A Heartwarming Delivery to Heart for Alternatives
We were so excited to deliver an incredible parcel of love to Heart for Alternatives, based at the Joy of Nations Church in Walmer. Sue and her dedicated team do truly remarkable work, and it was such a joy to discover that we also support some of the charities they partner with. It’s amazing what […]
Heritage, Hope and Haute Couture: UJW Sewing Empowerment School Celebrates June 2026 Graduates
The Union of Jewish Women (UJW) Sewing Empowerment School proudly celebrated its June 2026 graduation ceremony, marking the culmination of four months of dedication, creativity, and personal growth for this year’s remarkable graduates. The theme for the event, “Heritage”, brought colour, culture and meaning to the runway as graduates showcased stunning garments inspired by South […]
UJW PE is with St Davids Congregational Church P.E. and Heart for Alternatives Pregnancy Crisis Centre
Today we held a thank you tea for our wonderful knitting groups: St Davids Congregational Church P.E., Knitters and Knatters, and the Union of Jewish Women. This was in lieu of Mother’s Day. Sue, our guest speaker from Heart for Alternatives Pregnancy Crisis Centre, gave us a wonderful address and in turn, we handed over […]
End of Year Newsletter 2025
Sewing Empowerment School Graduation
On 11th December 2025, five talented students presented the results of their commitment, hard work, and creativity. Their end-of-course showcase featured the theme “Afrocentric Wedding Vibes”, a celebration of African flair, colour, and cultural elegance. Each outfit was designed and constructed by the students themselves, highlighting the skills they have gained and their readiness to […]
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 […]