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Israeli students, holding a sign reading “Welfare state now!”, protest outside the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem against the high cost of living, on August 1. (MIRIAM ALSTER/FLASH90) SAKS: The Jewish thread Bulawayo library named Cycalive spreads Jewish graves vandalised in Mandela’s life / 11 for Moshe Silberhaft / 3 outreach wings / 5 in Ermelo cemetery / 3 YOUTH / 16 SPORT / 20 LETTERS / 14 CROSSWORD & BRIDGE / 18 COMMUNITY BUZZ / 7 WHAT’S ON / 18 2 SA JEWISH REPORT 05 - 12 August 2011 PARSHA OF THE WEEK SHABBAT AND FAST TIMES August 5/5 Av Tisha B’Av August 6/6 Av Published by To blame or to bless… August 8/8 Av S A Jewish Report (Pty) Ltd, Devarim August 9/9 Av PO Box 84650, Greenside, 2034 Tel: (011) 023-8160 PARSHAT Starts Ends Starts Ends Fax: (086) 634-7935 17:26 18:16 Johannesburg 17:42 18:10 Johannesburg Printed by Caxton Ltd DEVARIM 17:52 18:45 Cape Town 18:09 18:36 Cape Town EDITOR - Geoff Sifrin Rabbi Moshe Kazilsky 17:08 18:00 Durban 17:25 17:53 Durban [email protected] Johannesburg Sephardi Hebrew 17:29 18:20 Bloemfontein 17:45 18:13 Bloemfontein Congregation 17:23 18:16 Port Elizabeth 17:40 18:08 Port Elizabeth COMMERCIAL MANAGER 17:15 18:08 East London 17:32 18:00 East London Sue Morris WE BEGIN this Shabbat the final book of the Torah, the [email protected] book of Devarim. This book contains a review by Moses KASHRUT ALERT Sub-Editor - Paul Maree of the challenges and mistakes made by the Israelites ORDER A FISH MEAL ON THE PLANE Ed Co-ordinator - during their 40 year journey through the wilderness. Sharon Akum THE CUSTOM is to refrain from eating airline meals, must specifically request a [email protected] A story: One morning as little Hannah was sitting at the kitchen sink watching her mother wash and dry the meat during the Nine Days of Av kosher fish meal. Senior Reporter - Rita Lewis breakfast plates, she noticed that her mother had sever- (except Shabbat), which begins this The kashrut department has arranged [email protected] al strands of grey in her long black hair. Sunday night. with El Al airlines that those wishing to The kashrut department of the Union eat a fish meal during the “Nine Days” Sports Editor - Jack Milner Hannah looked at her mother and said: “Mommy, of Orthodox Synagogues says those who must request “Special Kosher” when [email protected] why do you have some grey hairs?” Her mother replied, “Well darling, every time a do not wish to eat meat in their kosher ordering their meals. Books Editor - Gwen Podbrey daughter upsets her mother, one of her mother’s hairs FOOD ON 1TIME NOT BETH DIN-SUPERVISED Arts Editor - Robyn Sassen turns grey.” Hannah thought about this for a few [email protected] moments then said, “Mommy, so how come all of THE KASHRUT department of the kosher items are served in their so- granny’s hair is grey?” Union of Orthodox Synagogues advises called ‘Kosher Platter’. 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Britt Landsman Think about it for a second: You work your whole life On this day the Book of Lamentations The First World War broke out, causing is traditionally read, followed by the kin- unprecedented devastation across Eu- Design and layout for a single goal - blood, sweat and tears… and right at not, a series of liturgical lamentations. rope and set the stage for the Second Frankie Matthysen the end, moments before succeeding, you can’t achieve In some Sephardi communities, it is World War and the killing of six million Nicole Cook your goal because a bunch of people derail your proj- ect… never mind the project, they derail your whole also customary to read the Book of Job. Jews (and many other people as well). Website existence… How would you feel towards them? The fast primarily commemorates sev- During the Holocaust, it was also on the www.sajewishreport.co.za Moses stood at the shores of the Jordan River, within eral events focusing on the destruction of day of Tisha B’Av 1942, that the mass Ilan Ossendryver a few metres of the land of his dreams, he begged and both the First and Second Temples in deportation began of Jews from the IC-Creations prayed 515 separate prayers before G-d, begging for Jerusalem which although occurring 656 Warsaw Ghetto. [email protected] Divine mercy and for G-d to revoke the decree prohibit- years apart, happened on the same day. The fast basically follows the rules of Subscription enquiries ing his entrance to the land. 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This is indeed a “Man of G-d.” spies - Joshua and Caleb - brought a posi- period immediately following the death of Marlene Bethlehem, Russell Gaddin, Nor- One of the life-lessons in the final book of the Torah tive report back, while the others spoke a close relative. These include sitting on man Lowenthal, Bertie Lubner, Benjy is to realise how often we blame our stresses and fail- disparagingly about the Land. This low stools, refraining from work and not Porter, Herby Rosenberg, ures on others, with justified reasoning. Moses had caused the Children of Israel to despair of greeting others in a loud manner. Howard Sackstein, Jason every reason to blame the Israelites for his shattered ever entering the “Promised Land”. According to the Orthodox-Mizrachi Valkin, Elton Bondi, Michael dream and inner anguish but instead of blaming For this lack of trust and faith in G-d’s establishment, combat soldiers are ab- Sieff and Steven Krawitz. them, he blessed them - and was therefore called a promise that they would inherit the Land, solved of fasting on Tisha B’Av on the “Man of G-d”. they were punished by G-d: their genera- basis that it can endanger their lives. The Advertisements and editorial copy from By choosing to bless instead of blame, we too will be tion would not be allowed to enter it. latest of such decrees were issued during outside sources do not neccessarily reflect worthy of being called a “Man of G-d”. Another tragedy was when the Romans the Second Lebanon War by leading rab- the views of the editors and staff. crushed Bar Kochbar’s revolt and binical authorities in Israel.

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Bulawayo library named An employ- ee at the cemetery in Ermelo, for Rabbi Moshe Silberhaft next to DAVID SAKS some of the PHOTOGRAPH: ANN HARRIS vandalised graves. IN ADDITION to the economic (PHOTGRAPH plight of the country as a whole, SUPPLIED) HIV/Aids and illness in general has greatly added to the daily hard- ship of life in Zimbabwe. Parti- cularly poignant is the plight of Are Jewish graves singled countless children who as a result have no-one to care for them. For several hundred such chil- out for desecration? dren, last month’s opening of a Rabbi Silberhaft, David Grieves and Sgofoti children inside the DAVID SAKS July 21. According to the source, small library in Bulawayo provided library in Bulawayo. the perpetrators had been well a much-needed educational and ATTACKS ON Jewish installa- equipped, since it was clear that a recreational facility. Perhaps even the Free State, sent Rabbi part in the opening function. The tions in South Africa happen very lot of force had been used. more importantly, however, it de- Silberhaft several hundred books latter commenced with prayers seldom in comparison with most There was no direct evidence, monstrated that there are people, on behalf of ABCA for distribution from representatives of the Jewish, other Diaspora countries. It is sel- such as in the form of offensive not just across the border but in Zimbabwe. Christian and Muslim communi- dom that shuls or communal cen- graffiti, that the attack was moti- across the ocean as well and of dif- After discussing the matter with ties, delivered by Hylton Solomon, tres are targeted for so-called hate vated by anti-Semitism. However, ferent races and creeds, who still Feigenbaum, it was decided to give president of the Bulawayo Hebrew crimes, which can range from the fact that only Jewish graves care about them. half to Sgofoti and the remainder Congregation; Father Day; and arson attacks to the mere daubing were targeted, strongly suggests The opening of the Rabbi Moshe to primary schools in Bulawayo. Sheikh Ishmail Jassat. of offensive graffiti. an anti-Semitic motivation. Library at Bulawayo’s Vulindledla An approach was then made to Afterwards, short addresses Unfortunately, while the Jew- Rabbi Moshe Silberhaft, whose Youth Centre, took place on July 25, ABCA to donate a larger consign- were given by the mayor, Grieves, ish living tend on the whole to be country communities department in the presence of Bulawayo Mayor ment of books to Sgofoti, with the Feigenbaum and Rabbi Silberhaft, left in peace, the same is not true within the SAJBD is responsible Councillor T P Moyo and other dig- aim of establishing a library for and the 300 children then sang tra- for the Jewish departed. for maintaining some 220 country nitaries. Named after Rabbi Moshe primary school learners. ditional songs. A film crew from Cemetery vandalism impacts on Jewish cemeteries, said that a pho- Silberhaft, spiritual leader and In Australia, David Grieves duly the SABC was also present to all faith communities in South tographic assessment of the extent CEO of the African Jewish Con- undertook to provide this on behalf record the occasion, with a view to Africa, but the evidence suggests of the damage was currently being gress (AJC), it brought to fruition a of ABCA. As part of his fundrais- its inclusion in a documentary, that Jewish graves tend to be conducted. trans-continental partnership in- ing effort, he sold bookmarks made scheduled to be shown in especially singled out for wanton Afterwards, as has already been volving the AJC, Australian Books out of original Zimbabwean cur- November. destruction. done in many Jewish cemeteries for Children in Africa (ABCA) and rency notes from the hyper-infla- In her closing remarks Patricia The most recent act of mass des- around the country, all the tomb- the Support Group of Families of tion years. Tshabalala, who co-heads the run- ecration has occurred in the stones, whether damaged or not, Terminally Ill (Sgofoti). The American Jewish Joint Dis- ning of Sgofoti with Feigenbaum, Ermelo Jewish cemetery. In what would be laid flat in a bed of con- The latter was founded and is co- tribution Committee also chipped spoke with particular warmth an unnamed municipal official crete to prevent future vandalism. headed by Ruth Bolnick-Feigen- in by contributing towards the about “her rabbi”, Rabbi Silberhaft. described as a “planned act” by He added that any contributions baum, a prominent member of the transport of the books, over 3 000 of She stressed how much the unknown perpetrators, some 35 of towards this from former mem- local Jewish community of many which were ultimately sent, and library meant to the children in her the cemetery’s 85 tombstones were bers of the Ermelo Jewish commu- years’ standing. shelving for the library. care, since they now had a sanctu- toppled, and three of those have nity or their descendants, would The origins of the project go Grieves, Rabbi Silberhaft and ary in which to “hide from the evils reportedly gone missing. be greatly welcomed. He can be back several years, when Sheryl AJC executive member Ann Har- of this world”, increase their The attack is believed to have contacted in this regard at Furman, formerly of Marquard in ris, travelled to Bulawayo to take knowledge and no longer be lonely. been carried out on the night of [email protected]. 4 SA JEWISH REPORT 05 - 12 August 2011 ‘Convoy to Gaza’ seems to AROUND THE WORLD NEWS IN BRIEF splutter along through Africa HOLOCAUST-ERA PROPERTY DATABASE BECOMES LARGEST ALISON GOLDBERG Jewish State. uled to arrive at the same time as NEW YORK - A database of and to help victims seek resti- According to the Muslim the land convoy. Holocaust-era property re- tution, according to the project. cords has become the largest The records include property IN THE battle to win the hearts Judicial Council, eight vehicles The overland convoy was ini- publicly available, single- addresses, lists of homeown- and minds of Africans, an anti- left Cape Town last Friday and tially routed to pass through source database of lost Jewish ers, professions, lists of known Israel aid convoy is crossing were on their way to Johan- Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, property assets from that era. confiscated properties, busi- Africa to the Gaza Strip, to high- nesburg from Port Elizabeth and Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Sudan Project HEART-Holocaust Era ness directories, insurance light a perceived humanitarian from there will leave for Malawi. and Egypt. Because of unrest in Asset Restitution Taskforce, an policies and other archival crisis there. They plan to arrive in Gaza Sudan and Kenya, the number of initiative of the Jewish Agency information. Al Quds and the Muslim towards the end of August. convoy vehicles has apparently for Israel, in co-operation with "This is the first worldwide Judicial Council of South Af- The Meir Amit Intelligence and been limited and they will now the government of Israel, list of property confiscated, rica, who are steering the ex- Terrorism Information Centre, pass through fewer countries on announced last week that the looted or forcibly sold during pedition, are not taking account on June 12 estimated 75 partici- their way to Egypt. database hit the 1,5 million mark the Holocaust era to be made of the daily conveyance of some pants in the convoy. This could be Another convoy has been in the number of available available to survivors and their 5 000 tons of food, fuel and aid less, according to the MJC. It was arranged by an NGO called the records. heirs," Anya Verkhovskaya, from Israel into Gaza. In addi- suggested by the organisers that South African Relief Agency The online database was HEART project director, said, tion, say those who dispute the some of the participants and (SARA). The date of departure of unveiled on May 1 with 500 000 adding: "The response to the “facts” behind the convoy’s cargo would be flown from this convoy is unknown and has records. The records have been database has been overwhelm- rationale, Israel provides 60 per Durban to Alexandria on August apparently been delayed due to made available to help Jewish ing, with approximately 100 000 cent of Gaza’s electricity and 20. difficulties in co-ordinating en- families identify personal prop- hits happening each week." thousand of Gazans regularly A cargo ship with aid left on trance into the Gaza Strip with erty confiscated by the Nazis (JTA) receive medical treatment in the July 14 from Durban and is sched- the Egyptian authorities.

