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The Yom HaShoah ceremony at WIZO recently collected and LGBTIAQ+ Support Project. Pinelands Cemetery this year handed over 1300 packs of SAUJS Director Nicole Lee explains, was unusual. sanitary pads to students at “We will continue to support etween the two sections of the Intshukumo Secondary School Intshukumo Secondary School in Bprogramme, the audience was in Gugulethu, in the hope that Gugulethu, but we also aim to extend invited to participate in making a this will enable these young the (#keepagirlinschool) campaign to mosaic of the beautiful Oranienburger women to never miss a day of females who are studying at colleges synagogue in Berlin. school. and universities in the Western Cape, to ensure that they can be Hundreds of people, including Ruby Blachowitz, Kayla Wilck and Alexa oing forward, SAUJS will be #keptincollege or #keptinvarsity while Premier Helen Zille, Deputy Brews Gjoining up with Injabulo Projects on their menstrual cycles. To this end, Mayor Ian Neilson, Members of and completing the mosaic was to continue their participation in we will place a portion of the sanitary Parliament, diplomats and interfaith undertaken by Lauren Palte and the the #keepagirlinschool campaign. wear collected in all female toilets at representatives queued up to glue art students at Herzlia. For months Injabulo Projects have headed up various tertiary education institutions on tiles, symbolically restoring the they have worked to glue thousands various support projects, including across the province.” beautiful synagogue. of coloured glass tiles to complete the Anti-Bullying Project and the The mammoth task of designing this magnificent art work. Continues on page 22 Continues on page 32 A Unique Bar Mitzvah

Mensch and Temple Israel join forces It is not every day that you hear a bar mitzvah boy of 83 years old chant his maftir and haftarah. t’s definitely not every day that he Ishares the honour with his 13-year- old self. But that is exactly what happened in Temple Israel over Shabbat Ki Teitzei. The tradition of a second bar mitzvah goes back to the book of Psalms which declares, “The days of our years are threescore years and Harold Sandak-Lewin holds the Torah at Mensch member Danielle Klaff with Bnei Mitzvah kids and their friends and family, his second Bar Mitzvah cleaning the beach in Hout Bay ten, or even by reason of strength fourscore years.” (Psalm 90:10) bar mitzvah 70 years ago, his father Read all about it on page 45 Simon took him to a recording studio Based on that verse, the rabbis and had a vinyl LP made of his understood that a life fully lived was chanting. Fabulous food at the Yom Tov market one of 70 years, and therefore the clock heads back to zero and you can His father was an Ochberg orphan ‘begin again’. That means that at 83 who had come here when he was a you are ready for your (second) bar child, and his one surviving brother mitzvah. Nachman lived in Israel. He made the recording to send to his brother and Rabbi Greg Alexander knew that his cousin Hymie Rosman in Toronto. Harold Sandak-Lewin was coming up to his 83rd birthday and wanted When Harold met Hymie in 1977, he him to do a second bar mitzvah, but gave Harold his copy of that record Harold was adamant that he would and Harold had kept it all these years. not be able to prepare the whole Rabbi Greg says “When he played it maftir and haftarah in time. to me, I was absolutely gobsmacked. Deborah Branch’s delicious salmon bagels by members Ada Sher, Joan Zieff, Eileen What Rabbi Greg didn’t know was You could hear in crystal clarity the Smiedt, Marjorie Milwidsky, Terry Lessem, Selmae Miller, Sheila Lazarus (Australia), something absolutely phenomenal. 13-year-old Harold perfectly chanting Leina Sank, Phoebe Saville and Rosa Kolevsohn When Harold was preparing for his his verses.” More on page 22 Continues on page 20 2 Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2018 CONTENTS VOLUME 33 No 5 JUNE 2016 VOLUME 35 No 8 SEPTEMBER 2018

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By Lindy Diamond, Editor Cape Jewish Chronicle While a part of each of us may to be feared, challenged, dealt with, love mysteries, our minds are managed or overcome? Or is it designed to seek the known. something to be navigated, explored, embraced, cultivated, or expressed? e try to create situations If you think of facing the unknown, Wwhere we know and can what thoughts and emotions come to correctly anticipate conditions, but mind? What metaphor? A beast to be unfortunately life doesn’t always play tamed, a wave to be surfed, a game along. And that can be downright to be played? How we perceive the scary. Most kids go through a stage in concept of this unfolding future we which they’re afraid of the dark, and call the unknown determines how fear of the unknown is just another easily we navigate it.” version of those dark shadows in your bedroom. She continues by explaining ‘the beginners mind’. “Since we are living Our distant ancestors observed that in a knowledge-based society, the predators higher than them on the more we know, the more intelligent, food chain preferred to hunt at night capable and competent we are and this association has become an considered.” But if we can bring what absolute; the dark is where the bad we don’t know to the table and let it stuff is. Cut to modern times, and sit side by side with what we do know, with less grassy savannahs and we can bring a fresh approach to any MAKE SURE YOU CHOOSE more concrete jungle, our frightening new situation. unknowns take the shape of other things; new teachers, public speaking In an article entitled A Torah Approach A TEAM YOU CAN TRUST. and large crowds. to Anxiety, Sara Esther Crispe, previous editor of TheJewishWoman. So often in life we treat the unknown org offers a beautiful way to deal with 021 405 8500 • www.bassgordon.co.za

MGI is a worldwide network of independent auditing, accounting and consulting ﬁ rms. www.mustard.agency like a ferocious bear hiding around the anxiety in three distinct stages. corner, where actually all it is, from our vantage point in time, is unknown. “Dealing with anxiety in our life is a According to Australian Psychologist three-step process that begins with Sabina Read, the reason why we see suppressing the anxiety as well as the unknown as potentially negative our ego, and trying to lessen the more than potentially positive is intensity of it. Next, we must remove because of negativity bias, where ourselves temporarily from the humans prioritise negative events problem and redefine ourselves as over positive ones, preparing us for separate from what is aiming to bring the worst in order to maximise our us down. And finally, with a renewed chance of survival. But when we strength and perspective, we must take the negative connotation away, speak about it with those who can the unknown can be a neutral place support us and help us.” She says. from which to act, which is definitely So whether we treat our fears as a better place than one of fear. a beast to be tamed, a wave to be Founder of the Capitol Creativity surfed or a game to be played, here’s Network in Washington, Michelle hoping for a year of being mindful James, suggests that we “change and kind to ourselves and others as the lens we use for seeing the we navigate the sometimes shadowy unknown: Is the unknown something corners of our lives.

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With the Syrian regime again The IDF said the humanitarian aid in control of its side of the provided by the directorate to Syrian Golan Heights border, the civilians was “a gesture of goodwill.” Israel Defense Forces said in According to the military, its September that it would shut humanitarian operation was “further down its 'Good Neighbour' expression of it values, which include campaign after two years lending a helping hand in times of of operations, during which need to needy civilians, beyond it provided humanitarian aid Israel’s borders as well.” to Syrian civilians across the Among other things, the IDF border. transferred 630 tents, 40 vehicles, 20 generators, some 8 200 diaper he military also shuttered a packages, around 1 700 tons of food, day clinic it had operated near T 26 000 boxes of medical supplies the border for the past year, which and some 350 tons of clothes. treated some 7000 Syrian children. Photodeli | Ad8 | Photodeli

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Noorina is five years old and desperately ill Afghan toddler surgery,” Jangzapali admits. Thorrez tells ISRAEL21c. nicknamed Yaya, she decided to lives in Afghanistan. In July, The patients’ parents are at risk intervene. Building bridges her father brought her to Israel too, but their child’s wellbeing is the for lifesaving heart surgery “I realise helping a child from a overriding concern, he says. After “The story of children coming to arranged by Save a Child’s country with which Israel has no medical records have been received Israel from Afghanistan is a classic Heart (SACH), an Israeli medical diplomatic relations is not easy, by SACH and the case accepted, example of how SACH builds bridges charity based at Wolfson but perhaps possible,” she wrote Jangzapali and his friends scramble between people and cultures,” Fisher Medical Center in Holon. When to Fisher. In July 2016, Yaya had to make travel arrangements. notes, “because it brings together his successful surgery and the she is older, Noorina may be “He is a great networker, referring people from different walks of life and connection was forged. surprised to learn that an patients all over the place,” says different religions, motivated only by Afghan stranger willingly put Though Yaya was the first child from Fisher. “A couple of the Afghani kids the desire to save a child’s life.” himself and his family at risk to Afghanistan treated at SACH, the have arrived here via Delhi. They In addition to Jangzapali in give her the gift of health. organisation had already handled and their accompanying parent were Afghanistan, Mussman in Haifa cases from Iraq and Syria. hosted by Rotary Club members on and Thorrez in Michigan, Afghan- Noorina was the fifth child from their way to Israel.” American Jew Jack Abraham and Afghanistan sent to SACH through Bringing over children from countries his children have sponsored the the efforts of that same young Muslim lacking diplomatic relations with “We prefer to send kids via Istanbul treatment of three Afghani children father, who asked ISRAEL21c to call Israel is a difficult process involving on a Turkish transit visa because including Noorina. Iranian-born him Jangzapali, a pseudonym to hide many good souls and Israel’s the way is so near and the ticket is Rotarian and cardiac nurse Fary his true identity. “Jangzapali,” he Foreign Ministry, Interior Ministry cheap,” says Jangzapali. and Defense Ministry “because of Moini of California, who is not Jewish, explains, “means ‘victim of war.’” For Yaya, the Turkish Consulate obvious security issues,” Fisher tells helped secure the Turkish visa for in Kabul granted a visa within Jangzapali is involved in all types ISRAEL21c. Yaya and came to Holon to help care of charity work and has built up an 30 minutes. The next two cases for him. international social-media Yaakov Gol, an Israeli network over the past few Jew born in Afghanistan, years. Children needing volunteers to translate for the urgent medical care are his Muslim Afghani parents and top priority. “Almost 10 000 children at SACH. [medical need] cases are registered with the Afghan “When we started treating Red Crescent. They are children from Afghanistan, unable to do all cases, so we discovered a special through our broad network Afghan-Jewish community on social media, we arrange in Israel strongly committed surgery for poor children in to preserving their traditions Afghanistan or India. For and heritage and keeping complicated cases they a dialogue going between cannot handle, we work with people in Israel and Save a Child’s Heart,” he Afghanistan,” says Fisher. says. Abraham, the donor from An organisation with New York, contacted Gol heart and Jangzapali after reading about Yaya’s surgery. “SACH’s slogan is that they Jangzapali tells ISRAEL21c save children suffering from he is deeply grateful for the heart defects regardless Abraham family’s generosity. of orientation, faith, tribe, “Jews were in Afghanistan nationality, etc. Transport, for 2 000 years and I wanted meals, accommodations, Yaya, the first Afghani child who received lifesaving surgery through Save a Child’s Heart, thanks to to give something back,” the efforts of his relative, “Jangzapali.” Photo courtesy of Save a Child’s Heart surgery, medicine and Abraham explains. “In this insurance are all provided world, there are takers and free of cost.” He admits to some hesitation to take also went smoothly, but the fourth givers, and those who are givers are in a child from as violent a country time there was a complication so The first Israeli NGO ever to win the happy ones.” He is in constant as Afghanistan because of possible Jangzapali appealed to the Indian a UN Population Award, SACH contact with Jangzapali. repercussions for patient and family. Consulate. was founded in 1995 and has Jangzapali was hesitant, too. “This guy is unique. He’s involved in treated more than 4 800 children The Indian route also was taken by every facet of charity in his country from 57 countries, Gaza and the “The first time I was going to send a Noorina and her father. Because the — clothing, food, school supplies. Palestinian Authority territories, and child to Israel I told a Palestinian lady family could not even afford to travel For someone from Afghanistan to trains cardiology teams from those I know that I was afraid,” Jangzapali to Kabul to receive the Indian transit arrange for kids to come to Israel… countries. Jangzapali first heard confides. “She said, ‘We have a visas, Jangzapali contacted his well, it is not next door,” Abraham about SACH from his Facebook problem with Israel about the land long-time Facebook friend, Kathleen tells ISRAEL21c. friend Anna Mussman, a retired but we go to Israel for treatment so Thorrez of Michigan. She wired over US State Department employee why shouldn’t you?’ I was happy to $200 to cover their expenses. “The children they send to SACH who administered educational and hear that. I feel that Jews are Ahli are the ones that cannot be helped “My dear friend [Jangzapali] has cultural programs in Afghanistan. In Ketab (people of the Holy Book) and in that ‘neighbourhood.’ When I look been extremely courageous in his the 1970s she lived in Haifa, where we are all the same human beings.” at Noorina I know that if she hadn’t efforts to make a loving difference she returned after her retirement, come here she wouldn’t be alive.” in so many people’s lives. He has and taught high school English. One Not everyone feels similarly, of this tender but relentless desire The fact that five children so far of her students was Simon Fisher, course. “Some people here may to serve faithfully and respectfully “have come back healthy” motivates now executive director of SACH. think I am pro-Western or a puppet of Israel. We don’t know what the risks these challenged families who face Jangzapali to continue this absurdly Two years ago, when Mussman are and we can’t tell anyone openly the worst fear of losing a precious dangerous work of saving lives. “I do learned that Jangzapali was seeking that these children went to Israel for child without this lifesaving surgery,” all these things for humanity and for medical care for his relative, a the sake of God,” he says. Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2018 9

