VOLUME 33 No 6 JULY 2016 www.cjc.org.za A literary smorgasbord for Cape Town The sold-out debut Jewish Literary Festival unable to hear every session on the programme. took place under a winter’s sun on the Gardens A generous sponsorship from Exclusive Books Community Centre Campus, on Sunday 22 May. meant a well-stocked pop-up book shop materialised on campus for the day, providing a useful complement eld in association with the Jacob Gitlin Library, with to the sessions in which presenters referred to must- Hthe Cape Jewish Chronicle as its media partner, have reads. An independent book shop carried those the event formed part of the Jewish community’s 175th books unavailable through the retailer, making for a anniversary celebrations. It was the first of its kind in comprehensive selection to ably satisfy the local Jewish South Africa, although its creation was inspired by literary appetite. The Shine Literacy project, which aims similar Jewish literary events held regularly around the to build a nation of readers, along with BookDash, world such as the London Jewish Book Week. creators of open licence children’s books, added to the Co-founders Joanne Jowell, Viv Anstey and Cindy diverse offering on the piazza. Moritz, supported by treasurer Gary Anstey, spent over Every presenter had something valuable to add to the a year planning the day which turned out to be brimful of programme owing to careful and deliberate planning by interesting, engaging and often entertaining sessions. the programming team, which included Caryn Gootkin The format of the day comprised seven different and Janet Kriseman along with the three co-founders. sessions every hour in seven time slots, making for a Diverse interest and opinion contributed to a balanced whopping 49 sessions in all. schedule on the day, which deliberately had no religious Visitors were spoilt for choice and amid the glowing or political agenda. This day was a celebration of Jewish praise for the day the most common regret was being literary culture. Peta Feldman, Kim Feldman and Jill Schulman enjoying a continued on page 5 break between sessions.

Justine Joseph Adam Mendelsohn Jenny Perkel Tony Leon Deborah Posel Rabbi Sam Thurgood Herzlia elects new school committee Temple Israel heats up for Lag B’Omer

Temple Israel shul members pose with their Lag B’Omer fire crowns, which bore a striking resemblance to the flames of their bonfire. continued on page 28

United Herzlia Schools voted in their new committee at their AGM on 25 May. Back: Jos Horwitz, Geoff Cohen, Ari Zelezniak, Mike Ford and Frankie Cohen. Middle: David Ginsberg, Daniel Kurgan, Natalie Barnett, Warren Look out for the Rosh Hashanah greetings form and Kilborn, Warren Kaimowitz, Mark Todes, Samuel Seeff and Anton Krupenia. Front: Tammy Bortz, Stuart the CSO's medical information form in this edition. Diamond, Glenda Kruss van der Heever, Martine Vogelman, Marc Falconer and Janine Fleischmann. 2 Cape Jewish Chronicle July 2016 CONTENTS VOLUMEVOLUME 3333 NoNo 56 JUNEJULY 20162016

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VOLUME 33 No 3 APRIL 2016 Pesach 5776 www.cjc.org.za VOLUME 33 No 4 MAY 2016 www.cjc.org.za VOLUME 33 No 5 JUNE 2016 www.cjc.org.za 50 years of service to community Telfed comes to Cape Town Going to great lengths for cancer Swimming for a good cause Zionist Caravan treks East Feeling the ‘Burn at Pesach The Gerald Kleinman award for Once a year the Israel Centre send the In addition Humansdorp was added outstanding service to the United Afrikaburn is an annual, week-long dismantled and then all is barren again, Israeli Mishlachat on a road trip east to to the Caravan in order to strengthen Jewish Campaign was confered on arts festival held in the remote Tankwa leaving no trace. the smaller Jewish communities along the relationship between the Jewish Ruth Goldberg in a moving tribute Karoo. It is the South African Burning Art installations fill the desert, many the Garden Route and beyond. community and our Christian Zionist made at the Top Donors Function in Man. of which are burned during the event. Please see page 6 for details friends. Two different Christian Recently, a version of Burning Man March. his year saw the largest team for Communities came together in he festival follows 11 principles called ‘Midburn’ was started in Israel. many years, a total of ten Shlichim, Humansdorp for a session with the Head he inscription on the award, which was T including radical self-reliance, A surprisingly large number of young comprised of two Bnei Akiva Shlichot, of the Israel Centre Cape Town. T read out at the event, went as follows: participation, non-reciprocal gifting, Israelis attend Afrikaburn, and while there T the senior Habonim Dror Shaliach and Over and above the evening community The Jewish tradition has cast the true radical self-expression and decommodi- is a stereotype that Jews don’t camp, his spouse, the young Habonim Shlicha, events, one of the best sessions was at leaders of our people as those who act fication (no money is exchanged). Before there are a disproportionate number of four Shlichim from Torah Mitzion and the Theodor Herzl School in Port Elizabeth. with humility in dedicated service of Klal the event there is empty Karoo. Then Jews participating. Michael Barr and Ruth Goldberg Head of the Israel Centre Cape Town. Through an interactive internet game, Yisrael. Ruth Goldberg is the epitome of a town of 13 000 erupts for a week, is The Israel Centre undertook a different the Shlichim engaged the Jewish pupils Continued on page 38 Jewish leadership and a most deserving hardships and times of simcha her step approach to the Caravan this year; with different perspectives on aspects first professional recipient of this award. has never once faltered in directing her strengthening the connection to Israel of Israel. This was fun, meaningful and For half a century, she has made her people towards its potential as a world- Dr. Mark Todes, Allan Feinblum, Dorron Kline, Philip Krawitz and Lester Hoffman through meaningful, interactive dialogue. informative for the young people. life’s purpose the betterment of the class Jewish community. She leads Something wonderful happened at so proud of each and every one of them”. All the Shlichim come from a background Overall the Zionist Caravan was a Jewish community and the strengthening not from the front, but as a doting and Telfed — the representative body of and to promote the new ‘SASI’ academic United Herzlia Schools on 4 April — Michelle Scher, a counsellor at Herzlia in informal education and thus split the great success and the novel approach of our brethren in the beloved State of caring shepherd from behind. This award SA Jewry in Israel — has partnered programme, for South Africans who wish an event that epitomises the Herzlia Highlands Primary and co-ordinator flagship events in each city and town to engage with the audience through Israel. She eschews the limelight but affords the community the opportunity to with the Cape community for a to study in Israel. ethos. of this project, put months of work into into two main parts. The first part was a interaction brought about interesting her contribution cannot escape the pause and thank her for the tremendous number of decades to facilitate the Top Telfed supporters were invited arranging this incredible act of chesed. roundtable discussion with the theme ‘To and thought-provoking conversations. spotlight. No member of our community strides we have taken, that are due to her contribution and development of to a thank you breakfast held at Café girls from Herzlia primary, middle “At this moment in time, the Herzlia family Theodore Yach completes his 100th Robben Island Crossing be a free people in our land’, unpacking The Shlichim found it vital to keep the can lay claim to having secured more labours. South African interests in Israel. Riteve, which was followed by an outline 15 and high school volunteered to is experiencing the pain and anguish SA JEWISH MUSEUM enior members of Telfed‘s of the organisation’s manifold activities, On Tuesday 22 March, Theodore Yach open-water swimming hall of fame. He the meaning of Zionism through the connection with these smaller Jewish donations, participated in more functions, The award is named for Gerald Kleinman, cut their hair to make wigs for children of supporting two pupils suffering from (58) spent 3 hours and 10 minutes of was honoured to have the backing of the lens of this fundamental concept and communities and Christian Zionist friends or recruited more volunteers. She has who epitomises dedication to the Cape management and volunteer lay (including absorption, employment, suffering from cancer. This project was cancer. I wanted to use the hair-cutting S his morning in icy 13-14 degree waters City of Cape Town who offered Yach their line from Hatikva. The second part was alive. an encyclopedic knowledge of our Town Jewish Community. Gerald has leaders (former director, Sid Shapiro; educational, housing and financial initiated by the Israel based organisation ceremony as a means of showing our to successfully complete his 100th full support in recognition of his service to a presentation about the United Nations communal institutions, our collective a reputation for absolute integrity and chairman of fundraising, Steve Handler assistance, as well as the provision of Zichron Menachem, who provides support to Rohan [Bloom] and Jaime Robben Island Crossing. the city for more than 20 years. dynamics regarding Israel. Continued on page 15 and CEO, Dorron Kline) recently spent information, social community events and Rose [Whitesman] and their families, and history, and the narratives of hundreds diplomacy. In his gentlemanly manner, support for parents and their children A surprisingly composed Yach exited of families in greater Cape Town. Ruth’s he has played a larger hand than most a week in Cape Town, which coincided opportunities to volunteer and contribute who have cancer. As part of this support that they are part of our Herzlia family. We he 10.4km route from Robben Island the water saying, “I am so relieved to have youthfulness, vigor and passion for her in ensuring the Jewish Community of with the start of the celebrations to the betterment of Israeli society). “I they also make wigs for cancer patients. are thinking of them and holding them in commemorating the 175th anniversary am quite impressed by what I saw,” said Tto Three Anchor Bay saw Yach and finally accomplished this milestone and to Taxi Hand Signs by Susan Woolf. people are simply infectious. She toils Cape Town’s strength and vitality. This Donated hair undergoes sorting and our prayers constantly.” six other brave swimmers (Toni Enderli, have the amazing support of everyone on away each year to ensure that a spark annual award is named after him in order of the Jewish community in South Africa. one of the supporters. “It’s amazing to processing. Hair is “Girls were asked Kieron Palframan, Ryan Stramrood, Mark the beach. I feel truly blessed from the of passion for Jewish philanthropy is The purpose of the visit was to pay tribute see how one small organisation can sorted according to to donate their hair, to recognise those professionals or lay- De Klerk, Buff van Westenbrugge and love and support of my family, friends and kindled in hundreds of homes across to the many Capetonians who support provide all the necessary services for the shade and length and Wigs are very expensive 30cm or longer (we leaders who have offered outstanding Dean Noik) battle a strong current and the the Cape Town community.” the fairest Cape. Through both personal Telfed’s charitable work in this sphere, Southern African community in Israel.” is then washed and did take hair lengths service to the UJC. to make but by donating looming threat of Cape Town’s great white Theodore believes strongly that his combed with a special from 25cm) and continued on page 15 sharks to join the hundreds of spectators swims need to make a difference and has comb. Damaged and their hair, these Herzlia nominate a member of at Three Anchor Bay beach in celebration been working with six charities to raise split ends are removed. pupils contributed their family to cut their Team Xodus comprised 11 adults and 9 children from Cape Town, Jo’burg and Israel who An inter-disciplinary exploration of the taxi hand sign phenomenon Out and about in March of this record-setting achievement. funds in the name of his 100th Robben came together to celebrate Pesach and Afrikaburn in the desert. Thereafter, the hair is hair. Over 60 family Supporters take a stand for Israel the most important Yach swam his first Robben Island Island Crossing. The charities are; The sewn onto long strips members arrived component. Crossing in 1981, back then it was Children’s Hospital Trust, Paper Video, of material which are at the hair cutting considered aberrant behaviour. 35 years NSRI WaterWise Project, Wynberg Boys’ used to construct the ceremony yesterday, later and his 100th crossing will be ratified Schools Aquatic centre, Highlands House You can now pay your wigs. Each wig requires a lot of hair — lending support to their daughters, with and recognised in the international and the The Herzlia Foundation Trust. usually three complete ponytails. many mothers and fathers doing the Wigs are very expensive to make but cutting themselves.” R270 subscription with entrenched in South African culture. by donating their hair, these Herzlia There were lots of tears, more from pupils contributed the most important the parents than the pupils, at this Snapscan very emotional ceremony as the girls Miracle Drive celebrations Schlichim hang out with children from Theodor Herzl School in Port Elizabeth to share rjHD_Q3Z component. Herzlia extended this into perspectives on Israel in a fun and meaningful way. the broader community and identified participated in a meaningful and personal see page 26 a child through the Reach for a Dream way in this incredible initiative. see pages 30 and 31 Foundation. David Lurie exhibition opening at the SA Jewish Commemorations and celebrations Museum: Former Justice of the Constitutional UJC campaign launch: Avin Lieberman, This project embodies the concept of Zichron Menachem was founded in 1990 Court of South Africa, Albie Sachs with Gavin Lauren Lieberman, Alex Groeneweg and Tikkun Olam, healing the world. in memory of young Menachem Ehrental, 5 May — Yom Hashoah 12 May — Yom Ha’atzmaut 15 May — Five-a-side soccer Morris and Janet and David Lurie Aron Turest-Swartz “While the pursuit of a first class z”l, who spent his fifteen childhood years academic education is of critical valiantly battling cancer. His parents importance in any school, it is equally and loved ones aspired to utilise their See page 22 important that pupils learn the basic shared knowledge and experiences in tenets of respect, dignity and humility. order to benefit and ease the plight of The concepts of Gemilut Chassidim, other cancer-stricken children and their chesed and Tikkum Olam are equally families. Zichron Menachem is a non- important in the education of our children” profit organisation that grants immediate, s Israel Apartheid Week drew to a to show their support. Dancing in the said Geoff Cohen, Director of Education practical and long-term aid and solutions Aclose on Friday 11 March, Christian street waving dual South African and at Herzlia. “I am in awe of our girls. We to young cancer patients from the Zionists, together with members of Israeli handheld flags, large Israeli flags know that hair is considered a woman’s moment of diagnosis and throughout their the Cape Town Jewish community, and posters condemning racism and crowning glory and for our girls to donate battle with illness, as well as physical and took a stand against antisemitism antisemitism, the supporters showed something so personal and important is emotional support to parents and families see page 34 and racism. The gathering took place passers-by that Israel indeed is a force to an act of immeasurable kindness. We are throughout the long, excruciating ordeal. Chabad on Campus launch: Gina Reingold, Ryan Jones, Hannah Delit, Nadav Aharonov, outside Parliament and was attended be reckoned with and has great support Survivor Ella Blumenthal kindles a memorial flame Menachem Levitt performing with Shahar and Eyal from Jaman Jade Joubert, Ruby Kurgan and Tayla Harcombe Eric Samson and F.W. de Klerk share a L’chaim and a see page 6 for more Martine Sandler, Samantha Miller and Rob Weiner by approximately 120 people who came behind her. Rohan Bloom passed away on 15 April. Baruch Dayan Ha’Emet laugh with Rabbi Mendel Popack For more see pages 10-11 For more see pages 16-17 For more see page 47 LIMMUD CAPE TOWN August 19-21 Protea Technopark, Stellenbosch