So far it has sold over 16 000 copies in South Africa. David Zidel wins at His objective was to illustrate how easy most business calcula- tions are and that with minimum WBS ‘by the numbers’ skills, one can perform essential business calculations. ALISON GOLDBERG couple of others, was for Zidel’s Both in his writing and lectur- PHOTOGRAPH SUPPLIED ability to convey difficult concepts ing, he aims to rid people of their and make them seem easy. fear of numbers. He wants to show DAVID ZIDEL (pictured) of the Zidel has been lecturing on an ad that “people can change their Wits Business School has just been hoc basis at the school for 13 years. approach to numbers and business given the best “part-time lecturer” He specialises in making business calculations from foe to friend”. award for 2010 by the school. calculations easy. He currently tea- Besides lecturing for WBS, he The award, one of a few given by ches “Business Calculations Simp- lectures directly to companies. WBS every year to best part-time lified” and “The Principles of “Anyone who wants their staff to and fulltime lecturers, along with a Finance and Accounts” in three understand the basics of business courses at WBS: the Post-Graduate calculations, income statements Diploma, the Management Ad- and balance sheets. I usually take vancement and the MBA. them through a two-day course.” After completing his MBA at Zidel also recently completed a WBS in 1993, Zidel was approached “Business Coaching” course by the school in 1996 to assist in through WBS. presenting the “Numeracy for In about two months’ time Zidel Managers” module of WBS’s cer- plans to release another book, this tificate programme in manage- time on motivation generally, ment development. called “Life on the Run”. The book It was here that he realised that focuses on 18 steps to success. “business calculation skills in com- After his MBA, he joined a con- panies in South Africa are very sulting company, specialising in weak. Many employees have an value creation. He developed finan- irrational fear of numbers.” cial models that reflected the oper- Zidel launched his first book on ations of the company. This the subject in 2001: “Basic Business enabled the company to do “what Calculations”. It was listed in if” analysis to measure the effect fourth position of the top selling certain decisions would have on David Zidel. business books at Exclusive Books. value created in the business. Worldwide Talmud study launch for Leiby Kletzky MENDY RIMLER community united in this way, when CHABAD LUBAVITCH Leiby’s shining face captured the HEADQUARTERS, NEW YORK hearts of every Jewish person.” PHOTOGRAPH: WWW.IBTIMES.COM The idea was developed by repre- sentatives of Shluchim Exchange – CHABAD REPRESENTATIVES in the Chabad shluchim’s intranet - communities around the world and will be implemented in cities have launched a worldwide Talmud Eight-year-old around the world At the site, study programme in memory of Leiby Kletzky. www.LeibyMemorial.com partici- Leiby Kletzky. pants will have the option to study a The eight-year-old Brooklyn boy was bru- page, a section or an entire tractate of the tally murdered on July 13 after he was kid- Talmud. napped when he asked someone to help him The site will serve as a 24-hour online sup- find his way home. port system for an international base of The tragedy left the local Jewish and Talmud learners. Without necessitating an broader community devastated, with many account or log-in, visitors can choose a por- reaching out to do something to offset the tion of the Talmud, access links to Talmud darkness of this tragedy. lessons and record their achievements. The Leiby Kletzky Memorial Foundation, Periodic e-mails will remind participants established by Leiby’s parents, which has about their commitments. succeeded in raising $247,983 in the two For the uninitiated, the site offers the weeks since its establishment in Leiby’s option to learn just one page. In this manner, memory, is one example of the prevalent “anyone can be a part of this programme”, goodwill by anyone who has learned of this said Rabbi Simcha Backman, a key co-ordi- tragedy. And now, thousands are expected to nator in this project. dedicate Talmud study in his memory as “This programme will unify all segments well. of communities all around the world, in Chabad representative in Cape Town, memory of Leiby Kletzky,” said Backman, Rabbi Asher Deren, first floated the idea on director of Chabad in Glendale, California. an internal forum for Chabad shluchim. A full cycle of Talmud study will be com- “While studying the entire Mishna in pleted at least once before the “Shloshim” memory of the deceased is widespread, the 30th day of mourning for Leiby is over. rarely is the entire Talmud covered in the The goal of this project is to complete the individual’s memory,” explained Rabbi entire shas by the 10 Av - August 10. Deren. • To participate, click on “But rarely was the international Jewish http://www.leibymemorial.com/index.html 05 - 12 August 2011 SA JEWISH REPORT 5 Cycalive with the Nelson Mandela AROUND THE WORLD Foundation, spreads outreach wings NEWS IN BRIEF IN WAKE OF NORWAY SUZANNE BELLING the NM Day calendar, has told the and religious backgrounds, had are steeped in Torah values, are in ATTACK, JEWISH SUMMER TORAH ACADEMY FILE rabbi: “We have a wonderful mar- undertaken a project which built the forefront of these outreach CAMPS TO GET BRIEFING PHOTOGRAPHS riage between NMF and Cycalive.” bridges; formed bonds among projects,” said Rabbi Hazdan. Hatang offered to assist in involv- young South Africans and their He announced that this year’s WASHINGTON - The Security CYCALIVE THE annual relay bicy- ing businesses in the sponsorship respective communities; inspired Cycalive ride will include two Community Network is conven- cle ride between Johannesburg and of Cycalive, while Rabbi Hazdan ubuntu, optimism and a commit- learners from Durban, who will fly ing a conference call for organis- Durban with grade 11 boys from pledged to direct 9 000 donated ment to a common goal for the to Johannesburg and ride back to ers of Jewish camps and travel Torah Academy in Orchards, Pace exercise books, to nine underprivi- future in this country. their hometown, and cyclists from programmes, in the wake of the Secondary School and Moletsane leged schools chosen by the NMF. Acts of goodness and kindness, Beit Shemesh in Israel, who are Norway massacre. High School in Soweto, has expand- NMF’s chief executive, Achmat with a proactive approach, were a coming to South Africa under the The call, which is set to take ed to become a massive outreach Dangor, said it remained the work challenge to every South African, auspices of Partnership 2000, to place this week, will feature initiative in conjunction with the of the Foundation to effect change said Moshe, issuing this challenge. afford them the opportunity of par- security experts, including SCN Nelson Mandela Foundation within communities, empowering Torah Academy was also invited ticipating in a bridge-building and director Paul Goldenberg. (NMF). them to change the world around to participate in the launch involv- “ubuntu” project. "This unprecedented violent After last year’s ride, when them. ing university students and to the The previously disadvantaged and targeted attack against a Cycalive became the first event on Moshe Moch, one of Torah inauguration of the SAA fleet of musicians from the Field Band youth camp sent shock waves the Nelson Mandela Day calendar, Academy’s cyclists who will take aeroplanes bearing the Nelson Foundation will give the cyclists a around the world," said a flyer some of the cyclists have become an part in the Johannesburg to Mandela logo. send-off from Torah Academy on sent out by the network, which is integral part in the diary of the Durban ride on August 21, has Cycalive has employed a youth Sunday, August 21. funded by the Jewish Fede- Nelson Mandela Foundation, which described Madiba as “an interna- development officer, Given Shi- They will be met in Durban by rations of North America. included launching the 2011 tional icon for peace. He always rinda, based at Torah Academy and municipal officials and the Durban The attacker killed 68 people, Mandela Day, when they were looks forward to the future and operating in the townships, to Field Band after a procession including youths as young as 14, among selected schools at the never looks back in bitterness.” broaden the scope of Cycalive, gen- through the streets of that city on in a shooting spree at a camp launch. He said Mandela had a proactive erating bursaries for learners, Thursday, August 25. near Oslo, as well as eight people Nelson Mandela Foundation spo- approach. “We can learn from that regardless of race or denomination, Rabbi Hazdan, TA Boys’ High in a bombing in downtown Oslo. kesman Sello Hatang, who, with that we all have the power to although preference will be given to School principal, Rabbi Motti “The targeting of children, the Rabbi Dovid Hazdan, dean of Torah change the world.” Cycalive participants. Hadar and Pace principal, Dan sheer number of casualties and Academy, was instrumental in Moshe said Cycalive for grade 11 “It is amazing that students, who Zimba, will accompany the cyclists duration of the attack left many making Cycalive an official event on learners from different cultural wear yarmulkes and tzitzit and who on the journey. questioning, 'How could this hap- pen?!’” SCN said in its flyer. “While a mass shooting event is Grade 11 participants in a rare occurrence and unlikely this month’s Cycalive: event, by their very nature, Thando Sithebe (Pace camps in general remain a vul- Commercial Secondary nerable 'soft target' that have School); Stanley Khanye been the target of past terror (Moletsane High plots and attacks." Along with Goldenberg, the School); and Moshe call will include commentary Moch (Torah Academy from William Ryan, a protective Boys’ High School), at security adviser at the US the launch of the 2011 Department of Homeland Se- Nelson Mandela Day curity, and Jeffrey Slotnick, a Cyclists setting off from Torah Academy in last year’s Cycalive. events. security adviser to SCN. (JTA) 6 SA JEWISH REPORT 05 - 12 August 2011

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Salome Moffson, Bess Havar and Laura Sher. Ivor Davis with Helen Wolfson.

at War. Reznik takes audience He regretted many of the changes which occurred, such as the bad standard of announcers, the lowering of the quality of many previously excellent programmes on a nostalgic trip and the inevitable takeover of the Internet. In his vote of thanks to Reznik, Ivor STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHS BY RITA LEWIS from the US and Australia. Davis said Reznick was a mine of informa- Reznik interspersed his talk with ques- tion, “bringing back memories of events, THE TRIP down Memory Lane that Isaac tions to his audience, such as: “Who people and entertainment almost long for- Reznik took everyone on at the Zionist remembers this or that from the Goon gotten”. Luncheon Club last Friday when he talked Show?; Men from the Ministry; Consider There’s a belief that an elephant never about “Radio then and radio today”, bore your Verdict; a programme much loved by forgets – seemingly, neither does Isaac testimony again not only how phenomenal women, From Crystal with Love”, etc. Reznik. He is the consummate “knower of Isaac Reznik recalls a lifetime of radio mem- his memory is, but also how easily we can Despite there being some 50 or 60 people what’s going on”. ories. forget things. in the room and all coming from that age Reznik who used no notes, never showed group, few people were able to answer any a single moment of hesitation as he jumped of the questions posed – although everyone from programme to programme; announc- eventually recalled the events, pro- er to announcer; person to person, recall- grammes and personalities. ing the names of the different producers, Many in the audience nodded their well-known actors, film stars and other heads in recognition at the mention of personalities who were, in their time, what were at the time, household names household names. such as Gordon Mulholland; Sydney Reznik started at the very beginning of James; Spike Milligan; Paul Temple; radio when, in 1935 under Isadore W Marjorie Gordon; Paddy O’Byrne; Muriel Schlesinger, the first ever broadcast was Alexander; Percy Baneshik, etc. made - from what was then Broadcast Reznik recalled how no tea or coffee was House in the Johannesburg CBD. (The allowed into the studios in case something building has since been turned into a ware- was spilt and made a noise while broad- house.) casting was in progress. A year later, the then government took The year 1982 brought an end to this type over broadcasting rights and disallowed of radio, which had been, and until then anything but church services to be aired on still was, such a powerful medium. Sundays. Television – which had started in 1976 in As an alternative to the restrictive pro- South Africa – was fast taking over from gramming, LM Radio came into being, radio. aired from (then) Lourenco Marques, while Reznik talked about the start of this new Springbok Radio started as the first com- medium, which brought – and brings - mercial radio station in South Africa. instantaneous news and views to the entire With Eric Egan – the first Springbok world, as well as a host of other entities. Dr Simmy Swartz with sisters Leah Light and Matti Halpern. Radio presenter – radio came alive with the He said television had taken over where soon added attraction of quizzes, plays, talk radio had left off, flighting popular soapies shows and soapies, which were imported like Dallas, Rich Man Poor Man and World

Hymie Sacks, Benny Jubiler and Gideon Shimoni.

Three friends with a total age of 202, Zaggy Zagnoev; Isaac Joffe, South African Over 80s tennis cham- pion in 2005; with renowned gynaecolo- gist, Herbie Kramer. Stella Brouwer and Toube Sacke. Benny Jubiler thinks about the films. 05 - 12 August 2011 SA JEWISH REPORT 7

“A good deal of this, I am happy to write, War, the Swedish Red Cross received per- Duckash who requested that my mother COMMUNITY BUZZ has been instilled into our offspring, our mission from Heinrich Himmler to take make enquiries on behalf of the Jewish congregations and our fellow South African about 7 000 Jews from the German concen- orphans for whom she was caring in LIONEL SLIER Jews, with whom we come into contact. tration camps to Sweden. My mother and Sweden. At that time the Aliens Act which 082-444-9832, fax: 011-440-0448, “As in the American Pete Smith’s sister were included among these miracu- limited immigration into South Africa, was [email protected] ‘Passing Parade’ supporting programme lously saved people. still in effect. movie shorts of yesteryear, so I must end “Eventually my mother, sister and I “My mother contacted the Jewish Board my very own ‘Nechticer Yorren’ with were united with each other and joined her of Deputies who in turn directed their JOHANNESBURG respect to those who have passed on and family, most of who were living in South enquiries to the relevant (government) ‘good health’ to those lucky enough to still Africa. department at the Union Buildings. From Sylvia Shapshak, about her grand- be around. Finally, to all survivors, what “My mother tried to remain in contact “Eventually an answer was received mother’s shop: about an exchange of photographs?” with those whom she had befriended in the informing the Board of the decision by the concentration camps. She received a letter government to allow a number of Jewish “I do not think I ever saw Granny write any- TO THE PEOPLE OF ROBERTSON from a Rebbetzen Duckash who had also orphans from Sweden into South Africa. thing down, but she had a fantastic memory reached Sweden and was involved there However, they stipulated that such orphans and was an excellent business woman. She From Marc Kopman: Die Oude Kombuis with the welfare of Jewish orphans rescued could not be older than 13 years. was probably dyslexic as it ran in her par- Restaurant: from the camps. “My mother was only too happy to convey ents’ family. “At that time General Jannie Smuts was this news of the compassion of the South “She had been left a widow at an early age “Last December, I visited your lovely town prime minister. A group of orphans from African government to Mrs Duckash, but - my grandfather Victor Nohr died at the age to view one of our client’s wine farms in the Germany had been brought into the country within a short while the horrible truth of 45 in 1921 - and she had six daughters to area and when I was finished there, I took and was absorbed by the local Afrikaans became clear: There were no Jewish bring up, the youngest only about four years. the opportunity to explore the town for var- and German communities. orphans below that age among the 7 000 “She had come out from Latvia to join my ious places of interest including the syna- “My mother was then contacted by Mrs Jewish survivors in Sweden.” grandfather with the four daughters she gogue as well as the Jewish cemetery. then had; two more daughters were born in “For the past 29 years having lived both in Johannesburg. She never spoke English the Free State and Eastern Cape Border and properly, but nevertheless coped well. having travelled extensively across south- “When she was left in Riga for several ern Africa, I developed my hobby of re- years, she opened a shop to support herself searching/photographing Jewish commu- and her children. nities in the ‘platteland’. “Granny Nohr was a competent woman. “I eventually came across the excellent She cooked well without ever using a recipe. restaurant (most impressive chef and serv- When asked, she explained you need a ice including the fine shop) and on my way ‘bisela’ of this or that. She coped with look- out noticed above the exit archway the ing after a small granddaughter (that ‘s me)”. words ‘shalom’ painted there in red. “Being Jewish, I know this to be a greet- JOHANNESBURG/MAYFAIR ing as well as a farewell, but I am intrigued and curious to how it got there. From Tutsie Wexler: “Looking forward in anticipation to any explanation on this.” “Whenever one sees a Mayfairite, it’s like water in the desert. The past immediately * This town is about 180 km north-east of comes up and people are discussed, those liv- Cape Town in the Breede Rivier Valley. It is ing as well as those who have passed on. named after Dr William Robertson, the first “Like a kaleidoscope, all these wonderful Dutch Reformed minister in Clanwilliam people wade through my poor fading memo- and later Swellendam (1834-71). ry, hence these stories before I forget. “Them, with all their traditional love of ORPHANS IN THE 2ND WORLD WAR Judaism with its heimische rebbe, catering delights, tzolent, kishke, kreplach, kitke, From Don Krausz: hamantashen, lokshen, farfel, oneg Shabbat, imbued my generation with all that is good. “In the closing months of the Second World The countdown to Jewish Achiever Awards function PETER FELDMAN