BOD appoints new director One never knows how significant a Dear Community particular object might be It gives me great pleasure to announce that after an extensive to someone else and professional recruitment and selection process conducted by By Gwynne Robins Staffwise and members of our When the new SA Jewish Museum as a diary, hand written in 1893 by his 15- committee, the Cape Board has was built, it discarded everything year old grandfather giving their family’s appointed Stuart Diamond to in the old Jewish Museum that had history. One of the things that startled the position of Director, effective him was that in 1892 his grandfather had 1 October 2018 no significance to it and ten years later the Jewish Board of Deputies, signed his name as Kropman, yet why in Stuart has a deep rooted passion South African did he chose to be known as trustees of the original Jewish as Kaufman? There is no one alive to ask. for both South Africa and the Museum, took these over and with Jewish community of Cape Town. the generosity of Marco van Emden Because it was written in Pre-Revival He has a long record of service and the United Jewish Campaign, Modern Hebrew, Cyril had difficulty to both. cabinets in the foyer of the Samson understanding it, so he approached the Most recently, Stuart held the Stuart Diamond, the newly Centre were erected for these Hebrew University in Jerusalem. The professor described it as a wonderful position of Mayco member for appointed Director of the SAJBD objects. Assets and Facilities Management (Cape Council) example of such Hebrew and asked if for the Cape Town City Council. He mong them are items from defunct there were any other Hebrew documents has served as a DA councillor since 2011 and is a Board member Acountry communities whose written by his grandfather so they could of the Cape Town Central City Improvement District. He is founder possessions were significantly meaningful assess the development of his Hebrew and current President of Grass Boots Football Club and has served to them to be donated to the Museum in skills as he had grown older. many other NGO and Community Based Organisations. Stuart will memory of their communities. Using the material in this diary, Cyril shortly be saying farewell to his formal political career but will bring One day the Kaplan Centre forwarded embarked on a search for his family, the experience and expertise he has gained into his new role. me an e-mail from Dr Cyril Kaufman from tracing names through My Heritage and Within our community, Stuart is currently a sitting member of the Israel who was trying to find a Hebrew JewishGen, Yad Vashem records, old Cape Board as well as a member of the Board of Governors of document written by his grandfather family documents and photos, as well as United Herzlia Schools. Rev Avraham Zalman Kaufman, one photographs of tombstones and is writing of the founders of the Maitland Hebrew a family history starting from 1775, his We are excited and confident that he will lead the organisation Congregation and Chief Shochet of the Zeida’s birth in Lithuania in 1878 through professionally while tackling the various opportunities and Cape Western Board of Shechita for 45 to the present. challenges that present themselves from within and outside of our years from 1907 until his retirement in community. We took out the glass tube. With awe 1952. and reverence, he placed the individual We wish Stuart hatzlacha raba; every success in his new position It contained the detailed history of the pages under the Perspex I had suggested RAEL KAIMOWITZ, CHAIRMAN Congregation from the time he arrived he used to flatten the scroll prior to in South Africa in 1903 until 1954. The photographing the pages his grandfather document had been enclosed in a had lovingly inscribed using tail feather stoppered glass tube and then in a lead quills which he had carefully plucked and tube and placed in the wall behind the sharpened from turkeys sent to him from Commission to rule on cornerstone of the Maitland Shul. Cyril Koffiefontein to slaughter for Yomtov. was concerned that it had disappeared When the Hebrew University Professor election investigation without a trace. received Cyril’s photos, he was most I reassured him that on the contrary the impressed to see how Rev Kaufman had The Board of Deputies appointed the Seligson Commission scroll had been donated to the Museum adapted his Pre Revival Modern Hebrew to investigate whether there had been irregularities in the in 1989 when the shul was dismantled; it to that of spoken Hebrew in 1954 –and his 2017 election and the commission recommended that an was in perfect condition, the ink was as perfect grammar. independent constitutional commission be appointed to clear as the day it was written, it had been We have something else from the Maitland investigate the Board’s election system. translated to English and that it was on Hebrew Congregation — something display in the Samson Centre and I sent At the moment three people are elected by public ballot and equally unique. A Simchat Torah chocolate him photos as proof. twelve people are elected at the conference by the affiliated box from 1934 with a picture of the shul on organisations. On 2 August an excited Cyril arrived from it. There are unlikely to be any other 80- Netanya to see it for himself. He explained year old Simchat Torah chocolate boxes Accordingly, the Board appointed an Independent Constitutional that he and his wife Norma (Fleishman) in the world, let alone one from Maitland. Committee which has been meeting to examine the issues. In and their two eldest children, Aaron The owner cherished it for years, keeping order to ensure broad community participation in the process, and Sara, had made aliyah in the 1974, his exam papers in it, before passing it on, it has drawn up a Mail Chimp questionnaire which was sent out followed later by his parents, brother, in his old age, to the Jewish Museum for to the communal database in August and September. sister-in-law and their children. After his safe keeping. The results will be analysed and used to inform the deliberations parents passed away, his father in 2004, It is discoveries like this that show how of the committee when finalising its recommendations. his mother in 2011 they found amongst important it is that the Jewish Board his mother’s effects a box filled with faded Judith Cohen of Deputies values and treasures our photos of relatives, a Tanach in which inheritance both religious objects CHAIRPERSON, INDEPENDENT CONSTITUTIONAL was recorded dates of births, deaths and and objects from vanished country COMMISSION other important family occasions as well communities.

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Full house! It was amazing to see all our supporters on a windy and stormy weekend. Jesse Soicher asking a question during the youth plenary.

Rowan Polovin passionately expressing the work of the SAZF Cape Council and its achievements Ambassador Lior Keinan talks about the “real situation” in South Africa and in Israel, and shares his and important work, as well what we must do to enhance South African and Israel relations. first-hand experience whilst living in South Africa.

Key note speaker Professor Gil Troy addresses the crowd: How do we redefine Zionism in the 21st Uplifting music interlude by the superb duo of Craig Nudelman and Martine Kawalsky. Century? Find us SA Zionist Federation - Cape Council @SAzionfed www.sazfcape.co.za Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2018 13

SAUJS Annual General Congress.

We were pleased to receive many nominations for positions on both committees, and we were especially glad to receive quite a few new nominees. Both of the meetings were Mazeltov to our new committee! well attended, and we are pleased that By Nicole Lee, Director the elections for both regional and local branches ran very smoothly. We are extremely satisfied with the results of SAUJS WC held its regional Annual both elections, and would like to wish our Congress last month, and straight new committee members behatzlacha afterwards, SAUJS UCT held its and every success in their new roles!

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Wow, this month has been a busy one! We started off with another incredible Big Bnei Shabbaton. Joined by the Great Yonatan Sinclair from Israel, we all collaborated to make it an unbelievable shabbaton for all!

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THE ISRAEL CENTRE

School Twinning News By Michal Ilan, Community Shlicha

“What Hebrew word hides in this sentence,” asked Howie Gordon, Israeli educator from the Mateh Yehudah region, “I like this house I think I want to buy it”. Bayit. House is bayit in Hebrew screamed the kids at Herzlia Weizmann, Highlands, Constantia Primary schools and Herzlia Middle School. Howie taught selected classes P2G teachers workshop. Howie teaching a class at Herzlia Highlands in each of these schools and got Primary. them excited about the Hebrew The teachers plan lessons and Howie, a resident of Kibbutz Tzora to know new technological tools language and about their twin projects which enable the pupils in and an ex-South African, is a member and practicing the use of them school in Israel. both countries to learn about each of our P2G Steering committee. He is as technology can make our long other. a talented educator and the main aim distance relationship with the Israeli The School Twinning programme of his visit was to facilitate a training schools smoother, modern and a connects teachers from Jewish Howie Gordon’s visit was an workshop for the teachers involved in lot more fun. The teachers enjoyed schools in South Africa and opportunity for the pupils in Cape P2G. the workshop and we are all looking teachers from schools in our Town to meet a teacher from Israel forward to the new innovative projects Partnership2Gether region in Israel. but Howie is not just a teacher. The workshop involved getting they will be planning for their schools.

Find us SA Zionist Federation - Cape Council @SAzionfed www.sazfcape.co.za President Rivlin honours Telfed on its 70th anniversary

For seven decades Telfed has to what Telfed offers olim today. to the organisation’s knowledge of the absorption process, Telfed’s been advising, guiding and Telfed Chairman, Batya Shmukler, experience and expertise has welcoming new immigrants to spoke of the significance of Telfed been sought by other immigrant Israel from Southern Africa. as the first organisation for olim to communities (including from Yemen, be established in 1948, with the o mark this anniversary, Telfed Russia, Iran, Holland and currently mandate to support olim to build a representatives were invited to Australia). In addition, making the T home in Israel. ‘At Telfed, we believe meet with President Reuven Rivlin most of their English speaking that Israel will be strengthened at the President’s Residence in abilities, Telfed volunteers run a through the unique contribution of our Jerusalem on 7 August. President programme to assist Ethiopian olim Shiri Berzak addresses President Rivlin olim’, said Batya. Echoing Telfed’s Rivlin spoke of the invaluable to learn English. at the President’s Residence contribution South African olim conviction that, in time, our olim will Photographer: Brian Spector make a meaningful impact in Israel, CEO Dorron Kline described how have made over the decades, and 105 apartments are rented to olim President Rivlin spoke of influential Telfed currently assists approximately how their commitment to the State (at 30% below market value) and South African olim prior to 1948 and 500 new olim who arrive from of Israel motivated them to make employment counselling is offered. of the impressive contributions that Southern Africa and Australia each aliyah. He said that those who make Moreover, Dorron said that over the members of the ex-South African year. In addition to absorption (klita) aliyah should be proud, quipping that years it has been evident that ‘what community have made since Israel services and pre- and post-Aliyah ‘[he] was born in Jerusalem so [he] sets our community apart from others gained independence in 1948. support, both financial and emotional couldn’t make aliyah’. is our sense of community. This has assistance are provided to over 400 Over the years, support for been instilled over the seventy years The President acknowledged the needy olim each month. Over 400 olim has not been limited to the since Telfed was established.’ outstanding role that world Jewry scholarships are allocated annually, Southern African community. Due plays in support of the State of Israel support is provided to lone soldiers, Past Telfed Chairman, Hertzel Katz and of ‘the shared goals between and Youth Committee member, Shiri Israel and diaspora communities’. Berzak spoke of Telfed’s history and For decades, South Africans have future, respectively. Past leaders of chosen to leave the comforts and Telfed reflect, with pride, what the familiarity of South Africa to make organisation has achieved and how Israel their home. They have done members of the Southern African this with the support of Telfed. community have made an impression Over the years, the organisation has in all spheres of life. Shiri spoke of her evolved to meet the changing needs own experience as an olah and said of the olim community. Established that ‘for new olim, having a network in 1948 to support South Africans of people who understand the who immigrated to Israel to volunteer challenges they face is invaluable.’ in the War of Independence, the In his concluding remarks, President services and support required by Rivlin praised those in attendance the 800 plus Machalniks (overseas President Rivlin praises Southern African olim during his meeting with Telfed for having made aliyah, emphasising volunteers) was significantly different Chairman Batya Shmukler and Telfed representatives at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem. Photographer: Brian Spector that they are ‘the real Zionists’. Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2018 15 ADVERTORIAL

