Israel, but instead went to four Arab body of their former leader Yasser Arafat as part of a probe according to local sources. International experts will be or Muslim states: Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and into his death that some experts say is fuelled by politically called in to conduct tests on his body. Indonesia. A very public arrival soon at Ben-Gurion charged rumours, AFP has reported. “It starts with the removal of stone and concrete and Airport, an address at the Knesset and a visit to the cutting the iron (framework) until they reach the soil that Western Wall would send a strong message about his covers the body, which will not be removed until the arrival intentions. And perhaps Clinton, as special envoy, of the French prosecutors, Swiss experts and Russian inves- might close the circle and achieve what he could not tigators,” a source told AFP. do as president. An investigative report by Al-Jazeera and a Swiss in- Looking at our home base in South Africa, for- stitute found high levels of the radioactive element polo- mer President Nelson Mandela’s public visit to Israel nium-210, a rare and highly lethal radioactive substance, in 1999 gave a boost to Israelis and Palestinians. This on Arafat’s clothing. Last month, French courts reopened year, Deputy Minister of the Department of Interna- an investigation into Arafat’s death following pressure from tional Relations and Co-operation Ebrahim Ebrahim, Arafat’s widow, Suha based on the new claims. advised South African officials not to visit Israel un- Arafat died in Paris in 2004 at age 75 from a massive less it was for the purpose of helping promote peace stroke, according to French doctors. While no autopsy was negotiations. conducted following his death, many in the Arab world Well, why don’t they do just that? We should push claim Israelis poisoned him. According to Palestinian Media our government officials to rise to this challenge. Let Watch, this rumour is repeatedly broadcast on Palestinian them go in numbers and try to help progress towards Authority TV. peace, rather than continue indulging in sterile criti- “The Jews poisoned [Arafat] and I hate them very much. cism from the sidelines which has caused Israel to re- Allah will repay them what they deserve,” a Palestinian girl gard South Africa today as irrelevant. said in a recent PA TV broadcast translated by PMW. The SA Jewish community has in place pro- Middle East experts say the PA is continuing to propa- grammes to take journalists and others there, expos- gate this story under pressure to score political points amid ing them to realities on different sides. A high-profile the upheaval of the “Arab Spring”. SA government trip to Israel would give more credibil- “This is the only weapon at [the PA’s] disposal,” Palestin- ity to its stated policy of supporting peace through a ian politics expert Hillel Frisch told the Times of Israel in two-state solution. And, given the ANC’s closeness to July. “But they’re not going to get anywhere with it. The the Palestinians, it might actually help in some way. dead don’t mobilise the living.” (JNS) Health and Beauty SA JEWISH REPORT - 16 November 2012 7 Health, Beauty

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The addition of protein to meals consumed Studies prove that people who get at least 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise 3 to 4 days a week, reduce their risk of heart disease, stroke, bone disease, and arthritis. For golfers who carry their intensity endurance exercise. Optimising your before exercise, results in increased amino acid own clubs, golf offers both cardio- and weight-bearing exercise. Since many golf games take between body’s energy and nutrient demand, is crucial delivery to the muscles with better muscle re- two and four hours, you can get the recommended amount of exercise with just one golf game. before, during, and after your round or practice. sponse and delayed onset of fatigue. Specifically, golf requires co-ordination, con- Eating protein foods such as lean meats and Cardiovascular exercise centration and physical effort to play successfully, non-fat dairy products, or having protein drinks, Golfing requires a lot of walking. 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EVOX-1462-EVOX - Jewish report half page - Kosher FINAL.indd 1 2012/11/09 12:13:42 Health and Beauty SA JEWISH REPORT - 16 November 2012 9 Everything you need to know about putters PUTTING. It’s a game within a game. One with lie angle helps get the golf ball started on the he did so with an Odyssey Sabertooth model. HOSEL STYLES & SHAFT PLACEMENT. Hosels many challengers. But few masters. It’s where intended target line. Most Odyssey putters can Whether one prefers a traditional length put- connect the shaft to the putter head. Crank- three feet can feel like three miles. And where have the lie angle bent either 3° upright or 3° ter, a belly putter or a long putter, the most im- neck and Slant-neck hosels are typically found good days are separated from bad days by mere flat, depending on each individual golfer’s needs. portant fitting factor is how the putter length on putters with toe-drop weighting. Putters inches. It’s where muscle strength doesn’t mat- Most Odyssey putters have a lie angle of 70°. feels in the golfer’s hand during the stroke. with no hosels have variations of the shaft going ter. But mental strength does. And if you don’t directly into the putter head, including double- control this game, this game controls you. LENGTH. The proper length of a putter is largely FACE BALANCE. A face-balanced putter can bend shafts or centre-shafts. Shaft placement determined by how a golfer addresses the ball complement a straight-back/straight-through can help keep the hands ahead of the ball for an Welcome to Odyssey. with their normal putting posture. Standard stroke by keeping the face square through optimal strike. It can also aid with eye position lengths for Odyssey’s men’s putters are 33, 34 impact. The shaft will balance with the putter and ball position at address. It’s important to test CENTRE OF GRAVITY. The centre of gravity and 35 inches. Standard women’s length putters face pointing directly up. A toe-drop putter via trial and error with a local PGA professional (CG) is the perfect balance point on the putter are 32, 33 and 34 inches. Custom lengths are can complement an arced putting stroke by or shop assistant to find what’s comfortable. head. The CG can then be projected perpen- also available, as are belly and long designs. The helping close the face to square at impact. dicular to the putter face, helping define the lo- 2011 season ushered in the era of the belly When the shaft is balanced, the toe will drop FEEL. The feel of a putter is completely subjec- cation of the sweet spot. The CG also affects the putter, with a number of tour professionals turn- at an angle tilted toward the ground. A stroke tive. What can feel perfect for one golfer can feel golf ball launch conditions at impact. Blade-style ing to models of that length to improve their balance putter, exclusive to Backstryke Put- completely wrong to another. Feel is a combina- putters have a CG closer to the face and mallet stroke. As an industry leader, Odyssey has led ters, is unique in that the putter face stays tion of what you see, touch and hear at impact. putters have a deeper CG. A deeper and lower the charge. In fact, when the winner of the 2011 parallel to the direction of the putting stroke. Odyssey has been perfecting feel for over a CG creates forward roll and helps improve PGA Championship became the first player to This reduces torque on the hands during the decade through the use of inserts and milled distance control and accuracy. win a major championship with a belly putter, stroke. faces that offer varying degrees of stiffness.