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Shabbat and Yom Tov Times Date Portion Candle lighting Ends 1 July/25 Sivan Shelach L’cha 5.30pm 6.25pm 8 July/ 2 Tammuz Korach 5.34pm 6.29pm 15 July/9 Tammuz Chukkat 5.38pm 6.32pm 22 July/16 Tammuz Balak 5.42pm 6.36pm 29 July/23 Tammuz Pinchas 5.47pm 6.41pm N.B. Please note that the times indicated are the earliest times for candle lighting. Please consult your Rabbi. Cape Jewish Chronicle July 2016 5 continued from page 1 JLF brings writers and book lovers together

uthor Anne Landsman, who has Astrong connections to Cape Town but now lives in New York, brought her international perspective on What makes a book Jewish? in a panel discussion with Rabbi Sam Thurgood, acclaimed Wits academic Marcia Leveson, moderated by the inimitable Dennis Davis. She also shared how each of her novels reflects a specific time in her life in Three books, three lives: An author’s journey. Other sessions ranged from Milton Shain’s discussion of his recently- published A Perfect Storm which Sheryl Ozinsky, Ilana Edelstein and Caz Friedman Patricia Schonstein, Marilyn Cohen-de Viliers and Helen Moffett covered antisemitism in the 1930s and it parev while maintaining the juice? which There was so much more — 93 chock-full day. ‘40s, Tony Leon’s take on being White, included the editor of this paper (which presenters in all. As one visitor wrote post The JLF was intended as a celebration Jewish and Zionist: The new trifecta for was also the festival’s media partner) as event: “The sessions were fascinating of the written word and its centrality to bigotry in South Africa an the world?, well as The Big Issue’s Janna Joseph and and the audience were so stimulated by Jewish life. It delivered a literary feast Karina Sczcurek on The Gordimer of The Jewish Report’s Vanessa Valkin with the topics that question times were as with something for everyone. All who took my heart, Marianne Thamm talking to Lisa Chait as moderator. interesting as the discussions!” part were swept away by words. Whether Steven Robins about his book Letters Representing Johannesburg voices Parents could indulge their own it was solving cryptic crosswords, hearing of Stone and the burden of history on were Batya Bricker on Esther: the interests owing to a comprehensive the shtetl come alive, grappling with God, children, to a discussion around the queen you thought you knew, Gus Silber and tightly-run children’s programme, Spies and Lies, or deciphering poetry — contemporary Jewish table chaired by speaking on social entrepreneurship, designed and run by Nicole Levin and words ruled the day. To quote another Beryl Eichenberger (who was also our Nechama Brodie, who re-told the story Jenny Marin, which kept the youngsters visitor: “There was a palpable buzz and publicity supremo). of slavery in the Cape, Kevin Bloom engaged and enchanted with varied sense of excitement and appreciation.” Further topics discussed included and Richard Poplak on their new book readings, workshops and other book- The inaugural festival fulfilled its Veronica Belling, Zola Piatka Shuman and Continental Shift (Kevin also spoke with related activities by authors Patricia objective of adding value to the local Joy Wilkin on Storytelling through Yiddish John Matisonn on God, Spies and Lies), Schonstein, Dorothy Kowen and Elena Jewish community’s cultural calendar. theatre, Leading a Jewish community, Marilyn Cohen-de Villiers on her books Agnello among others. It is hoped that the Jewish and literary where Lance Katz interviewed Ann and inspiration, Lori Milner on creating a Great coffee flowed freely from morning communities recognise its worth and Harris, Writing taboo: letting the toolkit for working women, Ian Mann on to evening and Stanley Norrie catered that support will be forthcoming for future skeletons out of the closet discussed by Conscious Capitalism and Jack Bloom’s a lunch-on-the-go which kept everyone Jewish Literary Festivals. Joanne Jowell, Leslie Swartz and Rahla 30 Nights in a Shack — A politician’s suitably fuelled and warm for the Follow the JLF throughout the year on Xenopolous, Community papers: keeping journey’. www.jewishliteraryfestival.co.za

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DIRECTOR’S CUT In twist on Charlie Hebdo, French

Daniel Levitt, Executive Director of the Cape South African Jewish Board of Deputies lawmakers tweet ‘Je suis Tel Aviv’ (JNS.org) French lawmakers and others such as French lawmakers Jean-Francois The democratic ideal of a free society South Africa lacks around the world are expressing Cope and Nathalie Kosciusko-Morizet in which “all persons live together in strong leadership; there’s their solidarity with Israel following have followed suit. harmony with equal opportunities,” economic downturn, Wednesday’s fatal terrorist shooting "From Paris to Tel Aviv, from Brussels an ideal which Nelson Mandela “hoped wasteful expenditure, in Tel Aviv by using the term ‘Je suis Tel to Jerusalem, we are seeing the same to live for” but if needs be one which the overriding of state Aviv’ in their social media posts. terrorist attacks in the name of global he was “prepared to die for” remains establishments, a jihad, which is draconian lack of service delivery. the strongest imperative for all South he slogan is a waging a war against Disheartened South Africans are asking, Africans to vote. version of the our civilization," ‘Why bother voting?’ T ‘Je suis Charlie’ said French- As Jews, history has taught us not to he freedom to choose seems (‘I am Charlie’) Jewish Member of be complacent. It is our responsibility as Tindispensable to any world-vision that phrase used after Parliament Meyer citizens to engage and play a significant holds the human being responsible for his the January 2015 Habib, Israel Hayom role in determining a just and positive or her actions. Islamist shooting reported. future for this country and a turnaround There is great power in the “freedom at the office of Former French in the economic and social weakness of choice” and a profound responsibility the Paris-based Prime Minister Alain that is currently taking place. The rise in in how we determine our use of choice. satirical magazine Juppe was among antisemitic rhetoric shows that we cannot But there is a greater power — the power Charlie Hebdo. the first to tweet the afford to be silenced or sidelined. South of knowledge. With the resolve of a Among the first to slogan "Je suis Tel Africa’s relationship with Israel needs to knowledgeable decision is embedded the tweet ‘Je suis Tel Aviv” in solidarity improve and it is incumbent on the Jewish confidence of a good choice. Aviv’ was former with the victims of community to advocate for this change. Encouragingly, the last voting registration French Prime the June 8 terror Governments relationship with Hamas, a saw a record turnout among students Minister Alain attack in Tel Aviv. terrorist organisation, cannot be tolerated and specifically female students. This Juppe, and others Credit: Twitter. upswing in participation from the youth especially at a time when terrorism across is significant: All government policies the globe is on the rise. focus on a five to ten-year plan, and for To all these concerns comes the potential many of those students, decisions made for change and it is our opportunity as a now will determine their opportunities community and as a citizen to make a call after university. With the rise of violence through our vote. against female students on campus, the “The equal right to vote is what binds all voices of change have emerged and this South Africans together, the exalted and has brought more voters to register. the disgraced, the mighty and the meek”, reminds struggle hero, Albie Sachs. Casting your vote in August MAKE US COUNT t’s important to distinguish between that determines what services you get for Ilocal and national elections. The August your rates. (National elections in which elections are local elections. You are national and provincial legislature are voting for a political party and a ward decided, take place every five years. The CAMPAIGN councillor to get seats at municipal level. next elections are in 2019.) Be part of South African history. Join the ‘Make Us Count’ election Local government consists of ward and Know your party’s policies observer team proportional representative councillors In order to familiarise yourself with party who are elected to represent the interests policies, the following websites are useful of particular wards within the city. The SAJBD’s election awareness and mobilisation campaign 1. www.elections24.com: News 24’s ‘Make Us Count’ will once again be forming our election observer team to These are the people who deliver the dedicated election site. monitor the municipal elections for 2016. needs of your neighbourhood. They 2. www.elections.org.za: The official IEC This election observer team has been officially accredited by the IEC, and has are the most effective tool you have for website. aided in previous elections, ensuring that the elections are free and fair. holding your government accountable for 3.www.politicsweb.co.za: A website the matters that directly affect you — your offering commentary across all political Take this exciting opportunity and play an active role in our democracy. Our constitutional right to a safe environment, landscapes observer team will be stationed in cities across the country. Observers can be hygiene, solid waste removal, new roads, 4. Political commentator Justice Malala’s stationed at polls close to where they live for a few hours or for the full day, and can even assist in vote counting after the polls close, if they wish. water, and other infrastructures. It’s weekly political talk show, The Justice local government that ensures actual Factor on eNCA, on Mondays at 9.30pm. service delivery. It’s local government If you are 18 years or older and wish to join the ‘Make Us Count’ observer team, please send your full name as it appears in your ID book, your contact Suspension of city councillor details and ID number to [email protected]. he Cape Jewish Board of Deputies referred on to City Council who voted in Twelcomes the suspension of Cllr. favour of suspension without pay. Anwar Adams The city’s acknowledgment of Anwar’s The SA Jewish Board of Deputies outbursts as constituting hate speech is a submitted a complaint to the city of positive indication that antisemitism in the Cape Town following various antisemitic public arena cannot be supported. outbursts on Facebook during the Gaza The Jewish Board of Deputies is War in 2014. committed to a society based on mutual One such post read “to hell with worrying respect, understanding and goodwill about not being anti semetic (sic.), this and to the protection of the civil liberties evil virus must be eliminated as it can not of South African Jews. It is dedicated t. 011 645 2521 [email protected] be reformed, Zionist (sic) is a virus.” to a South Africa in which everyone will jewishsa.co.za The case was brought before a enjoy freedom from the evils of prejudice, disciplinary hearing committee and intolerance and discrimination. www.capebod.org.zaSAJ_2886_MakeUsCount2016_Advert_WIP_01.indd 1 06/04/2016 08:47 Cape Jewish Chronicle July 2016 9

New York takes Reaching Out stand against BDS By Gwynne Robins, deputy director of the Cape Town Jewish BOD “The betterment of human relations prison sentence. At a vigil between Jews and all other peoples held on Saturday 21 May in St of South Africa, based on mutual George’s Cathedral, a strong respect, understanding and goodwill” message of support from the that’s the stated mission of the Jewish Board, written by its chairman, Board of Deputies. Eric Marx was read. In Praise of the Police s a very small minority faith Rabbi Newman of the Cape Acommunity, building bridges with Town Progressive Jewish other faith communities through interfaith Congregation joined Hindu, work and outreach is high on our list of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Muslim and Christian religious priorities. leaders gathered to bless the According to a report by The Jewish Three events this year stand out for newly appointed Provincial Telegraphic Agency, JTA, New York the meaningful way in which they have Commissioner of the Western Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed an positioned Cape Town Jewry as part of Cape, Lt General Jula at an Rabbi Newman and Lt. General Jula executive order against the anti-Israel the wider South African community: A interfaith prayer day held in Rwandans were being murdered. And Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions vigil for the sentenced leaders of the Nyanga on 24 May. the world stood silently by. Their annual Movement. Baha’i of Iran, a prayer day in honour Our community relies on the police for commemoration service falls shortly after of the Western Cape’s new Provincial protection and this was an opportune way Yom Hashoah. he order signed on Sunday 5 May just Police Commissioner and Rwanda’s to show our appreciation. This year the ceremony included the hours before the start of New York’s Remembrance Day commemorations. By all accounts, the excitement when T showing of the award winning South annual Celebrate Israel Parade, will require A vigil for the persecuted Rabbi Newman took out a shofar and African film, A Snake Gives Birth to a state agencies to divest themselves of Job reservations forbidding work in blew it was palpable and was one of the Snake, in which a group of local actors companies and organisations aligned with many fields, desecrated cemeteries with highlights of a ceremony that included toured war-torn regions including Rwanda the BDS movement. roads running through them, houses the anointing of the Police Commissioner to share our country's experience with Cuomo said at the signing at the of worship demolished, teachers of with oil from Jerusalem and his blessing reconciliation. A message from UN Harvard Club in Manhattan that New York religion executed, students banned by the assembled religious leaders Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon was is Israel’s “true friend.” from universities and the arrest of the and other VIPs, in a manner similar to read emphasizing the importance of “And it’s very simple. If you boycott organisers of the correspondence college the blessing of the congregation by the preventing hate speech. The Rwandan against Israel, New York will boycott set up to enable these students to obtain Kohanim. High Commissioner Vincent Karega you,” he said. “If you divert revenues from such an education. It could be Germany Rabbi Newman then presented the spoke before lighting a memorial candle Israel, New York will divert revenues from in the 1930s, and the persecuted minority shofar to the Provincial Commissioner for the victims of the genocide. I lit the you. If you sanction Israel, New York will could be the Jews — instead this is Iran who was delighted with the “sacred horn”. second candle for the victims of the sanction you. Period.” 2017 and the community in question is The Cape Council would like to thank Holocaust and other genocides. A In total, 21 states have taken up anti- the Baha’i. the rabbis of the Progressive Jewish survivor read a moving poem I had edited BDS legislation though New York is the Although Iran is a signatory of the Congregation for always being prepared for him. first state in which the governor has taken Universal Declaration of Human Rights, to assist whenever such occasions arise. As the founding secretary of the Cape executive action against the movement. and although the human rights abuses Days of Remembrance Town Interfaith Initiative I have seen first perpetrated against the Baha’i have The Jewish community through the Cape hand the power of such interactions to been condemned by the UN General Town Holocaust Centre has developed break down the barriers of ignorance Assembly, the UN Human Rights Council a close relationship with the Rwandan that contribute to prejudice and hatred. It and Amnesty International, there has The Cape Town Jewish Board community. is our duty as Jews and as responsible been no change in Iranian anti-Baha’i While South Africans were preparing citizens to make a significant contribution of Deputies would like to thank policy. for their first democratic election in 1994 to nation building in South Africa and this Shaun Benjamin Nearly eight years ago the entire Baha’i with long queues curving around corners, is something that the Board of Deputies for the moving photos he took leadership were sentenced to twenty eager to cast their votes, one million feels committed to doing. at the annual Yom Hashoah years in prison for crimes including ceremony at Pinelands cemetery ‘corruption on earth’ — a crime whose punishment could entail crucifixion. in May. An international campaign has been launched as the leaders enter into the eighth year of their wrongful 20-year

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The Reb and The Rebel wynne Schrire has an institutional knowledge that could sink a national archive. GA prolific historian, researcher, writer and editor, her contribution to the canon of South African Jewish history is priceless. In this, her latest project: The Reb and The Rebel, Gwynne (Schrire) Robins and her cousin Carmel Schrire, Distinguished Professor of Anthropology at Rutgers University, USA, have edited translated manuscripts of Reb Yehuda Leib Schrire, originally written in Pre-Ben Yehuda Hebrew, and the humorous memoire of his youngest son, Harry, whose left-of-centre approach to life is as dafka in its irreverence as his father’s was in its orthodoxy.

Below, Gwynne (Schrire) Robins introduces excerpts from the book

Here is the old man, the Reb Yehuda Leib, For about a whole day I sat at my place in describing his passage to Africa, starting the compartment with men and women. from the time he went to stay with his Most of them were going to America. parents in Oshmanya while he obtained Children and women wore torn clothes specialist qualifications. and lay down barefoot on bags, their The Schrire family, Cape Town, 1911. Standing L. to R. Sam, Annie, Harry, Max. Seated L. to R. Gela with David, Yehudi Leib with Isidore (Isch) Rebecca with Theodore (Toddy) (Credit: C. It is shameful for a person like me to ask clothes around me. This one stands and Schrire collection) for charity from poor this one eats and that one people who are not drinks. My heart was torn of moaning and crying could be heard. the family moved to Frankfurt, Germany [even] able to fulfill their to pieces from what I could Not one of us could stand on his feet to At kindergarten one of the lads called me own needs. I was very see in front of me. relieve his friend’s symptoms by passing “ein verdampter Boer”, and automatically one another water or vinegar. Everyone received a punch from me. The next day upset and my heart Then in Vlissingen Holland, was lying down sick and the boat was my mother got a red warnung tzetl. I was broke from the shame. he boards the Dunbar Castle: in turmoil because of the strong stormy threatened with expulsion. It transpired Then the ticket to South The bunks started to turn winds. How horrible that night was! We that fighting was not encouraged at this Africa arrives: from side to side and saw with our own eyes how death was high-class school, especially since this I stood in the middle the tables and chairs coming closer. In a little while we were all lad was a Rothschild. of all this crying and overturned. All the crockery going to be food for the sea! horror and looked at and glass dishes broke There was a recession after the war, and the walls of my house to smithereens and their Then a train from Cape Town to the they had to return to Cape Town — and and sometimes at my crates and bundles were terminus Vereeniging and then a mule bankruptcy sweet wife, who was shaken and moved from cart to Johannesburg I was rather hot stuff, and was honoured covered in tears, and one end to the other. In a They spread a covering over the wagon with most of the important solos, until all the ones around me split second seasickness, that turned and rattled from one side to another alto, Halperin, stole some of my clutching the edges of Yehuda Leib Schrire, 1897, like a destroying angel, the other upon the sharp slippery stones glory by alternating with me. This did not my clothes. probably wearing the formal hit them. This one was lying all along the way. The wings of the suit me. During one festival, when he outfit made for him in wind carried a very fine dust that covered was doing my part (pretty well, I admit), I He takes a carriage to vomiting from his bed and Johannesburg five years earlier. the wagon and its travellers like smoke stuck a pin into his soft parts. He jumped the station and catches (Credit: Shoshana Shapiro that one opened his mouth passing through an unsown field. I tried and yelled. The choir master caught hold the train: collection) to vomit. Great sounds hard to hold my body tightly to the rail of my ear, and that was the end of me. of the roof so that I would not fall to the Besides the buffeting from him, I received ground After about 20 Russian versts we another dose at home. I had my revenge came to a station where they changed the following Sunday. With the help of mules, only I could not see the light of day our Harrington Street gang, we hid in because I had about a finger’s depth of the narrow lane, opposite the coloured dust on my face and on my clothes, my church, waiting for Leopold to come riding hair and my lips, and I could feel pebbles down our street on his bicycle, as usual. crushing my teeth. This lane was stacked with boxes of bad Then he meets the Park Shul committee eggs, placed there by Mr Fagan the egg A Platform for Jewish Community Innovation The next day the heads of the community dealer, to be collected by the dirt cart on came to talk to me and see my face. They Monday morning. We let him have it. We in South Africa spoke to me in the Ashkenazi language did not stop to see the mess, but quickly to which they were not accustomed and disappeared. He lodged a complaint with Are you between 25 - 45 years old? they were all people of trouble. They were my father but nothing was proven. Our shaven! 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Master Harry het nie gedaven Apply now to be part of the magic! My grandfather’s brother in Oshmanye, nie.” in the last century, was friendly with the Aside from its historical value the book Applications: tinyurl.com/launchpadsa Email: [email protected] local Graf, who would ask my great uncle offers a study of Only 30 places are available...! Applications close on 20 July 2016 to play a game of billiards. The genes Jewish identity of this uncle were passed on to me. I in South Africa became a bit of a champion at the game both particular in Edinburgh. My winnings at snooker and to its time and billiards helped to pay for my lodging. universal in its emotion. After his mother caught the 1901 plague,