AT SHEBA MEDICAL CENTER… "MAY YOU BE INSCRIBED IN THE BOOK OF LIFE" IS A DAILY MISSION BY KEN STEPHENS

When Eleanor Roosevelt, the Jewish and Israeli-Arab doctors and former First Lady of the White nurses have also worked feverishly House, was given a “VIP” tour of to save the lives of hundreds of Israel’s Tel Hashomer Hospital desperately ill Palestinian children in the early 1950’s by Professor and adults from Gaza and the West Chaim Sheba, the facility consisted Bank throughout the year. It is not of nothing more than ramshackle unusual to see a concerned mother military barracks, which were or grandmother’s frown turn into used by British troops during the a smile, as both Jewish and Israeli Mandate era. Sheba explained to Arab doctors provide life-saving her how he wanted to raise enough treatments and a reassuring nod. Prof. Yitshak Kreiss transports a seriously wounded child from funding to create a modern medical “When a mother from Gaza sees Syria to Sheba Medical Center in Central Israel. facility that could serve the needs that a Jewish or an Israeli Arab of local citizens in the neophyte doctor is doing everything to Jewish State. save their sick child from death, revealing the true humanity of Nearly 70 years later, the Israelis, they are transformed into sprawling 200 acre Sheba Medical ambassadors of peace when they Center (renamed after Chaim return home. These are the untold Sheba passed away in 1971), not stories that unfold here on a daily only tends to the needs of over 1.5 basis. It is the essence of what it million people a year in Central means to be a hospital without Israel, it has become the largest borders and an oasis of peace,” and most sophisticated hospital said Prof. Kreiss. facility in the Middle East and is well on its way towards becoming During the past week, one a global medical superpower. could hear “Happy New Year” felicitations being offered from Just by walking through the visiting American pharmaceutical bustling hallways of the hospital’s executives to a phalanx of various buildings during the doctors and researchers at Sheba, past year, one could see, feel and who’ve been treating hundreds of experience the personal medical desperately ill people of all ages, dramas that were being played out using a potpourri of new drugs and (left to right) - Dr. Tami Barazani Brutman and Prof. Gili on a daily basis. therapies. Not a day goes by, when Kenet of the National Hemophilia Center at Sheba Medical Center with Dr. Wing Yen Wong, Vice President of Clinical In one adrenalin infused episode, a seriously ill patient isn’t being saved by a new, cutting-edge drug, Sciences and Dr. Divya Reddy, Clinical Trial Supervisor of which eventually caught the BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ) attention of the international as part of a clinical trial, sponsored media, a young girl by the name of by well-known pharmaceutical Malik, was seriously wounded in and bio-tech companies. Sheba is an aerial bombing attack by Syrian already considered a global player sheba – israel’s largest medical center forces. She was rescued from in the clinical trial arena based on its superior medical care and certain death by an IDF combat Sheba is the beating heart of Israeli medicine. Every year, 1 in 5 Israelis are treated at Sheba. medical team and Prof. Kreiss, who research capabilities. In a recent Sheba’s world-class innovation and medical research are changing the face of modern unscripted scene that would have medicine, in Israel and around the world. With an emphasis on patient care and integrated made sure Malik was transported medicine, Sheba is doing more than treating illness … it is changing lives. to Sheba’s Edmond and Lily Safra made the producers of any British Children’s Hospital by helicopter, or American medical TV drama where the child received lifesaving envious, a gravely ill leukemia • Sheba treats 1.5 million people per year. emergency care. Malik’s mother, stricken girl from Bnei Brak literally • Sheba’s staff of 9,000 includes 1,500 doctors. skated from her hospital room out who was whisked to Sheba with her • Sheba performs 260,000 diagnostic imaging exams per year of the Safra Children’s Hospital’s daughter wearing only the clothes • Sheba conducts 1,600,000 lab exams per year on her back, and having never met front doors, just a few weeks after an Israeli before in her life, prays receiving the newfangled CAR-T eng.sheba.co.il for a better future for her daughter. immunotherapy. “I can only hope that we can return Celebrating the New Year with a to our home in Syria and live in new lease on life has never been SOUTH AFRICAN FRIENDS OF peace with our neighbors. We are sweeter… SHEBA MEDICAL CENTER scared but hopeful,” she revealed. 16 Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2018

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There’s nothing like spending a few enjoyable hours at WIZO’s pre-Rosh- Hashanah market on a Sunday morning to build up excitement for the Jewish New Year festivities. Not even a few early morning showers could dampen the Cape Town community’s enthusiastic turnout at WIZO’s Yom Tov Selling bulkes ‘just like Bobba’s’ were Janis Moss, Tracy market on 2 September. Cohen, Debbie Weinstein and Cindy Moritz of Tiferet branch he WIZO branches and 21 Tadditional stallholders went all out, offering delicious food, Yvette Rosenberg, Lee Lobel, Esta Levitas and Maxine Boyd showing fresh strawberries, wonderful their love for Israel at the JNF stand gifts and treats for Rosh Hashanah, a huge display of collectibles for bargain hunters, and for the kids, a new petting zoo and amazing face-painting. WIZO would like to thank Sammy and his Weizmann team for all their hard work, and a very special thank you to Checkers for its most generous sponsorship. All funds raised go towards helping underprivileged women, children and teens, Beautiful garments were made by the Highlands House knitting group. Pictured are Gill Raphael, Les Carson and both locally and in Israel. Shifra Jowell

Estelle Landauer, Adele Saven, Ray Perel and Ros Lewenson from Gilah branch with their wonderful Rosh Hashanah gift presentations SAUJS and BZA work to empower young girls in Gugs

Continued from page 1 esearch has shown that at least seven million school girls Rcannot afford to purchase sanitary wear, which results in these girls having to miss up to three months of school each year. This is why this campaign is so important and is capturing the attention of various outreach/welfare organisations.

From Orit branch offering an array of collectables were: Tessa Scher, Lucille Levin, Irene Moss, Joan Alpert, Marilyn Meyerowitz, Judy Kaplan, Merle Schein, Joyce Lewitton, Edwina Becker and Linda Saban

Ntshukumo Secondary School students with Xoli Motau, Felicity Elana Rudnick, Pessie Measroch, Beverly Zetler, Glickie Bloom, Michelle Miller and Carol-Ann Isserow, Kim Daitsh, Elle Mojaje, Samuel Motau, Nicole Lee, Adrienne Savosnik offering the freshest strawberries in town. Judes and Tamar Lazarus 18 Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2018 Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2018 19 WALK PLAY (DIS)CONNECT

WALK PLAY (DIS)CONNECT Ditch the car keys, give Uber a rest, At its core, Shabbat is a day of rest – It’s time for a digital detox. Switch skip the subway and take a stroll a day of cessation of work. To play off all your devices and screens to nowhere in particular. Explore is to be free. For one day, forget for 25 hours and refrain from your city, wave to your neighbours, about work and be yourself again. switching any lights on or off once take a rest from the daily rush. It’s With no deadlines and no bottom Shabbat has entered. Like your incredible how different things line, you’ll be amazed at where the friends to their face, play offline look on foot. day takes you. games and have some one-on-one real-time conversations. 26-27 October 2018

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Consider This By Rabbi Malcolm Matitiani Jews by Choice Class Graduation The Spiritual Journey of Tishrei – Some Reflections

Shemini Atzeret – Simchat Torah the festival in the brings to an end almost two times of the Temple months of an intense spiritual correspond to the journey. The period begins with seventy nations of the world. Rabbi Rosh Chodesh Elul, the month Elazar teaches that the bulls were sin of preparation for the Yamim offerings to atone for the wrongs of the seventy nations so that rain would Nora’im. fall on the whole world (Rashi). The e recite Psalm 27 and blow the prophet Zechariah (14:16) speaks of a Anton Schäfer, Ariane Picard, Werner Steffen, Brian Shuman, Terence Figland, Wshofar every weekday morning time when all the nations of the world Mikael Garcia, Martin Hiscock, Michelle Christian, Tina Christian, Claudia will make pilgrimage to Jerusalem to Harrison, Andrea Smollan, Dillan and Leigh Sarembock, Carmen Pezaro, and Sephardi Jews recite Selichot Belinda Hiscock, Cynthia Robertson, Karen Snyman, Ellie Visser (z”l), Anita every weekday night at midnight participate in the celebration of Sukkot. Sales, Pascale Cooper, Cathryn Fortes, Sasha Ella, Lindi Hingston, Megan (Ashkenazi Jews recite Selichot from If anything can unite all the peoples of Neale, Julie and Ana Resnekov the earth it is thanksgiving for a good motzei Shabbat the week before Rosh Temple Israel celebrated the graduation of 24 students from HaShanah). Rosh HaShanah is a day harvest and the need for rain and water. our Jews by Choice Programme. of festivity mixed with trepidation as we The festival of Shemini Atzeret follows celebrate the New Year and the chance the day after the week-long Harvest he class spent a year of intense study during which they learned to to start afresh but with the knowledge Festival and, as its name indicates, it Tmaster Hebrew reading and studied different aspects of Jewish belief that we stand in judgement because is the closing of Sukkot on the eighth and practice. Our celebrations took the form of a Declaration Ceremony of our past deeds. It begins the Aseret day. But perhaps it is the closing on 3 August before the Shabbat service and culminated in a celebratory Yamei Teshuvah during which we seek festival of the entire period that starts Shabbat service the following morning during which the graduates led the forgiveness from those that we have on the first of Elul. On Shemini Atzeret prayers and were called to Torah. wronged and make amends so that we we pray for good rains during the stand before God on Yom Kippur to We welcome them into the Jewish community and are excited to have coming rainy season so that seeds them and their partners as members of our congregation. Each graduate atone for offences we have committed can be sown in spring (Pesach). We against our Creator. brings with them their unique interests, skills and ideas and we look also rejoice with the Torah because forward to their contribution to our ever growing and exciting congregation While Yom Kippur is a day of unease the annual Torah reading comes to an and the broader Jewish community. and foreboding, a day of fasting and end with the chanting of parashat V’Zot self denial, it also has a sense of hope HaBerachah and the Shulchan Arukh It is heart-warming and encouraging to welcome into our midst individuals because if we repent with sincerity (Orach Chayyim 668 – 669) lays down who have voluntarily elected to join the Jewish people. Mazal tov to them we are guaranteed a compassionate the custom of immediately chanting and their families. verdict from the heavenly Beit Din. the first Creation story of Bereishit The rabbis likened the waving of the (Genesis 1-2:3) from a second scroll, We were shocked and saddened by the passing of Ellie Visser and our lulav on Sukkot to the waving of a palm a custom which we all follow. We move thoughts are with her family. branch by a Roman senator who won from a universal festival of the harvest a debate in the Senate. Unlike the fast to Simchat Torah, a celebration of our of Tisha b’Av, which is a negative fast most sacred Jewish text, the foundation A Unique Bar Mitzvah commemorating the destruction of of our unique covenant with God. continued from page 1 the two Temples and the expulsions The period from Rosh Chodesh Elul of medieval Jewish communities, the to Simchat Torah is a roller coaster of “So,” explains Rabbi Greg, fast of Yom Kippur is a fast of hope, we a spiritual journey from individual self “we came up with a unique abstain from food, drink and physical reflection and teshuvah to communal solution. Harold would chant pleasure to emulate angels who are celebration of a new beginning, from the beginning of his maftir purely spiritual beings (hence the personal cheshbon nefesh (accounting and then his 13-year-old self custom to wear white). Yom Kippur is of the soul) to a communal vidui would take it from there. And the only Biblical festival during which (confession). From a sombre day of that is what we did. With the we cater exclusively to our spiritual fasting to a joyful collective celebration help of some technology we needs. of the harvest that is shared by all the transferred the verses from Bar mitzvah boy Harold Sandak-Lewin LP to tape to phone and when (13) with his parents Simon and Naomi Five days after this Day of Atonement peoples of the world, and finally the we needed it, 13-year-old and his sisters Hilda and Gloria, Cape we celebrate Sukkot, a Harvest Festival celebration of our spiritual harvest, the Town 1948 Harold chanted his maftir and that focuses on the material blessings sacred words and ideals of the Torah. haftarah in sweet perfection. 18th Sept 1948, at Vredehoek that we enjoy. While Rosh HaShanah shul, and holding the Torah and Yom Kippur are quintessentially What was proudly this Harold stood in front Jewish festivals, Sukkot has a universal Mazaltov to those who celebrated Bnei Mitzvah with us a bonus of the ark while that Harold spoke meaning. All cultures give thanks to last month: was Harold through the ages.” God (or the gods) for the abundant even had the harvest and all ethnic groups plead recording This was a bar mitzvah the likes for rain (According to the Mishnah, of his bar of which I can confidently say Rosh HaShanah 1:2, God judges us on m i t z v a h has never been seen or heard of Sukkot for water). Indeed the Talmud declaration before. Mazal Tov to Harold and to (Sukkah 55b) recognises the universal that was made his late parents Simon and Naomi undertones of Sukkot and explains in front of the who I am sure are looking down that the total of seventy bulls that were Sarah Gonsenhauser Luke Flax Safiya James ark all those with pride at their bar mitzvah sacrificed during the seven days of 1 September 8 September 29 September years ago on boy.” said Rabbi Greg. Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2018 21 22 Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2018 Museum happenings in September