MOMENT OF INERTIA MOI. refers to the put- ter’s ability to stay stable and on-line during the stroke, and to a lesser extent in comparison to a driver because of far less speed, its ability to resist twisting at impact. High MOI putters are progressive mallet-style models that improve accuracy and distance control for golfers who tend to miss hitting the sweet spot or who have strokes that veer offline. Overall, MOI helps cre- ate better, more solid feel at impact.

HEADWEIGHT. One of the most important factors when it comes to the feel and balance of a putter and the distance control it provides. Odyssey uses Headweight Optimisation to fine- tuned each of its putters and maximise overall performance. Many of Odyssey’s core models feature tour-tuned weight ports that allow the designers to alter the headweight based on the look shaft length. Most 2-ball putters feature the Ad- justable Weighting System that allows the golfer to select from three interchangeable weights to down on dial in their ideal balance and feel.

SWING PATH AND CLUBHEAD ROTATION. the ball, There are two styles of swing paths that en- compass nearly all golfers: straight-back/straight- through and arced. Golfers with a straight-back/ the rest straight-through stroke generally keep their putter on a straight line from backswing through follow-through. Golfers with an arced swing path look up to generally take the putter to the inside on the backswing, square up at impact, and come back to the inside on the follow-through.

ALIGNMENT. One of the single-most important factors in making a good stroke and sinking more putts. Proper alignment gets the golf ball rolling in the correct direction toward your target. Misaligning by just 1° on a 12-foot putt, is the difference between a make and a miss. Odyssey has been at the forefront of alignment technology since the introduction of the 2-ball putter, and the innovations just keep coming. OPTIMISED TOUR PERFORMANCE OFFSET. This refers to the position of the shaft and/or hosel in relation to the putter face. Near- Tour Distance or Tour Spin. That’s the decision ly all putters have either a full-shaft or half-shaft golfers have been forced to make. Well, not offset. The exception is centre-shafted putters, anymore. This singular Tour golf ball strikes which have no offset, and Backstryke Putters, the perfect performance balance for both the distance-seeker and the control freak. which have a stroke balance offset toward the back of the putter head. Offset keeps the golfer’s hands ahead of the ball through impact, which promotes an upward strike to get the ball rolling forward with topspin more quickly.

LOFT. This refers to the putter face angle and is typically 3° on Odyssey putters. This loft angle helps lift the golf ball out of the small depression it sits in on the green, imparting topspin more quickly for truer roll.

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enthusiastic and determined to “While concentrating on solv- make the school a world leader. ing the remedial difficulties, we will We have employed eight thera- try and ensure that those pupils pists. We will have fulltime psy- that mainstream, have achieved chologists, speech, occupational and a realistic standard of education remedial therapists. There are 16 that will enable them to cope in a educators and therapists to service regular stream.” about 70 learners.” Eden is a co-ordinate school The aim is to offer an inten- with various units that offer a sive remedial programme that will wide spectrum of education. These enable each child to achieve his/ units will range next year from her potential. At the same time the the CORE programme that offers wonderful facilities and aesthetic intensive remediation in small setting will help the learners be classes, to our SCIP unit that of- happy and improve their self- fers small classes with moderate esteem. remediation, to our mainstream The school will offer a holistic classes. Eden offers a wide range education. Learners will be encour- of subjects that enable each aged to take part in a wide variety learner to achieve success. of sporting activities and other Eden endeavours to give real extramurals. Music and physical value for money. Parents will be education will be offered as part of surprised that in spite of our the programme. exceptional facilities, our fees are The school will offer grade 0 to very competitive. Because we 7 in 2013. It will also offer a high don’t cross-subsidise learners, we school programme from 2014. set the fee according to the actual Eden CORE will have a Jewish cost of educating each learner. ethos. There will be a Jewish stud- In some cases Eden fees are ies programme and Hebrew will be therefore 30 per cent lower than Although the new Eden CORE of Eden CORE, says it is a dream offered where appropriate. other schools with large subsidy remedial school will only open its come true. The vision of a Jewish The school follows mainstream programmes. Our results are also doors in January, there has already remedial school is a reality. syllabuses parallel to the regular exceptional. been an outstanding enrolment. Allan Zulberg (pictured), CEO school, but they are adjusted where Eden Durban last year achieved Many of the classes are nearly full of Eden Schools added: “We are de- necessary. Zulberg said that Eden no less than 4,2 distinctions per and the school expects to have a termined to set the highest stand- CORE would endeavour to ensure candidate and our top two pupils waiting list. ards. We have carefully selected the that academic standards were achieved nine distinctions with Pam Kantor, the co-ordinator teaching staff, remedially trained, maintained. over 95 per cent average.