TENSION IS mounting as the Absa Jewish Achiever Awards reaches its climax next Thursday, August 11, when the winners of the seven awards will be announced. A “first” this year is that previous winners will hand over the awards to current win- ners, which makes a wonderful change from previous events. The judges have made their decisions and An attractive violinist duo, consisting the feedback has been tremendous. They said of Jean-Louise and Lizzie Rennie, calling entries - as ever - were of a particularly high themselves Violation, will provide standard and they had great difficulty in musical diversion during the evening. selecting the winners. They indicated that a (PHOTOGRAPHS SUPPLIED) Special Award will also be made on the night. The three business awards were judged by Award and Brett Levy of Blue Label a strong panel which operated independent- Telecoms will present the Absa Listed ly of the SA Jewish Report. It was also audit- Company Award. ed by PKS, an independent company. The guest speaker is Mandy Wiener, the The judges this year were Steven Blend, a Talk Radio 702 journalist and best-selling renowned South African and international author of “Killing Kebble”, who will talk entrepreneur; Oscar Jacobsohn, relations about her book and her work. executive at Absa Bank; Geoff Rothschild, Another well-known name to grace the executive director of the Johannesburg Absa Jewish Achiever Awards is popular Stock Exchange; and Dr (Deenadayalen) Len entertainer Harry Sideropoulos, who will Konar, a director of several top companies. serve as MC and also do his own musical The convener was financial executive, thing. Norman Lowenthal, who had no voting A musical diversion will be provided by power. the attractive duo, Violation, who specialise The other awards were judged by mem- in melodic jazz-classical sounds. They are bers of the Board of the SA Jewish Report. Jean-Louise and Lizzie Rennie. The names of the previous award winners The Absa Jewish Achiever Awards, which - an elite group of people - who will hand over is the most prestigious event on the Jewish the prizes are: social and business calendar, has received a Mr Justice Arthur Chaskalson, former record number of 144 entries this year. chief justice and president of the Con- The awards presented on the night are: stitutional Court, who will present the Helen Business – Absa Listed Company Award Suzman Lifetime Achiever Award. Business Business – Absa Non-listed Company legend Solly Krok will present the Special Award Award. Dr Ali Bacher will present the Sports/ Business – Johnnie Walker Entrepreneur Arts/Science & Culture Award. Adrian Gore, award CEO of Discovery, will present the The Helen Suzman Lifetime Achiever Community Service Award. Ann Harris wife Award of the late Chief Rabbi Cyril Harris will pres- The Community Service Award ent the Cyril Harris Humanitarian Award. The Arts Science, Sports & Culture Award Stephen Koseff, CEO of Investec, will hand The Cyril Harris Humanitarian Award – over the Johnnie Walker Entrepreneur the recipient of this award could come Award. Eric Samson, chairman of Macsteel, from either the Jewish or non-Jewish will present the Absa Non-Listed Company community. 8 SA JEWISH REPORT 05 - 12 August 2011 David Bullard still unrepentant, still out to lunch... LIONEL SLIER appeared, after he was sacked in 2008, he had also been asking European coun- Mondli Makhanya, the then editor of the tries to cut back on their expenditure. JOURNALIST David Bullard’s (pictured) paper who had sacked him, wrote a rec- “On the Monday (after the Friday disdain for political correctness – as ommendation: “David Bullard’s weekly arrest), Kahn was shown on American strong today as ever – got him famously – ‘Out to Lunch’ column is the finest exam- TV, unshaven and wearing the same shirt or infamously – fired as a highly popular ple of the benefits of a free and unshack- that he had on when he was arrested and columnist of 14 years, on the mass circu- led press. Let’s hope it continues to be so.” doing what is called the ‘perp walk’. The lation Sunday Times, for perceived “I want to speak about the media and ‘perp walk’ is when the perpetrator is racism. local perceptions,“ he told his audience. paraded in front of the world’s cameras, He didn’t hide his disdain for the way “Dominic Strauss Kahn was the head of when the prosecution feel they have a rea- the paper handled the matter, calling the International Monetary Fund, who sonable case against a person. newspapers “the real threat” to media was sitting on a Paris bound plane at the “So Kahn was judged by the media freedom. He called our papers “an insult airport in New York on a Friday, when he there and considered as being guilty, to our intellectual capital”. was hauled off by American police and regardless of the evidence still to be led.” Bullard regaled a packed house audi- taken to jail, charged with the rape of a Kahn (who resigned his IMF position) will ence at Second Innings recently about his maid at the hotel where he had been stay- never get his job back, nor his reputation. sacking in his column, “Out To Lunch”. ing.” “This,” said Bullard, “is exactly the His columns have been collected into Kahn had been challenging Nicolas same as being called a racist in South (PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY WWW.BOOKSLIVE.CO.ZA) three volumes and when the third book Sarkozy for the presidency of France and Africa. When I was judged by the Sunday Times to be racist, posters were displayed all over town and this was done by the paper, just so they would look good.” Added Bullard: “I had been asked to do a charity auction, but the advertising agency organising the auction, cancelled it as they had been informed that black people objected to being in the same room as a racist. “I must have been at over 40 meetings to give my side of the story, but innocence does not exist in my case.” Talking about the Public Information Bill before a parliamentary committee at present, Bullard thought it was encourag- ing that the Bill was actually being debat- ed, because politicians liked to keep their information secret. “But,” he added, “the real threat to press freedom here is coming from the newspapers themselves. “If I look at some of the stuff that is printed, the sort of drivel and the dumb- ing down and you mark the interesting things in green, you will find very little green,” he asserted. “The trouble in South Africa is to get the demographics right. As in sports, the government has decreed that 80 per cent of the staff have to be black. There is the complaint that companies on the Stock Exchange are 78 per cent white owned. In 1994 we had a democratic election, so what difference does it make how the wealth in the country is created and what the colour of the skin is? “I don’t mind if the entire JSE was run by competent black management as long as wealth is created.” About the future, Bullard said: “The Internet is going to be here. Potential audi- ences will get news on Facebook and Twitter and yet the government is plan- ning to punish the media. It is 15 years out of date. It is living in Cloud-Cuckoo Land.” AROUND THE WORLD NEWS IN BRIEF

JONATHAN POLLARD UNDERGOES 'URGENT' SURGERY BUTNER - Convicted spy for Israel Jonathan Pollard, was taken to a civilian hospital to undergo what was described in reports as "urgent" surgery. Pollard was removed on Tuesday from the federal prison in Butner, North Carolina, for the surgery, according to Israeli news sites. The prison would not confirm that Pollard had been taken to a hospital. Pollard has been in poor health, includ- ing a deterioration of his kidney prob- lems. His wife, Esther, had come from Israel to North Carolina to visit him before the surgery. Israel's ambassador to the United States, Michael Oren, visited Pollard in prison last week. Pollard called on Oren to seek his release from President Barack Obama. Pollard was not allowed to visit his father on his deathbed or to attend his father's funeral earlier this summer, despite appeals from Israeli officials and supporters. Pollard was a US Navy civilian analyst when he was arrested in 1985 for spying for Israel. He is serving a life sentence. (JTA) 05 - 12 August 2011 SA JEWISH REPORT 9 Symbolic climb of Kilimanjaro On a flight full of hope ‘to save a child’s heart’ and spirit, to Israel STORY AND PHOTOGRAPH climbers up Kilimanjaro and is also THE ISRAEL Centre’s second BY MOIRA SCHNEIDER providing the equipment for doctors Red Carpet Aliyah Flight depart- CAPE TOWN joining the climb. ed for Israel on Monday July 25, Porters sometimes die on the with 18 eager olim. This was the CAPE TOWN sisters Mikhaela and mountain due to inadequate cloth- beginning of their journey Erin Levitas plan to summit Mount ing and this is what inspired her to home. Kilimanjaro from August 9 – 16, as become involved. The hut that In a media release the Israel part of a 20-strong team of climbers houses the clothing at the base will Centre said that at the farewell from around the world who hope to bear the name of Ami Cohen and held for the olim, Nathanel raise $1 million for Israeli organisa- SACH. Gozlan the Netzer shaliach, told tion Save a Child’s Heart (SACH). As to the particular challenges of the olim: “It is a courageous and SACH brings children from all ascending Africa’s highest peak hard decision that you have all over the developing world - many Mikhaela and Erin Levitas plan (5 895 metres), Mikhaela considers made, but congratulations and from Africa - to Israel to have life- to summit Mount Kilimanjaro to altitude to be the most daunting. “I welcome home. I look forward to saving heart surgery that they are raise funds for Israeli organisa- struggle with (it) - hopefully Erin’s seeing you in our homeland.” Mannie Kotzen was the oldest unable to have in their home coun- tion Save a Child’s Heart. not going to have any issues. Our oldest oleh on our Aliyah oleh on the flight. tries and creates centres of compe- To qualify for selection, each par- Summer Flight was Mannie tence in these countries. to have an opportunity to bond,” ticipant had to raise $10 000 - the cost Kotzen who will be turning 90 We wish our olim the best of SACH was started by paediatric they say in unison. of saving one child’s life - and be in a this year. Mannie left South luck in starting their new lives in heart surgeon Ami Cohen who died The girls were taken up Table fit condition to undertake such an Africa on his own to join up with Eretz Yisrael. of altitude sickness on Kiliminjaro Mountain in backpacks from a expedition. The girls pay tribute to his son and the rest of his family • For more details on our next 10 years ago. It is as a memorial to young age, so climbing is second the generosity of the Cape Town in Israel, after 40 years of being Aliyah Flight departing on him that Climb Your Heart Out: nature to them. “It’s pretty much community in this regard and par- apart. What a remarkable feat - October 24, contact the Israel Mount Kilimanjaro 2011, hopes to my passion and what I do every ticularly to Eric and Sheila Samson. only 90 years young and starting Centre on (011) 645-2560 or e-mail raise the money to save the lives of weekend,” says Mikhaela who is Mikhaela has volunteered at the a new life in Israel! [email protected] 100 African children - the largest chairman of the UCT Mountain SACH house in Israel on two occa- fundraiser in the organisation’s and Ski Club. sions, helping to provide a loving 15-year history. Erin, who is dyslexic and has environment for the children who While law student Mikhaela (23) written a book about her school have come for heart surgery. Both AROUND THE WORLD is an experienced climber, having experiences and gives motivational girls plan to offer their services NEWS IN BRIEF done “Kili” before and having just talks on children with special there in the near future and stress returned from a three-week expedi- needs, agrees that the persever- that anyone is welcome to visit or BLOOMBERG TO MUSLIM LEADERS: 'SHALOM ALAIKUM' tion ice-climbing in the Himalayas, ance she has developed along the volunteer. personal trainer-in-training Erin way will stand her in good stead for SACH runs leadership pro- NEW YORK - New York City mayor said, "Shalom alaikum". (22) does regular hikes up Table this challenge. “I think I cope best grammes for young people in Israel Mayor Michael Bloomberg, acci- “Well, it's common to both reli- Mountain but hasn’t tackled the in difficult situations,” she reflects. and trains doctors from around the dentally addressed Muslim lead- gions," Imam Omar Abunamous “big names” before. Nevertheless, The pair will meet the SACH world, including from the Pales- ers at a Ramadan gathering with of the Islamic Cultural Center of she is “very excited” at the prospect, team in Arusha at the base of tinian Authority, in cardiac sur- a "Shalom". New York told the New York particularly at going with a sister Kilimanjaro, where they will start gery. Bloomberg apparently had Daily News. "They are the same who has “been there, done that”. the climb. Mikhaela has estab- If you wish to donate to intended to say “Salaam alei- thing. The same idea." “Kilimanjaro’s always been on lished an NGO, African Ascent the ongoing SACH campaign, kum”, a traditional Arabic greet- Like its Arabic counterpart, my ‘bucket list’ - so hopefully, I can Project, in nearby Moshi that please contact Esta Levitas at ing, to those gathered at the July the Hebrew phrase "Shalom ale- tick that one off,” she laughs. clothes and improves the quality of [email protected], 082-561-1586 or 27 event at New York's police ichem" is a greeting that means “Basically, we’re just very excited life of the porters accompanying www.saveachildsheart.org headquarters. But instead the "peace be upon you". (JTA) 10 SA JEWISH REPORT 05 - 12 August 2011 OPINION AND ANALYSIS