The life of Olga Kirsch explored in new book A grand morning for Grandparents and Grade 2s On 13 September a On Friday 14 September the SAJM Books completed, the 55-strong group fascinated crowd gathered filled up with excited explorers of gathered in the shtetl to participate in to hear Dr Egonne Roth all ages. an interactive story told by well-known author and storyteller Nicole Levin. speak about her new book hirty Grade 2 pupils from Olga Kirsch: A Life in Poetry, Children were mesmerised and loved THerzlia Constantia invited their being involved in the story and seeing a biography about the grandparents to help them discover the props in action! The group moved Afrikaans-Jewish poet Olga the museum’s treasures through Dani to the Old Synagogue where a Shabbat Kirsch. Dreidel’s Museum Explorer Activity table was waiting. The children said Book. Together the grandparents, oth explained how the the brachot over candles, challah and teachers and children had great fun parallels between her Dr. Egonne Roth with Robert Kaplan wine. The thoroughly enjoyable morning R doing scavenger hunts, crosswords, own life and Kirsch’s led her to stressing the importance of this ended with beautiful singing from the word games and dress up activities to research and write the story of in “our present time in South children, and a delicious snack of find out about Jewish life in a 19-century this complex and creative woman. Africa, as there is such a need for challah, hummus and grape juice for shtetl as well as more recently in South Through her own anecdotes and understanding across cultures.” everyone. Africa. reading of selected poems, the This highly readable book also author illuminated the depth of includes some of Olga Kirsch’s life Kirsch’s English experience. and Hebrew poetry. The book vividly The book aims to explores Kirsch’s ensure Kirsch is role as an Afrikaans not forgotten and Jewish voice but shows why her work also examines her will still resonate as an example of with readers in a cross-cultural, South Africa and multi-lingual internationally. immigrant poet. Dr An English version Roth pointed out of the book will be that Olga Kirsch available at the grew up with museum shop from three languages, October.

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Belated Rosh Hashana Greetings

ANDERSSEN Simon, Tali, Keren and Dana BERMAN Hilary, Paul, Suzanne, Saul, Karin and families REISENBERGER Peter, Tzili, Robin and Linda REISENBERGER Thomas and Anjuli Maistry TARLIE Mark, Cands, Jaime, Jake and Daniel Hebrew University adds a new required student course: entrepreneurship

By JNS.org Students at the Hebrew Hebrew University was listed in the University in Jerusalem will top 50 universities that trained the now be adding classes in most entrepreneurs since 2016, entrepreneurship to their according to a recent study by required class list, where they PitchBook. Technion came in at 14th place, with Hebrew University at will learn networking and 35th. fundraising tips under the It will encourage guidance of Students who want to students to mentors. take their initiatives develop new ideas in all fields Students who to the next level will of entrepreneurial want to take their be guided towards study. The school initiatives to the next accelerator programmes will also reach level will be guided and may be eligible to out to Jerusalem towards accelerator receive funding from the industry members programmes and university for their ideas. and investors for may be eligible to thoughts about receive funding how university from the university for their ideas. researchers and students can study and impact ongoing business activity. Israel has the most startup companies per capita of any country Hebrew University will also partner in the world, earning it the moniker with the Bezalel Academy of Arts and ‘Startup Nation.’ Design, along with other partners, to collaborate on relevant projects. Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2018 27 As the Seasons Out and about with members Change The new topic of conversation seems to be weather, particularly rain and how full the dams are. veryone seems to be concerned and hopefully doing Etheir bit to conserve water wherever possible. As I write, we have been blessed with huge downpours for the past few days which is fantastic, but we certainly are not out of the woods yet and the seasons are changing! Birthday Pop-In: Louise Sparrow, Estelle With the warmer weather, we can no longer expect rain Manoim and Gertrude Fester and unless we are all mindful, we will have the same Table View members enjoying The Breweries: Cecila Denton, problem again this summer. Jenny Dinsdale, Norma Addleson, Joy Miles, Wendy Johnstone, Jane Arelisky, Oona Kuhn Shelley and Eleanor Farber August was a month full of fantastic things. We hosted our Yiddish Week at our Sea Point home and had our biggest group ever with 40 eager students joining the various classes. Rochelle Wener made her annual trek from Durban which is always a wonderful draw card — her knowledge of Yiddish and particularly her love of the language is incredible and everyone enjoys each session she presents. The beginners’ class was run by Sybil Castle and the advanced group had the privilege of being with Veronica Belling. Guest appearances made by Rabbis Popack, Deren and Wineberg, as well as Jason Toay and Erez Shaked all added something special to the week. The food was delicious and plentiful Sarah Daitsch, Eve Alperstein and Thelma Rozen enjoying Golda Sher and Les Guttmann enjoying the Milnerton Fundraiser and enabled our guests to socialise while enjoying the Milnerton's Fundraiser lunch various meals. A first for CJSA was the hosting of a wedding ceremony in Sea Point when Cara Summerfeld married Mandla SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Shonhiwa in a beautifully moving ceremony. Their Hessel Meilech 80th ceremony was followed by a fabulous reception hosted at We extend a hearty mazeltov on the Lily Singer 96 Coffee Time where they certainly pulled out all the stops following special occasions: Shirley Waldman 80th to ensure that their special day was truly memorable. Births Twilight suppers saw us hosting Albie Sachs in Sea We extend our sincere best wishes to Denise Bernstein — Great Granddaughter our members who have not been well: Point, Daniel Silke in Milnerton and Rayne Stroebel Anna Glass — Grandson in Wynberg, each with good attendance of members, Truda and Issy Goldman — Granddaughter Jenny Dinsdale, Reina Hurwitz, Tania lovely meals, excellent interaction by the speakers and Diana and David Sochen — Granddaughter Jacobson and Freda Tucker evenings enjoyed by all who attended. Hymie and Shirley Waldman — Great We extend our sincere condolences Granddaughter There have been a number of wonderful outings this to our members who have lost family month even whilst it poured. I had the opportunity of Barmitzvah members: going on two of the outings and thoroughly enjoyed both. The Breweries, which was fascinating and so interesting Ethne and Joe Abromowitz — grandson Sadie Graziani — Sister Ethel and the members ended up enjoying a tasting of beersas Rosebeth and Hymie Becker — Grandson well as Butterfly World where the most knowledgeable Shirley Levitt — grandson We extend our condolences to families of our members who have recently and passionate guide showed us around the venue — Marriage only one of three such sanctuaries for butterflies in the passed away : world! Ada Newman — grandson Jack and Malcolm Finkenstein — Mother Gita I can’t stress enough how special these outings are and Anniversary Gordon and Kaplan Families — Esther how enjoyable they are for those who attend. The kombis Kaplan can transport up to 13 members on each outing — we Alec and Thelma Cohen — 60th Marion and Mervyn Stein — Mother Anita really do need to fill them to make the visits worthwhile Emmanuel and Sibomana — 20th Pick for us, as well as whoever is hosting the outing. Special Birthdays acknowledged We welcome New Members to the We ended the month with members and staff attending Ella Blumenthal 97th CJSA family: the annual JCC AGM. Sheryl Ozinsky delivered an Eda Gawronsky 90th Cyril Karabus excellent address so it was pretty disappointing that the Ada Kahn 90th turnout for this , once a year, event was so poor. I know, for a fact, that everyone has a lot to say about everything and an AGM is the perfect opportunity for you to voice Special Events and Outings October — booking essential your opinion and be heard! Twilight Suppers All suppers are R60 Temple Israel Simchat Torah Party Green We will be hosting our craft morning exhibiting the Point 4 October 1.30 All welcome. Bookings Daniel Silke Sea Point Tues 16 October 5.30 outstanding work of our members . The venue is for transport essential Milnerton and the date is 4 October. Please join us to Can Ramaphosa Deliver? Outing to Norval Gallery in Constantia view the various mediums that are used and will be on Chris Nissen Southern Suburbs Wed 17 Southern Suburbs 8 October 10.00 display. A tearoom will be open as well, so make the time October 5.30 to drop in. Represents the HRC speaking on Vulnerable Arts and Craft Exhibition Milnerton 10 We have already made our reservation for Goudini 2019. groups and the rights of people to be October 10.00 protected Bookings are open for 5-8 March. Don’t delay or be Men’s Schmooze Albert Glass disappointed, book early if you are wanting a great few Rayne Stroebel Milnerton Thursday 18 Milnerton 5 October at 10.30 days at a super-hot spring resort with all meals, transport October 6.30 Wynberg 17 October 10.00 and entertainment included — all at a very good rate. Wishing you a long life — a blessing or a Sea Point 26 October at 10.30 curse? Diana Sochen Executive Director Bernard Brenner speaks on his book Journey from Lansdowne Road to Fynbos 28 Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2018 Cape Jewish Seniors Events Calendar NOVEMBER 2018

