Hash Shalom Newsletter Oct 2014

A new year, a new newsletter

Welcome to the first edition of the #Shalom!
The #Shalom, an initiative of the Council of KwaZulu-Natal Jewry, is your reimagined community newsletter filled with all the news and views from the Jews of the Zulu kingdom. We’d like to hear from YOU – please pass on the #Shalom on to all your friends and family and be in touch with us if you have any ideas or material share at cknj@djc.co.za. On behalf of the CKNJ President Ronnie Herr and the Executive Committee, we wish you and your loved ones all the best for a healthy, happy and successful 5775. Gmar chatima Tova from your #Shalom Team
Alana and Roseanne

IUA – UCF Launch

Last month, the IUA-UCF (Israel United Appeal – United Communal Fund) held a glamorous gala dinner at the Durban Jewish Centre to launch their new campaign. The IUA-UCF raises the much needed funds to support the vital work of various Jewish communal institutions and organizations.
For a taste of what the night was like, head over to our the CKNJ Facebook page:

You can also read more about the event in the SA Jewish Report at this link http://www.sajr.co.za/news-andarticles/2014/09/16/gala-dinner-raises-funds-for-durban-community

Durban Children’s Home Memorial Garden

On September 21st, under the CKNJ’s Informal Education and Youth Portfolio, the Young Durban Committee spent the day revamping the Durban Children’s Home Memorial Garden. Nine high school learners together with their siblings and representatives from both Bnei Akiva and Netzer youth movements, worked alongside children from the home to create a new, beautiful garden. This was a fantastic opportunity for our youth to not only give back to the underprivileged but also to engage with and learn about the residents at the Durban Children’s Home. Thanks to Sue and Kendyll Jacobson for making this fantastic event happen!