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  • “No irregularities” at Chev
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    The Chev commissioned an “extensive, independent forensic audit” to address community concerns “relating to alleged financial irregularities involving personnel.” The Chev have disseminated their community update widely and published a two sentence summary from the Grant Thornton report.

  • “I helped save the Library!”
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    The Beyachad Library services 12000 people a year. Now it is facing imminent closure. You can help to save it from just 25c a day. Read how easily you can help. Pass the message on.
    Be able to one day proudly say:
    “I helped save the Library!”

  • Hot topics for debate at Limmud
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    One of the highlights of Limmud next weekend will be the 7 panel discussions – which cover big topics & have both expert & controversial panellists. Limmud encourages audience participation too. See the topics and the programme...

  • “Mazeltov!” for Cape Town
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    “Mazeltov” is the perfect title for the tenth Annual Leah Todres Yiddish Song Festival to be held once again at the Baxter Theatre next month. This joyful celebration in the universal language of song is worth travelling to the Cape for.

  • Death-knoll for our culture?
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    National treasure under threat! A crisis “has become very apparent,” warns Mo Skikne. “The management committee of Beyachad” have decided to close down the library at Beyachad. Fellow committee member Eli Goldstein and others have formed a “Save-the-Library” campaign and earned the historical resource a six-month reprieve.

Community Orgs News

  • Over 1000 attended Limmud
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    The most popular presenter at LIMMUD SA’s Joburg Conference was US Prof Amy-Jill Levine (picture) while among local presenters Albie Sachs, Charles Maisel and Jonathan Shapiro topped the pops.

  • Latest news from the Fed
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    Here it is. Hot off the press.
    The latest edition of FedSpeak – the monthly news publication of the South African Zionist Federation – is now available for MyShtetl users to read on-line.

  • SAZF youth event postponed
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    The SA Zionist Federation’s Young Adult Advocacy Weekend which was planned to run on 2 & 3 October has been postponed. A new date will be announced shortly.

  • "Respectable sum” funds UJW project
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    A Chelsea FC jersey signed by all the players & donated to SA Jewry by Roman Abromovich (pic) was sold “for a very respectable sum.” The proceeds are going to a UJW project for vulnerable children.

  • Tachlis from Beyachad
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    Your weekly wrap-up of what the major Jewish organisations at Beyachad are doing for the community. Stay up to date. Stay community conscious.

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  • Every parent should read this!
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    Cape blogger Lion has questions for Chabadgirl, a 'kenner' on kids on the web
    LION: Lion asks about a lonely 12-year-old, in a wealthy, dysfunctional family. “I feel so sorry for her. Her presence on Facebook is little more than a cry for help. All this little girl seems to have is her laptop (she posts silly things, and sad pictures of herself, just about every hour). What on earth does one do?”
    CHABADGIRL: “It is a risky profile … I’d surmise she's likely going to have to deal with two types of threats.” Keeping kids safe on the internet: Part 1

  • Let's make our girls famous
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    Our local lasses run some very effective non-profits. We know that. But it was a pleasant surprise to get a letter this week from the director of a US group asking if we could get the message out that they should enter the “2010 Women's Empowerment Campaign.” So, ladies, here’s your chance, but you have to be quick about it!

  • SPCA appeals for responsibility
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    Candice Segal of the SPCA reports on an incident of “irresponsible ownership” that lead to dog suffering an agonizing death near Bruma.

    The SPCA is appealing for assistance from members of the community.

  • Pesach Expo expects big attendance
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    Community invited to attend a Pesach Expo on Mon 15 March. Packed programme includes talks, Q&A with Beth Din experts, cooking demo & recipes, tips for your table and Pesach wines.
    We'll be there too, meet the MyShtetl team, give us your feedback.

  • ONE NIGHT ONLY, ROTHKO
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    Filmed on both sides of the Atlantic, the documentary ROTHKO'S ROOMS, chronicling the life of Mark Rothko (1903 -70), who was one of the leading American artists of his day. WINNER - SILVER PLAQUE - Chicago International TV Festival. ONE NIGHT ONLY! Wednesday 26 August at 19h30 at the RCHCC. Booking essential!