NEW JEWISH REMEDIAL SCHOOL EDEN CORE OPENING NEXT YEAR * Strong Jewish ethos Eden is determined that its * Grade 0 to 7 in 2013 new remedial school will be *Jewish studies programme * Hebrew where appropriate a world leader in remediation. * Small classes * Teachers are remedial therapists The school will be housed in * Holistic education * Therapies included in fee * Full sports programme its own building. Our therapists * Occupational therapy * Extra Murals * Speech therapy will occupy our new state of the * Music programme * Psychological counselling * Computer skills art remedial education centre. * Remedial therapy * GDE curriculum * Play therapy EDEN CORE: A remedial school for high functioning pupils. We are not a special needs school. Curriculum and subjects will parallel our SCIP unit and main stream classes.

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www.edencore.co.za [email protected] 48 Johannesburg Rd Lyndhurst 216 – SA23 November JEWISH REPORT 2012 LettersNews SA J01EWISH - 08 REPORTJune 2012 11 The Editor, PO Box 84650, Greenside, 2034 email: [email protected] Shun political correctness and celebrating mediocrity European passport might be a Lithuania more than just lifesaver one day a Jewish graveyard I was expecting a response to my letter of October 25, “From The Mouth of Babes Misses the Mark” and I did get the typical response I expected - from a Carol Schwab and Guy Lieberman. I read with astonishment the letter by Cyril Wides I would like to comment on two Slow but constant moral decay can be described by the analogy of a frog sitting happily in a in Jewish Report of November 9, (Lithuania noth- different topics, which were men- pot of water being brought to the boil and not realising the danger. ing but a huge Jewish graveyard). tioned in the November 9 edition Just as the frog is slowly desensitised to the danger, so too are people slowly desensitised to Indeed, how the Lithuanians systematically of Jewish report: immorality and from knowing what is right from wrong. slaughtered the local Jewish populations at places On Cyril Wides’ letter about Maybe they don’t understand the meaning of emet (truth). Torah is emet and as Jews they like Kovna, Kaunas etc, is nothing short of hor- Lithuania being “nothing but a should have a clear understanding of that. rific. Hundreds and thousands of Jews escaped graveyard for Jews”, I would like The use of words in the play describe male and female body parts, not by their accepted similar fates because countries like America and to mention the fact that Jews biological names but in the most vulgar terms, with the “f” word being thrown in for good South Africa opened their doors to us. lived there for centuries, and measure. Those Jews in Germany and the Russian many well-known religious Jew- What makes it worse is that this is performed in front of a mixed audience of non-Jews, re- territories, who were able to foresee the pend- ish institutions developed there. ligious Muslims and Hindus. One actress goes as far as stating that when her family immigrated ing Holocaust, got out in time and lived to tell So, there are some nice col- from Israel, they chose a place as far from Israel as possible. their tales. xSo, instead of being lambasted, Mike lective Jewish memories from This shows very little sensitivity to the many soldiers who died fighting for our land and to Esra deserves absolute praise for his unselfish Lithuania, other than the tragic those still being kidnapped and killed today. I do not find this “good intellectual stimulation” as efforts in informing the local Jewish population events of the Holocaust there. Lieberman suggests. that they have a possibility to acquire a valuable And mentioning Lithuania and If they are so comfortable with the ethics and integrity of the play and are so humoured passport, which will give them access to the whole the Holocaust: One should also by its mature content, I challenge Schwab and Lieberman to invite an Orthodox rabbi of their of Europe. remember that the South African choice as their personal guest this Saturday night and then ask him for his opinion on the be- To Cyril Wides: Make no mistake, no one in- government of the 1930s gave haviour of these Jewish actresses and their director, Malcolm Purkey. tends to relocate to “the huge Jewish graveyard”. refuge to many Jews from there, I bet they wouldn’t accept this challenge because they know very well that they will make an Many years ago tons of South African German including my grandparents on my embarrassment of themselves as they witness him politely (or not) making for the nearest exit. Jews took advantage of their right of access to a father’s side, and I am grateful Yes, there is moral decay in the world. I don’t profess to be righteous and I acknowledge my European passport, without ever setting foot in for that. flaws. I don’t wear a yarmulke and I am not what many would call observant. I have, however, the country that murdered six million of their The other topic I want to been blessed with a fierce fighting spirit that allows me to stand up for truth and justice. brethren. comment on, is about Holocaust We as Jews are meant to be a light unto the nations. Far from this their behaviour is unac- We live in a country where the Jewish popula- ceptable and immature at best. tion, has always been treated with the utmost survivors having privileges in This lack of understanding brings disrepute to emet. Women wearing tallit and leading respect and dignity. We live in a country where Russia, including free public prayer sessions at the Kotel. Anat Hoffman being arrested - very good. Gay Conservative shuls - Jews have always had freedom of religion, without transportation, which is very very bad. What’s next? Changing another one of the 10 Commandments to suit your wants? fear; however in a country which has a large and nice. I am extremely happy to Wake up people! Say things for what they are in truth and shun political correctness. Stop highly influential mixed population, and which hear that Russians (Jews and celebrating mediocrity. Take a decision to be more than a puppet to public opinion. We as Jews demonstrates an anti-Israel stance on a daily ba- non-Jews) who were held in know inherently what is right. Carol and Guy, have the integrity and the guts to show it! sis, things can change suddenly and dramatically. concentration camps during their My only regret about writing this letter is the publicity this play gets. Fortunately, however, I So, I urge every South African Jew, including childhood/youth, are entitled get to air my views about what I consider ignorant people and their misunderstanding of reality. Cyril Wides, to exercise their right to a European to have free transportation in passport - it might prove to be a lifesaver one day. Russia. And I would like to ask Dion Fransman Also, isn’t it about time that proper and per- if there are similar laws in the Johannesburg manent Lithuanian processing facilities are set up US, in Germany, or in any other in all of South Africa’s major centres? Western country. Although we closed correspondence on this matter, we felt it would only be fair to allow Mr Fransman,QuarterPage.pdf as the writer of the original1 2012/11/11 letter, an opportunity 4:21 PM to respond. Because of space con- Jules Hirshowitz Avner Eliyahu Romm straints, this letter has been slightly shortened. - Editor Johannesburg Sea Point, Cape Town