FORUM FOR DIVERSE VIEWS Women: still With protests, Israelis are seeking a long walk to the revival of a welfare state freedom LESLIE SUSSER JERUSALEM WOMEN’S DAY in our country, which is next Tuesday, is reason for celebrating women and THE WAVE of protests sweeping Israel their achievements, and the progress they have is about much more than the lack of made over centuries to achieve full equality in affordable housing: It’s a grass-roots societies which often relegated them to second demand for the major redistribution of class status. the nation’s wealth. Women’s rights to equality are not something In social terms, protesters are calling men should confer on them as a “privilege”. They for a more caring government attuned are inherent, and were realised over centuries of to the needs of young, middle-class citi- struggle. We look with a wry smile today at the zens who serve in the army, pay heavy bra-burning and other features of the Women’s taxes and provide the engine driving Lib movement of the ’60s. Like any revolution, it the country’s burgeoning economy. went overboard at times. But it was necessary to In economic terms, it is a call for the make the point, even if it seems quaint history reversal of nearly three decades of fis- today. cal conservatism at the expense of There was also an opposing image of women at social services such as education, that time, against which Women’s Libbers were health and welfare, as well as an appeal rebelling, epitomised by ubiquitous posters of a against eroding salaries and rising pretty little housewife at home wielding her “pre- prices. cious” Hoover and sporting a smile, as if it fully In other words, the protesters are satisfied her needs of self-expression. That image demanding that today’s thriving free- also seems quaint today. market Israel use its wealth to create The older generation of black women in South conditions for a restoration of at least Africa and Jewish women have much in common - some elements of the long-defunct both have an innate strength. The former held Israeli welfare state. their families together in far-flung rural areas As an estimated 150 000 people while their men were away for months and years demonstrated last Saturday night in 12 in the cities and mines working as migrant labour- locations across the country, the cen- Housing protests roil Israel as tent cities pop up. Young Israelis seen near ers; Jewish women did this in “der heim”, in the tral theme was a demand for “social tents set up on Rothschild Avenue in Tel Aviv are pressing the Israeli govern- old countries of Eastern Europe - Lithuania, justice”. To some, it was reminiscent of ment to find a solution to the soaring cost of housing, July 26, 2011. (LIRON Belarus, etc - where they raised families and often the student revolt in Paris in the late ALMOG/FLASH90/JTA) ran businesses under conditions of poverty and 1960s: an alliance of students, workers pogroms while their men were out seeking a liv- and, in the Israeli case, a large, finan- When he first became prime minister For years, middle-class discontent ing. cially strapped middle class of people in 1996, Netanyahu spoke of a thin simmered under the surface, always This quality continues in their descendants here mostly in their 20s and 30s, demanding man, the private sector, tottering eclipsed by security concerns or and elsewhere. One doesn’t think of Jewish a new economic order. under the weight of a fat man, the peacemaking moves. For embattled women as lightweights, but as a force to be reck- But there were key differences: In the public sector, and vowed to turn Israel, peace and security inevitably oned with, both as individuals and in powerful Israeli case, there was no violence. things around. took top priority. women’s organisations active in South African Instead, there was a veiled, largely Netanyahu had a strong ideological Until now. With terrorism virtually Jewry over a long period of time. unspoken threat: that if the govern- commitment to free market forces, nonexistent and the peace process But sadly, Women’s Day also carries a sombre ment fails to act and middle-class peo- privatising government companies deadlocked, young Israelis have message - that the rate of rape of women in South ple continue to struggle to make ends and outsourcing social services. turned their attention toward gener- Africa is among the highest in the world. It is a meet, many more of the best and This meant the accelerated han- ating a mass movement against the reality of which we should be utterly ashamed. brightest would leave for countries dover of services to the private sector socio-economic system. Scholarly studies such as one at Georgetown where there is no defence burden and that once were the sole preserve of Their anti-establishment energy University in the United States say that “according it’s easier to make a living. government. It was accompanied by a took the form of street protests to studies compiled by Interpol, an international As the protests entered their third weakening of trade unions and an because there is a strong sense that organisation co-ordinating police co-operation in week, the great Israeli paradox loomed overall erosion of working conditions none of the traditional parties repre- member states, more rapes are committed in South large: Never has the country been eco- and salaries. sents their interests, and Israel has a Africa per capita than in any other country in the nomically stronger, yet never have so The result? Owners and a select few long history of street protests, encom- world”. many of its young people felt so frus- mega-salaried executives became passing everything from Ethiopian The government-funded Medical Research trated at their own personal financial richer and the middle class relatively immigration to the campaign to Foundation is reported on the Rape Survivor status. poorer. It also led to the rise of the release captive Israeli soldier Gilad Journey website as saying in a truly astounding The current situation is partly a Israeli tycoons, who controlled a Shalit. 2010 study that in Gauteng, more than 37 per cent result of a constitutional lacuna. great deal of the country’s wealth For the most part, the protests have of men said they had raped a woman. Nearly seven In the mid-1990s, a number of basic and power. Banks, energy companies, not been focused. But now the leaders per cent of the 487 men surveyed said they had laws were passed - together they are supermarket chains and media prop- of the protest movement are formu- participated in a gang rape. eventually meant to form the basis of a erties all were concentrated in the lating a list of concrete demands and Rape is not about sex, but power and its achieve- constitution for Israel. One of the laws, hands of a dozen or so billionaire general principles for change. ment through violence. The rape statistics are a on the dignity and freedom of man, families. These are expected to include sign our society contains alarming underlying vio- enshrined property rights, but a bal- Netanyahu’s economic philosophy demands for public housing on a lence, which is sometimes latent but which is easi- ancing companion act on social rights also entailed a reduction of corporate large-scale; major tax reforms that ly provoked. continues to be held up. It would deal taxes. Big companies paid five per would increase taxation of the super- Women’s Day is as much about men - or perhaps with issues like the right to housing, cent to 20 per cent income tax, while rich and lower indirect taxes on the even more - as about women. As a poster seen on education, health and welfare, and set the middle class saw the prices of general public; a shift in budgetary street poles in Johannesburg puts it: “REAL MEN parameters of state responsibility for everything from food to cars to apart- priorities, transferring part of the don’t abuse their women!” their provision. ments rise considerably. defence budget and the increased tax We have a great historical example of women’s The bill again is on the agenda, pro- The system produced impressive money from the rich to fund social combined action in this country - in 1956, 20 000 moted by Meretz Knesset member economic growth but left wealth in services; and demands for Israel to marched together to Pretoria’s Union Buildings to Zahava Gal-On. the hands of the few. The trickle- comply with OECD averages when it protest the apartheid government’s pass laws. It is But the country’s current socio-eco- down effect, middle-class Israelis comes to the numbers of doctors, difficult today to understand what guts it took to nomic predicament goes much deeper said, had failed to materialise. policemen and firemen per thousand do that under the oppressive regime of the time. than any law; it is the result of more The upshot was that by May 2010, citizens, and the number of children They weren’t marching specifically for women’s than two decades of a virtually consis- Israel’s economy was robust enough in classrooms. issues, but they were women. A well-known slogan tent small government economic policy. for Israel to be admitted to the Netanyahu has set up committees grew out of that event - “Wathint’ abafazi, wathint’ The turning point came in 1985, with Organisation for Economic Co-opera- to examine all the relevant economic imbokodo” (“You strike the woman, you strike the inflation running at over 450 per cent tion and Development - the exclusive issues and to negotiate with the pro- rock”). per annum. It became clear that Israel club of the world’s strongest eco- testers, who are likely to be backed by There is no more meaningful task for women could no longer afford to maintain the nomies known as the OECD. But trade union boss Ofer Eini. The prime today than to stand together in their hundreds of old-style, government-subsidised wel- Israel also was the OECD member minister almost certainly will pro- thousands and demand that the scourge of rape be fare state. with the biggest gaps between rich duce a new economic plan, but it may addressed urgently and vigorously. Men should The economic stability plan intro- and poor. not be enough. What the people are follow their lead, also in their hundreds of thou- duced by then-Prime Minister Shimon Some blame preferential spending demanding is a new social contract. sands. Peres and then Finance Minister on settlements in the West Bank for The political question is whether Perhaps it could start with a new women’s Yitzhak Modai, entailed stringent cuts the lack of funds for social services in this could have an impact on the next march, and not stop until the message gets in government spending. With its dra- Israel. Others focus on welfare for the election, scheduled for 2013, and the through, and true leadership arises from the gov- matic success in saving the economy, growing haredi Orthodox population agenda over which it will be fought. ernment or elsewhere with the courage and deter- the small government approach quick- in Israel. Still others point to the lim- That depends on how pressing securi- mination to do something about the stain on our ly became economic orthodoxy. ited taxation of the tycoons - tax con- ty issues are around that time and society rape represents. Women’s Day would be a The economic buzzword in the 1990s cessions nationwide are estimated at whether these protesters can sustain fitting beginning for such a campaign, and a trib- was privatisation, started by the Likud, approximately $11 billion per year, enough momentum to translate their ute to the immense power of women when they taken on board by Labour and then about 11 per cent of the national street movement into real political choose to use it. accelerated by Benjamin Netanyahu. budget. power. (JTA) 05 - 12 August 2011 SA JEWISH REPORT 11

OPINION AND ANALYSIS - FORUM FOR DIVERSE VIEWS There’s a golden Jewish thread running through Mandela’s life IN A few weeks’ time, the SAJBD’s ston-Helen Joseph stamp, could as new book Jewish Memories of easily have initially befriended him, Mandela (co-produced with the BARBARIC but it never happened that way. Umoja Foundation) will become It was a Jewish law firm that first available. I was lucky enough to be YAWP took him on as an articled clerk, and tasked with drafting the text for this, David Saks two other Jewish firms that engaged which to say the least made a happy him subsequently while he finished change from continually having to, his training. Sisyphus-like, deploy my profes- That the ranks of white anti- sional skills in confronting the same Suzman and Arthur Chaskalson, apartheid activists were dominated old anti-Israel propaganda. received no formal nod of recogni- by Jews, is already well known. Less While great fun to undertake tion from the Jewish mainstream so is how many Jewish lawyers (being congenitally sentimental, I during the apartheid era. helped defend Mandela in political- love happy endings), the project had Unfortunately, I now risk lurch- ly-related cases. (In a bizarre irony - its fair share of challenges. An espe- ing to the other extreme by for me, it only reinforces the convic- cially difficult aspect was maintain- indulging in what has been dis- tion that a “Higher Destiny” was ing the line between what could be missed as “breast-beating and self- shaping events - the state prosecutor regarded as legitimately taking flagellation” by Jews over their col- in the trial that consigned Mandela pride in what Jews, whether individ- lective moral failings under et al to life imprisonment, Percy ually or as a group, have con- apartheid. Yutar, was also Jewish). tributed and inappropriate collec- Apart from anything else, it calls The Jewish thread continues tive bragging. to mind what Herbert Tarr charac- throughout Mandela’s years in jail, The children of anti-apartheid terised as “trying to out-humble most notably in the terrier-like veterans, especially the more radi- Uriah Heep”, the Jewish put-down determination of Progressive Party cal ones, tend to have an unusual for which is “Don’t try to make MP Helen Suzman to bring about number of psychological hang-ups yourself so small - you’re not that improvements in prison conditions. to deal with. Activists who devoted big”. Locally and abroad, Jews were themselves heart and soul to the Yidden shouldn’t act as if their prominent in campaigns to free greater cause of South African lib- collective behaviour prior to the Mandela and other political prison- eration (especially when this was democratic transition is somehow ers. Even the medical practitioners fuelled by the secular messianic fer- one of the great burning questions and lawyers providing their servic- vour of Marxism) frequently did so of Struggle history. es to Mandela during his incarcera- at the expense of their parental As all this backing-and-forthing tion, were Jews (one of whom, Cape duties. suggests, getting the tone in a book Town dentist Maurice Kolevsohn, All too often, though, they were on Mandela and the Jews of South nearly found himself caught in the not only “not there” in a physical Africa exactly right, was formidably middle of a reckless escape bid, sense, but in spirit as well. To this difficult, and I am far from confi- called off at the last moment). day, descendants of Struggle veter- dent that I pulled it off. After 1990, Jewish involvement in ans are nursing emotional scars. Tone issues aside, though, the the Mandela story continued, now They also continue to harbour bare facts are striking enough to with such familiar names as Ali much resentment over the percep- carry the narrative forward. So Bacher, Raymond Ackerman and tion that mainstream Jewry has remarkably comprehensive has Sol Kerzner playing their part. pushed in to claim the credit for been the extent of Jewish involve- Jewish communal representatives their parents’ sacrifices now that it ment in Mandela’s illustrious also at last came to the fore, most is fashionable (and safe) to do so. career that it would seem to go memorably in the case of Chief A flaw in the latter view is that its beyond what can be said to have Rabbi Cyril Harris, ztl. treats the Jewish leadership of occurred in the normal course of All in all, it is an amazing story. today and that of 50 years ago, as events. South African Jews, notwithstand- one and the same, as if people can Non-religious people will resist ing their tendency to be diffident never be allowed to admit they were that notion of course, but even they about their achievements, ended wrong and try to make amends. will be hard-put to explain why up writing an especially hon- Still, there is enough truth in the Jewish South Africans, whose com- ourable chapter in Diaspora above to hurt. It remains a disap- munity of origin comprised barely Jewish history. pointing reality that an overly cau- three per cent of the white popula- At a time when our enemies are tious community leadership point- tion, came to play so disproportion- doing all they can to hang the edly dissociated themselves from ate a part in the Mandela saga. apartheid labels around our collec- Jewish activists, especially after Mandela’s first white friends fol- tive necks, and are being allowed to they fell foul of the law. Even Jews lowing his arrival in Johannesburg make considerable headway in that who scrupulously worked within were all Jews. Liberal white regard, it is important to put all of legal parameters, such as Helen Christians of the Trevor Huddle- this on the record. AROUND THE WORLD NEWS IN BRIEF LIBERAL US GROUPS BACK ISRAEL PROTESTERS WASHINGTON - At least three liberal US Jewish "The nationwide protests in which you are engaging groups have expressed support for burgeoning social are an inspiration to those of us who strive for social justice protests in Israel. justice and freedom of economic opportunity in the The protests, bringing together housing shortage United States and around the world," the letter said. protesters, strikers in various professions and those In a front-page blog post on its website, Americans seeking food subsidies, as well as myriad other groups, for Peace Now linked the housing protests to govern- saw 150 000 people demonstrating across the country ment subsidies for West Bank settlements. last Saturday night. "Ultimately, these protests are about priorities," it The New Israel Fund is helping to fund tent camp said. "They are about a government that favours the protests in major cities. wealthiest over the neediest. A government that "What began as a local protest has grown as the favours the interests of powerful and entrenched Israeli public has stood for its rights and demanded a groups over the general population. A government more equitable division of resources from the govern- that prefers to invest huge sums of money in main- ment," said Rachel Liel, the group's Israel director. taining and expanding settlements - and granting spe- Ameinu, a progressive Zionist group, wrote an open cial benefits to settlers - while short-changing Israelis letter to the protest groups. who live inside the Green Line." (JTA) JUDOKU APP - JEWISH VERSION OF SUDOKU - RELEASED FOR IPAD NEW YORK - Judoku, a Jewish version of Sudoku, has opportunity to merge both into one fun user experi- been released as an application for the iPad. ence," he said. The game uses Jewish symbols such as a Star of "I wanted a captivating tool I could use to teach my David and shofar, or letters of the Hebrew alphabet, in own children about Judaism. Learning the Torah was place of numbers. It also includes humorous explana- competing for their attention against Angry Birds and tions of the Jewish symbols. Justin Bieber tweets. I figured if you can't beat 'em, Judoku creator Andrew Charon created a success- join 'em! That, and frankly, I really just wanted to cre- ful mobile Sudoku app before turning to the Jewish ate something called Judoku." version. Judoku could be released for other mobile devices "My whole life people have asked me questions such as Apple's iPhone and iPod, or for the Android and about Judaism, and then it occurred to me: here's the BlackBerry devices, depending on user demand. (JTA) 12 SA JEWISH REPORT 05 - 12 August 2011 ARTS MATTERS TAPESTRY COMPILED BY ART, BOOKS, DANCE, FILM, THEATRE ROBYN SASSEN Call 084-319-7844 or [email protected] at least one week prior to publication Ullman and Lipschitz consummately Art on Paper Gallery, Milpark: “Giverny of the flit between different personae Midwest”, an exhibition of Show: “Double Bill: Curled Up and My Uncle with Isidingo. new work by Nathaniel Oswald” (The Nunnery, Wits Theatre Complex, With the turn of her body, the flick of a nuance, Stern, until August 13, (011) Braamfontein, (011)717-1376). the raising of an eyebrow, Ullman switches 726-2234. Writer: Claudine Ullman; Roald Dahl between characters; it is her skill in succinctly Cinema Nouveau, Cast: Claudine Ullman; Lara Lipschitz developing these three tragically hilarious Rosebank, Johannesburg: From: August 9-13 women that enables you to recognise them with- The annual Israeli film festi- in the first few minutes of the play. The story val, hosted by the Israel REVIEWED BY ROBYN SASSEN each articulates is miserable; you walk away with Embassy and Tararam, opens respect for Ullman’s narrative and performative August 11, with a screening SHOWCASED LAST month at the Pop Arts centre skills and an overriding sadness for the senseless of Avi Nesher’s award-win- in central Johannesburg, this fresh double bill of plight of so many girls, drawn with similar empa- ning “Matchmaker”. The fes- monodramas reflects well-honed theatrical skill thy and economy of lines to the work of theatre tival is at this venue until balancing humour and pathos on a knife’s edge. caricaturist Al Hirschfeld. August 18, (012) 470-3513. It’s enjoying another season, from next week at Nicolette’s ultimate prince charming, ferreted the Nunnery at Wits. out on a website, is a bit of a let-down, Sarah’s Lara Lipschitz is suave, brylcreemed young Dance Factory, Newtown, In the first half, Claudine Ullman, her hair a John’s turns out a philanderer and “Babes” artic- Oswald. (PHOTOGRAPH BY CHRIS SAUNDERS) Johannesburg: mass of plastic curlers, dressed in a black slip, ulates an unrealised dream to be an ANC-sup- International dance collabo- offers a peek into the private lives of three women: porting lesbian. becomes enterprising, virile young Oswald, at the ration, Crossings, culminates Nicolette, a high achiever, has Ivy League degrees The raunchiness doesn’t stop there: it gets tender but none-too-shy age of 17. in the showcasing of work- and a business running on greased wheels. Only more explicit: Lipschitz’s interpretation of an Lipschitz flits like lightning between charac- shopped new dance pieces, on thing she seems to lack is a man. extract from Dahl’s “My Uncle Oswald” (1979), a ters: boys, girls, men and women, offering a per- August 6, (011) 727-5107. Sarah has her life in order: By day she’s a librar- story bordering in parts on what may be consid- fectly legible, interpretation of a quirky, complex ian, by night, a Tupperware saleswoman. She’s ered soft porn, is utterly lovely. Without giving tale that cocks a fond snook at the prudery of the Iziko: SA National even bought her boyriend John an engagement much away, it’s the tale of a foppish young man in early 20th century leadership in ways which you Museum, Cape Town: ring for him to give her, when he’s ready. 1919, who discovers a beetle even more potent in might fight surprisingly delightful. “Tretchikoff: The People’s The third woman, we’re only introduced to as its impact on the human drives than Spanish Fly, This double bill is inspired: as a showcase of Painter”, curated by Andrew “Babes”. The mother of five, all under the age of and he turns it into big business. exciting skilled talent, a celebration of Women’s Lamprecht, until September 10, she’s “married to a bottle of Klippies and Using Dahl’s nimble language and fabulous Day and a bit of jollity, not without fabulous 25, (021) 481-3970. Coke”; her succour comes at 18:30 each week day, metaphors, this slight young woman simply prickles and barbs in society’s side. Joburg Theatre Complex, Braamfontein: In the Nelson Mandela, Latin and Ballroom Mouthwatering fare awaits at Israel Film Festival dance extravaganza “Burn the Floor”, until August 14, PETER FELDMAN The powerful crime drama, Ajami, an (011) 877-6800. PHOTOGRAPH SUPPLIED Academy Award nominee, is a collaborative Israel/Palestinian film set in the Ajami Linder Auditorium, AVI NESHER, one of Israel’s top film neighbourhood of Jaffa, reflecting a melt- Parktown: On August 10 and directors, will attend the opening of the ing pot of cultures and conflict among Jews, 11, JPO performs Takemitsu’s 10th annual Israel Film Festival at Cinema Muslims and Christians. Tree Line, Haydn’s Trumpet Nouveau, Rosebank, Johannesburg on In 1943, Egyptian triplets Rose, Flora and Concerto, Schumann’s August 12. He directed award-winning The Jasmine were blessed by King Farouk. Carnival and Schubert’s Matchmaker, one of eight productions Today they live in Israel, their lives clouded Fourth Symphony. being showcased at the week-long festival. by secrets and lies from the past. Conductor: Bernhard Gueller, The festival, presented by the Embassy Three Mothers weaves a poignant tale soloist: Donny Bouwer (trum- of Israel and Tararam, the South Africa- questioning the meaning of blood ties, mar- pet), (011) 789-2733. Israel Culture Fund, has become an eager- ital loyalties, independence and mother- ly awaited event because it gives one an hood. It was nominated for nine Israel Film Market Theatre, Newtown: idea of the impressive strides being made Awards. In the Laager, “The Table”, in filmmaking. In the romantic drama Five Hours from directed by Sylvaine Strike, Over the years, Israeli films have been Neta Porat as Tamara, the girl who captures the heart of the Paris, we meet an Israeli taxi driver and a until September 18. In the nominated for Academy Awards, provid- young boy, Arik (Tuval Shafir), in The Matchmaker. Russian immigrant. He has no aspirations Barney Simon, Fatima Dike’s ing the world with potent stories with uni- while she gave up on hers long ago. He is “So What’s New?” until versal themes of love, friendship, drama and cor- Restless reflects human drama through the afraid of flying while she is about to fly away. August 14, (011) 832-1641. ruption. interaction of a father, whose life has been steadi- What are the odds of them ending up together? Montecasino, Fourways: In Comedy, however, seems to be the most popular ly sliding downwards, and a son who lives on the Human relations come to the fore in The the Main Theatre, Alan genre: Sodom, a wacky comedy in Monty edge. It was also screened at the Berlin Inter- Human Resources Manager about Jerusalem’s Bennett’s “The History Pythonesque style is about the infamous city of national Film Festival. largest bakery. When one of its employees is Boys”, directed by Alan Biblical times. The question is: what will be the fate In There Were Nights, Goni is a spoilt young killed in a suicide bombing, the bakery is accused Swerdlow, opens August 10, of the only town in the Bible that knew how to child who lives in the glow of her showbiz parents. of indifference; the HR manager is sent to the vic- (011) 511-1988. party? Her world falls apart after the untimely death of tim’s hometown in Romania to make amends. In sharp contrast is Avi Nesher’s The Match- her mother and, at the age of 25, she is about to Pre-booking is on www.sterkinekor.com; the Old Mutual Theatre on the maker, a must-see coming of age movie about Arik, take her first steps into the real world. festival’s schedule at Cinema Nouveau is: August Square, Sandton: Conrad a Haifa teenager who works for mysterious This is a story of a daughter’s love for her father 12-18 Rosebank Mall, Johannesburg; August 19-25 Koch’s “My-Pro-Doll and Holocaust survivor Yankele, a matchmaker. It has and at the same time, her desire for independence. V&A Waterfront, Cape Town; August 26- Nuro-Friends” a puppet show won several awards and has featured at 15 interna- It stars the acclaimed Israeli actor Moshe Ivgy September 1 Brooklyn Mall, Pretoria; September for grown-ups until August tional festivals. together with his real-life daughter, Dana. 2-8 Gateway, Durban. 27. Friday lunchtime con- certs: Miro Chakaryan (vio- lin), Jacobus Swart (piano) inexperienced lawyer sent to uncover the truth into play to bring her to justice. and Etienne Malan (clarinet) FELDMAN and save her life. Mrs Surratt (meticulously played by a de- play Klezmer, August 5; He was torn between his hatred for the South glamourised Robin Wright) was the only woman Chakaryan collaborates with ON FILM and his duty to the law; and she was tried by a rounded up and charged as a co-conspirator in a Ventura Rosenthal (harp) on Peter Feldman military tribunal, thus being denied the civil plot to kill not only Abe Lincoln but Secretary of August 12, (011) 883-8606. trial by jury that was her right as an American State William Seward and Vice President citizen. Andrew Johnson. Rabbi Cyril Harris The Conspirator The history books tell us that Lincoln was Her trial was a farce and she ended up on the Community Centre, shot and killed at Ford’s Theatre, Washington, gallows through the flimsiest of circumstantial Oaklands: An exhibition by Cast: Robin Wright; James McAvoy; Tom in April 1865 by a single bullet to the head from evidence, which showed her appearing in the Dina Wolovitz, until August 7, Wilkinson; Kevin Kline the gun of assassin John Wilkes Booth. background of a photograph taken in her board- (011) 728-8088. Director: Robert Redford “The Conspirator” goes to great lengths to ing house, depicting the accused rebels. graphically recreate the incident, but uses this If anything, Robert Redford’s production finds Resolution Gallery, Robert Redford is a man with a conscience. The aspect only as a starting point to delve deeper her guilty of nothing more serious than being a Rosebank: “Dencity”, by actor-turned director derives immense pleasure, into the vengeance and political chicanery that Confederate sympathiser and devoted mother, André Clements and Daniel it seems, reliving history through the medium of engulfed the country in the dark aftermath of who ran a boarding house in Washington DC. Hirschmann, until August 13, film and bringing to the surface stories that may the Civil War. The conspirators rented rooms and Booth (011) 880-4054. have gone unnoticed but are well worth telling. It left the nation divided and angry a mere often visited her cowardly son John. John could Case in point is “The Conspirator”, a brilliant- two years after General Robert E Lee surren- easily have cleared his mother but instead ran SA Jewish Museum, ly executed study of Mary Surratt (Robin dered. It was a time when distrust was every- away and eluded a massive manhunt, leaving her Gardens: “Jiving with Wright) a character who only commanded a where and politicians were crying out for jus- to face the noose alone. Madiba: Jonathan Shapiro’s small footnote in American history. She was the tice in the interests of power and self-promo- “The Conspirator” is a riveting, well-crafted Mandela”, until November, lone female who was charged as a co-conspira- tion – and no one more determined to get a film which has been exhaustively researched, (021) 465-1546. tor in the assassination trial of Abraham guilty verdict was the cruel, villainous superbly scripted and acted, and careful to avoid State Theatre, Pretoria: In Lincoln. Secretary of War Edwin Stanton (Kevin Kline), any form of preachy propaganda. the Arena, Greg Homann’s As the whole nation turned against her, she one of Lincoln’s closest advisers. It took screenwriter James Solomon 16 years hilarious potted “Pirates of was forced to rely on the services of Frederick This background serves to illustrate the to polish his script to the degree of perfection he Penzance”, until August 7, Aiken (James McAvoy). He was a former Union vicious undercurrent that existed during Mary wanted and all his hard work can be seen on (012) 392-4000. officer and now had become a reluctant and Surratt’s trial and the forces that were brought screen. 05 - 12 August 2011 SA JEWISH REPORT 13

