Jewish Life Digital Edition July 2015 | Page 6

Jewish Life CONTENTS 6 ISSUE 86 OUR COMMUNITY, OUR WORLD JULY 2015 UPFRONT 6 8 Round Up News from around the world Inside Story A pashkvil, the king and the Talmud, and the amazing OrCam FEATURES 10 10 12 16 20 32 12 34 36 40 42 44 50 64 Oh, the places you’ll go There’s a special connection between Jews everywhere Celebrating a new sefer Torah The Johannesburg Sephardi Hebrew Congregation Have Jews ever known unity? The arguments that divide us can be traced way back In perfect harmony We are meant to see all Jews as extensions of our selves Scene at… Recent local events – where were you? Israel in context Exploring the Israeli intelligence community Hitler lost again One woman’s grandfather defeats Hitler Fake it till you make it Learning on the job How to make a mensch Instilling essential qualities in our children Coming together through tech Jewish and Israeli innovation uniting people A kosher master chef From New York to Joburg, meet Gabriella Tobias Chesed around the world Finding hospitality in hospital 8 20 2 JEWISH LIFE ISSUE 86