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View from Adopting Anti-BDS Resolutions the Chair By Hila Zetler, media liaison, SAZF Cape Council By Rowan Polovin, Chairman, At the start of June, the largest ever prohibiting state investment in companies individuals or organisations — such SAZF Cape Council global conference to counter the that participate in the BDS movement. as tax exemptions or participation in BDS (Boycott, Divest and Sanction) After many years of fighting, it finally government contracts — if they have movement took place at the UN. feels as though there is momentum publicise a call to boycott and/or if they Anti-Zionism is Ambassadors, lawyers, judges, and building against the BDS movement. have obligated to participate in a boycott. academics from across the world came The war is not easy. It entails educating Shurat Hadin — Israel Law Centre Antisemitism together to better educate and equip legislators, educating the community, in is one of the organisations leading the themselves to combat the growing some cases coordinating with the Jewish fight against those calling for boycotts Zionism is the antisemitic and anti-Israel attacks. community on the ground and helping and sanctions against the Jewish belief that people wherever possible, whether it be state. Utilising cutting edge litigation, Jews have the or over a decade, anti-Israel forces with resources, media or legal advice. in which there are frequently no right to live Fhave hidden behind the “human It should be mentioned that some of applicable precedents, Shurat HaDin is freely and rights” label to delegitimise the Jewish the legislations are aimed at protecting using ingenuity to apply domestic and exercise self- State’s right to exist. The BDS movement settlements while others are not. The international law to fight current and determination was born when progressive activists and issue of whether such bills should extend potential threats. Examples include: 1) in their ancient non-governmental organisations (NGOs) anti-boycott protections to settlements Successfully blocking a hostile flotilla homeland. hijacked a UN conference on racism, has stirred much controversy. Defenders intent on breaching the Israeli coastal seeking to equate Zionism (the return of bills that protect settlements say blockade of Gaza by warning maritime nti-Zionism of the Jewish people to their homeland) boycotts that target settlements are insurance carriers and a satellite Ais the with racism. The 2001 conference which another means of unfairly penalising communication company that providing denial and was held in Durban, South Africa set Israel, while those who oppose such services to the flotilla could subject them delegitimisation the stage for antisemitic forces to attack protections say they represent a backdoor to legal liability for aiding terrorists. 2) of this right. It Israel through economic, political and recognition of Israeli sovereignty in the Monitoring the rampant antisemitism and rejects that Jews cultural means. However, today, anti- West Bank. anti-Zionism in academic institutions by should have a Israel rhetoric and antisemitic incidents In February 2016, the city of Paris also informing the school of its potential civil state of their on university campuses, coupled with passed anti-BDS resolutions, as did and criminal liability for tolerating an own, live in areas the European Union’s recent adoption parliamentarians in 13 Latin American environment of intimidation and hostility of historic and religious significance, or of product labeling that singles out the and Caribbean nations. The first that fails to protect Jewish and Israeli coexist as equal citizens in any part of Jewish state, make it imperative to university student government to pass an students from antisemitic harassment. Eretz Israel. It dismisses with contempt call out and confront the BDS threat. anti-BDS resolution was that of Western 3) Using the legal system to counter the Jews’ religious, historical, cultural and Unable to defeat the Israeli Defence Washington University, back in June boycotts against Israeli companies and functional claims to their sliver of land, and Forces militarily or weaken the Israeli 2014. academics by seeking to remove the rather demonises Zionists as colonialists, population through persistent terrorism, In Israel, a Law for Prevention of tax exempt status of organisations that oppressors and war-mongers despite extremist groups and rogue regimes have Damage to the State of Israel through promote boycotts. 4) Filing lawsuits overwhelming evidence to the contrary. embarked upon a global smear campaign boycott, also commonly known as the under relatively unchartered waters of It deprecates thousands of years of to demonise and isolate Israel, casting Boycott law, is an Israeli Anti-boycott law the US Anti-Terrorism Act, Alien Torts Jewish history and romanticises mere it as a pariah state within the United that was approved in the Knesset on 11 Statute, and torture victim protection decades of Palestinian history. It has Nations, as well as academic institutions. July 2011. The law states that individuals conventions, civil rights laws, consumer low standards for over 190 non-Jewish One of the ways to fight the BDS or organisations who publicise a call fraud statutes, the IRS codes, state and states, but impossibly high standards movement is by adopting and passing for an economic, cultural or academic federal education laws, civil RICO and for the one and only Jewish State. It anti-BDS legislation. In the USA, there boycott against a person or entity merely whistleblower statutes. questions the right of this sole Jewish are a number of organisations that because of its affiliation to the State All I can hope for at this point in time State to exist. It is disinterested in the are working together to educate state of Israel and/or to an Israeli institute is that the South African government will Tibetans, the Kurds, the Sahrawis and legislators about the BDS movement and/or to a specific region under Israeli follow the international precedent set other claimants to land and statehood, and how Israel can be hurt economically control, may be sued civilly, in tort, by a by the countries and states mentioned but is exclusively interested in the unless it is able to defend itself. These party claiming that it might be damaged above and finally take a stand against claims of the Palestinians. It overlooks organisations include StandWithUs and by such a boycott. The law also allows the antisemitism and discrimination of the human rights abuses in the Middle East, The Israel Project. Israeli authorities to deny benefits to BDS movement. Africa, Asia or South America. It is even This crime against decency also has blind and deaf to countless abuses economic implications for the U.S. perpetrated by Palestinians against each that it itself cannot afford to ignore. other as well as against Jews, Christians Israel’s water technology is arguably or minority groups. It calls for boycotts California’s last hope to prevent it of Israeli products but paradoxically from becoming a permanent desert. uses Israeli technology to spread its In New York, trade with Israel brought message. It is not too interested in peace in over $6 billion in 2015 alone. Over between Israelis and Palestinians, and the past 20 years, New York exports encourages Palestinian obstinance. It to the Jewish state totaled almost is more interested in the destruction of $67 billion. the Jewish State than the creation of Since April 2015, 14 states in the a Palestinian one. Yet there are those USA have realised the danger of the who continue to claim that there is a BDS movement and the importance difference between Anti-Zionism and of fighting it by passing anti-BDS antisemitism. Indeed this claim is often legislation. The Tennessee General made by the antisemites themselves. Assembly formally condemned the Anti-Zionists cannot conceive of a free BDS movement in a 123-1 vote with and sovereign Jewish State, because the passing of SJR-170, becoming they are plagued with the perpetuating the first state in the US to do so. disease of antisemitism. Anti-Zionism Following in its footsteps came is antisemitism. Since antisemites have Illinois, South Carolina, New York, a tendency to fall off the wrong side of Florida, California, Alabama and history, we should not fear them, but more. Arizona was the last state proudly proclaim our Zionism. in the US that passed legislation Most Americans support Israel. US support for Israel isn’t just about strategic calculation and foreign policy interests, or at least not anymore

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HABONIM DROR DILLER TEEN FELLOWS PROGRAMME Social Zionism Diller programme anniversary There is no doubt in any Jew’s mind start-ups in Israel has changed aspects of The Diller Teen Fellows programme meaning ‘love your neighbour’. This today that Israel advocacy is a difficult its society, along with the rest of the world. has been an unbelievable success this narrative will give the fellows a better task. Energiya Global is an environmental year. understanding of Israel’s reality, left and start-up whose solar panels are used right, periphery and centre. The fellows nd the youth movements are in both the Negev and Rwanda. IsraAid e cannot believe that we are nearing will be able to define what it means to Aexperiencing this the most; making is an NGO known for its disaster relief Wthe end of our very first year of the love your neighbour as yourself. They will both Israel advocacy and Zionism services. Peace can also be pursued with programme and beginning the process get to know Israel’s diverse collective, relevant. From external denunciation, to such organisations. for our second year. We are now looking and learn about the approach towards disputes within the Jewish community Dialogue to Action provides a platform forward to our trip to Israel, where we will minority groups in Israel. Fellows will be itself, conflict is widespread around the for Jews, Israeli Arabs and Palestinians meet the rest of Diller Teen Fellows. challenged to ask themselves difficult topic of Israel. War and terror along with to meet and engage with each other on Twenty-six different cohorts from questions such as: how do I treat people the subject of the Palestinians and Israeli contentious issues. These organisations around the world will come together in that are different from me? What can I do Occupation has cast an ugly shadow have an important role in acting on the Israel. Some of the goals for this Israel trip to make the world a better place? How around Israel and stigmatised Zionism. needs of the people and communities are; to encourage a sense of belonging to can I minimise injustice? While traditional Zionism through at specific times. Supporting and Israel and the Jewish people, to continue During these three weeks, they will be political engagement is important, it contributing to building an environment in the partnership building process, to spending a week in Shoham, with our has resulted in the polarisation of world conducive to such organisations’ success provide participants with inspiration, partner city. Where they will be running Jewry into, among other things, left not only builds Israeli society but serves practical tools and empowerment and of their own programme which they have and right camps. Our focus on these as a tangible inspiration in bringing the course to allow for participants to enjoy planned and they will explore Israel in the politics has resulted in our neglect of the youth's focus back to Israel. The youth themselves and be inspired. way that they have chosen. general Israeli society. Beyond this, it has of the Diaspora Jewry has a great role We will be in Israel for three weeks We are looking forward to a very troubling implications for the youth and in the development of this environment. exploring the land, and learning about memorable and life-changing three isolates them even more from the Jewish, We have the ability to focus our energy it through the narrative ‘Ve’Ahavta’, weeks in Israel. Zionist world. The viable way forward is and passion into avenues such as Israel Lee Lobel through the new social Zionist movement. education, participating in programs A movement whose focus is moving away within Israel and advocating for this form from policy and government and instead of social Zionism in a way that is able to moving towards grassroots initiatives and be materialised easily and effectively. a prerogative-placed Israeli culture and If the improvement of Israeli society is at society. the top of our agenda then we should be The first step of Zionism has been focusing our efforts and debate not on the fulfilled — the state was established and top down approach but bottom up from settled. Our focus needs to be shifted the grassroots movement. from political efforts to the furtherance of the people. The prevalence of NGOs and Gabi Saven, Aaron Fainman and Caleb Lester (HDSA Shnatties 2016)

BNEI AKIVA Dear Cape Town Community After a year full of fun and great memories, we are sad to leave but we are looking forward to seeing our families again.

e are going to miss so many Wthings: The Snif programme every Shabbat, monthly Gurim events, Mifgash every second week, the Bat Mitzvah programme with the Grade 6 girls at we chose to live and make these choices Herzlia, spending Wednesday break time again. with Phyllis Jowell kids, being around the We would like to say thank you to all the Middle School, spending time and special wonderful families who hosted us. It made events with the Morasha Community, us feel at home even though we were so working with everyone at the SAZF, but far away from our homes. Another thank most of all… our Sundays. you is to Rabbi Sam and Rebbetzin Aviva Being around the Bnei Akiva people in Thurgood for helping us to find our way in Cape Town or South Africa in general Cape Town. Thank you to all the Herzlia (during camp) was amazing. We found and Phyllis Jowell teachers and staff for out that the values we think we have welcoming us into the school and allowing can go much deeper. Our beliefs were us to get to know the kids and work with strengthened and shows us how to be them. Our last thank you is to Bnei Akiva real Orthodox, religious, Zionist Jews. South Africa and especially Cape Town Coming from Israel and growing up in — we have no words to express our religious communities, we couldn't really appreciation to each and every one of you understand what it meant to fight for for welcoming us, being our family and your beliefs, to really fully understand friends for this year. We would love to see them, and to know how to explain them you all when you come visit Israel. to others. Going in to Herzlia and meeting With lots of love, the students there made us look back at B'virkat Torah V'Avodah the things we grew up with and the way Ayala Sobol and Shira Levin

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Building Connections with the Israeli paramedic shares his stories Christian Community on Israel by Hila Zetler By Rowan Polovin On 12 May the SAZF care of casualty victims (Cape Council), must be feeling. “It makes had the honour of being invited to attend and speak together with CSO, you understand how Iat the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem were honoured to host important life is and think conference in Cape Town in May. The conference, Mr. Raphael Herbst, about the way we choose hosted by Luba Mayekiso, was themed ‘My Brother’s a member of Magen to live it. We need to Keeper: A Line In the Sand’ and had the purpose David Adom’s National appreciate every second of encouraging Christians to strengthen their bond Disaster response. of life”, said Herbst. with Israel and to the Jewish people. An audience When asked about of over 1000 was enthralled by powerful speakers, agen David Adom the worst situation he including Olga Meshoe, Rev Malcolm Hedding and Mis Israel’s national has been involved in, he Cassandra Mayekiso, who reiterated and reinforced emergency medical, answered that the hardest the friendship and love that a growing amount of disaster, ambulance thing for him to witness Christian South Dan Diker and blood bank service. The name is child abuse or a husband that abuses Africans have means “Red Star of David”. Since June his wife. Also heart-breaking are elderly with Israel and for the Jewish people. Ambassador 2006, Magen David Adom has been people who have no family to take care Arthur Lenk spoke eloquently of the enormous officially recognised by the International of them. Herbst and his crew often help benefits South Africans could reap from working Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) as the elderly by fixing their flats, providing with Israel, and Dan Diker of the Jerusalem Center the national aid society of the state of a nurse in the hospital, or buying a meal For Public Affairs discussed why the world should Israel under the Geneva Conventions, — often out of their own pocket. He said be on the side of Israel. Diker (born in New York), and a member of the International it’s so hard for him to see how some of the is a former secretary general of the World Jewish Federation of Red Cross and Red Holocaust survivors live out the last years Congress (WJC), an umbrella group representing Crescent Societies. of their lives. Jewish communities and organisations in nearly 100 Herbst, who has been with the Though MDA currently staffs countries. I addressed the gathering on behalf of the Jerusalem branch of MDA since the age approximately 1200 emergency medical Jewish community in South Africa, and thanked our of 15 first as a volunteer and later as a technicians, paramedics and emergency Christian friends for their unwavering support for permanent paramedic, shared with us physicians, it still relies heavily on Israel and the Jews. I was warmly received by the some of his personal experiences of over 10 000 volunteers who serve in attendees and am very glad that bridges of support being a part of this inspiring organisation both operational and administrative Israeli ambassador to South and friendship are being built. which provides medical support not only capacities. MDA headquarters and Africa Mr. Arthur Lenk to Jews, but also to Muslim Arabs, Druze, its blood bank are located at the Tel and Christians. HaShomer complex in the centre of the He explained that MDA has volunteers country. The organisation operates 119 from all religions and once they put on stations throughout the country, with a their uniforms their political views are fleet of over 700 ambulances nationwide. no longer important. The priority is to Among them are mobile intensive care get a casualty victim first aid assistance units (MICU), special ambulances and to get them to hospital as quickly as equipped for mass casualty events, and possible. It’s all about timing, and the armoured ambulances. faster they get the victim to hospital the We wanted to thank Mr. Herbst for higher the chances of saving one’s life. sharing his unique insights with us Magen David Adom is mainly staffed by and hopefully we can all remember volunteers, and has over 10 000 people to appreciate life a little bit more and volunteering over one million man-hours remember how precious life really is. We per year, said Herbst. The minimum age should be thankful that there are people Cassandra Mayekiso at the ICEJ to join Magen David Adom’s basic first out there like Herbst who give so much of Apostle Rene Terra Nova from Manaus, Brazil conference aid course and become a volunteer is 15. their time to help others. As it is written in During his talk, Herbst wanted us to try the Talmud ‘He who saves a single life, Haifa professor visits SAZF and imagine how a 15-year-old boy taking saves the entire world’. Acclaimed Israeli author in SA