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PAUL BOEKKOOI student applicants must be 25 Photo courtesy www.princetonuniversityconcerts.org years or younger. Music teach- A sponsorship aimed at young ers wil automatically become musicians and their teachers, “Friends of JMS”, a privilege is launched by the Johannes- which entitles them to invite PAUL BOEKKOOI stimulating recital in the Linder masterpiece: Schubert’s penulti- burg Musical Society (JMS) for four guests to concerts during Auditorium, Parktown, Johan- mate piano sonata - the Sonata in next year - the 110th year of 2013. Applicants should also The annual Percy Baneshik Me- nesburg. He’s a foremost exponent A major, D 595, written in the year their existence. This is donated be prepared to attend at least morial Concert presented by the of both the universally known of his death, 1828. by one of the JMS’s commit- 50 per cent of the concerts. Johannesburg Musical Society is and specialised piano repertory As is already traditional with tee members who requested to All applications are required usually both an extraordinary and and this programme reflects these these JMS year-end events, the au- remain anonymous. to be submitted to the JMS festive event - mainly due to the qualities. dience is invited to a reception of It was launched with one not later than January 30, high-profile international artists In the first half he’ll perform wine and snacks after the concert particular investment in mind, 2013. performing in this final chamber the Suite Bergamasque by Debussy, at no extra cost. Bookings can be namely to encourage profes- Application forms can be concert of each year. which includes the popular Clair de done through Computicket, but sional music teachers and obtained via [email protected]. This Saturday, November 17, at Lune, Ronald Stevenson/Benjamin also at the Linder’s box office from music students to experience za or www.jms.org.za. For 20:00 the young French-born pia- Britten’s Peter Grimes Fantasy 19:00 onwards. Please note that their top quality concerts more information about this nist Inon Barnatan (pictured) will and Ravel’s La Valse. Barnatan’s the Linder does not have a credit in 2013. It extends to eight once-off subsidy, phone (011) give a musically wide-ranging and second half is dedicated to a real card facility. music teachers each, valued at 728-5492. R1 475 per annum; and eight Next year’s artists include music students valued at R975 pianists Vasily Primakov and per annum. Lukas Vondracek, the ‘cellist Suzanne Belling brings Silberhaft’s Some of the more impor- Georgi Anichenko and violin- tant conditions are that music ist Hrachya Avnesyan. compassion and humanity to life Arts in Brief The Travelling Rabbi: My African Tribe, as told to Suzanne Belling by Rabbi Moshe Silberhaft Gordimer receives another acknowledgment (Jacana, R239) in Namibia. Nadine Gordimer was acknowledged for lifetime achievement at the 15th REVIEWED BY GWEN PODBREY He has met statesmen, ambassadors, royalty, dicta- Annual Arts & Culture Trust Award, last Friday. Born in Springs in 1923, tors, despots and clergymen of every faith, who have she published her first novel in 1953. One of the founding members of A rabbi’s life is difficult enough just within the perimeters clearly recognised in him a unique mentor, confidant and the Congress of SA Writers, she was a member of the Anti-Censorship of his local community, what with needy or grieving con- counsellor. (Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, for Action Group. Gordimer’s books and short stories have been published in gregants to assist, disputes to settle, couples and families example, expressed almost pitiful gratitude to him for 40 languages. She has been awarded 15 honorary degrees; her accolades to counsel, administrative problems to solve, rulings “praying with me and for me”.) include the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1991. The other 2012 recipients to deliver and all the many other concerns These Jews - many of whose children long ago of Lifetime Achievement Awards were Andrew Verster for Visual Art, Jonas brought to his door. departed for big cities or abroad, but Gwangwa for Music, and Welcome Msomi for Theatre. In the case of Rabbi Moshe Silberhaft - who, through fear of leaving the familiar whose community extends the length and or genuine affection for their home- Young Artist Award winners announced breadth of rural South Africa, as well as its steads, have opted to remain, tending neighbouring countries - there are also end- their garages, farms, stores and busi- The announcement of the winners of the 2013 Standard Bank Young Artist less hours of travelling, logistical considera- nesses - await the arrival of the rabbi to Awards took place on Wednesday evening. These awards are presented tions (carrying parcels of kosher food, books officiate at weddings, barmitzvahs, funer- annually to local artists either on the threshold of national acclaim, or ones and artefacts) and often outlandish (in every als and chagim: a reminder that they are whose artistic excellence has enabled them to break through internationally. sense of the word) situations to deal with, cared about, as Jews and personalities. In This year, a Performance Art award was presented for the first time. The from recalcitrant, isolated Jews almost many cases, the rabbi’s visits are their only winners are: Fana Tshabalala (dance); Runette Botha (music); Mary Sibande completely estranged from the religion and link with the mainstream community. (visual art); Prince Lamla (drama); Shane Cooper (jazz); and Anthea Moys its traditions, to neglected and desecrated The many warm relationships Silberhaft (performance art). Each winner will feature on the main programme of the Jewish cemeteries, dilapidated syna- has formed with these families, his knowl- 2013 National Arts Festival in Grahamstown (June 27 - July 7, 2013). gogues, hostile non-Jewish neighbours edge of their triumphs and tragedies, and and an intricate web of political hierar- his archive of memories, names, dates and Lindbergs pay tribute to Mel Miller’s work chies to negotiate in ensuring the safety of his flock. histories, are always underscored by humil- Yet, after 18 years as spiritual leader of the Country ity, respect for their resilience, understanding of their On Sunday November 25, Des and Dawn Communities, his passion for his calling and commitment circumstances and a refusal to criticise their lifestyles or Lindberg present a soiree at Foxwood to his tremendously challenging job, as well as his benefi- sit in judgement on their decisions, no matter how bizarre Theatre in Houghton, featuring the work cence, humour and tolerance, have not been depleted. or distasteful. (One man lived complacently with a box of doyen of South African humour, Mel This account of his travels, including vivid, poignant containing shards of what resembled corals - which turned Miller (pictured). One of the key funny- and often hilarious recollections of the individuals he has out to be the cremated remains of his wife.) men in 1970s SABC TV’s show of local dealt with, has been superbly rendered by Suzanne Bell- Beyond a compelling, and often deeply moving, gags, “Biltong and Potroast”, Miller is ing, who adds to it the human, personable touch which is chronicle of Silberhaft’s outreach mission, the book a veteran onstage and as his fantastic so crucial for any authentic biography. unravels knots of interwoven South African and Jew- show at Teatro in Montecasino a few Silberhaft has journeyed to some of the country’s ish history, and the enormous changes effected by the years ago attested, he’s as comfortable furthest-flung regions - not only large towns which once country’s socio-political transformation over the past 50 with a massive audience as he is with had thriving Jewish communities, and where a handful years. It is therefore as much an exploration of acquired as an intimate one, using his repartee with of Jewish families remain, but desolate regions where of inherited identity. a familiarity that lesser comics mayn’t Jewish settlers originally ensconced themselves in very One emerges from it with profound reverence for Sil- have the stomach for. Foxwood Theatre different economic and industrial climates. Mufilira, on berhaft and his work, as well as appreciation to Suzanne is at 13 Fifth Street Houghton, Zambia’s copper belt, for example; Mokopane (formerly Belling for her skill at documenting an important and (011) 486-0935. Potgietersrus) in Limpopo Province; and Keetmanshoop inspiring testimony. 16 – 23 November 2012 Community Columns SA JEWISH REPORT 13