TAPESTRY - ART, BOOKS, DANCE, FILM, THEATRE Some inspirational coffee table fare REVIEWED BY GWEN PODBREY is nevertheless well structured, thor- jurists, media personalities, etc. the most beautiful. oughly researched and compelling. The book chronicles a succes- This superb collection of images Raising Wisdom by Kim Feinberg sion of extraordinary females who from award-winning photographer (Tomorrow Trust, R378) Women: South Africans of Indian have risen to the top of their Thorsten Milse reveals aspects of Origin by Devi Moodley Rajab, spheres and celebrates their it at their most haunting, as well as Though one might not agree with with portraits by Ranjith Kally empowerment in a country which the animals native to this terrain, Feinberg’s choice of interviewees, or (Jacana, R272) they not only helped liberate, but such as the desert elephant and the the way they define wisdom, one is also greatly enriched. Very highly desert lion. bound to find plenty to mull over in The courage and perseverance of recommended. His sensitivity to his subjects, this collection of candid, compelling Indian women in South Africa - not and the balance he achieves comments by 48 people from different only in supporting their households at Skeleton Coast: Africa’s Last between the esoteric, the terrestri- generations and different continents. a time when apartheid legislation Wilderness by Thorsten Milse al and the primordial, give his The individuals’ concerns centre on (such as indentured labour), as well as (Random House Struik, R290) work an authenticity seldom safeguarding the future of the planet’s their own culture’s gender discrimina- achieved by others who have visu- children and restoring their tion, weighed against them, but also With its perennial storms, dense ally chronicled this part of the sub- birthright, despite the myriad ills for their remarkable academic and fog banks and grim promontory of continent. which face them in the coming professional achievements over the shipwrecks, the Skeleton Coast is A volume to whet one’s appetite decades. past few decades - have long been over- one of the most forbidding coast- for travelling to Namibia and expe- The book includes stunning, full- looked. lines in the world. It is also one of riencing it first-hand. colour photographs of interviewees. This volume of 42 short, but telling personal narratives, accompanied by The Third Reich: A Chronicle by superb photographic portraits, high- Richard Overy (Quercus, R130) lights Indian women who have done their families and communities, as Not so much a definitive history as a well as the entire country, proud. useful reference, this volume spans Political activists like Shanti the events leading to the rise of Naidoo, Fatima Meer, Amina Cachalia Hitlerism in Weimar Germany, the and Rajes Pillay. formation and policies of the Nazi Or indomitable social activists like Party, the war years and Germany’s Gadija Christopher (there is a stun- eventual defeat. ning photograph of Christopher and A brief, but incisive account of the her close friend, Albertina Sisulu, cel- Holocaust is included, as well as other ebrating their 90th birthdays togeth- Nazi atrocities. Some rare and dramat- er). Or noted academics like mathe- ic photographs help to clarify the matician and UKZN Vice-Chancellor, whole period, while the text is inter- Prof Renuka Vithal. spersed with first-hand reminiscences Or those at the forefront of sports of former soldiers and civilians on ethics, like Shamila Batohi, senior both the German and Allied sides. adviser to the ICC in the Hague (who Probably better suited as an intro- famously interrogated disgraced ductory volume for younger readers cricket captain Hansie Cronje). And a and school libraries, Overy’s chronicle host of parliamentarians, doctors, Ackerman’s ‘Flowers’ carries a very strong anti-abuse message MOIRA SCHNEIDER said: ‘This was when he broke CAPE TOWN my nose, this was when he broke my arm and this was AMERICAN-BORN Israeli actress and when he punched me in the activist Naomi Ackerman (pictured), has eye.’ Literally every piece of always felt compelled to deal with women’s jewellery was given to her issues in the theatre work she does. So it is after some fight and/or bro- fitting that, in celebration of National ken bones.” Women’s Day, the Israeli Embassy and the Ackerman feels strongly South African Zionist Federation are pre- that theatre has the capacity senting her one-woman play, “Flowers to raise awareness and be life- Aren’t Enough”. transforming. “I know first- The 55-minute production has evolved hand from what people have from research Ackerman conducted with a told me that seeing Flowers group of victims of domestic violence in an saved them or made them Israeli shelter. Originally written in Hebrew, realise that they needed to get it has been translated into English, Arabic, out of their unhealthy rela- Spanish and Tamil and has been performed tionship,” she stresses. over 1 200 times globally, including for the From performing the show PHOTOGRAPH SUPPLIED United Nations Commission on the Status of around the world, she has Women. learned that in most communities there is It tells the story of Michal, a high-achiev- “huge denial” of the existence of the ing, middle-class woman who finds herself scourge. “No-one wants to believe or admit incapacitated in a violent marriage. Initially that domestic abuse happens to them,” she the character was an amalgam of four vic- says. tims that Ackerman had interviewed. “I find that people are very quick to point “I then added things people told me in the their fingers and accuse other communities post-show discussions,” she relates in an e- of having domestic violence, instead of self- mail interview. “Although abuse was thank- reflecting and examining where and how it fully not part of my life, in college I had a is happening in their community.” boyfriend who stalked me for a short time Flowers attracts mainly female audiences, and I, as do many other women, confused but Ackerman maintains that the many men controlling and overbearing behaviour with who have attended are “very happy” to have caring and love. done so. “The show makes them feel uncom- “Throughout the years I have heard the fortable and a little attacked, because the most profound stories: For instance, a perpetrator is male - but at the same time it woman came up to me after one show and gives them food for thought and a true said: ‘My husband died five years ago and I understanding that this isn’t just a women’s am still afraid of him - I realised tonight that issue but a social issue that demands their it is time to stop...’” involvement and action. The piece’s title refers to the remorseful “Domestic violence cannot be stopped actions of an abusive partner after the event, only by women - we need men and women to but also to the fact that nothing - flowers, be involved and to advocate change for the jewellery or money - is enough if one doesn’t victims and perpetrators,” she states. have respect, compassion, tolerance and • Ackerman will perform in Cape Town at understanding, Ackerman explains. Theatre in the District on August 7, (021) 464- “One of the women I interviewed had a 6714; and in Johannesburg at Beyachad on ring on every finger. She pointed to each and August 16, (011) 645-2591. 14 SA JEWISH REPORT 05 - 12 August 2011

