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    SydShul’s “High Shul Musical: The Chazan’s Dream” sold out all 3 performances at the Vic last year. It's back. Says Rabbi Goldman: “Even if you were there last time, it will be worth coming back for more. Trust me.”

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    Are you in Love, Lust….or Lost? Whichever, don’t miss “Singles, Soulmates & Shidduchs” at SydShul tonight and u could go home with a R7,500 gold & diamond ring.

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    A brave (or meshugena) UOS exec director Darren Sevitz (pictured) invites kosher consumers join hime next week for an honest talk about kashrut. So put your name down and go and talk tachlis - Darren promises that he will answer any questions put to him.

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    We thought we’d help publicise SydShul Rabbi Goldman’s plea that “all members are urged to attend” the AGM on Wed.” His plea may have worked too well! After the AGM, Goldman wrote: “We haven’t had such an exciting AGM for years!” It's been a long time since there's “been such a lebedig, (and dare I say ‘entertaining?’) AGM.” Read why...

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    KosherWorld, the new all-kosher supermarket opposite Yeshiva College, is a new venture of three well-known Joburg businessmen. They have installed a franchise which has the biggest buying group in Africa behind them and put a professional team in place. They also bring a host of 'firsts' to the community - read all about it...

News: General

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    The SAUPJ published a letter in today’s Sunday Times correcting an error in the publication last week. The SAUPJ say the paper mis-stated the situation of their members’ marriage recognition rights in Israel. And then came that 702 incident...

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    When a Jewish day school in Zimbabwe approached MyShtetl to assist them in getting 2 Israeli flags, it was a no-brainer that the indomitable “Travelling Rabbi” Moshe Silberhaft would come to the rescue.

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    Hillbrow is home to many immigrants (as it once was to Jews). Now, a group of dedicated members of Limmud SA's 'Green' campaign are putting time & effort into helping create a sustainable suburb for residents. SEE THE STUNNING PICS!

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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!

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    A travelling multimedia exhibition: “Surviving History – Portraits from Vilna” is coming to Jo’burg direct from Lithuania and the UK next month. This looks like an old country treat for all you culture vultures out there.

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