A column of the Chevrah Kadisha Dementia: working together with family and community Feigenbaum’s second

Here are some startling facts to con- In both aged facilities Outings vary from barmitzvah in Bulawayo template: a multidisciplinary team picnics at the Botanical DAVID SAKS assesses residents prior to Gardens, to afternoon teas • Dementia is one of the world’s fast- admission to identify the at kosher restaurants. On Shabbat Chaya Sarah est growing diseases. Latest statistics most appropriate place- This specialised disci- (November 10) the now from Dementia SA, reveal that there ment and best-suited care pline demands that staff dwindling and ageing are over 36 million people worldwide programme. receive ongoing training to Jewish community of with dementia. That number will The Person-Centred Care equip them with the skills Bulawayo in Zimbabwe, rise to over 115 million by 2050 due, Approach, which is used and deep understanding had something to cel- primarily, to longer lifespans. globally in many developed they need to physically ebrate when its honor- • Dementia is not a normal part of countries, helps us gain an and emotionally deal with ary life president, Alan ageing. It is a collective name for understanding of every resi- challenging behaviours the Feigenbaum (pictured progressive degenerative brain syn- dent and his/her history, illness presents. with his wife Ruth), dromes which affect memory, think- so that we get to know each At approximately 1:5, celebrated his second ing, behaviour and emotion. unique individual. our staff to resident ratio barmitzvah. • Alzheimer’s is the most common To make the programme is high. To keep up with Two Israelis living in dementia accounting for 50 - 60 per successful, input and par- Partners in latest developments, Bulawayo, helped with cent of cases. ticipation from families are Chesed senior personnel regularly the Torah reading and 89 year-old Harry Shmeizer led the • A dementia diagnosis can only be essential. Michael Sieff attend conferences and prayers. In his address to the “barmitzvah” Hylton Solo- confirmed by examining the brain Sectors like the Sun- Group CEO lectures by experts in the mon, president of the Bulawayo Hebrew Congregation, after death. shine Circle at OPH and field. Multidisciplinary told him that he was not being presented with a siddur • There is currently no cure for most the SG’s Sunflower and Orchid Units, teams meet monthly at the Demen- or a present of a pen or cufflinks. Rather, his gift was the types, but treatments, advice and are environmentally designed to cater tia Journal Club to discuss articles of mere fact that he had been able to celebrate this personal support are available. for dementia residents with brightly- interest and best practice in demen- milestone in the Bulawayo community, whose resilience coloured walls and a predictable, safe tia care. and future he had never ceased to believe in. Sandringham Gardens and Our living space for therapeutic benefit. We are committed to continu- There remain 65 individuals Jews in Bulawayo, a com- Parents Home care for close to 700 The fun-filled Memory Care Pro- ously learn, evaluate and adjust munity that at its height numbered over 2 000. elderly people, of which more than gramme stimulates engagement with the care we provide to improve our The service was followed by a brocha catered by Alan’s 150 are suffering from varying stages the immediate environment. Activities residents’ quality of life. Part of that wife, Ruth. The Feigenbaums run a fully kosher home, and of dementia. As understanding about of Daily Living (ADLs) are based on ev- responsibility is to raise awareness Rabbi Moshe Silberhaft, spiritual leader to the African dementia and its prevalence grows, idential research that has proven their about dementia within families and Jewish Congress, stays there during his regular visits to what is also becoming increasing clear success with dementia patients and the community so that, as always, the community. to us is that, for best results, it is vital include sensory stimulation, physical we can work together. Ruth Feigenbaum is renowned for her charitable work that families work closely with us in and cognitive activities, games, music, Please feel free to communicate in the wider society, particularly through the organisation an ongoing, active partnership. socialisation and creative activities. with me on [email protected] she founded and co-chairs, SGOFOTI (Support Group of Families of Terminally Ill). This column is paid for by the Chevrah Kadisha