Thursday 1 Friday 2 2.00 Garden Party at the home of Patron, Lauren Sea Point 9.30 Shopping with Disability Rights Awareness Blyth (Searll) 13 members per branch Malcolm R20 month Milnerton 10.30 Men’s Schmooze Sea Point 10.00 Yiddish mit Veronica R10 Group with Tiny Jones R10 World Diabetes Day on 14 11.15 Ageless Grace with Joycelyn R25 2.00 Bridge and Kalooki R10 October Milnerton 9.30 Kalooki R10 S/Suburbs 1.00 Kalooki R10 West Coast 11.30 Lisa Chait on Cantor Immerman Monday 5 Tuesday 6 Wednesday 7 Thursday 8 Friday 9 Sea Point 10.00 Talking Point with Colin R10 Sea Point 10.00 Café Europa Morning with physiotherapist Elaine Lizzi R10 Sea Point Volunteers’ Brunch. This event is by invitation only. Sea Point 10.00 Yiddish mit Veronica R10 Sea Point 9.30 Shopping with 2.00 Bridge R10 2.00 Mosaic with Yvette R30 11.15 Ageless Grace with Joycelyn R25 Malcolm R20 2.00 Reminiscing with Hazel R10 2.00 Bridge with Irving R10 2.00 Kalooki R10 Milnerton 10.00 Urs Huber will speak on his 2.00 Yoga with Leina Sank R10 Milnerton 9.30 Kalooki R10 journey from East to West USA R10 Milnerton 10.00 Café Europa CANSA representative on Woman’s Health R10 S/Suburbs 10.30. The JEDI TEDI Project with Sharna Kagan R10 2.00 Musical Appreciation with 1.00 Kalooki set tables R10 1.00 Bridge and Kalooki R10 Doreen Kantor R10 13.30 Mosaic with Sonia Norrie R30 West Coast 10.30 Sheryl Ozinsky speaking on the Oranjezicht City S/Suburbs 9.30 Outing to the Kalk Bay to Save 1.45 Line Dancing with Hannah Seinik R10 Farm R10 our Sea Exhibition and movie R30 S/Suburbs 9.30 Social Bridge R10 New members welcome 2.00 Yiddish mit Rita R10 10.00 Kalooki R10 2.00 Knitting Group. All welcome R10 West Coast 9.15 Outing to Brownies and Downies Restaurant R30 Monday 12 Tuesday 13 Wednesday 14 Thursday 15 Friday 16 Sea Point 10.00 Talking Point with Colin R10 Sea Point 10.00 Café Europa Reach for a Dream Foundation R10 Sea Point 9.30 Enjoy the recently renovated CT Planetarium R50. Sea Point 10.00 Yiddish mit Veronica R10 Sea Point 9.30 Shopping with 2.00 Bridge R10 2.00 Bridge classes with Irving R10 Tea for own account. Show 11.30 11.15 Ageless Grace with Joycelyn R25 Malcolm R20 2.00 Reminiscing with Hazel R10 2.00 Yoga with Leina R10 1.45 Bridge and Kalooki R10 2.00 Bridge and Kalooki R10 Milnerton 10.00 Bnoth Zion 6.30 Twilight Supper Rayne Stroebel of Geratec How to live well till 100. R60 Milnerton 10.00 Art Classes with Karen Cohen R25 Milnerton 9.30 Kalooki R10 12.15 Milnerton Committee Meeting Milnerton 10.00 Café Europa Landscape gardener Leon Kluge on the 2018 Chelsea Flower 10.00 Knitting Morning. Bring your own knitting R10 S/Suburbs 10.30 Urs Huber will speak on his journey from East to S/Suburbs 9.15 Outing to Brownies and Show R10.00 2.00 Ageless Grace with Cathy Hudson R20 West USA. R10 Downies Restaurant R30 1.00 Kalooki, set tables R10 S/Suburbs 10.00 Men’s Schmooze Group with Tiny Jones R10 1.00 Kalooki R10 13.30 Mosaic class with Sonia Norrie R30 10.00 Ageless Grace with Yvonne R20 West Coast 11.30 Café Europa landscape gardener Leon Kluge on 1.45 Line dancing with Hannah Seinik R10 11.00 DVD Series A Place to Call Home R10 the 2018 Chelsea Flower Show R10 S/Suburbs 9.30 Social Bridge R10 New members welcome 10.00 Kalooki R10 2.00 Knitting Group. All welcome R10 West Coast 9.00 Outing to Kalk Bay to Save our Sea Exhibition and movie R30 Monday 19 Tuesday 20 Wednesday 21 Thursday 22 Friday 23 Sea Point 10.00 Talking Point with Roni R10 Sea Point 10.00 Café Europa Adrienne Judes: being in Israel for the 70th Anniversary. R10 Sea Point Morning Melodies Sea Point 10.00 Yiddish mit Veronica R10 Sea Point 9.30 Shopping with 2.00 Bridge R10 2.00 Beginners Bridge with Irving R10 9.00 Outing to Kalk Bay to Save our Sea exhibition and movie 11.15 Ageless Grace with Joycelyn R25 Malcolm R20 2.00 Reminiscing with Hazel R10 2.00 Yoga Classes with Leina R10 R30 1.45 Bridge and Kalooki R10 10.30 Men’s Schmooze Milnerton 10.00 Outing to the Norval Milnerton 10.00 Movie morning. Carnegie Hall salutes the Jazz Masters R10 1.45 Bridge and Kalooki R10 Milnerton 6:00 Stephanie Shultser of the Two Oceans Marathon Group with Tiny Jones R10 Foundation Museum R30 1.00 Kalooki R10 Milnerton 10.00 Art Classes with Karen Cohen R25 gives an interesting presentation on this huge Cape S/Suburbs 10.00 Movie: Billy Joel The Story of 13.30 Mosaic class with Sonia Norrie R30 10.00 Knitting Morning. Bring your own knitting R5 Town sports event R60 the Joel family from Germany to 1.45 Line dancing with Hannah Seinik 2.00 Ageless Grace with Cathy Hudson R20 S/Suburbs 10.30 Pop In a morning with Sybil Castle speaking on USA R10 S/Suburbs 09.30 Social Bridge R10 New members welcome S/Suburbs 10.00 Ageless Grace with Yvonne R15 Ketubahs R10 2.00 Yiddish mit Rita R10 10.00 Kalooki R10 11.00 DVD Series A Place to Call Home R10 1.00 Kalooki R10 2.00 Knitting Group. All welcome R10 5.30 Twilight Supper with Michael Donen R60 West Coast 10.30 Reach for a Dream Foundation R10 Muizenberg 10.30 Café Europa CANSA representative on Woman’s Health R10 Monday 26 Tuesday 27 Wednesday 28 Thursday 29 Friday 30 Sea Point 10.00 Talking Point with Marcia R10 Sea Point 10.00 Café Europa reality TV morning with Hymie Liebman R10 Sea Point 9.30 Outing to the Archives. Tea for own account. R20 Sea Point 10.00 Yiddish mit Veronica R10 Sea Point 9.30 Shopping with 2.00 Bridge R10 2.00 Beginners Bridge with Irving R10 1.45 Bridge and Kalooki R10 11.15 Ageless Grace with Joycelyn R25 Malcolm R20 2.00 Reminiscing with Hazel R10 2.00 Yoga Classes with Leina Sank R10 Milnerton 10.00 Art Classes with Karen Cohen R25 1.45 Bridge and Kalooki R10 Milnerton 10.00 Pop In Kay Price Lindsay: It’s Milnerton 10.00 An interactive morning with Elaine Lizzi R10 10.00 Knitting Morning. Bring your own knitting and enjoy 1.00 Kalooki R10 never too late R10 10.00 Kalooki R10 the company of others R10 Milnerton 09.30 Kalooki R10 13.00 Shiur with Rabbi Bernstein R10 13.30 Mosaic class with Sonia Norrie R30 2.00 Ageless Grace with Cathy Hudson R10 S/Suburbs 10.30 Pop In Stephanie Schultzer speaks on the Two S/Suburbs 9.30 Outing to the Archives R20 tea 1.45 Line dancing with Hannah Seinik S/Suburbs 10.15 Ageless Grace with Yvonne R15 Oceans Marathon R10 for own account S/Suburbs 9.30 Social Bridge R10 New members welcome 12.00 DVD Series A Place to Call Home and light lunch R30 West Coast 10.00 Companions entertainment group R10 10.00 Kalooki R10 2.00 Knitting Group. All welcome R10 West Coast 9.30 Enjoy the recently renovated CT Planetarium R50. Tea own acc. Show 11.30

DIRECTOR: Diana Sochen 021 434 9691 [email protected] ADMIN: Amanda 021 434 9691 [email protected] www.cjsa.org.za THE CAPE JEWISH CHRONICLE RECORDS ITS APPRECIATION OF THE CONTINUED SUPPORT GIVEN BY THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS

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

MEYER HIRSCH THE HAROLD AND Paul Arieli GOLDSCHMIDT BEATRICE KRAMER Goldschmidt FOUNDATION FOUNDATION Family Trust Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2018 29 Events Calendar NOVEMBER 2018

SOCIAL WORKERS: S/Point: Monique Nieuwenhuys 021 434 9691; Milnerton: Hajiera Safidien–Maloon 021 555 1736; S/Suburbs: 021 761 7960; W/Coast: Melanie van Emmenes 074 405 5186 THE CAPE JEWISH CHRONICLE RECORDS ITS APPRECIATION OF THE CONTINUED SUPPORT GIVEN BY THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS

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INITIATIVES OF JCS CAPE TOWN

October 2018 JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES CAPE TOWN

FROM THE DESK OF ZIA ADLER - “Infusing Colour” Imagine a world without creative expression, it can seem bland, static and A near magical detachment flows into an alpha state wonderland of monochromatic with a grey of indecision in a dark underworld. new self-discovery.

Enter the creative process and an infusion of metaphorical and literal co- Research has shown that engaging in a creative activity just once a day lour and lightness quickly bypasses filters on the left side of the brain and can lead to a more positive state of mind. The simple act of viewing art accesses the right side which acts as liberator from the shackles of a stuck is in itself healing and provides a canvas for mirroring and self-reflec- behaviours, patterns, habits and perspectives in persons experiencing a tion and can help with a sense of well-being. range of problems including mental health issues. Art is a powerful tool as a visual dialogue of personal chronicles with Art Therapy which embraces collage, painting, drawing and sculpture is mental health struggles and broadcasts a loud social statement and one modality in the expressive arts portfolio and is popularly defined as a message in the ever looming battle against stigma. creative method of expression used as a therapeutic technique. Its origin The distinction between art therapy and therapy as art becomes appar- is rooted in the domain of art and psychotherapy and may vary in defi- ent without minimizing the value that expression through the activity nition. of art can be therapeutic and healing in and of itself. The creative act nurtures an added value in that it engenders a strong sense of mastery It is used as a powerful conduit to achieve a myriad of therapeutic goals and accomplishment which boosts confidence and self-esteem. which includes reconciliation of emotional conflicts, fostering self-awareness and personal growth, to increase insight, cope with stress, increase Simple readily accessible activities that promote insight, coping and cognitive, memory and neurosensory abilities, emotional catharsis, em- self-development can be self-practiced and include art journaling, adult powerment, stress reduction,problem solving, improve interpersonal rela- colouring in, mapping, self-affirmation cards,5 minute art exercises for tionships and achieve greater self-fulfillment. relaxation, simple drawing techniques for anxiety, self-care cards, positive self-talk cards, drawing your breath to name a few of a near infinite The term art therapist is often loosely applied and is conservatively re- possibilities. served for professionals trained in both art and therapy and who hold a master or doctoral degree in art therapy or post graduate certification Jung said that only in our creative acts do we step forth into the light in art therapy. However other professionals including social workers and and see ourselves as whole and complete. mental health counsellors integrate or apply art therapy methods and techniques that they incorporate into their toolboxes in order to achieve Should you be interested in a professional capacity on a pro bono ba- pre-established counselling goals.The creative process harnesses the sis to facilitate change in clients using the expressive arts which can power of the metaphor and provides a swift back entry to the uncon- include drumming, drama, puppetry, poetry, music, movement etc. or scious. should you wish to benefit using this modality on a personal level as a client of JCS please call 021 462 5520 with reference to this article This modality provides a dictionary of thoughts, experiences and feelings for those who find it difficult to express the way they feel with words rap- By Zia Adler [JCS Social Worker] idly inducing a refuge for intense emotions. MAZELS AND FAREWELLS JCS BIDS FAREWELL TO CHRIS AFTER 43 YEARS OF SERVICE CONGRATULATING FLORENCE FOR 20 YEARS OF SERVICE Chris Ndashe Florence Manyonya Chris commenced employment in July 1975 The name Florence has been synonymous with in the capacity of Messenger. Over the inter- the JCS cottages for a period spanning 20 years vening 43 years his job description has grown since April 1998. During this time she has touched with the growth and development of the the lives and left an imprint on the many residents organisation. He has taken on the responsibil- who have and still reside there. Often acting as a ities of driving, collections, deliveries, opening surrogate, parental or family figure she aptly bal- the offices daily in preparation for a JCS work ances the role of house mother which she blends day. in to that of a home maker and domestic diva. 43 YEar We thank him for his loyalty, consistency and 20 YEAR She has blossomed over the years in to the role of RETIREMENT commitment to the organisation over the last supervisor, mentor, guide and teacher to new staff SERVICE members at the cottages while taking pride in her AWARD 4 decades. AWARD work and setting standards of excellence. The Executive committee and staff wish Chris a well earned rest and fulfilling retirement. We thank you for your years a hard work and ded- ication, you mean so much to the JCS family.

