Cape Jewish Chronicle

06/03/2026

It's our bumper Pesach print edition (Pesach is early this year!)
Also inside: matric pride, community wellness, powerful art + more
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Shabbat Shalom 💙

16/02/2026

Armed with a strong social conscience, a teenaged India Harris set out to make a difference to the lives of homeless people in Cape Town.

Together with her mother, Bianca Resnekov, they started a doll-making project to raise funds for local NGO Souper Troopers. That project has grown enormously since it began.

Read the story here: https://cjc.org.za/2026/02/02/from-a-simple-act-of-kindness-to-a-small-african-miracle/

06/02/2026

Shabbat Shalom 💙 The February edition of the Cape Jewish Chronicle is here!�

Celebrate local achievements 🏆, explore stunning art exhibitions 🎨, dive into thought-provoking book reviews 📚, and join us in supporting the Chronicle for 2026.�

Read more and catch up here:https://cjc.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/CJC-February26-Digital-F.pdf

South African Jewish Museum

19/12/2025

The Eliot Osrin Leadership Institute shares a look back at last month’s InGathering event.

14/12/2025

How did Chanukah become one of Judaism’s most loved festivals, against all odds?

Rabbi Liebenberg explores: https://cjc.org.za/2025/12/01/the-chanukah-enigma/

🕎 Happy Chanukah to everyone! 💙

By RABBI M LIEBENBERG Jews have a tendency to rank mitzvoth, with Torah obligations at the top of the list and rabbinic enactments quite low on the ladder. Often one […]

02/12/2025

💙 New edition out now and on the press. 🚚🗞️
Look out for your delivery, and check out:https://cjc.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/CJC-Dec25Jan26-Digital.pdf for all the same community news and stories.

Dec 25-Jan 26 Chanukah Edition ☀️ Happy holidays!

07/11/2025

Ready for your November read? Our latest issue brings local voices, bold features and more:https://cjc.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/CJC-Nov25-F-Web.pdf

Shabbat Shalom! 💙

South African Zionist Federation - Cape Council
The Jewish Agency for Israel
Israel Centre Cape Town
Cape SA Jewish Board of Deputies
Cape Jewish Chronicle

13/10/2025

Ready to elevate your leadership? At The InGathering Leadership Summit, brought to you by The Eliot Osrin Leadership Institute, you’ll gain access to:
✔️ 30 sessions, workshops, masterclasses & panels
✔️ Conversations led by 40+ world-class thought leaders
✔️ Across 6 leadership themes
This isn’t just another conference. It’s a gathering of leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, educators and community-builders, who are committed to making an impact. You’ll walk away with new strategies, networks, and the inspiration to grow.

📅 Sunday, 2 November 2025 | 📍 Cape Town

Be part of shaping tomorrow’s leadership.
👉 Register now: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/334306-the-ingathering-leadership-summit/
🗒️Check out the Programme: https://www.osrinleadership.org/the-in-gathering/
🔵 Read more in the Cape Jewish Chronicle here: https://cjc.org.za/2025/10/13/the-leaders-are-gathering/

09/10/2025

Moadim l’Simcha! 🍋🌾🌿 Wishing you days of this Sukkot.

Our October edition, featuring striking cover art by Israeli artist Taryn Treisman, reflects on remembering October 7th and the search for joy after pain.🎗

It’s filled with community news, and includes a special focus on arts and culture.
Click here to read: https://cjc.org.za/2025/10/01/october-2025/

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04/09/2025

Don’t miss the buzz – shopping, food, gifts, and rides! Fun for the whole family. Zion WIZO Cape Town's Rosh Hashanah Market this weekend!

Click through for Registration link:

Don’t miss the buzz – shopping, food, gifts, and rides! Fun for the whole family. Register now for the Rosh Hashanah Market: https://forms.gle/WCSRyR1ojBDTPYcGA

02/09/2025

Here's your 🧡 Rosh Hashanah digital edition: https://cjc.org.za/2025/09/01/september-2025/

Wishing you and yours Chag Sameach! You’ll find many more festive wishes throughout this bumper edition. Shanah Tova u'Metukah!

On our cover this month: Honey for Yom Tov: Mensch JDC Ubuntu Beekeeping Programme

18/08/2025

Volunteers needed! Details below for telethon this week. Come on Cape Town, this is OUR Story!
UJC Cape Town, Oranjia, Glendale Home, Jewish Community Services Cape Town, Cape Jewish Seniors Association - CJSA, Nechama Counselling for the Bereaved Organisaton, Highlands House

🎉 24 Hours to go! 🎉

The We Are One Telethon is launching on 19, 20 & 21 August.
Seven Organisations. One Big Dream of providing dignity to every vulnerable member of our community

Join our We are One Telethon volunteer team and help us meet the needs of the most vulnerable in our community.

☎️Please click on the link below and pick a slot (or two!) to assist us in making calls to ensure we meet our target of R11M.

🔗https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849AEAE2DA7FDC43-57261792-weareone #/

📍Venue details upon registration.

Why wait? Donate to We are One ahead of the launch: Tap on the SnapScan or Fundnation link below. Every donation will be doubled!

🔗 https://pos.snapscan.io/qr/ucencgMZ
🔗 https://www.fundnation.org/weareone