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Letters may be edited or shortened. necessarily reflect the views of the editor, staff or directors of the Jewish Report SOME ACKERMAN KUDOS FOR SHALOM BAYIT AMERICA IS A TRUE FRIEND OF ISRAEL SHALOM BAYIT (a subdivision of the Co- Services hosting her for professionals and I RECENTLY returned from a trip to the US and While members of Congress in Washington ordinating Council of National Jewish have arranged for her to present to cer- can say with absolute confidence that America is are placing immense energy in forming policy to Women) was approached by Victor tain schools, both black and white. a true friend of Israel. You feel it in the streets. support Israel, influential members connected to Gordon from Tararam, (South African- Shalom Bayit, in association with the You get a clear sense that it is part of the our government are forming tribunals to falsely Israeli Culture Fund) to bring Naomi Chevrah’s social services, over the years American DNA. compare the actions of Israel to that of the Ackerman, an experienced actress and has helped to reveal the incidence of Just last week a group of 5 000 Christians gath- apartheid regime. activist, out from America to South domestic abuse within the Jewish com- ered in Washington to be part of a rally for All this, while Palestinian Arabs are repre- Africa, with her internationally munity by presenting seminars and lec- “Christians United for Israel”, headed by well- sented in all major facets of Israel’s society, acclaimed monologue drama which she tures together with specialists in the field. known Pastor John Hagee. He was joined by including political parties in the Knesset, signif- researched, wrote and performs, Victims of domestic abuse have since dis- Glenn Beck, former Fox News television presen- icant positions in the judicial system, represen- “Flowers are not Enough”, in August. covered that there are safe havens and ter, who received thunderous applause. tation in the educational system. Shalom Bayit was asked to assist with help out there. Warning against the trend of global anti- The last time I was in Israel (three months drawing up a programme/itinerary for Naomi Ackerman’s presentation (on Semitism, Beck told the crowd that if it would ago) not once did I see a road sign without Arabic her. this subject) has had worldwide exposure culminate in another genocide “then count me on it, nor did I ever find myself in a public area After a few meetings we got it together and has been performed over 1 000 times as a Jew, and come for me first”. Beck said “times without seeing many Palestinian Arabs sharing and she will in be in Cape Town for two or in seven countries to date. have changed” and that Jews would no longer and benefiting from the same environments as three days early in August and in • For further details and information stand alone in any potential confrontation. Israelis do. Johannesburg arriving late evening of please contact Barbara at (011) 645-2591. Look at what is going on here. In South Africa, Where are their tribunals for the state-sanc- August 9 and departing on the 17th. (She we are silenced by the ongoing apprehension to tioned murders of thousands of protesters in will speak in Cape Town on August 9 and Ray Wolder stand up publicly for the truth. As members of other Middle East countries? in Johannesburg on August 16). On behalf of Shalom Bayit the Jewish community it is our responsibility to Where is South Africa’s foreign policy support We have the Chevrah Kadisha’s Social Johannesburg put a stop to false, fabricated and flawed propa- for the democracy that Israel represents and ganda that the media and personalities of influ- where is the concern for Israel’s self-defence? AFRICA CAN’T COMPETE EITHER WITH ASIA OR THE WEST ence are expressing. Let us remember and let it be known that BARNEY SEGAL in the SAJR of July Bangladesh, Malaysia, Thailand, etc) in Probably the most important statement that Israel and Judaism epitomise the fundamentals 22, writes in his letter: “We are on a road low tech manufacture (such as clothing, Beck made during his address, was when he told of morality, freedom and human rights for all. of destruction in SA” and that “It is the shoes, kitchen-ware, etc) nor can they the Jewish people: “No one can protect your And Israel, in short, does not practise apartheid. same old story where the rich are get- compete with the US, Europe or Japan rights better than you.” Racism is antithetical to Judaism. ting richer and the poor get poorer.” in hi-tech manufacture (such as com- As Jews, we need to focus, protect and defend With education, sharing the facts of Israel and Jeremy Thomas (Sunday Times 24/7) puters, aircraft, power turbines, etc) ourselves from the ongoing war that is being Judaism, we can disprove the lies and positively quotes Immanuel Wallerstein (a and this in all probability explains our waged against our homeland and our security. change policy in South Africa towards Israel. research scholar of Yale): “And the gov- high unemployment rate. Israel represents the future for our nation and it ernments of Russia, India and South Unemployment is not only a physical secures our defence from any other influence Daniel Levitt Africa are all facing rumbling discon- burden; it leads eventually to depres- trying to wipe us out. Director and CEO of Companions of Israel tent from large parts of their popula- sion /frustration which in turn can lead tions who seemed to have escaped the to aggression (as per Viktor Frankl). LEAVE UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG IN ITS ‘OSSEWA LAAGER’ benefits of presumed economic In summary: The Asians are creating WHO CARES if some of the staff-members of RAU. growths.” jobs, but the Africans are not. (Julius) the University of Johannesburg sever their ties I think that students, if they are smart and if I would like to present the following Malema and company thrive on this. with a university in Israel? It’s their loss. they can - and meaning no offence to those who explanation: South and North Africa UJ as an institution physically resembled the want to learn - should preferably go to Wits or (South Africa, Egypt, Tunisia, Libya, John Brenner shape of an “ossewa laager”. I think it still does. to an Israeli university. Yemen, etc) cannot compete with China, Cyrildene, Johannesburg It was built by the members of the National But who says academics, including profes- Party whose mentality and policy was laager- sors, can’t be dullards? PLEASE TELL WHY YOU’RE SO SELECTIVE IN YOUR CONDEMNATION like. In my opinion, so are the views of some of I WOULD like to respond in an open let- since that time) you all remained mute. UJ’s employees. Stephen Davimes ter, to the letter writers who in 2009 took You may well argue that the issue you I will always view that institution as just Orchards, Johannesburg Jewish communal leadership to task for were protesting was Gaza and not Darfur, saying it spoke on their behalf regarding but (as conscience-driven, self-confessed MOVING TO A NEW COUNTRY REMAINS A MOST DIFFICULT DECISION Gaza. Jews) where a tragedy of genocidal pro- AFTER READING the article a few weeks ago, and making new friends where we are living. It You will all no doubt recall the wording portions was and still is perpetrated on by your Staff Reporter, I would like to tell my has been difficult and heart-warming - not easy, of your collective letter addressed to this our very own continent, you all chose to side of our emigration story. This is the first time but we are settling in well. newspaper of January 2009, castigating vent your dismay at only Israel’s “dispro- I have written to a newspaper. I am grateful to South Africa for the privilege various Jewish leadership bodies for pur- portionate” use of force. Indeed, it has not been easy moving from of having lived in such a fantastic and beautiful porting to speak on your behalf in support A not so subtle difference between South Africa. I felt it to be the wisest move at this country, and all the wonderful things we have of Israel’s actions in Gaza. You all further genocide and self-defence when you all time. It took over two years to get our visas for left behind, which will be missed so much. protested the use of “disproportionate choose to judge and condemn Israel’s Australia. There were so many documents to be I was hoping our daughter, still in South Africa force” by Israel during that incursion. actions as the worst of the crimes against filled in and signed, and information to be col- with our two grandchildren, would be following One cannot take issue with your humanity! lected, and visits to doctors and their reports to us and her siblings. But no, she is quite comfort- protest of speaking on your behalf, how- What about the circus being played out be arranged. able in Johannesburg and not prepared to move. ever the letter referred to was at pains to on our TV screens disproportionate Nato As we only have one quarter of our children My big predicament was to go or to stay. We express your collective dismay at the “dis- air raids on Tripoli which have inflicted now living in Australia as permanent residents, decided to emigrate because one day when she proportionate use of force” and went on many civilian deaths, including women we were not able to come on a parent visa. decides to leave South Africa, we will be too old to compare casualty figures. We cannot and children. Because we are both over 70 and do not have the to follow her, and we would be left on our own but wonder that if you were all so While the motive for that particular required two children as permanent residents, without any immediate family. incensed by those proportions, why you action against Muammar Gaddafi might there was only one type of visa for which we Also, she will not feel she has to stay, because limited your dismay and criticism at well be justified, the principle of propor- qualified. we are holding her back, and we will be here to Israel and only Israel? tion or rather disproportion, must kick in We have to reapply every four years as we are make it easier for her and our grandchildren to In other theatres of conflict (at that regardless of circumstance, yet we don’t “temporary residents”. It is a retirement invest- settle down closer to most of their family. time) where Nato and its allies were and hear your concerned protests. ment visa, and we have to be fully self-support- I realise we are missed very much, but we keep still are engaged in Iraq and Afghanistan, If as demonstrated in your collective ing. When our second child here in Australia in contact by phone and we visit approximately where they had and still have committed letter, you were all so incensed at Israel’s gets her permanent residence status, we can once a year, and when we get Skype set up, we hugely disproportionate forces, where Sri response being “an inhumane and dispro- then apply for our permanent residence, and we will have better contact. Lanka used unimaginable force and bru- portionate collective punishment prohib- will be in line for a few privileges here. I realise that is not enough and we miss them tality to quell the Tamil Tigers uprising, ited under international law”, one must There has been so much to do here and in so much and they miss us so much as well. you only chose to criticise Israel. wonder if any of you lot had the faintest South Africa to get ourselves sorted out, but we Especially our grandchildren who we used to While comparing casualty figures in interest in the inhumane (and worse) made up our minds to handle things as best as have so much contact with. I hope they will that letter, one noticed just how you treatment of many other innocent people we could, and have made our move with very realise why we have done this. We miss them avoided another area of conflict… no, more deserving of such protests. positive minds. more than they can ever miss us. genocide where reports of wholesale We read the Jewish Report over the Internet slaughter of up to ONE MILLION people Allan Wolman and we are still in touch with friends left behind Sylvia Borstein. being butchered (and another million Norwood, Johannesburg and we are integrating well in our new shul here Sydney FOR THE RECORD THE WORD SHOULD BE ‘BOYCOTT’ AND NOT ‘SEVER’ AROUND THE WORLD NEWS IN BRIEF IN LAST week’s paper a quote from nal article submitted were published as MyShtetl website contained an error. “to sever ties with BGU”. We apologise MARY ROTHSTEIN, AUSTRALIA'S OLDEST JEW DIES AT 110 The words “to boycott BGU” in the origi- for the error. SYDNEY - Mary Rothstein, Australia’s oldest she was not named in the world’s 89 validated Jew, has died at age 110. Rothstein died on living supercentenarians listed by the LOOKING FOR... Tuesday afternoon at an aged-care facility run Gerontology Research Group. She lived in by Jewish Care in Melbourne. London for half her life, working as a milliner WHO ARE THE 2 ELDERLY PEOPLE WHO HELPED JULIAN KAMSTRA? She was the second-oldest Australian and making hats for the royal family, before immi- believed to be the second-oldest Jew in the grating to Australia. ON SUNDAY, July 24, while cycling with Writes Kamstra: “In the upheaval of the world after Evelyn Kozak of New York City, ac- Ruth Cavallaro said her mother only ate in a friend through the Ethel Gray Park, accident, we did not get the couple’s per- cording to Robert Young, a senior researcher at kosher restaurants, and walked to synagogue Julian Kamstra was attacked by a sonal details. According to my cycling the US based Gerontology Research Group, every Saturday. As for her secret to her long life, Rottweiler. In trying to avoid the attack, partner, they were in their sixties and of which specialises in verifying centenarians and Rothstein’s daughter said on her mother's 110th he had an accident. The dog’s owners Jewish descent. Should the couple have a supercentenarians. birthday in March: “The only thing I can hon- were very concerned and wanted to call public liability clause in their household Born in Russia, Rothstein and her family estly say about her is she never drank, never an ambulance, but his cycling partner - a insurance, could you please contact me, escaped the pogroms to England soon after she smoked and never swore. And she worked very medical doctor - organised transport for Julian Kamstra, at tel (011) 622-0829 or 083- was born in 1901. She had no birth certificate, so hard.” (JTA) Kamstra to the Linksfield Clinic. 600-0333 or [email protected].” 05 - 12 August 2011 SA JEWISH REPORT 15 COMMUNITY COLUMNS A near-forgotten philanthropist is fondly remembered in Israel ABOVE BOARD LIONEL SLIER Zev Krengel, KIBBUTZ DALIYA National Chairman POLITICIANS MAKE wars, sol- A column of the SA Jewish Board of Deputies diers fight wars, civilians suffer in wars and children pay the price. On the Eastern front in the First World War, huge battles raged in the areas Looking back at my four known as the Pale of Settlement where the bulk of the Jews lived. year term as chairman At the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk in 1917, Russia withdrew from the ON SUNDAY July 31, the Board our Jewish2010 campaign, was a conflict. What was left was death, held its final National Executive dynamic new website called - jew- destruction, devastation and dis- The Rubin family with David Kaplan. (PHOTOGRAPH BY ANNE LAPIDUS-BREST) Council meeting before our next ish2010.com - providing informa- ease. conference at the end of August. tion on anything visiting Jewish The American Joint Distribution event get-together of some South up at Cape Town University with Personally, it was also my last football fans from abroad might Committee estimated that there Africans, Sandler exclaimed: “Can no differential by reason of race, NEC meeting as national chair- find useful. could be hundreds, perhaps thou- you believe that this has come? colour or creed.” man of the Board, and I took the An especially exciting Board sands of Jewish children roaming Planning has taken ages!” Herzl Katz, also of Telfed, deli- opportunity of reviewing some of initiative, now close to fruition, is the area, abandoned, frightened, People converged from all over berately brought a controversial the highlights of what the Board our book entitled “Jewish Mem- famished, verminous and dying. A the world, including the oldest still- note. “Why has this man,” he achieved during my term of ories of Mandela”. Jewish man in Cape Town rose to living orphan, Cecile Harris, now asked, “who made the greatest ever office. This tells the inspiring story of the challenge of rescuing some of 93 who lives in Haifa. (Incidentally donation by an individual to the The past four years have cer- Nelson Mandela as reflected in these children. she got married last year). JNF been forgotten by the SAZF? tainly thrown up their fair share the lives and memories of the Isaac Ochberg, a wealthy busi- “We have come to celebrate the Why has he been disregarded? of challenges, with many high- many Jewish South Africans who nessman and philanthropist, presi- life and the lives we owe to one indi- When approached the Fed would points and inevitably some low were a part of it. I believe that in dent of the Jewish orphanage, vidual,” Sandler said. “Without his ask: ‘Isaac who?’ points as well. I have been time we will look back on this as backed by the South African courage, foresight and effort, none “We want children in South extremely encouraged to see how one of the Board’s finest achieve- Jewish community, set off on a of the descendants would be here Africa and Israel to research ‘this much the Board has raised its ments. mission to bring back 200 orphans today.” man’ and to tell our young popula- profile, not just in the local As always, problems of univer- as agreed with the South African There was an emotional scene tion: ‘Here was a great man.’” Jewish community, but interna- sity examinations being set on government. when Arnold Nudelman, a former Descendents were called up to tionally as well. Yomtov arose, and had to be Ochberg travelled by car, by foot, South African just happened to introduce themselves. South African Jewry is a resolved with the universities by donkey-cart to the devastated read a week ago a story in a The next day the event moved to respected, relevant player on the concerned. Fortunately, and often areas and collected the children Melbourne newspaper of the com- Kibbutz Gal-ed that was started by global Jewish stage and has despite considerable logistical dif- and brought them back to Cape ing Ochberg celebrations. From Jews expelled by Germany in the earned it largely through the ficulties, it always proved possible Town. Half of the children re- this he discovered that his late thirties. Habonim was active in get- Board’s meaningful participation to arrive at a mutually satisfacto- mained at the Jewish orphanage father had been one of the ting people out of Germany, espe- in such events as the 2009 Durban ry solution. there; the remainder were taken to orphans. Telling the story he was cially after Kristallnacht, on Review Conference and the host- Regarding the forthcoming Johannesburg where they lived at so overcome that he was unable to November 8, 1938. ing of such high-level Jewish del- Yamim Tovim, if there are cases Arcadia Jewish Orphanage. continue. The “garim” developed the kib- egations as the Congress of of exams being set on any of Ochberg died in 1936 and left as a A great-granddaughter of Isaac butz enormously. It was an area Presidents of major American those dates, please ensure that bequest to the Jewish National Ochberg, Tessa Webber, spoke that had no trees and no water, Jewish Organisations-European our national offices are informed Fund, £50 000 (equivalent to £100 about him and his passion for “a but now, everywhere is green. It Jewish Congress delegation in by no later than August 12 million today). In 1942 land was place in the world for Jews to be was promised that everyone who February 2010. ([email protected]). bought from Arab absentee safe”. now travels to the area will I am particularly pleased about I dwelt at length at the meeting landowners living in Beirut and Webber told of living orphans remember Ochberg. The kibbutz how the sensitive affair of Deputy on how much all this and more Haifa. invited to a Golden Jubilee in 1971 today manufactures plastics and Minister Fatima Hajaig and the has been due to our outstanding The land was part of the Otto- held in Cape Town. With amazing diagnostic kits used for animals. public anti-Semitic statements staff, at both the national and man Empire that regarded Pales- insight Ochberg had left money for Solly Kaplinski, director of the she made in January 2009, was regional level. It is truly remark- tine as a swampy, malaria-riddled all orphans who could be contacted Joint Distribution Committee in handled. We dealt with it on mul- able how much this small group of backwater of no value whatsoever. to be brought at no expense to Israel, spoke about the financial tiple levels, and believe that the dedicated professionals has been Kibbutzim Daliya and Gal-ed were themselves, to Cape Town for this assistance it gave to Isaac Ochberg outcome was the best that could able to achieve with the relatively established on the land. reunion. in Europe. have been achieved. limited resources at their disposal. Now nearly 70 years later, a belat- He also left money to Keren “He was a genius of a man. He In 2008, the Board took the lead Each member in his or her own ed decision was taken to commem- Hayesod, Hebrew University in made an impact on so many lives. in co-ordinating a broad-ranging way, brings a unique set of skills, orate and honour the man who Jerusalem and Rehovot, and to a He lived by the Talmudic injunc- Jewish communal response to the combined with extensive experi- made such a donation to Israel. For technikon in District Six, Cape tion: ‘All Jews are connected and xenophobic violence that swept ence, to the organisation and all many years it was the largest single Town. responsible one to the other.’” the country and was able to pro- come together as a formidable donation made by any individual. Lauren Snitcher of Cape Town At Ramat Manashe, on a hill vide a range of much-needed team capable of taking the Board A two-day event took place at has a database which currently has overlooking a vast track of land, all services for the victims of the to ever higher levels of achieve- Kibbutz Daliya recently. David 3 000 descendants listed. of which came from Ochberg’s unrest. ment. Sandler, a former Arcadian (but Later in the afternoon over 200 bequest, a site was dedicated as a It was a source of great pride to It has indeed been a privilege to not an Ochberg descendant) now people gathered for the formal living memorial for the people of witness the remarkable extent to have worked with them all, and living in Perth, Australia, and the proceedings that were opened by Israel. which our community, at the when I leave office, I will do so compiler of three volumes on old- David Kaplan, editor of “Telfed”, It is a place for visitors to see the organisational and individual with the assurance that my suc- Arcadians, has produced a monu- the official magazine of the South mound with 187 plaques with the level, came forward to assist us. cessor will have all professional mental book “The Arcadian Or- African Zionist Federation in names of those whom Isaac Och- The 2010 Fifa World Cup was an expertise he or she may need to phans - The Horrors From Which Israel. berg brought out of the horrors of exciting time for the country, and lead the Jewish communities in They Came”. “The Isaac Ochberg legacy,” he war-torn Europe. It is also a place the Board made sure that the the years to come. Over 200 descendants and fami- said, “was to help orphaned or for the descendants to reflect in Jewish community was very lies of the “Russian orphans” came needy children wherever they peace about the man to whom they much a part of it all. Central to This column is paid for by the SAJBD to Kibbutz Daliya. In a short pre- were. A scholarship had been set owe their lives.