A column of the SA Jewish Board of Deputies Labelling saga – a final effort Last Friday, the Board made community initiatives aimed at another submission to the Depart- assisting and uplifting needy ment of Trade and Industry on the members of the wider society. projected new policy to re-label The first is the Union of products which originate from Jewish Women’s “Mitzvah Day”, Jewish enclaves situated in the in which he will be interview- West Bank. ing UJW Chairperson Lynne This follows the issuing last Raphaely. month of a Final Notice by Trade Next, he will be interview- and Industry Minister Rob Davies, ing Gina Flash from the Board’s in which the public were provided Cape Town professional team, with one further opportunity of and also Shayni Geffen, one giving their input for considera- of the mentors, on the very tion before the measure is passed successful “Peer Mentorship into law. Programme”. This was the fourth formal Our Cape Council has been submission on the matter that the main driving force, in con- we have made since the issuing of Above Board junction with the HCI Founda- the original Government Gazette Mary Kluk tion, the University of Cape notice in June. A fuller account of National Chairman Town and the Black Manage- its substance appears elsewhere ment Forum. The aim of the in this issue, and it appears in full on our project is for more senior students, both website (www.jewishsa.co.za). Jewish and non-Jewish, to provide first- Given how little attention our previous and second-year students with appropri- submissions have received, and the cavalier ate coaching in academic and general life way in which the minister has indicated skills. Opportunity to join the University of Cape Town by both word and deed that so far as he is I have chosen to focus here on this concerned, the implementation of the new aspect of our community’s activities in or- policy is a foregone conclusion, I cannot in der to demonstrate that despite the seri- To view the full advertisement, application requirements and response details, all honesty say that we are feeling optimis- ous issues we are having with our govern- please visit www.uct.ac.za and click on “Vacancies”. tic about the outcome. ment over its stance towards Israel, this However, we know at least that we have situation is in no way negatively impact- conscientiously complied at every step with ing on how we are conducting ourselves UCT Libraries the requirements of the consultation pro- as responsible, proactive members of the cess, thereby demonstrating throughout, greater society. our readiness to engage, participate and We can be proud of what our commu- Senior Library Assistant (Jewish Studies) contribute in good faith. nity, at the organisational and individual We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for this permanent position at the Jewish Studies Library. This position supports and assists the librarian in providing an effective and efficient library service to UCT staff and students, and involves Should it become necessary to take the level, are doing to reach out to their fel- some evening and weekend work. matter to the courts, however, we will have low South Africans. Requirements: • a university level knowledge of Jewish studies • excellent computer literacy • ability to use library electronic no hesitation, as a community, in doing so. This in turn is giving practical expres- resources • good organisational and written communication skills • good interpersonal skills and customer service orientation In the meantime, I would like to compli- sion to the fundamental Jewish ethic of • flexibility and ability to work within a team as well as independently • good numeracy skills • attention to detail • experience ment all those professionals and lay leaders helping the needy in our society, regard- in an academic or research library. who have devoted so much effort to putting less of race or creed. A librarianship qualification as well as sound knowledge of Hebrew and Yiddish would serve as a 1343R/109478 forward our case, despite seeing so little www.ayandambanga.co.za recommendation. reward for their efforts. • Listen to Steven Gruzd on Jewish Board Closing date: 23 November 2012 Ref: 2407 Talk on 101.9 Chai FM every Friday 12:00 www.uct.ac.za Good Jewish citizenship - 13:00. Repeats Sundays, 11:00 - 12:00. UCT is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress. On his weekly Chai FM radio show this Our Employment Equity Policy is available at Friday, our senior researcher, Steve Gruzd This column is paid for by the SA Jewish http://www.uct.ac.za/downloads/uct.ac.za/about/policies/eepolicy.pdf will be focusing on two recent Jewish Board of Deputies 14 SA JEWISH REPORT News 16 – 23 November 2012 Machanik must do community service