Tamar Lazarus; Deputy Head of Mission Embassy of Israel, Mr. Michael Freeman; bestselling Julie Berman, Adv. Jonathan Silk, Moonyeen Castle and Prof. Manfred Green Israeli author, Liad Shoham; Rowan Polovin and Hila Zetler rofessor Manfred Green addressed the SAZF (Cape Council) Mancom on Tuesday iad Shoham was hosted in South Africa by the Israeli Embassy at the Centre for P17 May at the Samson Centre. Manfred Green, MD, PhD, MPH is currently the Lthe Book in May. He also presented at the Franschhoek Literary Festival where he director of the Global Health Leadership and Administration MPH programme and was a huge success. The audience couldn’t get enough of this humourous author who previously served as head of the University of Haifa School of Public Health, where he inspired all to wonder if maybe there is a hidden author in us all. His books are critically is a professor in the Department of Epidemiology. acclaimed bestsellers in Israel.

www.facebook.com/pages/SA-Zionist-Federation-Cape-Council @SazfC Cape Jewish Chronicle July 2016 15 16 Cape Jewish Chronicle July 2016 Telfed Tidings “Without your rewarding association cherished friendships assistance, we could absolutely not with the UJC and their over the decades. accomplish what we do”. affection for Telfed. “We Telfed’s longest serving absolutely love Telfed. volunteer (and former hese were the words of welcome from We love the fact that you Capetonian) Annette TTelfed’s Chairman Maish Isaacson, to are cost conscious, that Milliner Giladi spoke special guests that visited Telfed recently: we can see where the of her affection for the Chair of the United Jewish Campaign, money goes, and that a organisation, saying “I Alison Berk Katzeff and husband Howard; handful of professionals have volunteered on many Chairman of the Board of Trustees of work in tandem with an different committees in the United Jewish Campaign Philip extensive, nationwide different places during Krawitz and wife Michele; Clinical and team of volunteers to do the last 60 years” (former Organisational Psychologist Dorianne so many things for the VP of the Women’s Weil (‘Dr D’) and respected Capetonians community”. Agricultural Association David and Maeve Samuels. Philip spoke of the and former Chair of the CEO Dorron Kline introduced those ongoing efforts to Telfed representatives together with special guests Philip and Michele Krawitz, B’Noth Zion Association present, including representatives of support Jewish activity, Howard and Alison Berk Katzeff, David and Maeve Samuels and Dr. Dori Weil. (WIZO), Israel Maritime Telfed’s Directorate as well as Former schools, lifestyle and few years, echoed this sentiment, League, Western Province Director of Telfed, Sid Shapiro, COO Aliyah in South Africa — and to promote commenting how reassuring it was for Zionist committee, amongst others). “I am Nava Lapid and Head of Resource Israel. Having just celebrated the 68th them as parents to know that a Telfed constantly looking for ways to help those Development Nikki Leviner. anniversary of the State, he commented representative was waiting for their in need and feel a great desire to uplift UJC Chair Alison spoke of their family’s that Israel is a relatively young nation and children at the airport when they made others”. personal commitment to Israel and the therefore it is incumbent on it to support Aliyah. They noted their appreciation The volunteering spirit was a prevailing UJC’s collaboration with Telfed. “We Aliyah and Klita initiatives — “failure to do for everything the volunteers do (that theme. Hannah (a young volunteer) believe in what you are doing, we support so would be a great tragedy”. incidentally includes their two daughters, spoke of her involvement in Telfed’s Lone your cause and we appreciate your Also in attendance was Dr. D, Dori Weil. who are both active contributors in Soldier Programme (which provides a transparency”. An internationally recognised inspirational Telfed committees, including the support network to some 80 soldiers) and Former Chair of United Herzlia Schools, speaker, Dori has been a radio and TV Executive Council and Endowments and preparations for an upcoming luncheon Alison is an incredible asset to the talk show host in South Africa for 26 Scholarships Committee). for them. Cape Town community. Having recently years. This was her first visit to Telfed. Sid Shapiro, a former Capetonian who In closing, Sid Shapiro expressed accepted a second term of office, her In 2015, Dori hosted a parlour meeting made Aliyah 46 years ago, and went on to gratitude to the guests in attendance, counterpart Philip commented “what a for Telfed in Johannesburg, introducing work at Telfed for 42 of them, recalled many saying “your support has a ripple effect privilege it is” to work with someone of the new ‘SASI’ (South Africans Studying fond memories with leading members that impacts on many more than you her caliber, who, in her tenure to date, in Israel) academic programme to the of the Cape Town community over the realise: not only through the community has invigorated Jewish Cape Town. community. “We appreciate the support years, including M.H. Goldschmidt, projects, but through the engagement of He added: ”Oftentimes people ask me: Telfed provides to our family members, Solm Yach and Leon Wilder, amongst many members of the community who “what’s the secret to your success?” offering them a ‘launching pad’ and a other notable friends and partners, also are able to experience the rewards of My reply is “to employ people who are ‘safety net’ in a warm and comforting including Eliot and Myra Osrin. He spoke volunteering, and who are able to share much better than you and let them get on family atmosphere”. of the great honour he had to interact with of their wisdom and talents to assist and with it!” Philip spoke of his family’s love Maeve and David Samuels, friends prominent representatives of the South uplift others. Thank you for facilitating and dedication to the State of Israel, his and supporters of Telfed over the last African Jewish Community, developing this.” Yasher Koach!

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Lilian Lomofsky recently ran a two day workshop training in Feuerstein’s Instrumental Enrichment in Cape Town. The 18 professionals who completed the training will be awarded certificates from the Feuerstein – Bassou Training Centre in Jerusalem. They are now accredited as Practitioners Mediated Learning and the Instrumental Enrichment – Basic (IE-B) programme that was developed by the late Prof Reuven Feuerstein, a developmental and cognitive TOP: David Lipschitz psychologist, and Rabbi Rafi Feuerstein who ABOVE: Lilian Lomofsky is the Chairman of the Institute. RIGHT: Gina Flash IE-B is designed for educators, therapists Mensch Executive who work with young children and those with Director Gina Flash special needs. The group was composed was recently accepted to of psychologists, learning support teachers, take part in the prestigious occupational therapists, classroom teachers Schusterman Family Foundation Fellowship, and university lecturers. They were all very a leadership development programme for enthusiastic and motivated to apply their individuals who are committed to growing knowledge and skills in their own working their capacity to exercise leadership in the situations. Jewish sector. Gina joins an impressive group Mediated Learning and Instrumental of 28 other mid-career Jewish professionals from Enrichment is a programme designed to varied backgrounds and experiences, they come enhance critical thinking and reasoning in from across the U.S., Europe, Israel, and Australia, learners of all ages and is based on the belief and they work inside and outside of the Jewish sector. that intelligence is not fixed and all people As part of the Fellowship Gina will work with a professional coach and together curate a personalised programme of executive can change the way they think and learn. training and experiences. We wish Gina all the best on this exciting journey!

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veryone feels anxious now and then. It is an emotion that many people Edeal with on a daily basis. Many people feel nervous when faced with a problem at work, before taking a test or making an important decision. Anxiety disorders are different though. They can cause such distress that they interfere with your ability to lead a normal life. Anxiety disorders are considered serious and can be overwhelming and debilitating for people who experience symptoms, but with treatment many people can Chairman CJSA Irene Freeman and manage those feelings and get back to a fulfilling life. Art with Sharon Lopis, Sarah and Mike Kelly Fay Singer What are the types of anxiety disorders? There are several kinds, including: • Panic disorder. People with this condition have feelings of terror that strike suddenly and repeatedly with no warning. Other symptoms of a panic attack include sweating, chest pain, palpitations (unusually strong or irregular heartbeats), and a feeling of choking. It can feel like you’re having a heart attack or ‘going crazy’. • Social anxiety disorder. Also called social phobia, this involves overwhelming worry and self-consciousness about everyday social situations. The worry often centers on a fear of being judged by others, or behaving in a way that might cause embarrassment or lead to ridicule. • Specific phobias. These are intense fears of a specific object or situation, such as heights or flying. The level of fear is usually inappropriate to the situation and may cause you to avoid common, everyday situations. Eve Alperstein, Louise Swartz and Audrey Shantall • Generalised anxiety disorder. This is excessive, unrealistic worry and tension, even if there’s little or nothing to provoke the anxiety. Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders It depends on the type of anxiety disorder, but general symptoms include: Feelings of panic, fear, and uneasiness, Problems sleeping, cold or sweaty hands or feet, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, not being able to be still and calm, dry mouth, nausea, numbness or tingling in the hands or feet, muscle tension and dizziness. Anxiety disorders cannot be prevented, however there are things you can do to control or lessen symptoms: Stop or reduce consumption of products that contain caffeine, such as coffee, tea, cola, energy drinks, and chocolate. Many over the counter medicines/ herbal medicines can increase symptoms so ask your doctor before taking any of them. Seek counseling and support if you start to regularly feel anxious with no apparent cause. Birthday member Alec Alperstein with Daniel At the Rupert Museum, Wendy Johnson and Debbie and Levitt Harry Epstein Diana Sochen — Executive Director

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Births Eddy and Moonyeen Castle — granddaughter Harry and Simone Friedland— granddaughter Harry and Lorraine Gurwitz — granddaughter Joan Knopp — great granddaughter Ruth and Leonard Reitstein — great grandson Anita Stoch — great granddaughter Hymie and Shirley Waldman — granddaughter Barmitzvah Ronnie and Leah Chorn — grandson Marriage Benny and Rica Schlosberg — daughter Birthdays Bernie Goldschmidt — 75th birthday Sam Chiat — 87th birthday We extend a hearty Mazeltov to those who have celebrated their anniversaries: Bernie and Rochelle Goldschmidt — 50th wedding anniversary Claremont members enjoying an interactive morning learning how to skype Sam and Riva Chiat — 60th wedding anniversary We extend our sincere best wishes to our members who had not been well: DATE TO DIARISE Evelyn Berman, Dinky Braun, Ruth Katzeff, Shlomo Luyt, Eileen Meilech, Thelma Rozen, Doreen Seidle, Archie Wolman, Dorothy OT AZEY — three day Yiddish course for beginners, intermediate Woolf, and advanced lovers of Yiddish. We extend our sincere condolences to our members those who 29 — 31 August. Booking Essential. Cost R390 for earlybirds have lost family members: Evelyn Berman, Marion Kaye, Issy and Truda Goldman or R420 if you book after 1 August. A hearty welcome to new members of the CJSA family Contact Sea Point Office 021 434 9691 for more information Anita and Adrian Goldman, Elana Polakow, Michelle Levy, Delia Scott, 24 Cape Jewish Chronicle July 2016 Cape Jewish Seniors events calendar AUGUST 2016

Monday 1 Tuesday 2 Wednesday 3 Thursday 4 Friday 5 Sea Point 10.00 Talking with Marcia R5 Sea Point 10.00 Pop In: Bridges for Peace with Chris Eden speaking on ‘Israel: Sea Point 10.00 Yiddish mit Veronica R5 Sea Point 2.00 Beginners bridge classes with Harold R5 little country, large heart’ R5 11.30 Quiz R5 9.30 Shopping with Malcolm R20 2.00 Bridge R5 2.00 Yoga with Leina Sank R5 2.00 Bridge and kalooki R5 Milnerton 2.00 Reminiscing with Hazel R5 1.30 Art classes R40 Election Day office Closed Milnerton 9.30 Kalooki R5 10.30 Men’s Schmooze group. A morning with Milnerton 10.00 Bingo morning join residents of Noah Home in Milnerton R15 2.00 Lifts to Highlands House and Gitlin Library R10 2.00 Scrabble with Sylvia Quinn R5 Leonard Suransky speaking on terrorism R10 Includes prizes Milnerton 10.00 Elmara Willis speaks on Bhutan R5 S/Suburbs 10.30 Pop In: A special morning with Len Swimmer R5 2.00 Musical appreciation with Doreen Kantor R5 1.00 Kalooki set tables R5 1.00 Bridge and kalooki R5 S/Suburbs 9.30 Outing to the Biscuit Mill. Tea for own account R20 1.45 Line Dancing with Hannah Seinik. West Coast 11.30 DVD. Above and Beyond —The untold story of the brave S/Suburbs 09.30 Social bridge. New members welcome R5 volunteer pilots who flew in the 1948 War of Independence R5 9.30 Kalooki R5 2.00 Knitting group. All welcome R5 West Coast 09.15 Outing to new Bromwell Mall in Woodstock. Tea own account R20 Sunday 7 Monday 8 Tuesday 9 Wednesday 10 Thursday 11 Friday 12 Sea Point 10.00 Talking Point with Marcia R5 Sea Point 9.30 Outing to Medical Museum. Tea own account R25 Sea Point 10.00 Yiddish mit Veronica R5 Sea Point 2.00 Beginners bridge classes with Harold R5 1.45 Bridge and kalooki R5 11.30 Exercises with Irene R5 9.30 Shopping with Malcolm R20 2.00 Bridge R5 Milnerton 10.00 Art with Karen Kalman R25 2.00 Bridge and kalooki R5 6 pm Shabbat Supper at Marais Road Shul R50 for 2.00 Reminiscing with Hazel R5 Women’s Day — office closed 10.00 Knitting circle R5 Milnerton 9.30 Kalooki R5 Members. R150 for non-members. Booking essential Milnerton 10.00 Bnoth Zion 2.00 Ageless Grace R20 S/Suburbs 10.30 DVD. Above and Beyond —The untold story of the brave and all welcome. 12.15 Committee meeting S/Suburbs 10.00 Pamper morning R10 volunteer pilots who flew in the 1948 War of Independence R5 S/Suburbs 9.30 Outing to The Palms Mall. Enjoy the interesting shops. Tea for 10.15 Ageless Grace R20 1.00 Bridge and kalooki R5 7.00 Milnerton Shabbat Supper R50 Booking own account R20 10.00 Men’s Schmooze group a morning with Leonard West Coast 10.30 Pop In: The work of Life Line by Glynis Deper R5 essential 2.00 Yiddish mit Rita R5 Suransky speaking on terrorism R10