HEBREW TEACHER JEWISH STUDIES TEACHER (full-time)

Herzlia School is a top independent school in Cape Town CAPE TOWN September 2011 with a dynamic and committed teaching team. GRADE 7 - 9 We are seeking a dynamic, self-motivated individual to join Candidates should: our committed teaching team. • Be proficient in Hebrew and in English Applicants should have a sound knowledge of Judaica and of the • Have the desire and ability to teach grades 10, 11 and 12 Jewish community. Previous education experience is essential. • Be able to work in an inclusive environment Applicants should have the ability to work in an inclusive environment, as well as in a team. Please email a letter of application and a brief CV to [email protected] or fax to 021 461 2367. Please email a letter of application and a brief CV to [email protected] or fax to 021 461 2367. Closing date: 12 August 2011 Closing date: 12 August 2011

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YOUTH TALK Alison Goldberg [email protected] YC is judged top school in National Science Olympiad OWN CORRESPONDENT learned exactly how successful PHOTOGRAPH SUPPLIED the learners of Yeshiva College had been. Nationally, Yeshiva THIS YEAR, for the first time, College was awarded first place Habonim Dror Channichim on fun obstacle course. Yeshiva College entered the and as a result, the school won a National Science Olympiad. Fifty- prize of R10 000 worth of laborato- two of Taryn Kagan’s grade 11 ry equipment. and grade 12, life science learners Although Jethro finished in The precious ‘aha’ moment entered. Nationwide, 24 000 learn- position 25, and only learners in ers, including some from the top 120 positions were invited Zimbabwe, Namibia and Lesotho, to the Science Focus Week, a num- in youth movement work entered this prestigious academic ber of other learners from Yesh- challenge. The majority of iva College finished in the top per- STORY AND PHOTOGRAPH BY MIA CANDY “aha” moments - non-stop inspiration and entrants are from South Africa centiles of the Olympiad. magic for every person who attended. New and all the top schools in the Jethro Polliack fin- Shira Bartkunsky - position 25 WORKING FOR a youth movement is not channichim developed a strong connection country were represented. ished in the top 120 (as a result of the fact that many always easy. Volunteers in a Jewish youth to Habo and our returning channichim When the school was contacted of the National positions were tied Shira narrow- movement have to constantly juggle a dozen experienced once again the best of what by the Olympiad organisers to Science Olympiad. ly missed being selected for the different responsibilities and often make per- Habo has to offer. say that one of our learners, Science Focus Week); Jonathan sonal sacrifices in order to devote their time From exceptional madrichim and educa- Jethro Polliak, had finished in the top 120, we Jacobson, position 109; Dale Disler, position and energy to running events for their chan- tional activities, to outrageously fun obsta- were enormously proud. Jethro’s success 160; Benjamin Berman, position 160; Naomi nichim. cle courses, treasure hunts and songs led to his being invited to join the other Shear - postion 160; Leah Heilbrunn, position There is one thing, however, that keeps us around the campfire, winter camp had it all. learners who excelled or demonstrated 223; and Shira Gerson, position 223. going, and that is the “aha” moment. This Our channichim got to engage with topics exceptional potential, to attend the Science We at Yeshiva College are incredibly proud moment is the one in which you stop for a such as environmental issues, Jewish iden- Focus Week, a week of amazing educational of all our learners who entered the Olym- second and realise the value of what you do. tity, role models and our movement’s role experiences. piad and thus contributed to our being The value and reward of youth movement during the Holocaust. It was only after the results were judged the top school nationally. We look for- work is entirely intangible and it is during the The food was delicious, the ruach was announced at the award ceremony on the ward to entering this and other Olympiads in “aha” moment that one’s passion and excite- powerful and not a moment lacked fun and last night of the week’s events, that we future. ment is renewed. For me, this moment comes learning. This year’s winter camp captured when I see a channich experiencing Habonim the essence of what it means to be part of for the first time, or when my channichim Habonim Dror, and those who attended are learn something completely new, or when I eagerly awaiting our next machaneh. Fresh for school again after holidays see first-time madrichim slipping so natural- Luckily, they do not have long to wait - STACY FLEISHMAN ly into their role as leaders and educators. we’ll be back at Magalies Retreat for Mini PHOTOGRAPH: Our recent winter camp, Hashemesh Machaneh from September 2 - 4. Don’t miss SHIRA TOLLMAN Haolah (The Rising Sun) was three days of out, sign up at www.habo.org.za/signup IT’S BEEN “back to school” for Term 3 KDS grade threes learn a lot at King David Victory Park Primary School. about artist Walter Battiss Pictured are Amy STORY AND PHOTOGRAPH BY sion focused on the work of the colourful Lowenthal; VIVIENNE WEINER artist, Walter Battiss. Isabella Fischer; KDS ART TEACHER This interactive and informative hour Joni Sundelson; was thouroughly enjoyed by all partici- and Georgia Lewis. GRADE THREE art learners at King David pants. The insights gained, will serve as a Sandton, were recently treated to a visit springboard for the next art practical pro- from Lorraine Deift, a lecturer at the ject where grade threes will explore shapes Johannesburg Art Gallery. and forms that inspired Battiss’ unique Deift spoke to the learners about the and local flavour, such as rock art, nature Gan Israel July winter camp a gallery and South African art. The discus- and more. rip-roaring success Lorraine RABBI PINI PINK together to have a fantastic time.” Deift (centre) PHOTOGRAPH BY SHMULLY SIMON Camp Gan Israel is part of the largest net- a lecturer at work of Jewish camps, with hundreds of the Johan- A RECORD attendance – more than in the affiliates worldwide. “We have a tremendous nesburg Art past five years – of 300 boys and girls enjoyed amount of knowledge and experience to draw Gallery, is the excitement of the recent Gan Israel win- on from camp directors across the globe who flanked by ter camp during the July holidays. The camp we consult with building our programmes,” Rotem took place in Johannesburg, with the girls says Rabbi Pink. “But we rely heavily on our accommodated at Torah Academy and the staff’s appreciation for the needs and flavour Barashi and boys at Yeshiva College. of the local community.” Cameron Run under the auspices of Chabad House, With separate programmes for boys and Solarsh, two the camp has become a well-known staple girls, Camp Gan Israel prides itself on tailor- art learners. within the Johannesburg Jewish communi- made programming rather than “‘one size fits ty over the last three decades. Its new direc- all’ activities”, Adds Pink: “Great care and tors, Rabbi Pini and Rochie Pink, set out to attention is put into every minute of the day to instil an infusion of innovative, fresh ideas ensure a fun-filled, action-packed schedule.’ ‘Dance Against Drugs’ brings into it and they believe this has contributed While trips to Fourways Avalanche and the to the 35 per cent jump in attendance. Lion Park highlighted the two-week camp, lifestyle message across The key to the camp, they say, is the non- the children were treated to a dizzying array judgemental atmosphere that is employed of activities that included arts and crafts, GITA LIPSCHITZ, SCHOOL COUNSELLOR abuse through the medium of dance. by the broad-minded staff. “We are tremen- sports, hunts, team-building games and so PHOTOGRAPH: YAEL GORDON The dance team, all highly regarded hip dously proud that the children of Camp Gan much more. hop dancers, encouraged the children to Israel represent the full spectrum of the • Camp Gan Israel will be running its sum- THE GRADE 8 learners of King David High make healthy lifestyle choices. Jewish community. We have learners from mer session from December 12 – 23. For more School Victory Park participated in an inter- The recent drug-related death of five-time King David, Yeshiva College, Torah Aca- information contact Rabbi Pink on tel (011) active presentation called “Dance Against Grammy award-winning singer, Amy demy, Maharsha and others, all coming 440-6600 or [email protected] Drugs”, a campaign designed to reach out to Winehouse, made the message of this play teenagers about the impact of substance even more relevant to the learners.

Children from the Gan Israel Hip Camp “pet” a hopping giraffe on a against trip to the Lion substance Park near abuse. Johannesburg. 05 - 12 August 2011 SA JEWISH REPORT 17 Durban warmly welcomes ORT donates a kitchen ‘for its community newcomers Mandela’ Head of Department LAUREN SHAPIRO JODI DAYAN Tsidi PHOTOGRAPHS BY Mamabolo BEV SELIKOW MANDELA DAY - July 18 - saw the admiring the dreams of Soweto’s Mochochochono ORGANISING A brunch for Primary schools’ 270 pupils being ful- gas stoves in 90 people is all in a day’s work filled when ORT SA handed over a their new for Grant Maserow, KwaZulu- fully equipped kitchen. This initiative kitchen, donat- Natal’s newly-appointed com- provided the school with a facility to ed by Harrow munity liaison officer. feed these children, many of whom Estates. July saw the hosting of a rely on their daily meal at the school “Meet and Greet”, aimed at as their only meal of the day. the last two years. In this programme ORT welcoming newcomers to the At the handover ceremony, ORT CEO SA provides teachers with weekly training province and providing an Yehuda Kay’s message to the pupils was: and classroom-based support in the area of opportunity for them to net- “You can give Madiba two gifts: Never give maths for the foundation phase. The school work with others and inte- up on your dreams, and make sure you get a has also been provided with Singapore math grate themselves and their good education.” books for the teachers and learners. families into the community. Also present were ORT staff, NEC mem- ORT SA chose this school as their Mandela “It’s important to make bers, teachers and representatives of the Day project as they are dedicated to educat- people aware that there is a By the end of the morning of the “Meet and Greet” wel- parent body. The pupils gathered at 08:00 and ing for life, and are cognisant of the fact that Jewish community, and a coming to newcomers, it was hard to tell who were new- began the day’s proceedings with singing these children need to be fed so that they can warm and welcoming one,” comers! Happy birthday Tata Madiba, together with learn effectively. Their kitchen equipment said Maserow. “We want to the rest of the country’s schools. After a wel- had been stolen in a burglary. help people to settle in; at the end of the day, Of course, staunch Durbanites are the coming speech by the principal, the kitchen ORT staff, members and donors were very everyone benefits because we strengthen the proudest of their city. “We are a small but was officially handed over. The pupils then generous in their contributions of both cash bonds of the entire community.” vibrant community,” said David Simpson, had sandwiches and juices. and goods and Mochochonono now has fully At least 20 new families have moved to the president of the Council of KwaZulu-Natal Mochochonono Primary School has been equipped kitchen with gas stoves, chest freez- Sunshine Coast in the last 18 months. Their Jewry (CKNJ). “We strongly encourage part of the ORT SA Mathematics project for er, fridge, microwave and utensils. impressions have been positive. “It was real- you to become a part of our community. ly nice - a warm welcome indeed!” said Chen Should you require any help, the CKNJ’s Read, who relocated with her young family door is always open.” three months ago. The CKNJ has established the Living KZN The Shargey family have lived in Durban programme to promote the wonderful for over a year - long enough to be consid- lifestyle offered in the province and to Excited ered locals - but with the memories of their encourage and assist Jewish families in Mochochochon own move fresh in mind. The function was their relocation. o Primary “a great morning and so successful”, said In addition to the “Meet and Greet” func- youngsters Mandy Shargey. “Thanks again for making tion, the community liaison officer aims to welcome their us all feel so welcome and at home!” assist potential residents with finding suit- spanking new In fact, Durban’s pull is so strong that able employment and business opportuni- kitchen, com- Sascha Keates recently moved back after ties. pliment ORT having travelled and lived all over the world. • For more information, contact Grant “We all had such a wonderful time meeting Maserow on (031) 332-6702, or 082-4100-222 or SA and various new - and old - people,” she said of the func- [email protected] and visit us at website: generous tion. www.livingkzn.org.za donors. 18 SA JEWISH REPORT 05 - 12 August 2011

WHAT’S ON Barry Bilewitz [email protected]