OWN CORRESPONDENT money is held in a trust until the formalities are finalised and transfer of the property registered, when the agent is Attorney Michael Salomon, representing former estate then entitled to receive payment of commission. agent Wendy Machanik, who was arrested last year on “A delay of several months in obtaining the required charges of conspiracy to commit fraud, failure to keep ac- clearance certificate from the local authority – ie. the counting records and failure to reflect transfers between town council – so that transfer can then be registered, Wendy Machanik Property Holdings’ trust and business has become common in the industry. During this time accounts, this week explained that Machanik’s sentence the money should technically not be tampered with, but was two-fold. Although she faced the possibility of a 15- many estate agents are believed to have taken their com- year jail sentence, she was fined R1,5 million to be paid mission out of their trust account before the transfer is over a 48-month period, and given a suspended sentence registered, although all the other formalities have been of three years imprisonment and was also required to do given effect to, in order to keep their businesses running. 16 hours per month community service over a period of In addition, Machanik has paid back all of the trust This is illegal, even though they would have got the com- three years. money, amounting to R27 million, which she had taken. mission anyway at the end.” The community services sentence, according to the or- Salomon advised that in order to do this, she sold all her Obliged to explain to the presiding officer how she der, is to be carried out on weekends and involves admin property and assets to realise the necessary money. would be paying the fine, which comprises an upfront and cleaning services at the Parkview Police Station and “She was convicted,” added Salomon, “for a practice payment of R300 000 and R25 000 monthly for the next “any other facility designated by the correctional services which Machanik advised, was not uncommon in the four years, she explained that she is relying on friends officer”. property industry: when a property deal is concluded, the and donors for assistance. Berman now a WP Athletics life member MOIRA SCHNEIDER ern Province Athletics, at its annual awards “I try and make everybody feel impor- CAPE TOWN dinner. He points out that he is only the tant,” he says deliberately, “not only the win- third Jewish person in the last 50 years to be ners, even those who come last.” Athletics magazine Modern Athlete, has recognised thus, the others being the late C K This is no doubt one of the reasons he is described him as a “living Celtics legend” and Friedlander and the late Harry Beinart. so well-liked in the “industry”. This writer the “voice of road running in the Western Berman became involved in the adminis- was witness to his arrival at a popular holiday Cape”, which Harold Berman, with his cus- tration of the sport from early on, advancing resort some years ago, when, out of nowhere, tomary modesty, says is “nice to hear”. through the ranks from being a track and it seemed, he was mobbed by a large, enthusi- He has devoted close on 40 years of his field official, to track judge and timekeeper, astic group of protégées. Photo supplied life to commentating on road races, rising then commentating. He has since 1973 been The runners obviously feel very relaxed virtually every weekend before the crack of commentating at the famed Old Mutual Two with him, as the following anecdote illus- dawn, in all weathers, to go and do his thing Oceans Marathon, among many others, dur- trates: “Very often a runner will say: ‘Harold, from Khayelitsha to Sea Point. ing his career. will you please keep my keys for me until the Berman’s lifelong passion for athletics He says he is invited by the clubs to an- end of the race?’ Others will give me specta- began as a schoolboy at Sea Point Junior and nounce at “about 95 per cent” of the races cles or asthma pumps - I’ve even once been High Schools, where he excelled at sprinting, that take place in the Western Cape, travelling given a set of false teeth to hold while they with a best time of 10,5 seconds over 100 as far afield as Knysna and Bredasdorp on run!” he recalls. yards. As a 16-year-old in 1961, he joined occasion. Last weekend he presided over the Luckily for the sport, Berman has no Celtic Harriers Club - of which he has been Cape Times Big Walk, that this year boasted a plans to retire, despite finding the early president for over 20 years - and last October field of 33 000 walkers. morning alarm clock harder to bear as the was feted at a special 50th anniversary dinner Berman knows most of the regular run- years go by, “especially when it’s raining and held in his honour. ners by name and by “mingling” either before cold outside. But I know people are waiting Legendary commentator Harold Berman has been Last month his contribution was once or after the race, makes a point of sourcing and I must be there”, he says, displaying the honoured with the conferral of life membership by again recognised with the conferral of its biographical data so that he can personalise sense of dedication that has been the hall- Western Province Athletics at the organisation’s highest honour, life membership of West- his commentary and motivate each one. mark of his career. annual awards dinner late last month.