Sunday 14 Monday 15 Tuesday 16 Wednesday 17 Thursday 18 Friday 19 Sea Point 10.00 Talking Point with Roni R5 Sea Point 10.00 Birthday Pop In: Len Swimmer does the personality profile an update and Sea Point 10.00 Enjoy a Bibliodrama ‘Abraham and Isaac’, an Sea Point 10.00 Yiddish mit Veronica R5 Sea Point 2.00 Beginners bridge classes with Harold R5 interactive morning R5 interactive morning with Sofia Zway R5 11.30 Exercises with Irene R5 9.30 Shopping with Malcolm R20 2.00 Bridge R5 2.00 Mosaic class with Yvette Polovin R20 1.45 Bridge and kalooki R5 2.00 Bridge and kalooki R5 2.00 Reminiscing with Hazel R5 2.00 Yoga with Leina Sank R5 Milnerton 10.00 Art with Karen Cohen R25 Milnerton 9.30 Kalooki R5 Milnerton 10.00 Café Bio. Movie to be announced R5 Milnerton 10.00 Birthday Pop In: A morning with Gordon Epstein playing his guitar R15 10.00 Knitting circle R5 S/Suburbs 10.30 The work of Life Line by Glynis Deper R5 S/Suburbs 10.00 Scrabble morning R5 1.00 Kalooki set tables R5 2.00 Ageless Grace R20 West Coast 11.30 Pop In morning: Leonard Suransky speaking on terrorism R5 LIMMUD 2.00 Yiddish mit Rhita R5 1.45 Line dancing with Hannah Seinik. S/Suburbs 10.00 Pamper morning R10 S/Suburbs 09.30 Social bridge. New members welcome R5 10.15 Ageless Grace R20 9.30 Kalooki R5 10.00 Visit Sea Point and enjoy a Bibliodrama 2.00 Knitting group. All welcome R5 ‘Abraham and Isaac’ an interactive morning with Sofia West Coast 10.00 A morning with Gordon Epstein playing his guitar in Milnerton, R15 Zway R25 Sunday 21 Monday 22 Tuesday 23 Wednesday 24 Thursday 25 Friday 26 Sea Point 10.00 Talking Point with Marcia R5 Sea Point 10.00 The work of Life Line by Glynis Deper R5 Sea Point 9.00 Interbranch Quiz morning in Milnerton R25 Sea Point 10.00 Yiddish mit Veronica R5 Sea Point Milnerton 2.00 Beginners bridge classes with Harold R5 2.00 Art classes R40 1.45 Bridge and kalooki R5 11.30 Exercises with Irene R5 9.30 Shopping with Malcolm R20 2.30 Sunday movie and tea. Movie 2.00 Bridge R5 2.00 Yoga with Leina Sank R5 Milnerton 10.00 Interbranch quiz morning in Milnerton R5 2.00 Bridge and kalooki R5 10.30 Men’s Schmooze group a morning with to be announced R25 2.00 Reminiscing with Hazel R5 Milnerton 9.15 Outing to the Science Museum. Tea for own account. R45 2.00 Ageless Grace R20 Milnerton 6.30 Twilight Supper with Mark Jennings, Station Manager of FMR Michael Bagraim R10 All Welcome. Booking essential by Thursday Milnerton 10.00 DVD. Above and Beyond —The untold story of the brave 1.00 Kalooki set games R5 S/Suburbs 9.15 Interbranch quiz morning in Milnerton R45 volunteer pilots who flew in the 1948 War of Independence. R5 1.45 Line dancing with Hannah Seinik. 10.00 Pamper morning R10 S/Suburbs 10.30 A medical Q and A morning with Dr Craig Dietrich talking on 2.00 Yiddish mit Joe Berelowitz R5 S/Suburbs 09.30 Social bridge. New members welcome R5 10.15 Ageless Grace R20 ‘Patterns of memory loss’ R5 S/Suburbs 9.30 Outing to the Slave Lodge Museum to view beautiful Shweshwe 9.30 Kalooki R5 West Coast 9.30 Interbranch quiz morning in Milnerton R5 1.30 Bridge and kalooki R5 cloth — a much loved Southern African material. Tea for own 2.00 Knitting group. All welcome R5 West Coast 10.00 Art with Sharon Lopis R35 account. R35 Muizenberg 10.30 Heather Blumenthal presents a documentary on the Friends of Zion Museum and an interesting view of the history of Israel R5 Sunday 28 Monday 29 Tuesday 30 Wednesday 31 Sea Point 10.00 OT AZEY Beginner’s, Intermediate and Advanced classes. All Sea Point 10.00 OT AZEY Beginner’s, Intermediate and Advanced classes. All Welcome Sea Point 9.30 Outing to Charlie’s Bakery R20 Tea for own account Sea Point Welcome Early bird booking R390 Booking after 1 August R420 Early bird booking R390 Booking after 1 August R420 10.00 OT AZEY Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced 2.30 Sunday movie and tea. Movie Milnerton 10.00 Pop In: Limmud presenter Nancy Krisch speaks on ‘Loose Milnerton 10.00 A morning with Leonard Suransky speaking on terrorism R5 classes. All Welcome Earlybird booking R390 Booking to be announced. R25 ends and retracing footsteps and other means of connecting to 1.00 Kalooki set tables R5 after 1 August R420 All Welcome. Booking essential by Thursday ancestors’ R5 1.45 Line dancing with Hannah Seinik. Milnerton 10.00 Art classes with Karen Cohen R25 2.00 Yiddish mit Joe Berelowitz R5 S/Suburbs 09.30 Social bridge. New members welcome R5 10.00 Knitting group. All welcome R5 S/Suburbs 9.30 Outing to the Toy Museum in Stellenbosch. Snack for own 9.30 Kalooki R5 2.00 Ageless Grace R20 account R40 2.00 Knitting group. All welcome R5 S/Suburbs 10.00 Pamper morning R10 2.00 Yiddish mit Rhita R5 West Coast 10.00 Outing to the Science Museum. Tea for own account.R45 10.15 Ageless Grace R20

DIRECTOR: Diana Sochen 021 434 9691 [email protected] ADMIN: Irene 021 434 9691 [email protected] www.cjsa.org.za SOCIAL WORKERS: Sea Point: Monique Nieuwenhuys 021 434 9691; Milnerton: Hajiera Safidien–Maloon 021 555 1736; Southern Suburbs: Yvonne Reynolds 021 671 4957; West Coast: Melanie van Emmenes 074 405 5186

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Rubi and Anne With Compliments With compliments Chaitman FREDDY AND from Ben Rabinowitz in Foundation AGGIE HIRSCH memory of Shirley

MEYER HIRSCH THE HAROLD AND Paul Arieli GOLDSCHMIDT BEATRICE KRAMER Goldschmidt FOUNDATION FOUNDATION Family Trust Cape Jewish Chronicle July 2016 25 Cape Jewish Seniors events calendar AUGUST 2016

Monday 1 Tuesday 2 Wednesday 3 Thursday 4 Friday 5 Sea Point 10.00 Talking with Marcia R5 Sea Point 10.00 Pop In: Bridges for Peace with Chris Eden speaking on ‘Israel: Sea Point 10.00 Yiddish mit Veronica R5 Sea Point 2.00 Beginners bridge classes with Harold R5 little country, large heart’ R5 11.30 Quiz R5 9.30 Shopping with Malcolm R20 2.00 Bridge R5 2.00 Yoga with Leina Sank R5 2.00 Bridge and kalooki R5 Milnerton 2.00 Reminiscing with Hazel R5 1.30 Art classes R40 Election Day office Closed Milnerton 9.30 Kalooki R5 10.30 Men’s Schmooze group. A morning with Milnerton 10.00 Bingo morning join residents of Noah Home in Milnerton R15 2.00 Lifts to Highlands House and Gitlin Library R10 2.00 Scrabble with Sylvia Quinn R5 Leonard Suransky speaking on terrorism R10 Includes prizes Milnerton 10.00 Elmara Willis speaks on Bhutan R5 S/Suburbs 10.30 Pop In: A special morning with Len Swimmer R5 2.00 Musical appreciation with Doreen Kantor R5 1.00 Kalooki set tables R5 1.00 Bridge and kalooki R5 S/Suburbs 9.30 Outing to the Biscuit Mill. Tea for own account R20 1.45 Line Dancing with Hannah Seinik. West Coast 11.30 DVD. Above and Beyond —The untold story of the brave S/Suburbs 09.30 Social bridge. New members welcome R5 volunteer pilots who flew in the 1948 War of Independence R5 9.30 Kalooki R5 2.00 Knitting group. All welcome R5 West Coast 09.15 Outing to new Bromwell Mall in Woodstock. Tea own account R20 Sunday 7 Monday 8 Tuesday 9 Wednesday 10 Thursday 11 Friday 12 Sea Point 10.00 Talking Point with Marcia R5 Sea Point 9.30 Outing to Medical Museum. Tea own account R25 Sea Point 10.00 Yiddish mit Veronica R5 Sea Point 2.00 Beginners bridge classes with Harold R5 1.45 Bridge and kalooki R5 11.30 Exercises with Irene R5 9.30 Shopping with Malcolm R20 2.00 Bridge R5 Milnerton 10.00 Art with Karen Kalman R25 2.00 Bridge and kalooki R5 6 pm Shabbat Supper at Marais Road Shul R50 for 2.00 Reminiscing with Hazel R5 Women’s Day — office closed 10.00 Knitting circle R5 Milnerton 9.30 Kalooki R5 Members. R150 for non-members. Booking essential Milnerton 10.00 Bnoth Zion 2.00 Ageless Grace R20 S/Suburbs 10.30 DVD. Above and Beyond —The untold story of the brave and all welcome. 12.15 Committee meeting S/Suburbs 10.00 Pamper morning R10 volunteer pilots who flew in the 1948 War of Independence R5 S/Suburbs 9.30 Outing to The Palms Mall. Enjoy the interesting shops. Tea for 10.15 Ageless Grace R20 1.00 Bridge and kalooki R5 7.00 Milnerton Shabbat Supper R50 Booking own account R20 10.00 Men’s Schmooze group a morning with Leonard West Coast 10.30 Pop In: The work of Life Line by Glynis Deper R5 essential 2.00 Yiddish mit Rita R5 Suransky speaking on terrorism R10

Sunday 14 Monday 15 Tuesday 16 Wednesday 17 Thursday 18 Friday 19 Sea Point 10.00 Talking Point with Roni R5 Sea Point 10.00 Birthday Pop In: Len Swimmer does the personality profile an update and Sea Point 10.00 Enjoy a Bibliodrama ‘Abraham and Isaac’, an Sea Point 10.00 Yiddish mit Veronica R5 Sea Point 2.00 Beginners bridge classes with Harold R5 interactive morning R5 interactive morning with Sofia Zway R5 11.30 Exercises with Irene R5 9.30 Shopping with Malcolm R20 2.00 Bridge R5 2.00 Mosaic class with Yvette Polovin R20 1.45 Bridge and kalooki R5 2.00 Bridge and kalooki R5 2.00 Reminiscing with Hazel R5 2.00 Yoga with Leina Sank R5 Milnerton 10.00 Art with Karen Cohen R25 Milnerton 9.30 Kalooki R5 Milnerton 10.00 Café Bio. Movie to be announced R5 Milnerton 10.00 Birthday Pop In: A morning with Gordon Epstein playing his guitar R15 10.00 Knitting circle R5 S/Suburbs 10.30 The work of Life Line by Glynis Deper R5 S/Suburbs 10.00 Scrabble morning R5 1.00 Kalooki set tables R5 2.00 Ageless Grace R20 West Coast 11.30 Pop In morning: Leonard Suransky speaking on terrorism R5 LIMMUD 2.00 Yiddish mit Rhita R5 1.45 Line dancing with Hannah Seinik. S/Suburbs 10.00 Pamper morning R10 S/Suburbs 09.30 Social bridge. New members welcome R5 10.15 Ageless Grace R20 9.30 Kalooki R5 10.00 Visit Sea Point and enjoy a Bibliodrama 2.00 Knitting group. All welcome R5 ‘Abraham and Isaac’ an interactive morning with Sofia West Coast 10.00 A morning with Gordon Epstein playing his guitar in Milnerton, R15 Zway R25 Sunday 21 Monday 22 Tuesday 23 Wednesday 24 Thursday 25 Friday 26 Sea Point 10.00 Talking Point with Marcia R5 Sea Point 10.00 The work of Life Line by Glynis Deper R5 Sea Point 9.00 Interbranch Quiz morning in Milnerton R25 Sea Point 10.00 Yiddish mit Veronica R5 Sea Point Milnerton 2.00 Beginners bridge classes with Harold R5 2.00 Art classes R40 1.45 Bridge and kalooki R5 11.30 Exercises with Irene R5 9.30 Shopping with Malcolm R20 2.30 Sunday movie and tea. Movie 2.00 Bridge R5 2.00 Yoga with Leina Sank R5 Milnerton 10.00 Interbranch quiz morning in Milnerton R5 2.00 Bridge and kalooki R5 10.30 Men’s Schmooze group a morning with to be announced R25 2.00 Reminiscing with Hazel R5 Milnerton 9.15 Outing to the Science Museum. Tea for own account. R45 2.00 Ageless Grace R20 Milnerton 6.30 Twilight Supper with Mark Jennings, Station Manager of FMR Michael Bagraim R10 All Welcome. Booking essential by Thursday Milnerton 10.00 DVD. Above and Beyond —The untold story of the brave 1.00 Kalooki set games R5 S/Suburbs 9.15 Interbranch quiz morning in Milnerton R45 volunteer pilots who flew in the 1948 War of Independence. R5 1.45 Line dancing with Hannah Seinik. 10.00 Pamper morning R10 S/Suburbs 10.30 A medical Q and A morning with Dr Craig Dietrich talking on 2.00 Yiddish mit Joe Berelowitz R5 S/Suburbs 09.30 Social bridge. New members welcome R5 10.15 Ageless Grace R20 ‘Patterns of memory loss’ R5 S/Suburbs 9.30 Outing to the Slave Lodge Museum to view beautiful Shweshwe 9.30 Kalooki R5 West Coast 9.30 Interbranch quiz morning in Milnerton R5 1.30 Bridge and kalooki R5 cloth — a much loved Southern African material. Tea for own 2.00 Knitting group. All welcome R5 West Coast 10.00 Art with Sharon Lopis R35 account. R35 Muizenberg 10.30 Heather Blumenthal presents a documentary on the Friends of Zion Museum and an interesting view of the history of Israel R5 Sunday 28 Monday 29 Tuesday 30 Wednesday 31 Sea Point 10.00 OT AZEY Beginner’s, Intermediate and Advanced classes. All Sea Point 10.00 OT AZEY Beginner’s, Intermediate and Advanced classes. All Welcome Sea Point 9.30 Outing to Charlie’s Bakery R20 Tea for own account Sea Point Welcome Early bird booking R390 Booking after 1 August R420 Early bird booking R390 Booking after 1 August R420 10.00 OT AZEY Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced 2.30 Sunday movie and tea. Movie Milnerton 10.00 Pop In: Limmud presenter Nancy Krisch speaks on ‘Loose Milnerton 10.00 A morning with Leonard Suransky speaking on terrorism R5 classes. All Welcome Earlybird booking R390 Booking to be announced. R25 ends and retracing footsteps and other means of connecting to 1.00 Kalooki set tables R5 after 1 August R420 All Welcome. Booking essential by Thursday ancestors’ R5 1.45 Line dancing with Hannah Seinik. Milnerton 10.00 Art classes with Karen Cohen R25 2.00 Yiddish mit Joe Berelowitz R5 S/Suburbs 09.30 Social bridge. New members welcome R5 10.00 Knitting group. All welcome R5 S/Suburbs 9.30 Outing to the Toy Museum in Stellenbosch. Snack for own 9.30 Kalooki R5 2.00 Ageless Grace R20 account R40 2.00 Knitting group. All welcome R5 S/Suburbs 10.00 Pamper morning R10 2.00 Yiddish mit Rhita R5 West Coast 10.00 Outing to the Science Museum. Tea for own account.R45 10.15 Ageless Grace R20

DIRECTOR: Diana Sochen 021 434 9691 [email protected] ADMIN: Irene 021 434 9691 [email protected] www.cjsa.org.za SOCIAL WORKERS: Sea Point: Monique Nieuwenhuys 021 434 9691; Milnerton: Hajiera Safidien–Maloon 021 555 1736; Southern Suburbs: Yvonne Reynolds 021 671 4957; West Coast: Melanie van Emmenes 074 405 5186

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With compliments Stanley and Zea With compliments The Susman from Ben Rabinowitz in Lewis The Jack & Ethel Charitable memory of Shirley Foundation Goldin Foundation Foundation

With compliments With Compliments The Henry Van Embden Kalman, Esther and Family Foundation www.stonehage.com Michael Maisel Trust 26 Cape Jewish Chronicle July 2016 Jewish Community Services Material Assistance — It Is All About Partnership and Shared Responsibility There are various reasons why the financial relief department is constantly engaging in dilemmas regarding the majority of cases that come through the JCS doors. Firstly, one’s financial circumstances have a profound effect on one’s wellbeing and daily functioning which develops a heated and emotionally charged air over financial negotiations and discussions in general. Secondly, often JCS is a client’s last resort for financial assistance as family and friends’ assistance has either been exhausted or is not/ no longer available.

