In December 2020 the South African Jewish Museum will open an exhibition on the history and role of Progressive (or Reform) Jews in South Africa. The exhibition has been developed by the SA Jewish Museum in conjunction with Irwin Manoim and is based on his forthcoming book Mavericks inside the Tent: The Progressive Jewish Movement in South Africa and its impact on the wider community.
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The sacred pause | Parashat Tzav
Parashat Tzav features one of the most significant moments in the book of Leviticus – the ordination of Aaron and his sons as priests. The…
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[SOUTH AFRICA] Sandwiches in the Sukkah in the Heart of Hillbrow
For several months now, in response to the distress of the COVID pandemic in an area already distressed, Beit Emanuel Progressive Shul and Temple Israel Hillbrow have been handing out sandwiches and fruit to those in need in Hillbrow. Every Thursday morning, Rabbi Sa’ar Shaked heads to Hillbrow in the Beit Emanuel shul-mobile, filled with […]
Read MoreCalling all Ex-Pat South Africans! Vote Reform Today in the WZC Elections!
An appeal from Reeva Forman, Honorary Fellow WZO. “It is our duty as part of the Jewish Diaspora to do all in our power to ensure the democratic governace of Israel is not threatened. That ALL its citizens are treated equally according to the law.”
Read More[SOUTH AFRICA] Progressive Rabbi Attends United Arab Emirates Embassy Conference
Organized by the Embassy of United Arab Emirates in South Africa and the Centre of Human Rights at the University of Pretoria, the summit “Year of Tolerance: Prospects for Peace and Stability in Africa” focused on how education and knowledge-sharing can be a powerful tool to raise awareness on tolerance in diversity.
Read More[JOHANNESBURG] Progressive Rabbi Attends Interfaith Event of Muslim Community
Rabbi Julia Margolis, from Beit Luria Progressive Shul in Johannesburg, was invited by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community South Africa to participate in their Interfaith Peace Symposium and talked about Unity in Diversity.
Read More[JOHANNESBURG] Beit Luria celebrates its official opening and the receiving of a Torah scroll donation
The 11th Progressive Synagogue in South Africa and the first Progressive Shul opened by a female rabbi celebrated its official opening receiving a Torah scroll donated by Rabbi Hillel Cohn of San Bernardino in California, USA.
Read More[SOUTH AFRICA] Progressive Rabbis Meet with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duke and Duchess of Sussex
Rabbis Malcolm Matitiani and Emma Gottlieb, from Temple Israel in Cape Town, were invited to greet the Duke & Duchess of Sussex on their visit to the Auwal Mosque in Bo-Kapp on September 24.
Read MoreMourning the Passing of Rabbi Charles Wallach Z”L
It is with sadness that World Union shares the news of the passing of Rabbi Charles Wallach in the United Kingdom on Friday, the 23rd.
Read More[SOUTH AFRICA] History Made at Temple Israel, Cape Town
During the Women’s Day Shabbat services at the Temple of Israel four female rabbis joined a bimah together for the first time in South Africa.
Read More[SOUTH AFRICA] Congregation Helps Homeless Residents on Mandela Day
Temple Israel Heritage Centre in Hillbrow, South Africa, celebrated Mandela Day by handing out blankets, food parcels, and clothing to over 30 homeless residents, including adults and children.
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