ADDRESS EMAIL Jewish Community Services [email protected] looking to volunteer? 234 Upper Buitenkant Street Vredehoek WEBSITE Cape Town www.jcs.org.za 8001 SOCIAL MEDIA PHONE GET INVOLVED! @jcscapetown Tel - 021 462 5520 Fax - 021 462 5866

JCS Cape Town offers 8 initiatives to choose from, whatever your interests! Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2018 31

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Nathan Herwill, Ghaim Atash, Ethan Haas, Eva Pazaitis and Erin Duveen his year marks the eightieth Torah scrolls desecrated, furniture Tanniversary of Kristallnacht, smashed, piled up and set on fire. when the assassination of Nazi A police officer drew his pistol and diplomat Ernst Vom Rath formed the ordered the Nazi mob to disperse, justification for planned antisemitic claiming that the building was a atrocities and pogroms in Germany, protected historical landmark, Austria, and the Sudetenland. thereby allowing the fire brigade to put out the fire before it could spread Over 1400 synagogues, many Jewish to the actual building, but he was cemeteries, more than 7000 Jewish severely reprimanded by Berlin’s shops, and 29 department stores police commissioner for doing so. were damaged — 95 synagogues were burned in Vienna alone with The mosaic created at the Yom the local fire departments confining HaShoah ceremony this year will themselves to preventing the flames form a focal point of the Cape from spreading to neighbouring Town Holocaust Centre events i buildings. to commemorate Kristallnacht in November. The Oranienburger was broken into,

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William Kentridge www.aspireart.net Drawing from Stereoscope (Double page, Soho in two rooms) charcoal and pastel on paper, 120 x 160 cm Estimates: R4 500 000 - 6 000 000 Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2018 33 Glendale has a busy month filled with fun One to One 2018 from their daily routine and were given tasks and responsibilities to In August, Glendale residents had build a sense of self-empowerment. a chance to have fun and interact in Thanks to our generous sponsors the broader community. Residents the residents had a fantastic time. attended the One to One function — a wonderful event that allowed Glendale birthday parties them time outside of Glendale to socialise and have a good time. Join us at our monthly birthday parties — fun for the whole family! Montague holiday See our Facebook page for details.

Some of the residents attended Everyday visits their annual four-day holiday outing to Montague Springs. The residents For an uplifting experience, bring look forward to this trip every year. your colleagues, team, family or friends to visit Glendale! Contact us Jean Meridith and her brother They really enjoyed this downtime Riva Sandler and Samantha Eagar celebrating on 021 712 0270 for more details. Charles Brand together at One-to-One at the August Birthday Party

Riva Sandler, Shulamit Goldberg and Brenda Levitan enjoying Glendale residents enjoy One to One days at Montague ADVERTORIAL Most Jews of Polish and Lithuanian origin are entitled to A EUROPEAN CITIZENSHIP AND ACCORDINGLY, AN EU PASSPORT Printed by BoltPDF (c) NCH Software. Free for non-commercial use only.

A common misconception descendants of Jews who were born He has a full is that South African Jews in Vilnius is that their application understanding of with Ashkenazi heritage for Lithuanian citizenship will be local immigration are of Lithuanian descent declined, but an application for a laws and is and that only those who Polish passport may very well be able to work are able to prove their successful. closely with local eligibility for Lithuanian citizenship professionals Avi Horesh specialises in the are able to obtain a European who assist field of European immigration passport, The fact is that most South him in tracing and citizenship. He has in-depth African Jews do qualify for European documentation knowledge of the applicable citizenship, whether they can prove required for legislation and advises that the their Lithuanian lineage or not. successful majority of South African Jews have applications Adv. Avi Horesh has in depth ancestors who were illegally deprived for European knowledge of the applicable of citizenship, and accordingly, citizenship. legislation and in his experience, the their ancestors who are eligible Polish, if while it was still part of the majority, of South African Jews have for European citizenship, which It is important to understand that until Russian Empire moved to territories ancestors who were illegally deprived would result in their obtaining a EU 1918 all Eastern Europe was divided which after 1918 became part of of citizenship. As their descendants, passport. Horesh explains that many between three empires: Russian, these countries. This also enables these Jews are eligible for European South African Ashkenazi Jews of Prussia, Austro-Hungarian. Neither one to obtain a European passport citizenship which will result in their Lithuanian origin have been refused Poland nor Lithuania existed till 1918. and to enter the USA without the obtaining a EU passport. Lithuanian citizenship because their At the end of WWI the territory was need to apply for a visa. heritage is actually Polish. They Eligibility for a Lithuanian or Polish divided and countries like Lithuania, would accordingly be entitled to Adv. Horesh is available to discuss passport depends on the city from Latvia, Poland and others were born Polish citizenship and a EU passport. your specific details. He is regularly which your grandparents (or their /reborn, and only then did residents in South Africa and can meet in parents) hailed. After WWII, borders Currently residing in lsrael, he has became citizens of these countries - person to discuss your needs. in Europe changed, resulting in the spent seven years in Poland, and as a result people who for example countries in which cities were found, is recognised as a leading lawyer were born in Riga (nowadays Latvia) Email [email protected] changing. The resultant effect for in the field of European citizenship. could actually be Lithuanian or for more information

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*Finance subject to approval by Land Rover Financial Services, a product of WesBank. A division of FirstRand Bank Ltd. An Authorised Financial Services and Credit Provider. NCRCP20. Terms and conditions apply. 38 Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2018 Wandering in the Namib-Naukluft

by Stephen Jaffe In their book, The Sheltering desert, we saw sociable weaver Desert, German nationals, nests in trees, gemsbok, springbok Henno Martin and Hermann and other buck, zebras, buzzards, Korn, describe their two-year black eagles, grey loeries, giant sojourn in the Namib Desert, centipedes, scorpions and spiders. Frequent, bleached animal skeletons South West Africa, to escape reminded us that our name for one of internment by the South the ravines, “Ambush Kloof”, wasn’t African authorities during in vain! World War II. An unusual sight was the occasional n August this year, Gary Anstey, Namaqua rock fig, with roots carving IGil Baumann, Jonathan Musikanth their way through solid rock for up and I spent eight days trekking the to twenty-five metres! There were Namib-Naukluft trail, undeterred by gnarled succulents, kokerbooms its reputation as ‘the toughest trail in (quiver trees) and, to our surprise, Southern Africa.’ baobabs. Covering distances of between A luxury for us was arranging with sixteen to twenty kilometers per day, the Authorities to resupply us on our we traversed dramatic mountains and fourth night, so we were able to enjoy Jonathan, Gary and Gil on a rockface desert terrain, as well as negotiating fresh fruit, salad and a braai with a several chained rockfaces, with huge German trio who shared our permit drops into the kloofs below. with us. The daytime temperatures were Fortunately, we didn’t encounter the mild, although it cooled to minus 2 swarms of bees that cost one hiker his degrees centigrade at night. Sleeping life in 2002, but we had antihistamine under the stars was the routine, tablets ready, in case. notwithstanding horror-stories of hyenas mauling sleeping hikers, Although we wandered for a lot until a huge leopard was seen near shorter than forty years and we didn’t our camp on the fifth day; thereafter have any matzah, we were sure that everyone slept in the shelters! Moses would have given our eight days the nod. For the four of us … With sweeping views across the dayenu! plains into the red sands of the

Sunset over the mountains

Gary, Jonathan, Gil and Stephen next to a kokerboom Desert Vlakte

ORT JET Cape Town is excited to announce the launch of JAM. This is a closed Facebook group to serve as a community business directory. Promote your business (product or service) to others in our community and support one another in the Jewish community.

Please spread the word amongst your Jewish friends and colleagues on Facebook and let’s make JAM the directory that everyone wants to use.

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The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members. - Coretta Scott King

COMMUNITY SERVICES, RELATIONS AND EDUCATION

Community is not just about a shared space, but about shared ideas, beliefs and values. While it may seem like a given, it takes active protection, representation, enrichment, connection and education – to ensure a community that not just endures, but fl ourishes. That’s why the Cape Town Jewish community has passionate, powerful structures and organisations in place to bring us together, in a world that often tears people apart.

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Every month, The Cape Jewish Chronicle provides balanced, inclusive, comprehensive content, both in

The Cape South African Jewish of Deputies (SAJBD) Board print and online. It informs the community on upcoming events, reports back on past events, offers a platform The SAJBD (Cape Council) has promoted the safety and for organisations to communicate with the community well-being of the Western Cape Jewry since 1904, ensuring and shares stories of interest. The paper is a space for an egalitarian spirit in all its activity. The Board believes thought and opinion pieces from across the spectrum – that the region should be a safe space for all, free from hate reflecting and giving a voice to the many, diverse facets and bias. The organisation seeks to enhance the quality of the Cape Town Jewish community. of Jewish life and engages with government, media and civil society on issues affecting the Jewish community; from monitoring acts of anti-semitism to facilitating inter-community dialogue to building relationships with the media. It also administers bursaries for tertiary and postgraduate Jewish students living in the Western Cape and runs programmes that empower students to strategically respond to anti-semitism on campus. Cape Town Holocaust Cape Town & Genocide Centre (CTHGC)

The Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre was established in 1999 as a memorial to the Jews who perished in the Holocaust and also as an educational centre. This permanent exhibition, an important teaching tool for the thousands of high school learners who attend the programmes each year, comprises text, archival photographs and film, multimedia and

South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) Cape Council recreated environments that focus on the history of the Holocaust and contextualises Holocaust History The SAZF (Cape Council) is Cape Town’s central Israel in South Africa’s own history of racism. In support of advocacy and grassroots organisation, which fosters love the national high school curriculum, which includes and pride for Israel within the community, champions the study of the Holocaust, the Centre has developed Israel’s cause, and engages with media, civil society, and classroom support materials and conducts in service the political establishment. The SAZF takes a proactive training for teachers as well as many other groups approach to its advocacy work, by mobilising activists from civil society. CTHGC is an integral part of the across the country, organising demonstrations and rallies, SA Holocaust & Genocide Foundation (SAHGF), hosting educational seminars, speaking engagements which through the Centres in Durban, Cape Town and and running advocacy training. They emphasize engaging Johannesburg is dedicated to creating a more caring the youth at shuls, schools and university campuses and and just society where human rights and diversity also run a number of cultural events throughout the year, are respected and valued. By raising awareness including concerts, parties, lectures, exhibitions, and of genocide in general, and focusing on the dire the Yom Ha’atzmaut celebrations. SAZF also facilitate consequences of prejudice and indifference, they immigration to, and work, study or gap year opportunities teach us how the lessons from the Holocaust are in Israel. relevant today.

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The Yeshiva of Cape Town was established to infuse a love for the Jewish People and the State of Israel into CSO (Cape Town) is a non-profi t, volunteer organisation the Cape Town Jewish community. Every year, young whose mission is to protect Jewish life, and the Jewish and dynamic shlichim arrive on our shores to inspire and way of life. The CSO is powered largely by passionate, enrich the community. With the foundations of Torah as a dedicated, expertly trained volunteers. CSO (Cape Town) core inspiration and a wide range of formal and informal protects shuls, schools and community events and also educational activities, the bachurim become mentors to locates missing persons, responds to suspicious activity both young and old, forming life-long friendships. With and active threats to the Jewish community. The CSO involvement in the Herzlia schools, the Marais Road Shul Medical arm has specialist responders to dispatch to community and many other shul’s across the city, the medical emergencies. CSO (Cape Town) has recently Yeshiva has implemented an important foundation with embarked on a campaign empowering the community focus on youth leadership, relevant learning programmes to protect itself, by partnering with various communal and innovative teachings of ethics and Jewish belief. organisations through rolling out a series of awareness After 20 years in the community, the Yeshiva continues to workshops and training courses for community members form strong bonds to the State of Israel and exemplify an of all ages. inspiring model of commitment to both Judaism and Zionism. Gardens and Gardens Jewish Cape Town Community Centre

The Gardens Community Centre is home to many organisations which make up the heartbeat of Cape Town Jewry. The Samson Centre provides state-of-the-art oﬃ ce facilities to various institutions involved in crucial community work, including the Cape South African Jewish Board of Deputies, South African Zionist Federation, United Jewish Campaign, CSO, Bnoth, WIZO, Staff wise, Israel Centre, Cape Jewish Chronicle and Habonim Dror. Across the road, the Albow Brothers Centre campus is home to the Cape Town Holocaust and Genocide Centre, South African Jewish Museum, Cape Town Hebrew Congregation, Cafe Riteve and Jacob Gitlin Library. Tens of thousands of tourists and locals fl ock to the picturesque campus annually to immerse themselves in the rich heritage of the Cape Town Jewish community.