inancial assistance is limited to provision for basic needs, i.e. Faccommodation and food. JCS is not, as in past years, able to consider applications for assistance for medical and dental care or special educational needs. The policy of JCS requires that a review panel of committee members, together with the family, meet to form a financial partnership with family of the recipient in order to assist the client with their shortfall for a temporary JCS Staff, past and present: Benson Mutaipi, Barbara Edelberg, Florence Manyonya, Nina Kramer, Rhita Russon, Annette Marks, Lynne Hendricks, Samantha Petersen, Anne Marx, Juliet Ruditzky, Chris period of time during which long term financial security and independent Ndashe, Roleen Lampel, Nicole Apolles, Ethne Abramowitz, Renee Donneson and Jessica Jedeikin functioning is facilitated through social work intervention services. This enables JCS, together with the family, to determine the amount each will rental for 45 clients amounts to R90 000. JCS is a professional non-profit welfare contribute in order to serve the best interest of the client at this difficult time. This is reduced from approximately R135 organisation, unique in the Jewish welfare It is the policy of Jewish Community Services to explore all resources i.e. 000 for 70 clients just a year ago due to our system in that we render services in all from family members, UIF, government grants etc. before any community increased property portfolio. areas of specialisation in all age groups. funds are to be disbursed. JCS’s financial support is inextricably linked to • Social work services focus on three main the financial support of the family as JCS’s support is fundamentally based areas of specialisation which encompass e provide a full range of preventative, on a partnership. Should the family fail to contribute or cease to contribute the majority of issues referred at intake: Weducative and supportive counselling, when they are able to do so, JCS reserves the right to withdraw its financial • Child protection and family matters: 125 statutory services, materials relief, several support. cases including 10 statutory child care case community development projects, three In order to assess an individual’s needs for material assistance JCS have and 18 family matters involving 32 children residential facilities, 38 apartments (in six certain criteria which need to be met before a decision is made to disburse considered to be at risk and at least 30 separate blocks) and a proactive awareness community funds. cases involving domestic violence. programme. JCS is reliant upon a UJC In addition, those recipients who have the capacity to obtain gainful • Older persons 90 cases involving clients at allocation, a small government subsidy employment are assisted at a lower level and for a temporary period of risk in the community. and bequests and donations to support its time as opposed to those, who for various reasons do not have the capacity • Psychiatric disability: 165 cases where at infrastructure, clients and various initiatives. i.e. ill health, disability etc. In this way we attempt to empower clients by least 1 member of the family has a psychiatric Services are rendered by a team of six social mobilizing all their resources to facilitate independent functioning and to condition which impacts negatively on workers, a social work assistant and a small prevent dependency. the functioning of the individual and the administrative team. In light of this it is vital to know that more effort goes into the assessment family. JCS facilitates approximately 15 History: and management of each case than is maybe perceived. involuntary admissions for treatment in JCS, as it is known today, has been Of note is the fact that JCS increased the relief criteria with effect from terms of the Mental Health Care Act per in existence for over 155 years. It was October 2014. The increased criteria has impacted significantly on the year and 10 voluntary admissions. JCS also established in 1859 by a group of concerned amount disbursed for material relief. The new criteria have also been accommodates seven clients in two private community members who provided material structured in such a way as to allow assistance provided to be tailor made to psychiatric facilities at a cost of R75 000 per assistance and sometimes the tools to make a cater for the unique circumstances of each family. Due to continuously and month. living to Jewish immigrants. JCS is the oldest rapidly increasing living costs, JCS is in the process of again reviewing the of the seven Jewish welfare organisations Community Development projects include: criteria in 2016. which fall under the umbrella body of the JCC • Residential cottage: JCS pays out an average of R400 000 per month (a percentage of which (Jewish Care Cape). Full Board and Lodging with social work is reimbursed by family) to approximately 150 families/individuals. JCS Mission Statement: counselling services provided for 12 destitute carries a monthly caseload of approximately 450 cases. A third of these Over the years there have been many changes and or psychiatrically ill clients who are stable cases, about 150 families/ individuals involve a component of material relief. in name and focus of services in order to on medication. Three cottages are leased In 2015 disbursements to clients increased by 12.2% to R4.7 million and remain relevant to the changing needs of the from Highlands House. the refunds (family contribution) decreased to 39% in the same year. As the community. The aim of the organisation today Communal Temporary Accommodation: Six economy is worsening refunds are becoming increasingly difficult to collect. remains the same i.e. To ensure the wellbeing independently functioning clients who find This in turn places an incrementally increased burden on JCS to ensure the and protection of vulnerable individuals and themselves in difficult circumstances are safety and wellbeing of those vulnerable members of our community. families in crisis within the Jewish community accommodated. Social work counselling This situation is not sustainable however JCS wish to assure the of Cape Town. focusses on facilitating reintegration into community that we will continue to endeavor to ensure that the best interests independent living. of our clients are met within our means to do so. We also thank those family Services Rendered: • Tikvah: A twice monthly hamper of fresh members who do take responsibility and have formed positive partnerships • JCS carries an average caseload of fruit and vegetables deliver to the homes of with JCS. approximately 450 cases. approximately 90 needy families. • A third of these cases, about 140 families • Bargains Galore: JCS second hand shops and individuals, involve a component of provide an income for JCS by selling material relief. donations of clothing, furniture and brick-a- • JCS processed an average of 40 enquiries brac. Clients are provided with items they and open approximately 10 cases per need. The shop also offers meaningful, paid month. employment for unemployed clients. • We disburse in the region of R400 000 PLEASE DONATE! • Volunteer Network: Professional and lay HELP US MAKE A DIFFERENCE per month to support indigent community volunteers are recruited, screened, trained members, a percentage of which is We have a collection service and supervised in rendering a range of if you are unable to drop off reimbursed by family members through supportive and professional services to your donation. formal partnership arrangements in respect clients. for collections: [email protected] of the client’s needs. • Networking: JCS Professional team meet Clothing Store and one is the Furniture • Material relief in provided according to regularly with the professionals of the Store criteria which are continually reviewed in other organisations to facilitate multi- order to more realistically enable us to meet professional joint case management and AMAZING DEALS! the basic needs of relief recipients. avoid duplication of services. • JCS owns apartments which currently At Our Clothing & Furniture Store provide secure accommodation for 60 Compiled by Anne Marx, Social Work Manager clients. Capital investment in residential 65 Regent Road, Sea Point property is a priority in order to remain Where to find us? (next to Sephardi Shul) sustainable into the future. VISIT & LIKE OUR Tel: 021 434 7142 • Currently monthly expenditure on subsidised FACEBOOK PAGE Project of Jewish Community services 003-172NPO Cape Jewish Chronicle July 2016 27 Serving the community for 157 years Jewish Community Services Art/Craft group — Colouring Life Worlds Bargains Galore Furniture and Clothing Stores lients, guests and volunteers oth stores are run Cof JCS gather together once a Bunder the auspices of week to engage in various arts and Jewish Community Services crafts which include jewelry making, (formerly Jewish Board of mosaic, fabric painting and drawing. Guardians). JCS is registered Here they enter into a world where as a non-profit organisation through engagement with the (NPO 003-172) and has been creative process participants can in existence since 1990. experience a wide range of benefits • Our shops provide gainful including a sense of belonging, employment to those in camaraderie, social interaction and need. friendship. They may gain a sense • Clothing, furniture and of accomplishment through mastery household goods are of a skill which in turn nudges the provided to clients at no cost and in conjunction with development of self-confidence. JCS staff selling art and crafts made by clients and The creative way of thinking may guests: Rhita Russon, Ethne Abramowitz, Nina a JCS social worker, when Kramer and Lynne Hendricks required. assist clients to develop coping Staff and volunteers at Bargains Galore: Dion Futerman, skills and search for solutions to • Both shops provide a lend books from the library corner. Beauty Ntloko and Leonard Minitzer problems which can contribute to a more source of income for Jewish The launch of a computer/internet meaningful life. Community Services. Should you require further information station in the near future will add to the If not drawn to arts and crafts members • We stock a great selection of books, or wish to arrange a collection, kindly repertoire of resources with multiple may enjoy refreshments, socialise and toys and bric-a-brac. contact Ethne at JCS 021 462 5520 or benefits. • You can deliver directly to our stores [email protected] where our volunteers will be available to Promoting Positive Personal Development — assist you. Your unwanted goods could be used Jewish Community Services’ Community Cottages • We offer a collection service. to help somebody less fortunate. Find us at 65 Regent Road, Sea Point, Help us make a difference in the ewish Community Services’ next door to the entrance of the Sephardic lives of those less privileged. Community Cottages are two J Shul. homes that blend into the local neighborhood. Based on the group home JCS Food Security — Feeding Our Community concept and in response to mongst the many services we at JCS economy had left them in dire need. deinstitutionalisation they Aoffer, our client’s food security plays These were items that JCS unfortunately provide not only accommodation an important role. Tikvah, an independent did not have at our disposal and required and food for twelve individuals body, has been partnering with JCS in someone to go out and purchase said but a comprehensive and holistic this regard for as many as 18 years and items for the client. structure for the actualisation of have been providing a bi-weekly fruit This need motivated us to embark on a psychosocial redevelopment. and vegetable hamper for our clients. project to start a foodbank. Ensuring that The cottages are reserved As the years have gone by we have we have a set amount of non-perishable primarily but not exclusively for activities of various Community Projects seen the need progress from as few as food products and toiletries available for persons living with a chronic psychiatric and participation of several residents in 20 recipients to our current number of distribution for walk in clients, who are in condition, many of who are financially Jewish Community Services’ Art/Craft 94 recipients, consisting of individuals, need. In March of this year we managed disempowered and vulnerable with the group completes the profile. couples and families, receiving Tikvah to shelf the first donation of goods for our sole income being a state disability grant. The focus is on creating a therapeutic regularly. foodbank. We have to acknowledge and A number of persons undergoing milieu, providing the least restrictive This rapid increase in recipients has thank our partners who helped us provide an acute reaction to adverse life environment so as to foster and develop resulted in JCS and Tikvah identifying the food not just bi-weekly, but as and when circumstances have also benefited from optimal independence and self reliance. need to increase the content of the Tikvah the need arises. Thank you to Dis-Chem a temporary refuge and have progressed This allows residents to capitalise on hamper to ensure a more nourishing Sea Point for their generous donation of to a reintegration back into the community personal strengths and develop coping hamper by including much needed non- toiletries. Thank you to Sinai Academy and reclamation of full independence. strategies to manage and minimise perishable items such as milk, pasta, for their generous donation of tinned Comprehensive social work case limitations and challenges in functioning. tinned goods etc. Over and above that, goods and toiletries. Thank you to you management of residents incorporates A stringent admission policy is followed we also provide food vouchers for clients, valued members of the community for individual counselling. Two live in and residents are required to be stable, allowing them to go out and purchase food your tireless support for Tikvah, with your caregivers rotate on a weekly basis compliant on medication, meaningfully products to better provide food for their continued support we are better able to and attend to specific domestic duties. occupied with no propensity for violence families. JCS also partners with Meals on support and serve our clients. The array of services extends to group and no active substance abuse. Wheels and purchase on average 73-75 Should you wish to know more about our work, a support worker who oversees The role and value of this unique group meals daily. Food Security Programme and how you and manages the administration of home in upholding the worth and dignity Another concern for JCS was the can get involved please do not hesitate to medication while a Rabbi attends to the of the individual, elevating the quality and number of walk in clients, who would contact Lynne at JCS at [email protected] spiritual needs of residents in the form of standard of life, and in the deconstruction request much needed food and toiletries, regular Shiurim. Volunteer services, the of stigma cannot be underestimated. as their current circumstance and the Homes for the Future ewish Community accommodation. JServices has It helps people to recognised an urgent address specific need for transitional challenges that they housing to be are facing and working implemented in order together to overcome to address individuals those challenges. and families who Ultimately after a find themselves in set period of time it crisis situations and Mezuzah ceremony at JCS is the hope that the accommodation: Rabbi need to rebuild their Kalman Green, Abe Sank and individual or family lives. Our vision is to Chairman Paul Berman becomes the lease provide transitional holder. This is a vision housing which provides safe, secure that can only be implemented with accommodation for a few months to the support of the community. two years. It is implemented where the Should you be interested in this individual or family are unable to sign potential project kindly contact leases. It can be in the form of rentals, Jewish Community Services on group housing or secured single room 021 462 5520. Acacia House – JCS accommodation 28 Cape Jewish Chronicle July 2016 TEMPLE ISRAEL CAPE TOWN PROGRESSIVE JEWISH CONGREGATION

Consider This By Rabbi Greg Alexander Yale University's Magevet Not to Frighten Yourself wows at Temple Israel When I was at university, the world Three thousand years seemed to be sorting itself out. ago people spent most of their waking hours he Berlin wall had come down, trying to ensure that TNorthern Ireland was holding peace they did not starve, 1000 years ago you talks, South Africa had released Mandela could die of flu, 65 years ago the great and Israel and Palestine were about to countries of the world were killing each sign the Oslo Accords. other at an unprecedented rate and As a Netzer madrich, I taught the words Nazis were gassing Jews. Until recently of Isaiah, ‘Nation shall not lift up sword most countries in the world saw being against nation, nor learn war any more’ gay as a capital crime (unfortunately and believed that we were watching it a few countries still do). Average life happen in front of our very eyes. History expectancies are on the up while child is a sobering tonic, and I look around mortality rates are going down, global today and see a scary world. A fatal poverty is on the decrease. Sounds like shooting in Tel Aviv last night, Europe a better world. shaking from the Syrian refugee crisis And yet, with internet and social media and last week the American Embassy we are more aware than ever before of warned its citizens to stay away from what is going on around us minute by large shopping malls in South Africa like minute — and bad news grabs headlines. On Friday 3 June Temple Israel the classic 'Yerushalayim shel zahav' Sandton City or the Waterfront. We are acutely aware of what is not welcomed renowned Yale University and a beautiful rendition of the Idan How can we make sense of this reality good, and as global income levels in the choir Magevet to our Friday night Raichel hit 'milim yafot me'eileh'. It was and how best to respond? Build higher Western world rise, our expectations service in Green Point. a phenomenal evening and we are very walls, pay more for security and to restrict of what needs to be fixed are higher proud that our congregation hosted such the risks in our lives? Avoid public every year. So we have this disconnect oining our musical Shabbat Rina a talented group of young musicians. spaces, travel less and take our kids out between an ever-improving world and Jservice, the group led us in singing Our Young Adults Group also welcomed of shuls and Jewish schools which are a greater demand for it to be improved. some of the opening psalms of Kabbalat the group to Cape Town on Tuesday 31 seen as high risk targets? Put our heads And I actually believe that is not a bad Shabbat as well as treating the more than May with soup, gluhwein and games by down, stop watching the news and hope thing. You see, as Jews we are called to 150 people in attendance to a sermon in the fireside. It was a wonderful way to it will all go away? Buy a gun? partner with G-d in repairing our world. song. Following the service, the group, get to know the Magevites before they Another song that I used to teach when And our desire to see this world as better which is Yale University's ‘first, best and performed for us on the Friday. I was a madrich was ‘Kol Ha’olam kulo, must be the motivation for making it so. only Jewish, Israeli and Hebrew acapella The event was well attended and gesher tzar m’od’. Yes, you’re probably Yes, the world is getting better, but it’s not group’ performed a further set of songs provided our young adults with some singing along right now. ‘All the world is good enough. And we need to be part during the dinner brocha. These included much-needed time out from the busy a very narrow bridge, but the main thing of the solution. We must be builders, co- exam season. to recall is to have no fear at all.’ These creators. We can act from fear or we can are the famous words of Rebbe Nachman act in spite of fear. of Bratslav from 200 years ago, and they The world is not perfect, and what it Lag B’Omer have been a pretty staple part of any comes down to is what kind of responders youth movement song book for the past we are. Are we going to shut ourselves 40 years. But what do they mean? ‘Have down and live in fear? Are we going to no fear’ is a lovely sentiment, but really constantly kick back and become more — how can I be expected to have no fear and more aggressive? Or are we going when people die going to a restaurant or to be part of building a better world? getting out of their car? When someone As we walk the narrow bridge of our is really afraid, and you tell them “have lives, let us not frighten ourselves. At no fear” they are going to look at you like the same time, let us also not delude you are nuts. ourselves that everything is ok – it’s not. Firstly, the words that we sing are not But we have an important partner in the exactly what was recorded in Rebbe reinforcing of our bridge – and that is Nachman’s great work, Likutei Moharan. the Holy One of Blessing. As it says in The actual quote is “k’she-adam tzarikh Isaiah: “But those who hold fast to the la-avor gesher tzar m’od, ha-k’lal v’ha- Eternal shall renew their strength; they ikkar shelo yit-pacheid k’lal.” “When a shall mount up with wings as eagles; they person must cross an exceedingly narrow shall run and not be weary; they shall bridge, the general principle and the walk and not faint.” (Isaiah 40:31) Safe essential thing is not to frighten yourself journeys, build well. at all.” (Likutei Moharan, II:48) Now that’s different – don’t frighten Nidhi Chaitow leading the children in a drumming and percussion workshop. yourself? I can understand that. It’s Mazaltov to those who not to deny the scariness of the reality. celebrated Bnei Mitzvah with us Bombs, guns, car hijacking, refugees, last month: wars, terror. Those are real and we ignore them at our peril. No parent is going to advise their child to cross a busy road by looking straight ahead, walking and hoping for the best. That’s not sensible. But beyond the reality there is a whole world of subjectivity that we create ourselves. The perception of fear grows the fear itself. And that is what Rebbe Nachman was really on about. When we look at hard cold facts we realise that the world that we live in is actually Alex Stromin Ariel Shimansky Roy Fine, president of Temple a much better place than it ever was. 18 June 25 June Israel, and Sofia Zway pose for Ryan Jacobs assisting Rabbi Malcolm to light the a selfie Lag B’Omer bonfire Cape Jewish Chronicle July 2016 advertorial 29

We recently had the privilege of assisting a family in Fresnaye with a valuation on their property. The question of CAPITAL GAINS TAX (CGT) was raised, a topic that is rarely understood. We thought we would try to simplify a complicated topic by highlighting the key points:

In order to calculate CGT, a base cost needs to be determined. There are numerous methods of determining this cost if a valuation of the property was not obtained on the 1st October 2001. The first R2 million of any capital gain on the sale of a primary residence is exempt and therefore disregarded for the purposes of CGT (natural persons and special trusts only, this does not apply to family trusts). In addition transfer costs, estate agent’s commission (on the sale of the property) and the documented costs of any capital improvements to the property can be deducted from the capital gain. It would not include costs of repainting the property, repairing the roof or any other items which are treated as expenditure for income tax purposes. Thus the interest on the bond, rates and taxes, charges for water and electricity and similar charges cannot be deducted for the purposes of calculating the capital gains profit. As an example, Mr X, owned a primary residence which was valued at R900 000.00 on 1 October 2001. This residence was sold on 1 April 2016 for R4 000 000.00.