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NOTE: Deadline for all entries is 12:00 on the Friday Wednesday (August 10) executive director, Centre for Development & • SAZF is holding the second semester of the Morris prior to publication. Enterprise, on “The Struggle for Jobs in South Rutstein evening Hebrew ulpan course until Tuesday, • UJW adult education division in CT hosts Daniel Silke Africa”. November 29. Times: Every Tuesday night 19:00 - Today, Friday (August 5) on “Tracking the Future - Top Trends to Shape the 21:15. Venue: Yeshiva College (classrooms), Corner. • SAUJS in conjunction with The Trevor Huddleston World & South Africa to 2050”. Venue: Stonehaven. Long Avenue and Ridge Road, Glenhazel. Secure • UZLC hosts Arnie Levitan on”The Genius Within”, at CR Memorial Centre, hosts Prof Ben Turok at 19:00 Time: 10:00 for 10:30. R20 includes refreshments. parking. Our Parents Home. Enquiries: (021) 434-9555. for 19:30,to launch his latest book “The Historical Roots of the ANC (Understanding the ANC Today)”, Wednesday (August 17) Sunday (August 7) • UJW adult education programme hosts Daniel Kagan at the Sophiatown Museum (73 Toby Street, & Fay Picker on books available at Exclusive Books, at • UJW adult education division in CT hosts Erin Silke • Big Band Music Appreciation Society meets at Sophiatown). Donation R20.Copies of the book will 09:30. Donation R20. on “My Life as Artist and Self-Centred Nerd”. Venue: 14:15 at St Johns College in the Jeffrey Auditorium, be on sale after the talk for R60. RSVP to Stonehaven. Time: 10:00 for 10:30. R20 includes St John Road, Lower Houghton. Included in the pro- Thursday (August 11) [email protected] or [email protected]. gramme is the musical, “That Night in Rio”. For refreshments. Enquiries: (021) 434-9555. • Cape Town Holocaust Centre presents the Ernest & For more information or direction to the venue call details contact Dave at (011) 885-3525 or Barney on Renee Samson 12th Anniversary Lecture, in associ- (011) 673-1271. • HOD Lodge Negev is holding its annual bingo (011) 440-1996. ation with The Ralph & Sue Stern Visiting Scholars Tuesday (August 16) evening at the HOD Centre Orchards,19:30 for 20:00. • Limmud SA is having a volunteers meeting at 16:30 Programme, with acclaimed author and academic, R150 per person includes five games and refresh- • The Chazzonus Club will be hosting their “Third at Beyachad, Raedene. e-mail [email protected] Eva Hoffman on “Lost & Found in Transition – ments. Contact Joel Goldstein 082-857-3107 or the Annual Dinner and Concert” at the HOD in or call 072-356-0651 for more details. Contested Memories”. Time: 10:00. Venue: 88 Centre on (011) 640-3017. Orchards. Internationally renowned Chazzan Berel Hatfield Street, Gardens. Tel. (021) 462-5553. • SFCC presents Margaret Rawicz on “My Trip to the • Emunah Ladies host Rebbetzen Mashie Lipskar on Zucker will be performing with Rabbi Chazzan Ari Arctic in a Boat” at 10:00 at Sandton Shul. “Encounters with the Rebbe”, followed by a Rosh Friday (August 12) Kievman and Chazzanim Ezra Sher and Barry Braun Hashanah cookery demonstration with Carol Cesman • UZLC hosts Lionel Slier who will talk about “The who themselves are well-known overseas. Tickets • UJW adult education division hosts a visit to the Kim and Table Décor, at the home of Judy Moritz. Time: Ochberg Monument Unveiling” and “A Visit to are priced at R250, R350 and R450, depending on Sacks Gallery, 153 Jan Smuts Ave, Parkwood, 09:00 for 09:30. Tickets R50, with tea. Contact Ethne Belarus”, at Our Parents Home. the proximity of the seating to the stage. Johannesburg, tel (011) 447-5404. Meet at the (011) 483-1005. There will also be an Emunah 2011 Corporates and others who buy a table will be enti- gallery at 10:00 for 10:30. • Israeli Film Festival, Cinema Nouveau, Rosebank, raffle at R100 per ticket with fabulous prizes. Contact: tled to one free ticket. Phone Lilly on (011) 485- until August 18. R15 entry - proceeds go to”Vission Thursday (August 18) (011) 887-2910 to purchase tickets. 2645. Mission” charity project. Pre-booking available at • UJW Cape Town’s Kesher Group will be holding a “A • Theatre in the District, Cape Town, Naomi Ackerman www.sterkinekor.com or at box office. • Shalom Bayit (Peace in the Home) invites you to the Girls Guide To Rugby” event at the Herzlia Middle performs “Flowers aren’t enough”. (021) 424-6714. play “Flowers Aren’t Enough”, written and performed Sunday (August 14) by Naomi E Ackerman. Time: 19:30 for 20:00 at school hall at 18:30 for 19:00. Cost R180. 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Transition - Contested Memories and Moving on chologist Susan Scott on “Lilith, the Dark Feminine”, George Jameson will speak on “The Important Role of From Difficult Pasts” at 16:00 in the Wiser Seminar a discussion of Adam’s first wife and her banishment Monday (August 15) the Older Jewish Community”. Time: 14:15 for 14:30. Room, 6th Floor, Richard Ward Building, East from the Garden of Eden. Time: 09:30. Donation R20. • UJW adult education division hosts Ann Bernstein, Venue: Our Parents Home. Campus, Wits University. THE BRIDGE LOUNGE by Jeff Sapire CROSSWORD NO 221 AN IMPORTANT part of declarer play hearts, 1 diamond and 5 clubs), but playing BY LEAH SIMON comes under the heading “The Danger Pairs, where the overtrick is so important, ACROSS: etables, but placated (8) Hand”. On some hands, one can see quite one must not quietly settle for the contract if 1. Marries, with you and I getting pennies 15. We are the answer! (3, 3, 1) quickly that one or the other opponent is the there is any way to find another trick (or (4) 16. Girl will envy the French, somehow (6) “dangerous” one, and then the idea is to try two), without of course, risking the contract. 3. The shame of Diana’s elegant movement! 18. Angry, but hidden by stair at elevator to avoid allowing that player to gain the The question is – who is the danger hand, (8) (5) lead. For some reason people often get con- East or West? 8. Challenge, and French returns to good 19. Good man gets no quiet – so put an end fused about which defender is in fact the Clearly West has the ace of diamonds with man (4) to it! (4) dangerous one, so let’s have a look at a hand length, having led fourth highest – and it is 9. Argument over spilt gin leads to grovel- which arose recently. West who will be able to run off his dia- ling (8) SOLUTION TO CROSSWORD NO 220 monds if our king is captured. But it is in South dealer, NS vul 11. Find a middle path and strike laughing fact East who is the “danger hand”, because NORTH clairvoyant (1, 5, 6) ACROSS: 1. USSR; 3. Gamblers; 8. Team; if East does get the lead, then a diamond AQ32 13. Bold political party in the circle (6) 9. Stitches; 11. Matter of fact; 13. Length; return will expose the king to capture. But if KJ2 14. Remain buoyant, despite not getting any 14. Ejects; 17. Slim pickings; 20. Matinees; West gains the lead, the king of diamonds Q7 sleep (4, 2) 21. Slav; 22. Ringside; 23. User. will not be under any immediate threat, and AJ105 17. Sweep up suave men’s dirt in unlucky DOWN: 1. Untimely; 2. Spartan; 4. Action; will constitute a second stopper. WEST EAST experience (12) 5. Bit of a joke; 6. Ethic; 7. Sash; 10. The spade finesse may provide an extra 1054 KJ97 20. Have the right to return to spilt saliva Sentiments; 12. Asks over; 15. Candles; 16. trick, but if it loses, the contract is in danger 954 Q873 for your labours (8) Sinead; 18. Latin; 19. Emir. of going down. East will win and return a AJ943 1085 21. Soon usurper will hide diamond though the K6, and West will make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 64 72 the responsibility (4) four diamond tricks. SOUTH 22. Break green pin while The answer is to take a heart finesse, but 86 vainly refining one’s “into” the “safe” hand, West. It doesn’t mat- A106 appearance (8) ter whether this is done immediately or 8 9 K62 23. Tie northerner into ten- later, but it is correct at some point to play a KQ983 der (4) 10 heart to dummy’s king, and then either run the jack, or play small to the 10. South North DOWN: 11 On the layout above this will be the 10th 1C 1S 1. Make dew slant badly in trick – but if it loses there is no risk to the 1NT 3NT Opening lead: D4 riverine area (3, 5) 12 contract, and nine tricks will still be made. 2. No hope for some French The bidding was pretty straightforward. If West slips up and continues diamonds 13 14 15 couple (7) After South rebid a 12-14 1NT, North could see to establish them, something he should not 4. Mince around with noth- that there were not enough points for slam do, then 10 tricks will again be there for the 16 ing but a salary (6) (usually 33 required when both hands are bal- taking. 5. A good place from which anced), and so he settled for game. 17 18 to broadcast propagan- Declarer correctly put up the queen of dia- Every Tuesday (Intermediate) and da? (5, 5) 19 monds, which held the trick. When dummy Wednesday (Advanced) I run bridge work- 6. Goodbye to the French (5) has the doubleton honour there’s no point in shops from 10:00 – 12:00 at the Great 7. Rim hidden in hardened 20 21 letting it run around to the king, as the queen Park Shul - alternating play hands one gelatine (4) will then be on its own, whereas if the queen week and a bidding lecture on the other. 10. How the loom-worker does win, the king is still protected by a small Corner Glenhove Road and 4th Avenue, tells a tall tale? (5, 1, 4) card. Houghton. For more information, e-mail 22 23 12. Mimicked around veg- Declarer has nine easy tricks (1 spade, 2 me at [email protected] 05 - 12 August 2011 SA JEWISH REPORT 19 GENERAL EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE

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Anton Marcus takes Israel’s road to Brazil 2011 jockey’s honours 2014 takes shape JACK MILNER winners clear of Marcus and as he rides for ISRAEL WILL only complete their Euro 2012 naldo and currently leads its Euro 2012 Mike de Kock, the strongest stable in the qualifying campaign in three months’ time, group. The Portuguese team, No 7 in the IN ONE of the most exciting races of the country, it looked all over bar the shouting. but last weekend they already found out who FIFA rankings, has played in each of the last year, Anton Marcus came from well off the Suddenly Marcus started to close the gap. He they will be facing for a place in the 2014 three World Cups and will be expecting to pace to win the Champion Jockey’s title for admitted early on that he was not going to World Cup. progress to its fourth straight tournament the second successive year. chase the title and if it happened, so be it. The national team, which is dreaming of following Saturday’s draw. Three months back Anthony Delpech But as he got closer, that all changed and reaching its first World Cup since 1970 and its Russia has only reached one of the past looked to have the race in the bag. He was 22 over the final weeks (the season ended on second in history, was placed in Group F four World Cups, but was semifinalists in August 31) both riders started travelling all along with Portugal, Russia, Northern Ire- Euro 2008 and is well placed to progress to its over the country. It was not until he rode in land, Azerbaijan and Luxembourg at the third straight European Championship. Kimberley on Monday July 25, that Marcus draw held in Rio de Janeiro last Saturday. Northern Ireland has played in world soc- finally managed to get his nose in front. Until The group winner will progress directly to cer’s showpiece on three occasions but not then, every time he moved closer, Delpech the finals in Brazil, to be held from June 12 to since 1986. The team is currently fifth from would get away again... July 13, 2014, while the eight best runners-up six others Group C of Euro 2012 qualifying. Once ahead, Marcus did not relinquish the from the nine groups will play off for the Any team hoping to finish among the top two lead again and the race effectively came to an remaining four berths over two legs from in Group F will likely need to beat both end last weekend when Marcus moved nine November 15 to 19, 2013. Azerbaijan and Luxembourg twice. winners clear of his rival. Once he captured Israel will begin their qualifying campaign Azerbaijan has lost five of their six Euro Race 3 at Greyville on Sunday, the score in September 2012, and will play their final 2012 qualifiers to date, while Luxembourg is became like match-play golf - 10 up with nine match in October 2013, with the order of the rooted at the bottom of Group C, with one to play. games to be decided at a later date. point from seven matches. It is interesting how the competition even Portugal and Russia are the clear fa- Israel plays its next Euro 2012 qualifier on affected the trainers as Alec Laird, son of Syd vourites to advance from Group F, but Israel September 2, when its hosts Greece at Laird who trained seven Durban July win- will believe it has an outside chance of finish- Bloomfield Stadium. ners, pointed out: “You know you’ve got the ing among the top two after avoiding the likes The team is currently in third position in right horse in the race when the telephone of Spain, Germany and the Netherlands from Group F with 13 points from seven matches starts ringing and Anton’s calling for the ride the first seeding pot and a strong second seed and still has an outside chance to reach next and then Ray Curling calls on behalf of like France. summer’s finals in Poland and Ukraine with Anthony Delpech. Portugal boasts superstar Cristiano Ro- three more games to play. - Jerusalem Post “It’s very hard to decide who to give it to. I’m happy for both guys and I don’t want to be in the middle and choose who to give it to.’’ In the end Curling suggested they toss a coin. That is what they did and the ride went to Marcus. Delpech was quite philosophical about the outcome. “You know, all the attention has been on Anton and myself, but if you look back on my season, it has been outstanding. I have a record for stakes earned in a season Anton Marcus weighs in after winning and I have won more Group races, especially aboard Best In The West at Turffontein Group 1s, than I ever have before in my last month. career. Malaysia FA apolgises to Chelsea’s Yossi Benayoun THE MALAYSIAN Football time he touched the ball in a Association has apologised match against a Malaysian after Chelsea complained XI on July 21. Agency reports that Yossi Benayoun had suf- from the match in Kuala fered racist abuse during last Lumpur said the abuse was week’s friendly. directed at Benayoun. The FA said: “If such an The Malaysian FA, howev- incident did happen, we er, said the abuse would have would like to apologise to the “involved a small section of player... and also to Chelsea spectators”. FC.” Anti-racism campaigners Chelsea issued a response Kick It Out, have called for to the Malaysian FA’s apolo- Malaysia’s football authori- gy, saying they are now pre- ties to look at the issue of pared to draw a line under anti-Semitic prejudice. A the incident. spokesman for the group “We appreciate the prompt said: “Kick It Out supports attention the Malaysian FA the action taken by Chelsea (MFA) has given our com- Chelsea Jewish player on this matter. plaint,” the Blues said in a Yossi Benayoun received “After working with the statement. an apology from the club on the recent ‘Y-Word’ “Chelsea Football Club is Malaysian Football associ- film, aimed squarely at chal- committed to eradicating all ation following anti- lenging anti-Semitism and discriminatory behaviour Semitic chants during anti-Jewish abuse and fea- from the game and urges the turing Frank Lampard (of MFA to take appropriate Chelsea’s tour of that Chelsea), it’s a strand of dis- steps to stamp out this type of country. crimination which is front of behaviour in future. The club mind for both organisations. and Yossi accept the apology, and the mat- “In addition, the campaign is keen to ter is now closed.” engage with Malaysian authorities around Benayoun is one of the few Israelis to the issue and how football can play its part have played in Malaysia, a country which in educating mass audiences to become does not recognise Israel. better versed on issues around faith and The 31-year-old Israeli was jeered each religion.” – World Wide Web