Jewish Life Digital Edition April 2015 | Page 45

If you’d like your event to be featured in our social pages, please send photos and captions to [email protected]. We reserve the right to select those pics we feel are most suitable. SAUJS protests against BDS Students from the South African Union of Jewish Students protested against the BDS during Israel Apartheid Week. Breindy and Matt perform at Chabad of Strathavon The Torah Academy Girls’ High School hosted a beautiful event at Chabad of Strathaven, in honour of Chaf Beis Shvat, with a guest performance by Breindy and Matt. WIZO hosts Forum Photos by Ilan Ossyndryver The Women’s International Zionist Organisation Forum started the year with an in-depth look at the Israeli elections. Esteemed Israeli Embassy Deputy Ambassador Michael Freeman explained the origin of the main political parties, connecting them to the history of Israel when it was a fledgling state. Natan Sharansky plays chess at Yeshiva College During a visit to Yeshiva College, chairman of the Jewish Agency Natan Sharansky spoke about his life in Soviet Russia and subsequent imprisonment prior to making aliyah. After his presentation, Yeshiva College student, Shmuel Dovid Goldberg, who has represented South Africa in The World Youth Chess Championships, had the opportunity to play chess against Sharansky, using the life-size YC chess board. ABOVE: Israeli Embassy Deputy Ambassador Michael Freeman and WIZO Forum guests Hatzolah CPR courses with Minnie Behrson Nursery School Minnie Bersohn Nursery School organised first aid courses with Hatzolah for teachers, parents and domestic workers. The skills gained from these courses are invaluable. Each person was equipped with the knowledge to save lives. The courses were held at the Hatzolah headquarters. ABOVE: Domestic workers with Hatzolah instructor Yudi Singer JL JEWISH LIFE n ISSUE 83 41