UJW Gqeberha Mid Year Newsletter
Dear Members and Friends, We have reached the halfway mark of 2026, and we would like to take this opportunity to update you on the Union of Jewish Women PE news and share some of the work we have been doing. First and foremost, we must say a heartfelt goodbye to Sandra Orwin, who will […]
Mandela Day – 67 Minutes
In the spirit of Mandela Day, we all came together to make a meaningful difference in our communities through a range of acts of service and kindness. Our initiative included: • Serving warm, nourishing soup to beneficiaries. • Distributing fresh fruit and freshly made sandwiches to those in need. • Knitting and crocheting beanies to […]
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 […]
A Heartwarming Moment of Kindness
This past Monday, 6th July, during our UJW knitting group, we received a call from two incredible local women who’ve opened their B&B’s to refugees. We learned that some of the children and babies had nothing but the clothes on their backs. Without hesitation, our amazing knitters sprang into action — preparing a parcel filled […]
UJW Tours the Maharishi Invincibility Institute (MII)
The Maharishi Invincibility Institute (MII) is a private accredited and registered non-profit South African skills-to-work educational institution. Since its inception in 2007, It has launched careers in finance, banking, advertising, technology, management consulting and more for over 19 000 South Africans. It uses the Transcendental Meditation technique and a daily yoga practice to integrate the […]
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 […]
Bethel Praise & Worship Centre is with Union of Jewish Women PE
Today the soup kitchen served a delicious hot soup and bread to over 280 children and adults. We are so thankful for our donors and team of dedicated cooks and helpers who serve the people each week. May Abba richly bless you all for your labour of love. Today, we also handed out much needed […]
Food and Clothing Donation
We were delighted to be able to donate food, clothing, blankets and a large pot to Pastor Ncedile Victor Befile and his wife from the Lighthouse Community Church in Motherwell. Thank you to Morag in Sydney and Yael in London
Donation of kitchen items for soup kitchen
Denise from Get Giving Foundation Npo.227-888 received a super array of kitchen goodies for her four soup kitchens, as well as some extras. Heavenly Father, we come before Thee, to give thanks in prayer for our Donors /Suppliers of food and monetary donations. Lord, You know who they are, You know each hearts desire and […]
Handover of knitted baby garments
Pam receiving beautifully knitted baby garments from Elzunia at St Davids Congregational Church P.E. Thank you to all the wonderful knitters!