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I’m being shaken. Deb is going to work. I was dreaming I was the host of The Daily Show. I don’t have to wake up for another seven hours. Deb is a doctor. Now that’s a career. Maybe I should get a real job. Make an actual contribution to society. Back to The Daily Show… 12pm. Time for breakfast. Strawberry Pops. Seinfeld likes cereal. I like cereal. Write new material. Where’s a pen? I need a pen. I’m not writing a word until I find my lucky pen. There it is. It’s nearly time for lunch – might as well have lunch first. Fruit Loops. One more snack then I’ll start writing. Still nothing. Need inspiration. Turn on Comedy Central. It’s Trevor again. That could have been me on The Daily Show. No it couldn’t. And there’s nothing wrong with Tyres and Braaiers on SABC 3. I heard it’s just been syndicated in Zambia. #GoingPlaces. Fetch kids from school. Try new material on them in the car. What’s the deal with peanuts on an aeroplane… Not even a smile. They want Katy Perry. What am I raising? Are comedians even allowed to be parents? Off to the Baxter to perform Fortyfied. For the fortieth time. They didn’t reserve my parking again. Late-night call. Agent has another pro bono job. “No budget” But it’s for a good cause. #mitzvah. At least I don’t pull cheap publicity stunts like some comedians. Now it’s the Chief Rabbi on the phone. Would you let us use your name on a bus stop to promote The Shabbos Project? You’re damn right I would!

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Gavriel Blecher (Class of 2016) is about to start his second year at the Interdisciplinary College (IDC) Herzliya in Israel and is working on a double major, Business Administration and Economics. Gavriel also spent a few months at Yeshiva Gedola of Johannesburg before beginning university. Moshe Jubiler (Class of 2016) has completed the Pisga Yeshiva one-year programme in Jerusalem, and now is learning full-time at the flagship Ohr Somayach Beis Midrash. Moshe has been promoted to higher levels of shiurim over this time, laying a very strong Jewish Gavriel Blecher Moshe Jubiler Netanel Opert Aryeh Ross foundation for life. Netanel Opert (Class of 2016) is currently learning full-time at Yeshiva Gedola of Johannesburg for his second year, laying a very strong Torah foundation. Netanel has been accepted to University of Cape Town for Bachelor of Social Science majoring in Political Science Philosophy and Economics. Aryeh Ross (Class of 2016) has just begun to study Business Administration (undergraduate) at Jerusalem College of Technology. Aryeh has moved to Israel, and has also spent a year investing in his Torah education at Mayanot Men’s Yeshiva, also in Jerusalem. Asher Valentini (Class of 2016) is studying Mechanical Engineering — Megatronics at Stellenbosch University (with academic scholarship award). Asher also spent a year at Yeshivat Tekoa in Judea, before embarking on this next leg of his academic career. Asher Valentini Rae Valentini Ben Tziyon Opert Rae Valentini (Class of 2017) has been accepted to study law Ben Tziyon Opert (Class of 2017) is currently learning full-time in Yeshiva (undergraduate) at Stern College for Women (Yeshiva University) in New York Gedola of Johannesburg. Bentziyon has been accepted to University of Cape City. Rae also spent the last academic year at the Chaya Aydel Seminary in Town for Drama and Journalism, and chose to defer for now in order to attend Florida. Yeshiva full-time this year. 44 Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2018 JACOB GITLIN LIBRARY

Please visit www.gitlinlibrary.co.za to view all new books and the entire Gitlin collection ISRAEL LETTERS TO MY PALESTINIAN NEIGHBOR by YOSSI Books of the Month KLEIN HALEVI. Using history and personal experience, Halevi writes intimately to his Palestinian counterparts THE MANY DEATHS OF JEW SUSS by YAIR MINTZKER who dwell nearby empathising with their suffering. Halevi presents a sequence of ten letters with overlapping concerns gripping reconstruction of the anti-Semitic including Holocaust memory, the need to pursue justice and Atrial of Joseph Suss Oppenheimer in the profound parallels in Israeli and Palestinian religious 1737. He was the personal banker and advisor practices. He argues for durable future peace. to Carl Alexander, the duke of Wurttemberg. After Carl died, Joseph was put on trial and DEAR ZEALOTS: Letters from a Divided Land by AMOS executed for ‘misdeeds’. Using archival OZ. A collection of three powerful literary essays, which evidence Mintzker analyses the trial of this form a brilliant book of thoughts and ideas. Oz has written iconic figure from the perspective of four about the universal nature of fanaticism and possible cures; contemporaries including the leading inquisitor. on the history of Judaism as a culture rather than religion or nationality and the need for a two state solution. He has ENLIGHTENMENT NOW by STEVEN PINKER dedicated the book to his grandchildren with inspiring words shedding light on the future of Middle East. n his follow up to The Better Angels of Our INature Pinker presents a lucid analysis of MY COUNTRY, MY LIFE by EHUD BARAK. The unvarnished human progress. He urges the reader to step story of Barak and his country’s first seven decades; of its back from prophecies of doom and to follow the successes and setbacks. He offers candid assessments of data. There is an increase in life expectancy, his fellow Israeli politicians, of the American administration decline of dread diseases, better education with which he worked and of himself. Drawing on his political and access to information. This is a result of and military experiences, he warns that the two-state solution enlightenment — the conviction that reason and is more urgent than ever. A riveting, candid memoir in which science enhance human flourishing. Barak’s love for Israel permeates every page. JEWISH ETHICS THE DUTCH WIFE by ELLEN KEITH. Set in Nazi Germany, WHO STOLE MY RELIGION? By RICHARD H. the book follows Marijke de Graaf, a member of the Dutch SCHWARTZ. In this book, Schwartz suggests that the resistance who together with her husband are sent to Orthodox Jewish community are not applying Jewish values concentration camps. She is forced to work in the camp to today’s critical threats. Although they are doing wonderful brothel and meets SS officer Karl. Woven into the narrative things in their communities, they are not helping to shift our is Luciano Wagner, part of a fringe resistance to the fascist planet onto a more sustainable path. He tackles diverse government in Buenos Aires in 1977. Keith’s narrative of issues such as Israeli politics, socialism, vegetarianism and suffering tackles lesser-written aspects of resistance. environmentalism. He challenges us to be more involved in THE OTHER WOMAN by DANIEL SILVA. In a village in our future. the mountains of Andalusia, a mysterious French woman ABUSE IN THE JEWISH COMMUNITY by MICHAEL J. begins working on a dangerous memoir. It is the story of a SALAMON. Being an experienced psychologist treating man she once loved and she is the keeper of the Kremlin’s members of the New York Orthodox community gives Dr most guarded secret. Long ago, the KGB inserted a mole into Salamon expert insight into this problem. He explores the heart of the West. Gabriel Allon is lured into the hunt for halachic issues preventing victims from reporting their the traitor. Silva has brilliantly woven real life Russian-British abuse within their Orthodox community. He describes the double agent Kim Philby into his thriller. ways abusers and their victims react, the need for training in recognition of abuse and the challenges of treatments. PSYCHOLOGY HOW TO FIND A BLACK CAT IN A DARK ROOM by FICTION JACOB BURAK. This Tel Aviv author and social activist THE ORCHARD by YOCHI BRANDES. A biblical fable draws on cognitive and social psychology, science and art to providing vivid descriptions of the legendary Rabbi Akiva, examine human nature. He uses the metaphor of the title to religious disputes among the sages and military resistance to express how we are unable to “see” clearly, what would make the oppressive Romans. It begins with Rachel marrying Akiva us whole and happy as individuals and as a society. Burak ben Joseph, an illiterate shepherd way below her status. She explores our distorted obsession with social media and sends him away to study and endures poverty, abandonment discusses whether destiny or personality controls our lives. and the death of a child. Akiva returns and becomes a leading contributor of unique Torah interpretations. HOLOCAUST-BIOGRAPHY THE RIGHT THING TO DO AT THE TIME by DOV ZELLER. HITLER MY NEIGHBOR by EDGAR FEUCHTWANGER. A A delightful Yiddish-influenced version of Pride and well-documented book about historian Edgar Feuchtwanger Prejudice with a twist. In place of Lizzie Bennet we meet Ari from the age of five to fifteen when he resided in Munich Wexler whose meddling parents seek to find him a match. next door to Adolf Hitler. Through these early years, he bore Intertwined into the book are reminiscences of Ari and his witness to Hitler’s rise in fame. Edgar was forced to draw best friend Itche’s childhood. When a music project falls into swastikas at school while watching his friends join Hitler his lap, he has to choose to remain in his comfort zone or Youth. His father misread the danger and was imprisoned in take a risk that may bring his life joyful meaning. Dachau. The family were fortunate to find refuge in England. NEVER ANYONE BUT YOU by RUPERT THOMSON. A THE LIBRARIAN OF AUSCHWITZ by ANTONIO ITURBE. story of love between two extraordinary women who met Drawn from his interviews with Dita Kraus, Spanish author by chance pre-World War 1. Seventeen year old Suzanne Iturbe describes the horrors Dita experienced in Auschwitz- Malherbe and Lucie Schwob, from a family of wealthy Jewish Birkenau. At the age of 14, she was imprisoned and with intellectuals, have a clandestine affair and in a twist of Fredy Hirsch, a charismatic Zionist and with others ran a day fate become ‘stepsisters’. They move to Paris and reinvent care centre for children. 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By Grant Arthur Gochin

Silvia Foti, the granddaughter of one of The contempt being shown for Lithuanian patriots the worst genocidal monsters in history, is organised by neighbours from the East. They are has published an explosive exposé of her assisted by some Jews, but also by a sufficiently grandfather, Jonas Noreika, showing that large number of Lithuanians, (their last names he was indeed responsible for the murder [are] listed below the request to rescind the Award [Order] [remove the plaque] in defamatory press of more than 14 000 Lithuanian Jews. Foti articles. Some do it consciously, others — out of identifies the Lithuanian Government’s stupidity. odious attempts to revise history as “one of the greatest cover-ups of the 20th My appeals to Lithuanian President Grybauskaite Century.” were referred back to Burauskaite. The State Supreme Court and the State Security Agency irst exposed by the German magazine Der- then also confirmed Noreika’s heroic status. FSpiegel in 1984, it has long been known All investigative roads were directed back to that Noreika was culpable in the murder of his Burauskaite and her staff of ideological historians Jewish neighbours in North-western Lithuania. who hue to the orthodox and approve national Yet Noreika officially and legally remains one narrative. of Lithuania’s greatest national heroes, and is honoured with a plaque on the Vilnius Library of the Academy of Science building. Over a decade The Commission collapsed after ago, this incongruous adulation of a genocidal Lithuanian authorities declined to monster struck me, a Jewish Lithuanian citizen, as punish murderers of Jews, and instead reprehensible. I immediately began my campaign investigated Jewish resistance fighters to remove this monument. I had no idea that the official conversion of monsters into heroes was a for possibly having committed crimes deliberate Lithuanian agenda. in order to survive. My appeals to Lithuanian officials and diplomats went unanswered and articles in the international During the late 1990s, Lithuania created a truth press were ignored. In 2015, nineteen of Lithuania’s and reconciliation commission, The International leading citizens, including Lithuania’s own member Commission for the Evaluation of the Crimes of the of the European Parliament, the late philosopher Nazi and Soviet Occupation Regimes in Lithuania. Leonidas Donskis, signed a public statement The Commission collapsed after Lithuanian Noreika’s order to ghetto the Jews of Žagarė calling for the removal of a monument that glorifies authorities declined to punish murderers of Jews, a mass murderer. and instead investigated Jewish resistance Lithuanian law, and the Lithuanian Constitution, by fighters for possibly having committed crimes in submitting a report which was itself proposed by order to survive. Under the shadow of international the government. The government’s response was Over a decade ago, this incongruous scandal, the Commission dissolved and was later then not to address a single document containing adulation of a genocidal monster re-constituted. The new executive director of the Noreika’s signature showing his crimes against Commission, Ronaldas Račinskas, recently stated humanity. I proudly stand in the company of struck me, a Jewish Lithuanian citizen, remarkable Jewish Lithuanian partisans in being as reprehensible. I immediately in writing that data showing Noreika’s murderous acts are inaccurate, unreliable, and claims against accused of possible crimes for stating the truth began my campaign to remove this Noreika are “total fake.” about Lithuanian Holocaust complicity. monument. Recognising that appeals to remove the monument of Noreika for moral reasons were futile, I then Eight months of professional, The responsibility for examination of genocide in approached Lithuania’s Heritage Department, to objective and independent study of Lithuania lies with the ‘Genocide and Resistance ask for removal simply because the monument many thousands of documents in Research Centre of Lithuania,’ under the leadership did not meet legislated aesthetic standards. of Terese Birute Burauskaite. Her public response Somehow, the Heritage Department was unable to Lithuania’s own archives produced to the petition, posted on the Centre’s Facebook determine their own stated standards and fought incontrovertible evidence of page reads: three separate court cases which I brought against Noreika’s guilt. them. Ultimately, the suits were rejected by the Lithuanian Courts. It was clear that the Courts and Heritage Department agreed with the President, The Lithuanian Jewish Community has publicly the State Security Department, the Supreme entered the debate, confirming that Noreika was Court, the Genocide Centre and the Executive definitely a Holocaust perpetrator. Without knowing Director of the Lithuanian Commission that Jonas of the multitude of other Holocaust perpetrators Noreika should remain an unblemished hero. who have also been transformed into national heroes, Noreika’s granddaughter describes Rejecting all presented documentary evidence Lithuania’s historical revisionism as “one of the of his crimes, the government proposed that greatest cover-ups of the 20th century.” I undertake my own academic study and I agreed. Eight months of professional, objective In September 2018, Pope Francis will visit and independent study of many thousands of Lithuania. One wonders how he will react when he documents in Lithuania’s own archives produced passes the monument for Noreika. What story will incontrovertible evidence of Noreika’s guilt. President Grybauskaite invent when asked about A government spokesperson then posted a the Holocaust denial of Lithuania, if she runs for response on the Genocide Centre’s webpage. I the Presidency of the European Council in 2019? Jonas Noreika from the private collection of his granddaughter, Silvia Foti (Courtesy) was now accused of having possibly contravened Surely, an intricate web of lies will soon be exposed.

