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Laughter is medicine, especially when it accompanies some integral cultural, religious, and familial issues. We catch up with From Koe’siestes to Kneidlach – With Kids!’ director...
Cape Town artist Claudia Gurwitz was motivated by the unprecedented hard lockdown in South Africa two years ago to take a “deep dive” into exploring nature...
The Theatre on the Square finally reopens with Locked Upside Down, an almost wholly Jewish cast and crew bringing us a revue on living in the...
Meish Jaffe is probably the oldest gym instructor in South Africa and at 97 years of age, possibly the oldest in the world. A resident of...
It’s why grocery shopping is a minefield. It’s why watching the cooking channel can be torturous. It’s why I stood in a queue for more than...
Like most 16-year-olds, Mila Smith has a busy schedule, fitting in hobbies with schoolwork. But unlike most other teens her age, this Herzlia High School Grade...
Death is part of life, yet it remains a taboo topic, especially when it comes to children. Yet, with COVID-19 bringing death to our doorstep, it’s...
It’s been nine years since Labia Theatre owner Ludi Kraus was unwittingly caught up in a fight with the Palestinian Solidarity Campaign (PSC) over the screening...
Thirteen girls had their Batmitzvah ceremony at the Great Park Shul in Houghton Estate on Sunday, 7 March. The theme of their milestone transition into womanhood...
You’ve heard of the gay pride movement, but have you ever considered that a similar concept could be applied to Jewish identity? Internationally renowned educator Ben...
While South Africa’s borders remain open during the current stage of the pandemic, other countries are essentially “closing our borders for us” by making it very...
They say that age is just a number, but when you turn 100 during a pandemic, there’s every reason to celebrate. Riviera resident Rose Norwich marked...
It’s a showstopper of a cake – pancake-thin baked biscuits layered with homemade custard, piled high in a way that’s pleasing on the eye and the...
Helen Kruger, an expert South African bridge player and teacher, was appointed to the World Bridge Federation (WBF) executive council earlier this month. This is the...
It’s the latest trend, the game changer athlete’s choice, the planet saver’s contribution, and the plant-based burgers’ income. The real question is what science says about...
Young people don’t limit themselves to traditional ways to do their finances and banking. They do their homework and forge their own paths when it comes...
The Emunah Batmitzvah Course has thrived this year in spite of the challenging circumstances. The course, run by Jayde Ronthal and Diasha Gershuni, is part of...
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