Cape Jewish Chronicle

11/09/2026

What happens when someone you love is still here – but their seat at the family table is empty?

Save Me a Seat is a moving Rosh Hashanah reflection on ageing, dementia and why we should never stop finding ways to keep our loved ones close.

Read the full story – click the link below.
https://cjc.org.za/2026/09/01/save-me-a-seat/

07/09/2026

Your stories in September: https://capejewishchronicle.hflip.co/a82abbcac3.html

Chag Sameach! 💙

07/08/2026

The August Cape Jewish Chronicle is here!

This Women’s Month, we’re celebrating remarkable women from our community – breaking new ground, making a difference and achieving at the highest levels in their fields.

Discover their stories and much more in the August edition.

Read it now: https://capejewishchronicle.hflip.co/73d6f2f2e5.html

Shabbat Shalom! 💙

03/07/2026

The July edition of the Cape Jewish Chronicle has arrived! 💙

This month's cover marks the spirit of Mandela Day, with Mensch and Souper Troopers co-creating change in Cape Town.

Inside this edition:
✨ Step inside Anne Frank's Annex with an extraordinary new virtual reality experience.
🤝 Discover how you can give back by volunteering at the Jewish Community Services Cape Town Tikvah Foodbank.
🕯️ We honour the lives and legacies of several remarkable members of our community.
💬 Plus, Julian Resnick asks a timeless question: Why does the Jewish people need a homeland? Read responses, and see if you can guess who said what.

These are just some of the stories waiting for you in our July digital edition.

Read it online:https://cjc.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/CJC-July-2026-Digital-v2.pdf

18/06/2026

One of South Africa's leading business voices is coming to Cape Town.

Join Grace Harding, Global CEO of Ocean Basket, for an inspiring conversation on leadership in a changing world.

Book now through UJC Cape Town

And if you can't make it, don't worry – the Cape Jewish Chronicle will be covering the event in our July edition, bringing you the highlights and insights from the morning.

16/06/2026

Happy Youth Day! This month we bring you stories about young Jewish people who are doing incredible things to impact our society and our world in positive ways.

Read 'Youth Power' and more: https://capejewishchronicle.hflip.co/bea2034962.html /8

05/06/2026

We're delighted to see a recent Mensch Volunteer Programme experience featured in the Cape Jewish Chronicle.
In her article, Bonny Feldman, Managing Editor of the Chronicle, reflects on the importance of Early Childhood Development and the lessons that emerge when we take the time to learn from organisations working on the front lines of social change.

Thank you, Bonny, for your thoughtful piece and for helping to amplify the work being done to give every child the best possible start in life.

Read the article here:

We often say, somewhat glibly, that “young people are our future”. But what does that mean in practice? What responsibility does it place on us as a society? In June […]

01/06/2026

This Youth Month, we celebrate young Jewish people making a difference in the world around them. Our cover features Yoel Levy, The Jewish Fitness Coach, who recently brought his message of Jewish pride and resilience to Cape Town.

Plus: young Jews on whether to stay in South Africa, a farewell to RabbiGreg Alexander and an Ochberg Orphan heritage project by South African Jewish Museum.

Read the latest edition now! 💙https://cjc.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/CJCJUNE26-Digital.pdf

18/05/2026

The May edition of the Cape Jewish Chronicle is proudly supported by businesses, professionals, and organisations investing in our community. Take a look through this month’s adverts: https://cjc.org.za/2026/05/01/advertisers-may-2026/ and support those who support our community. 💙

15/05/2026

Local attorney Benita Ardenbaum provides guidance about the legal issues relating to one parents moving to another country with a child. 🔹 https://cjc.org.za/2026/05/01/when-love-crosses-borders/

Shabbat Shalom 💙