Firstly, the base cost will have to be calculated:

VALUATION AT VALUATION DATE R 900 000.00 Plus allowable deductions such as: - Improvements to the property R 500 000.00 - Estate Agent’s Commission on Sale of ppty R 200 000.00 - Transfer costs on initial acquisition of ppty R 50 000.00 BASE COST R 1 650 000.00

Once the Base Cost has been calculated one can proceed to calculate the capital gain on the disposal. This will be calculated as follows:

PROCEEDS OF THE SALE (Selling price) R 4 000 000.00 Less: BASE COST R 1 650 000.00 GROSS CAPITAL GAIN R 2 350 000.00 Less: PRIMARY RESIDENCE EXCLUSION R 2 000 000.00 NETT CAPITAL GAIN R 350 000.00 Less: ANNUAL CGT EXCLUSION R 40 000.00 TAXABLE CAPITAL GAIN R 310 000.00 Taxable Portion of Capital Gain at Inclusion Rate of 40% (R310 000.00 x 40%) R 124 000.00

R124 000.00 will therefore be included in the individual’s annual Income Tax return which will then be taxed at the individual’s personal income tax rate applicable to him/her which can be anything between 0-41%. For the purpose of this example, let’s assume Mr X paid income tax at a rate of 41%, his capital gain tax implication would therefore be R50,840 on the sale of this asset. The above information is intended to outline in very broad and brief terms, the key principles that form part of Capital Gains Tax legislation in South Africa relating to immovable property. Please note that we are not tax consultants and that you should always rather consult with an expert in respect of tax related issues. Should you require further information on Capital Gains Tax or need assistance in establishing the base cost of your home, please contact us.

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Cape Jewish Chronicle July 2016 31 32 Cape Jewish Chronicle July 2016 Cape Jewish Chronicle July 2016 33 34 Cape Jewish Chronicle July 2016 Cape Jewish Chronicle July 2016 35 36 Cape Jewish Chronicle July 2016 Cape Jewish Chronicle July 2016 37 38 Cape Jewish Chronicle July 2016 JACOB GITLIN LIBRARY GARDENS COMMUNITY CENTRE PHONE: 021 462 5088 EMAIL: [email protected] FICTION Book of the Month THE BEAUTIFUL POSSIBLE. BY AMY GOTTLIEB. A post-war love triangle between a German-Jewish refugee, an American rabbi and his THE MAN THAT GOT AWAY: The Life and Songs of Harold Arlen wife. Walter Westhaus spent years at Tagore’s ashram in India before being brought to New York. There he meets rabbinical student Sol Kerem. By Walter Rimler Soon Sol’s free-spirited fiancée Rosalie is drawn into the friendship. After rawing on interviews with Arlen’s friends and fellow musicians a clandestine love affair between Walter and Rosalie, Walter pursues his DRimler traces his life from his childhood as the son of a cantor, academic career in Berkeley. Many years later there is a chance meeting who believed that his music was a from a place outside himself, between the three. Gottlieb’s debut novel examines marriage, faith as a place that also sent tragedy ,to his success as one of the most well as spiritual and erotic desire. prodigious writers of songs. “Over the Rainbow”, “Stormy Weather” THE BUS DRIVER WHO WANTED TO BE GOD. BY ETGAR KERET. and “One for My Baby” are just a few of his well-loved compositions. Keret’s brief and intense short stories are snapshots illuminating the Amongst his greatest fans were Irving Berlin, Paul McCartney hidden truths of life. His characters are forced to confront chaotic forces and George Gershwin who called him “the best of us.” An intimate such as death, love, justice and betrayal in contemporary Israel. The portrait of this talented genius. pillars of his stories are hilarity and anguish, a remarkable emotional terrain. They include a bus driver blinded by theology, a stewardess who I AM A VICTOR. BY MORDECHAI RONEN. The incredible story of falls in love with a passenger and a woman who runs a convenience stall Holocaust survivor, Mordechai Ronen, who triumphed over unspeakable at the gate to hell. evil with unwavering determination. Hungarian born Mordechai was sent to Auschwitz while still a child. After liberation he became a fighter in THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF JERUSALEM. BY SARIT YISHAI-LEVI. This the underground, served in the Israel Defence Force when Israel was Israeli bestseller is the story of the Ermoza family, respected Sephardic established and thereafter immigrated to Canada. The foreword is by Jews. The narrator is Gabriela, the wild daughter of Luna, known as the Jean Chrétien, Canada’s Prime Minister, who accompanied Mordechai most beautiful woman in Jerusalem. She reveals the shocking secrets, on an emotional return to Auschwitz more than fifty years later. forbidden romances and lies of her family’s previous generations and the curse that links the women. Written with humour and heart, she focuses on the mother-daughter dynamic and has peppered their dialogue BIOGRAHY AND SOUTH AFRICAN INTEREST with Ladino phrases. Yishai-Levi provides a meticulously researched THEIR PROMISED LAND. BY IAN BURUMA. This is the story of Ian historical backdrop to the plot. Buruma’s grandparents Winifred and Bernard Schlesinger, who were THE OTHER SIDE OF SILENCE. BY PHILIP KERR. Bernie Gunther, both of German Jewish families but remained very British throughout their former Berlin homicide detective is now living on the French Riviera after lives. Born in Hampstead, England they met in 1915 when Win played a the war. While living a quiet life as a concierge at a French luxury hotel violin at a family gathering and Bernard played the cello. Buruma uses he encounters the celebrated, controversial British writer and former the letters they exchanged whenever apart to tell of their enduring love spy Somerset Maugham .He turns to Gunther for professional advice through two world wars. He has woven his own voice with theirs in this act as Maugham is being blackmailed for his unorthodox lifestyle. Gunther of artistic creation to bring to life a remarkable marriage, class and age. also meets an unwelcome enemy from his wartime past, former Nazi SS Spurred by the racial prejudice which they experienced, they saved 12 captain Harold Henning and the plot takes surprising turns. Jewish children from Berlin by bringing them to England and taking care MRS HOUDINI. BY VICTORIA KELLY. A meticulously researched novel of them. A devoted tribute to his beloved family. about the passionate marriage of Harry and Bess Houdini. Before Harry GOD, SPIES AND LIES. BY JOHN MATISONN. Through his writings for died he vowed to contact his wife using a coded message. After his the Rand Daily Mail, Sunday Times and other media, this veteran South sudden death she suffers crushing disappointments till she glimpses African political, foreign correspondent brings his experiences form a code in a photograph by newspaper man Charles Radley. Together the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s until today. The sheer number of personalities that the pair journey through Bess’s wounds and Houdini’s secrets to reveal Matisonn meets from editors Joel Mervis and Tertius Myburgh to political the magician’s most remarkable feat of all. Kelly’s book is as magical as giants such as Vorster, Biko, Oppenheimer, Pik Botha and Mandela is one of Houdini’s own illusions and takes the reader from Coney Island to breath-taking. An exciting read filled with insight into the S. A. political Budapest to Hollywood. and cultural lifestyle from apartheid to democracy. THE BEST PLACE ON EARTH. BY AYELET TSABARI. Sami Rohr Prize MARRIED TO MEDICINE. BY JACK METZ AND GORDON METZ. winner, Ayelet’s debut collection of short stories brings readers into the This well researched book is an account of the life of Dr Mary Gordon, human, intimate heart of life in Israel. Tsabari, an Israeli of Yemenite pioneer woman physician who became the first woman doctor at the descent, tackles issues from the social stratas of Tel Aviv to living in a Johannesburg General Hospital, an association that lasted for thirty country constantly at war to the way that Israelis deal with the daily realities years. After the Second World War she left for Palestine and became a of violence, segregation and death. The multi-faceted world portrayed by Consultant Physician in the new Israeli army. She left her legacy in Israel the characters reveals that what is really important is human connection with a unit at Barzelai Hospital in Ashkelon named after her. Returning to between generations and cultures. The stories are empathetic, brimming South Africa in 1958, she devoted the rest of her life to the treatment of with insight into human experiences and relationships. African children. A remarkable, courageous woman who inspired by her RUN YOU DOWN. BY JULIA DAHL. In a sequel to Invisible City, Rebekah example. Roberts, reporter for the New York Tribune is asked to investigate the apparent suicide of a Jewish woman from a Haradi enclave. There is no ISRAEL — CONTEMPORARY ISSUES real police investigation but as Rebekah has a history of reporting on NATIVE. BY SAYED KASHUA. Israeli-Palestinian Kashua lived in Orthodox matters, she is contacted to find the truth. The book is a mix of Jerusalem for most of his life. Some of his widely read columns between both Rebekah’s story and the dead woman, Pessie Goldin. Dahl draws 2006 and 2014 are in this book of personal dispatches. He documents his you into this smart, well-plotted thriller with engaging characters and a own life as well as that of society at large: he writes about his children’s unique setting and provides a compelling ending. upbringing and racism, fatherhood and married life, the Jewish-Arab conflict and his travels as an author. He shares his love of books and HOLOCAUST literature. Written with brilliant humanism and caustic wry his book may FINAL SOLUTION: THE FATE OF THE JEWS 1933-1949. BY DAVID be compared to those of Etgar Keret. CESARANI. In this authoritative account the late historian Cesarani ALLY: My Journey across the American-Israeli Divide. BY MICHAEL has painted a dark landscape about the Nazi persecution of the Jews B. OREN. This book is full of penetrating insights into Mr Oren’s which will endure. It is a bold narrative –of interest to South Africa with challenging ambassadorial tenure in Washington from 2009-2013 and its xenophobia and economic and political hardships. He focuses on the of his well lived life as an Israeli and an American. The book is a useful fate of the Jews between 1933 and 1949. This sweeping interpretation account of a unique time in US-Israeli relations, in which officials of both challenges accepted explanations as he rejects false piety and were criticising each other with increasing bluntness. Oren is a uniquely sentimentality in his impressive, up-to date and mature final publication. qualified to write about the two countries. This memoir is a testament to WITNESSING THE ROBBING OF THE JEWS: A Photographic an enduring alliance and its divides. Album, Paris, 1940-1944. BY SARAH GENSBURGER. From 1942 CURSED VICTORY: A History of Israel and the Occupied Territories. onwards Parisian Jews — mostly poor families and recent immigrants BY AHRON BREGMAN. An authoritative history by a former Israeli soldier from Eastern Europe — were robbed not of paintings and sculptures but about the aftermath of the Six Day War. He discusses this occupation of toys, saucepans, furniture and linen. This brilliant album documents which is into its fifth decade. Drawing on high–level sources, top-secret how this vast enterprise of plunder was implemented in the streets of memos and letters he provides an intelligent and informative account of Paris. The images used were found in the Federal Archives of Koblenz. this and the anguished diplomatic attempts to bring it to an end. Cursed Gensburger’s pictures reveal with piercing insight the Nazis attempt to Victories provides vivid portraits of the key players such as Moshe Dayan, eradicate all trace of its victims and their world. King Hussein, Bill Clinton and Yasser Arafat. Cape Jewish Chronicle July 2016 39

‘Rockstar’ scholars in residence In August the Kaplan Centre Women Unchained — for Jewish Studies and Research at UCT will host the leading power couple in Support for agunot grows Jewish academia. On 4 May the Union of Jewish Town and the group resolved to take action, Women screened Women Unchained, with the support of Rabbi Suiza, to end this uth Langer and Jonathan a documentary tackling the problem intolerable situation. RSarna are stars within of women being unable to get a get Go Getters — the South African Gett their respective fields. Sarna, (Jewish divorce). Network — are a resource for learning recently described by the ccording to jewishfilm.org, “the more about Jewish marriage and divorce Jewish Telegraphic Agency as film, shot in New York, New Jersey, and the various issues which can arise. Ruth Langer Jonathan Sarna A a “rock star Jewish historian,” Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles and Israel, They want to actively support agunot with is the foremost scholar in the of tension between the dictates of includes illuminating interviews with recalcitrant husbands in ways that they field of American Jewish studies, and is rabbinic authorities and the actual leading women’s rights advocates, rabbis would find useful. frequently asked to comment on Jewish practises and understandings of Jewish and experts. It was this get activist group that worked life by the New York Times, NPR, and communities, as well as on Jewish It also provides helpful historical tirelessly behind the scenes to try and other media. liturgy. Her most recent monography, background on the state of women’s rights compel a get refuser to ‘do the right thing’ In addition to his prodigious and prize- for example, explained how a medieval in Judaism and details of ‘get-o-nomics’ and give his ex-wife a get. winning output as a historian, Sarna Jewish prayer, originally intended to and the outlandish extortion schemes By involving leaders of the Jewish has had a major hand in training the curse Christians, transmuted into an levied against some women. Narrated by Community an announcement was made next generations of Jewish communal inoffensive text focused on ridding the actress Mayim Bialik (Blossom, The Big in every synagogue in Cape Town on the leaders as chair of the Hornstein world of evil. Bang Theory) and featuring an original Shabbat of 27/28 May that should this get Program for Professional Jewish Langer will lecture on whether Jews score by guitarist C Lanzbom, lead singer refuser not give his wife a get during the Leadership at Brandeis University. and Christians can pray together, and of Soul Farm, Women Unchained offers following week, he would be named and Sarna will give several public talks will present a study session on looking strategies for what women can do to protect shamed in synagogues on the Shabbat of and seminars in Cape Town, including at what rabbinic sources actually say themselves and why the issue matters to all the 3/4 June. a lecture on the political alignment about the role of women in Jewish ritual Jews.” During the process of exposing this of Jews in the United States and how and liturgy. Following the screening was a panel issue the activist group discovered that they are likely to vote in November, The Isaac and Jessie Kaplan Centre discussion with Rabbi Suiza and Ann there are a number of other women who and another on the future of American for Jewish Studies and Research seeks Harris which explored the get situation in remain ‘chained’ in this way and that what Jewry. to stimulate and promote the whole field South Africa and the measures that had is needed is a long term strategy to deal Ruth Langer, who teaches at Boston of Jewish studies and research at the been undertaken in South African civil law with this problem. This would include College, is a distinguished scholar University of Cape Town with a special to try and deal with the serious problem of advising brides on their options regarding and speaker in her own right, with focus on the South African Jewish get refusers. pre-nuptial agreements in order to prevent considerable expertise in Jewish liturgy community. During the evening it came to the attention this situation from repeating. and Christian-Jewish relations. www.kaplancentre.uct.ac.za of the large audience that there were cases For more information see the Go Getters — Her books have focused on areas For details call 0216503062 of get refusers in our community in Cape the South African Gett Network Facebook page.

