Mandela Day

To commemorate Mandela Day, all branches of the Union of Jewish Women across the country – in Cape Town, Durban, East London, Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth and Pretoria – distributed toothbrushes and toothpaste to thousands of young children at disadvantaged pre-primary and primary schools. Oral hygienists attended at some of the schools to give advice on […]

Mitzvah Day

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Residents from Durban Beth Shalom and the Izzy Gishen Home were treated to entertainment by the staff from Beth Shalom and the Izzy Gishen Choir.  All guests were treated to a delicious tea. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Bobba/Zaida of the Year Competition Winner

Esther Gecelter, winner of an overseas trip in Johannesburg’s annual  Bobba/Zaida of the Year Competition, being welcomed by her Canadian grandchildren at Toronto Airport. Esther had not seen her granddaughters for twelve years.