Grant Arthur Gochin serves as the Honorary Consul for the Republic of Togo, and as Vice Dean of the Los Angeles Consular Corps. In March 2018, he was appointed as the Special Envoy for Diaspora Affairs for the African Union. Gochin is actively involved in Jewish affairs, focusing on historical justice. He has spent the past twenty years documenting and restoring signs of Jewish life in Lithuania. He has served as the Chair of the Maceva Project in Lithuania. Gochin is the author of Malice, Murder and Manipulation, published in 2013. His book documents his family history of oppression in Lithuania. He is presently working on a project to expose the current Holocaust revisionism within the Lithuanian government. He is Chief of the Village of Babde in Togo, an honour granted for his philanthropic work. Professionally, Gochin is a Certified Financial Planner and practices as a Wealth Advisor in California, where he lives with his family. Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2018 51 A view from the bar The Courts and Muslim marriages

By Anton Katz What happens on death Naziema Bardien is Moosa’s adult concluded that complex theological act. The kinds of or divorce to persons who daughter from an earlier marriage. and constitutional issues were issues raised are marry under religious law or She considered herself to have raised by the Bill. The government, particularly sharp in tradition, but not under South an interest in Moosa’s estate. On to avoid creating any unnecessary the case of Muslim African civil law? 8 April 2010, and without Taryn’s tension elected to adopt a cautious marriages. Under knowledge, Bardien obtained approach. So, for example, the apartheid, Muslims f a man and women marry the certificate declaring that the government pointed to the fact that were classed as non-white and the Iaccording to a particular religious marriage between Moosa and Taryn even some of those in support of disabilities therefrom were and are law (say, religion X) and not South had been dissolved. Taryn claimed the Bill have intimated that they manifest. African law, build up a large estate, she and her two children were forced would insist on certain amendments Now that a Constitution exists to have four children and then decide out of the family home she shared in the Bill such as appointment of protect all rights, how are the rights to divorce, how are the assets of the with Moosa and she had to live in only Muslim judges and assessors to gender equality and freedom couple to be divided, and who gets shelters while her two children with to preside over Muslim divorces or of religion to be balanced? Many the children? Moosa were taken into care. Taryn actions in which parties thereto are difficult and nuanced questions and argued to the court that fairness and Muslims. The opinions of certain If religion X provided that the women challenges will continue to rear their the Constitution demanded that she scholars is that this jurisdictional gets nothing and on divorce would heads. In the last couple of years be regarded as the spouse of Moosa. precondition must be viewed within not be able to see her children would the contested kol isha issue arose in the Qur’anic definition of ‘marriage’ that be fair? Would it be constitutional The legal background is that Cape Town around Yom HaShoah. as an act of worship and as a sacred in democratic South Africa? Could marriages entered into in terms of If the courts are called in to resolve covenant that must, of necessity, it be suggested that the couple the tenets of Islam have not been the competing rights, may I suggest be solemnised or terminated by by marrying and divorcing under afforded legal recognition. The they be given all the facts and legal adherents of the Muslim faith. religion X were simply exercising Women’s Legal Centre and certain assistance possible. A just outcome their constitutional right to freedom individuals approached the court The Minister of Justice took the view requires the wisdom of Solomon, of religion? Or should the State be and argued that non-recognition and that going ahead with the Bill, without but even Solomon needed all the allowed to intervene to protect the non-regulation of Muslim marriages more extensive public participation facts and the best arguments to be children and/or woman if inherent violates the rights of women and and consensus from the Muslim advanced to him. unfairness resulted? children in particular. This was based community, would cause support Anton Katz SC, a senior counsel on objectionable views of intolerance from the Muslim community to fall On 31 August 2018 the Western practicing at the Cape Bar, was a against Muslims, which prevailed away. Cape High Court gave judgment in member (2011 – 2018) of the United in colonial and apartheid South a long running saga about Muslim But now the courts have stepped Nations Human Rights Council Africa. In the Ismail judgment, the marriages. It was declared that in and forced the government to Working Group on mercenaries Court regarded the recognition of the State is obliged to respect, polygynous unions solemnised under protect, promote and fulfil the rights the tenets of the Muslim faith as void in the Constitution by preparing, on the ground of it being contrary to initiating, introducing, enacting and accepted customs and usages, then bringing into operation without delay regarded as morally binding upon all legislation to recognise marriages members of society. Recognition of solemnised in accordance with polygynous unions was seen as a the tenets of Sharia law (‘Muslim regressive step and entirely immoral. marriages’) as valid marriages and to regulate their consequences. Over a period of time South African courts intervened and criticised The circumstances of one sad case attitudes rooted in discrimination and afford an illustration of women’s prejudice meted by apartheid South vulnerability. The wife, Taryn Faro, Africa against Muslim communities. began living with the late Moosa Ely The Constitutional Court stated in during November 2006. Moosa had 2004 that stereotypical and stunted an adult son, Tashrick, from a prior notions of marriage and family must marriage. Taryn and Moosa had their now succumb to the newfound and first child, Sharief, during November restored values of our society, its 2007. On 28 March 2008 Moosa and institutions and diverse people. Taryn married in accordance with Islamic rites. Imam Saban officiated. The government attempted a Because Imam Saban was not a resolution by a introducing a Bill on licensed marriage officer, the union the topic. But there was pressure did not constitute a marriage for from various interest groups, purposes of civil law. including some Muslim organisations which indicated that any legislative On the 24 August 2009 they had an intervention in Muslim personal law argument about his alleged failure would lead to transmogrification of to give her money for food. Moosa the Sharia. Some objections to the went to the home of Imam Saban proposed Bill to recognise Muslim and told him that he wanted him to marriages argued that certain pronounce a Talaq. Without talking provisions of the Bill were in conflict to Taryn, Imam Saban gave Moosa with Sharia law, are ‘unIslamic’, and IT’S THE NEW THRILL-SEEKING TOYOTA a Talaq certificate. In accordance that several of the provisions are with Islamic rites, this dissolved the unconstitutional in that they infringe marriage. The applicant was seven on the religious freedom of Muslims months pregnant with their second and their right to equality. Other child, Mujaid, who was born on 26 Muslim groups supported the Bill. October 2009. Moosa died of lung The government considered the cancer on 4 March 2010. objections and letters of support, and 52 Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2018 SIMCHA SNAPS

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EMAIL : [email protected] WEBSITE HEBREW MONUMENTS .CO.ZA Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2018 55 SPORT Western Province Maccabi cricket tour to Johannesburg During the long weekend up against a quality Gauteng side in late April, Western and lost their T20 game, with Captain Province Maccabi u13 and Ethan Werb leading by example u18 cricket teams travelled taking 3 wickets for 28 runs in his 4 to Johannesburg for a junior overs. Later that day, the teams were mixed for the second day / night T20 cricket tour, where they played games for both age groups. This gave several matches against the boys a chance to get to know Gauteng Maccabi. each other even better and solidifying he tour consisted of one 40-over those newly found friendships. Both Tmatch, two T20’s, a mixed T20 games displayed high quality action, match made up of Western Province with all boys showing excellent and Gauteng players and finally, sportsmanship and having loads of a chessed day in honour of Hugo fun. Paluch. The tour got underway with an opening ceremony on 27 April at Jeppe High School where all the boys were addressed by Maccabi SA, as well as by Floyd Lebatie. The boys then had training net sessions at Jeppe High School’s quality indoor training facility. The next event was a social ten pin bowling and pizza evening on Saturday night after Shabbat U18 WP Maccabi Cricket Team. Aidan Wittels, where all the boys from both Dylan Zacks, Kyle Zacks, Josh Lazarus (coach), Guy Sheena, Sam Pogrund, Sam Sherman, Western Province and Gauteng Jarren Bacher, Ryan Hendler and Ethan Nates socialised and got to know each other better. The day ended with prize giving and a The first match of the tour was a 40- closing ceremony. Western Province over match for both age groups on won the u18 age group, with Gauteng 29 April. The u18s played at Jeppe winning the u13 age group. High School, while the u13s played at Jeppe Quondam. The u18 boys One of the key events was the participation in the Hugo Paluch Chessed Cricket Day, known as Hugo’s Warmth. This event took place on the final day of tour on 1 May. A team of sixteen u13 players from Alex and Soweto were bussed through to play both Western Province and Gauteng u13 teams. After the matches had taken place, the Maccabi boys from both provinces collected ten full cricket bags and two big boxes U13 WP Maccabi Cricket Team. Daniel of reusable equipment which Chaskalson, Ethan Werb, Kyle Harcombe, Aiden were handed over to the boys Kusevitsky, Adam Lazarus (coach), Zachary- from Alex and Soweto. Levi Herskovitz, Daniel Nathan, Adam Merris, Ben Altbeker, Jarred Zolty, Gareth Zacks, Levi Ronen Cohen (WP Maccabi Datnow and Gabriel Jacobson Chairman) said “One of the key lessons from this tour was that we had six boys in the managed to beat Gauteng Maccabi, u18s and two boys in the u13s from with exceptional contributions from schools outside of Herzlia which is Ethan Nates scoring 116 (off 107 encouraging, as this has offered balls), Guy Sheena scoring 94* (off the opportunity for these young 64 balls) and Jarren Bacher scoring sportsmen to stay involved with 36. The U13 boys however lost to their fellow Jews and the Jewish Gauteng, with Jarred Zolty managing community.” to pick up 3 wickets for 35 runs in 8 overs. Western Province Maccabi has committed to hosting Gauteng 30 April was the first Day T20 between Maccabi next year in Cape Town, so the two teams at Jeppe Quondam. watch this space for more info! The u18s once again managed to beat Gauteng Maccabi, with Ethan For more information regarding the Nates scoring 51 and Aidan Wittels Maccabi junior cricket programme, carrying his bat and scoring 45* to please contact Melissa Zolty on see the team home. The u13s were 082 776 7177. 56 Cape Jewish Chronicle October 2018

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