NOW LETTING: 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments on the Atlantic Seaboard in upmarket, modern, expertly designed developments. TO VIEW TODAY CONTACT: Janene Currie 082 777 3770 [email protected] 40 Cape Jewish Chronicle July 2016 Reflections on cooking and travelling the world Jeanette Jacobs, who lives An Indian Rosh Hashanah at Highlands House, is the author of the delightful hile travelling through Europe in a 1936 Morris, the car engine blew up. We International Gourmet Wwere on the outskirts of Stockholm, Sweden and completely stranded and it was Glatt Kosher Cookbook. the day before Rosh Hashanah. A couple travelling in an RV stopped, loaded all our This month she shares luggage into the RV and drove us into Stockholm but we were left standing on the with our readers some street corner with very little money and all our luggage. Ever resourceful, my husband memories from her travels found the number of the Bnei Akiva and they allowed us to stay in the Moadon. We had around the world, as well sleeping bags and stretchers and the carpets were thick and warm so we were quite as delicious recipes from comfortable. Later we were taken to the Shul for services. The Shul was a beautiful her cookbook. white building with stained glass windows and white columns. There were two choirs each consisting of 50 singers with two cantors and the music was riveting. After the service we still had nowhere to eat when three Cochin Indians approached us and invited us to dine with them. Of course we accepted. We drove for quite a Our Kibbutz Experience while and arrived at a naval dockyard. We were really confused and after we were y husband and I came to Israel before the Six-Day War. We first stayed on Kibbutz allowed in, we drove up to a huge Indian battleship called the Star of India which was MShluchot in Emek Bet Sh’an. It was a very peaceful kibbutz on the Lebanese on military manoeuvres. Even more confused, we were escorted into a fairly large area border. As I was assigned to the kitchen, I was free to run it as I saw fit. There was a in the heart of the ship and were absolutely amazed. They had a fully equipped kosher fence between us and the Lebanese soldiers who were young boys with very little to kitchen for the Jewish staff. There was a table set with a beautiful white table cloth. eat or drink. I was responsible for taking meals in a basket up to the Israeli soldiers There was a pair of silver candle sticks belonging to one of the families and I was given patrolling the border at midnight. I did not want to ask permission to give the ‘enemies’ the honour of lighting the candles. There were apples and honey in a beautiful bowl food for fear they would say no. I packed two baskets every night and, when the jeep and a bottle of really fine kosher wine. The wonderful aroma of food with all the various came to fetch me, I smuggled the second basket as well. The Lebanese soldiers were spices filled the room. Instead of the traditional challah, Indian Nan bread covered with so grateful they called me ‘little mama’ even though I was all of 21 years old. I kept a beautiful embroidered cover, was used to make the brocha. The kiddish cup was also this up for one year fully believing nobody knew what I was doing. After a year on the beautifully crafted in silver. kibbutz we decided to travel and went to say goodbye. The head of the Kibbutz said to The meal that followed was cooked to perfection. We sang zmirot and the captain me, “I did not mind you feeding the ‘enemy’ but you could have returned all the baskets.” joined us for honey cake and tea. We chatted for a long while and the captain took us Our next step was Ein Gedi and from there we went to Kibbutz Lehavat Halashon on on a complete tour of this impressive ship. We finally left the ship in the early hours the Syrian border. There was already a great deal of tension as the Arabs were using of the morning. It was the most memorable evening of my life. Four years later I went the Golan Heights to target Jews. They would wave at us with their weapons and to India and found a small Shul to go to for Shabbat. Imagine how happy I was to find brazenly load them and shoot randomly. It was at this time that I was informed that the three sailors attending services. A grand reunion took place with three families David Ben Gurion and Golda Meir were coming to the kibbutz to inspect the security. crammed together in one house. I was very sad to leave India. Nothing to me was more terrifying than having to cook for two such important people. After much consideration I decided that I would serve stuffed carp fish. There were KASHMIRI CHICKEN fish ponds on the kibbutz where the huge carp could feed a large number of people. Tribe of Benjamin I started with hummus and pita bread, followed by a salad with dressing; everything Kashmir India picked fresh from the gardens and later coconuts and bananas fresh from the palm Recipe: 2000 years old trees. I was informed that Ben Gurion loved chocolate so I baked a chocolate cake. When they arrived at the kibbutz I was there to welcome them. Ben Gurion stepped 2 inch piece of freshly chopped and peeled ginger root out of the car, his hair was uncombed. He wore a jacket with patches on the elbows and 1 x medium chopped onion 2 x cloves crushed garlic pants which were not very tailored. Golda Meir was dressed in a very simple dress, 2 tsp coriander seed 1½ cups ground almonds flat shoes and no jewelry. Much to my relief they thoroughly enjoyed the meal. After 3 Tsp vegetable oil 4 x chicken pieces supper the three of us had coffee and cake. We sat and chatted until the early hours 1 ¼ cups thick coconut milk 2 x tsp soft brown sugar of the morning. We discussed everything from politics, music, South Africa and more. I truly felt I Combine onion, ginger, garlic, coriander seeds and put in a blender until smooth was talking to close friends. By the time we went to sleep there was not a crumb of the puree. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in ground almonds until mixture is well chocolate cake left. They left the following morning after breakfast and I was sorry to blended. Heat oil in a saucepan. When hot, add spice paste and fry, stirring see them go. Shortly afterwards the war began in earnest. The kibbutz took a terrible constantly for 5 minutes, turning occasionally. Pour over chicken stock and bring to pounding and the main building was bombed to the ground. Thankfully no-one was the boil, stirring constantly. Add chicken pieces. Reduce heat to low, cover pan and killed and not one of us thought of leaving. For the rest of my life I will treasure the simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in coconut milk and brown sugar and continue to simmer memory of meeting two of the most important people in Jewish political history. for 20 minutes more or until the chicken is cooked through and tender. Transfer mixture to a warmed serving bowl, garnish with coriander leaves and lemon wedges before serving. SERVES 4 STUFFING FOR FISH Garnish Large firm fish e.g. karp or yellow tail, washed and cleaned – slit open. 2 x Tsp finely chopped coriander leaves 10 slices day-old bread or savory croutons 4 x lemon wedges Crushed garlic Minced Onion 2 eggs Parsley Salt and Pepper to taste Paprika Hot vegetable stock or dissolved cube to moisten Cooking or olive oil Fry the onions lightly and combine all ingredients. Wrap fish in tin foil and bake in moderate oven.

CHOCOLATE CAKE ¾ cup butter 2 ¼ cups sifted flour 1½ cups sugar ½ cup cocoa 3 eggs 3 tsp baking powder 1½ tsp vanilla essence 1 cup milk

Cream butter and sugar until light. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla essence and stir. Sift dry ingredients. Add alternatively to creamed mixture with milk, beating after each addition until blended. Bake in 2 x greased and floured 9½ inch pans at 180˚C for 25 minutes.

FUDGE FROSTING ¼ cup softened butter 2 squares unsweetened chocolate, melted, 1/8 tsp salt cooled 2 egg yolks, unbeaten ½ tsp vanilla essence ½ cup confectioners’ sugar

Cream butter and salt. Gradually add sugar, beating well. Add egg yolks beating well after each addition. Add cooled chocolate beating well. Add vanilla. Frost the cake. Cape Jewish Chronicle July 2016 41 42 Cape Jewish Chronicle July 2016 SIMCHA SNAPS

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The ‘spy wounded 53 others. before witnessed in America," and it is of this fine publication still allows me tapes’ saga was finally having its day in “yet another reminder to fill out half a page of my personal court. Here is some background into what n what has become of the serious threat thoughts and feelings. I’ve written they were. For further reading, I suggest Ithe deadliest mass Israeli Prime Minister posed by the Islamic about mental health, music, language, Adriaan Basson’s “Zuma Exposed”. shooting in U.S. Benjamin Netanyahu State terrorist group." Jewish continuity, and education, However, here is a shortened version of Meanwhile in history, the 29-year-old and President Reuven among others. You’ve read about my the saga (thanks to Corruption Watch’s terrorist Omar Mateen Israel, just days after progression from expectant father to article on the matter). dialed 911 during the Rivlin have also issued last Wednesday's a father of a now (at time of writing) The tapes, according to the National attack to express condemnations of the shooting terror 8-month-old girl (Gabi and I agree Prosecuting Authority (NPA) are support for the Islamic attack in Orlando attack at the Sarona Jessica is just ridiculously cute). recordings of alleged conversations State terror group market in Tel Aviv, Perhaps you’ve shared my sentiments, between the two men who headed the before using an assault Israeli Prime Minister perhaps you’ve disagreed, but it’s now-defunct Scorpions and the NPA, rifle to gun down the Benjamin Netanyahu been fun thus far. Leonard McCarthy and Bulelani Ngcuka, victims. and President Reuven Rivlin have also at the time when charges of corruption and "On behalf of world Jewry, I condemn issued condemnations of the attack in was thinking about what to write about racketeering were brought against Zuma this horrific act of terror and wish to Orlando. Ithis month, and to get inspired I was for his involvement in the controversial express the Jewish people's solidarity “To @POTUS: The attack against the going through my past columns. I went to arms deal. These charges were dropped with the victims and with the LGBT LGBT community in #Orlando is cowardly my first (which surprisingly didn’t mention just two weeks before Zuma was elected community,” said World Jewish Congress & abhorrent. #Israel stands w/America in anything about Baby Jessica!). It was President in 2009 by its acting head, President Ronald Lauder in a statement. the fight against hatred," Rivlin tweeted. entitled “Oh, Gimme Hope, South Africa”. Mokotedi Mpshe. Mpshe said the 783 "We are simply speechless in the face "On behalf of the people and It was there that I wrote about corruption charges were dropped due to the alleged of such an act of pure evil and hatred,” government of Israel, I extend our within South Africa (specifically the ‘spy tapes’, in which McCarthy and said American Jewish Committee (AJC) deepest condolences to the American Nkandla debacle) and how our leaders Nqcuka supposedly exchanged details of Executive Director David Harris, who people," Netanyahu said in a statement. had spoiled this beautiful country for me. how the timing was imperative for bringing mourned “the loss of innocent lives" and "Israel stands shoulder to shoulder with However, I stated that I still had hope. I Zuma down politically, implying that he expressed hope for the "full recovery of the United States at this moment of tragic believed that something was going to was a threat to then president Thabo those rushed to area hospitals and in loss," he said. change for the better, the eternal optimist Mbeki, and that political interference need of urgent medical attention." The city of Tel Aviv also lit its municipal that I am. But what has? Where is the played a role in Zuma being brought to Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA) building in the colors of the LGBT and change I was hoping for, the change I account on the corruption charges. Director David Bernstein called the attack American flags in solidarity. believed was coming? And now, as I The DA, under Helen Zille, took its write this, I begin to become increasingly fight to the courts after the contents less optimistic and think, “Where are we of the tapes revealed why the charges going?”. against Zuma were dropped. It wanted So let me begin with the subject I first the judiciary to assess the validity of the wrote about — Nkandla. The R246 million NPA’s argument that the tapes implied Quality homestead built for our septuagenarian political interference. Zille’s argument President, Jacob Zuma, captured South is that the NPA has never explained to A broken link can African news (maybe state capture?...) and South Africans how the tapes show a we began to delve deeper and deeper into political conspiracy against Zuma, or why sink the ship... the beast that is Nkandlagate. Paid for by it deemed the case unworthy to go ahead. the Department of Public Works, Nkandla And now, in 2016, seven years after evoked complaints that were lodged to the the ‘spy tapes’ saga began, the North office of the Public Protector. Adv. Thuli Gauteng High Court has granted a go- Madonsela’s report, “Secure in Comfort”, ahead for a review of the decision to drop originally dismissed by Parliament as a 783 charges against President Jacob non-binding document, was deemed by Zuma on the spy tapes saga, stating it the Constitutional Court on Thursday, was an “irrational decision”. And once 31 March 2016, as binding and ordered again I was excited. “Democracy is Zuma to #PayBackTheMoney! working”, I thought. “Zuma will finally have It was at this moment that I thought, his day in court.” “Aha, the moment has come! South Africa Alas, the NPA has applied for leave to has been saved by the Judiciary, the long appeal the judgment. If granted it will go to arm of the law has shown Zuma to be a the Supreme Court, and South Africa and liar and a thief, and he will step down!” its citizens will have to wait to see whether And when Zuma and the ANC announced a sitting President will be convicted and that he and they were going to be making whether the ANC will have the decency to a statement on Friday, 1 April, I exclaimed finally get rid of this toxic man. However, to Gabi, “He has to step down, there’s no there is one way to show the ANC that he way that he can come back from this!” It has tainted the ruling party — by voting seems that April Fool’s Day lasted beyond them out of power in many of the Metros the 12pm cut-off, and we optimists were and municipalities on 3 August, when we all fools for thinking that this was it for go to the polls in the Local Government Zuma and his cronies (Gabi told me not Elections. Julia Lieman to get ahead of myself). He delivered his I know most of the readers of this 083 303 1002 ‘apology’ confident that his position would column will vote for the opposition, or not Office: 021 434 8755 not be compromised. vote at all, the latter being inexcusable. [email protected] Now the man who is supposed to be Will we see a blue wave sweep across the country? A red tide would also show www.ChasEveritt.co.za our ‘first citizen’, the one who should lead South Africa in the right direction, morally the ANC’s fall from grace, but that is one and politically, could not own up to his scenario I fear. Will it push the ANC into gaffe. He blamed it on others. The ANC becoming the party they should be? I said they could not do anything dramatic, don’t know. However, the eternal optimist lest it destabilise their organisation. And in me hopes that the country will once here I said, a little more desperately, “Put again see democracy in action, as we the country first, not your own political and head towards a new era of accountability, integrity, and honesty. Cape Jewish Chronicle July 2016 47 Sport Rondebosch boys excel at cricket Last year, Rondebosch first team cricket captain Gavin Kaplan represented WP u19A at Coke Week and SA u17A at Franchise Cubs Week. Kaplan, who has been selected again this year for WP u19A at Coke week, is regarded as one of the best schoolboy players in the country.

ast year’s Rondebosch Lu15A captain, Gabriel Gad, represented WP u15A and has been selected for this year’s WP u17A team. Guy Sheena of Rondebosch’s first team has been selected for WPu15A two years running as well as for SA Maccabi. Daniel da Costa Gavin Kaplan victorious captain at the annual day night derby between Rondebosch and Bishops Ethan Nates of Rondebosch’s u15A team has been selected for SA Maccabi and this year’s WP u15B team. Dan da Costa is Rondebosch’s first team wicket keeper (previous Rondebosch u15A captain) and has been selected for WP u17B team. All the above apart from Nates (u15A) play for the Rondebosch first team which is — and for several years has been — the top cricket side in the WP and in the top three — if not top — in the country. Gabriel Gad Guy Sheena Gavin Kaplan Maccabi visits Khayelitsha SA dancer to train On Sunday 29 May, the junior Maccabi soccer boys and girls visited the CTC Ten Foundation based at the Chris Campbell in Israel Memorial Field in Khayelitsha at the Ikhusi School in Site B.

oth our boys and girls played 5-a-side games against a Bskilled and talented group of children from Khayelitsha. The matches, which ended with Maccabi donating old clothes, books, toys, shoes and canned food to the CTC Ten Foundation, were thoroughly enjoyed by all. The facility is part of a broader community development project run by an NGO called AMANDLA EDUFOOTBALL and sponsored by an American group who not only provide funding but also sponsor university graduate volunteers to come out for a year from America to work with the project. My experience in Khayelitsha The Maccabi girls’ soccer team played the Khayelitsha soccer team. I must say that I did not expect their team to be so good grateful for what we have and how lucky we are to have a warm and skilled. We tried our best but at the end the deserving team and protected house to sleep in every night. won — Khayelitsha. It was an amazing and inspiring match and I really learnt a lot from the experience. I think we all learnt to be Sarah Katz (U15 Maccabi Girls Futsal Team)

oni Bloomhill, a matric pupil at TReddam House Constantia, has been offered a place in the Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company (KCDC) Dance Journey Programme. It is a remarkable achievement as auditions are held all over the world and only 38 dancers are selected to take part in this prestigious programme. Dancers will receive professional training in ballet, repertoire, modern and contemporary work, together with the opportunity to create original choreographic pieces. Toni’s acceptance was based on her high standard and versatility as a dancer and she will be leaving for Israel in January 2017 as the only South African to join this International programme. Maccabi and Khayelitsha soccer players pose for a picture after the games 48 Cape Jewish Chronicle July 2016

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