World News in Brief

Report: Toulouse killer’s sister being probed for ‘excusing terror’

TOULOUSE - Paris prosecutors are reportedly con- Abdelghani Merah wrote that both Souad and sidering indicting the sister of Mohamed Merah for Mohamed Merah “hated the infidels and particularly saying she was proud of her brother for murdering the Jews, without any distinctions. four Jews in Toulouse. The investigation concerns “My young brother was certainly a Salafist, but statements made by Souad Merah in a conversation before he turned into one, he grew up in this detest- filmed by M6, a French broadcaster, according to the able atmosphere that accommodates anti-Semitism,” French daily L’Express. A spokesman from the Paris Abdelghani Merah reportedly wrote in the new book Prosecutor’s Office told the newspaper that the com- about his brother. ments were “excusing terrorism.” Mohamed Merah gunned down three children Souad Merah said she was “proud” of her and a rabbi on March 19 at a Jewish school. Earlier brother “for how he fought till the end”. According that month he killed three French soldiers. Merah to AFP, the French news agency, the video of Souad was killed in a police raid on his home as he tried to Merah was filmed with a hidden camera while she jump out of the bathroom window. was speaking about Mohamed Merah to another The Merahs grew up with a “cultural anti- brother, Abdelghani Merah. Semitism” and “despised the Jews”, Abdelghani “The Jews are all about massacring the Muslims. Merah wrote in his book, according to a report in the I detest them,” she was also filmed as saying. “I think French magazine Le Point. France’s interior minister, well of bin Laden. I told that to the cops,” she said. “I Manuel Valls, said Souad Merah’s words constituted am proud of my brother, proud, proud, proud.” an “apology for terrorism and anti-Semitism and a In a book scheduled to hit bookstores this week, provocation to religious and racial hatred.” (JTA)

Jewish Australian, 99, celebrated his barmitzvah

SYDNEY - A 99-year-old man in Australia, last week celebrated his barmitzvah. Isaac Volinsky joined a group of 40 Jews from the former Soviet Union at a Chabad House near Sydney’s Bondi Beach last week. When Rabbi Eli Schlanger discovered Volinsky had never been to the weekly “120 Club” for elderly expat Soviets, he asked if he would like to put on tefillin. Schlanger said Volinsky told him he never had a barmitzvah in his native Odessa. “It was an amazing scene,” Schlanger said. “The first time a Jewish boy puts on tefillin is regarded as his barmitzvah and all the club members treated it as a simcha. They were all standing and singing ‘mazeltov’.” Schlanger, who speaks Yiddish and “enough Russian for the elderly to smile”, said Volinsky was “absolutely mobile and lucid”. Volinsky is a former Russian army colonel. (JTA) 16 – 23 November 2012 Classifieds SA JEWISH REPORT 15

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Carole Bome. 16 SA JEWISH REPORT Sport 16 – 23 November 2012 Unfunny Greg Ritchie is a racist, stupid idiot Wessels is incensed that Ritchie has dragged him into this tasteless spat and has threatened legal action against the Australian. Judging on the fact that Wessels said later ROCKING THE BOAT he had not spoken to Ritchie in 30 years, one Jack Milner could also make the assumption that the pair were not exactly the best of friends. So, when he made that comment to Wes- Former Australian cricketer Greg Ritchie sels as he walked out to bat against the West landed himself in the proverbial pooh for Indies, Ritchie may have made that remark using the “k” word while speaking at a lunch to rile the batsman. All this, of course, is held by the Gabba Members’ Club on the first pure conjecture but retelling the story breaks day of the first Test between Australia and the rule that what is said in the locker room South Africa in Brisbane last Friday. should stay in the locker room. Greg Ritchie… comedian or blithering idiot? But then Ritchie committed a second sin Perhaps Ritchie, knowing that Wessels in which he used a second “k” word - Kepler! was at The Gabba to comment on the First and Errol Stewart (a really fine tennis player Ritchie was relating his time with Kepler Test, was out to embarrass the former SA who could have made it to the top if he had Wessels in a tour match against the West captain, but if that was the case, it certainly set his sights in that direction). Indies in 1980. The Sunday Times reported backfired. A media conference had been organised that Ritchie recounted Wessels about to go The South Australian Cricket Association with the four players and while we were out to bat and telling the former Australian withdrew their invitation for Ritchie to talk at waiting for them to arrive, we discussed the left-hander: “Hey Kepler, you’re not going to the Test match dinner, while Cricket Australia SA cricket team. I commented that it was call this lot k…..s today, are you?” said Ritchie had been advised not to pursue time Hudson was dropped and we looked for Ritchie didn’t stop there. He later went additional functions at Test grounds this another opener. on and made remarks about Muslims which summer. Among us was a part-time journalist from attracted similar anger. I have spent many hours in press rooms Cape Town who knew nothing of etiquette The incident became “an issue” mainly all over the world and it is a place where and, while the rest were focusing on the Kepler Wessels. because a decision was made to broadcast journalists discuss different views, no matter tennis match ahead, this guy pointed to me Ritchie’s speech over the public address sys- how obnoxious they may seem to others, vent and confronted Hudson: ``This guy says you hard to get back. 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Lance’s surname is Keir and not Weir In our story in last week’s issue, “Jewish grapplers off to World Champs”, in the caption Lance Keir is wrongly called Lance Weir. We regret the mistake.