South Africa's National Lockdown Status
Since the first case in the Western Cape, the Western Cape Jewish community and the Cape SAJBD in particular have stepped up to guide our response and provide resources to our communities.
Communal responses have come in the forms of meetings, guidelines, posters, forums, social media campaigns and fundraising for various segments of the community. More below.
Latest Local Updates
Violent protests threaten our rights
Violent protests threaten our rights as South Africans! Today we saw violent protesters along the Cape Town beachfront, designed to threaten Christians in this country. Christian people have the same
Cape Talk 702 interview
We closely monitor and investigate all acts of antisemitism in South Africa — but we stand against all forms of hatred. Hands off our children – a call from the
Hands off our children
Hands off our children – a call from the Jewish community! The Cape South African Jewish Board of Deputies is outraged by the recent antisemitic attack on our children. Yesterday,
Flourishing business in Khayelitsha
The Entrepreneurs Network ended the year on a high with an inspirational event held at the Isivivana Centre in Khayelitsha. This featured a panel discussion moderated by successful entrepreneur Luvuyo
Remembering our heritage in Ceres
Yesterday, over 50 people gathered to commemorate the laying of the foundation stone of the first Ceres shul , precisely 100 years ago on 21 November 1923. Former members of
A century of Jewish religious life in Stellenbosch
1923 – 2023: A century of Jewish religious life in Stellenbosch The Stellenbosch Hebrew Congregation celebrated its centenary with a meaningful Shabbaton on the 20th and 21st of October 2023,
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Resources
Preventing and Managing Coronavirus Infection in the Workplace
Preventing and Managing Coronavirus Infection at Retail Stores
Government COVID-19 Resource Directory
As compiled by the Department of Social Development.
CSO Cape Town’s COVID-19 Wellness Monitoring Programme – FAQs
Local Organisations You Can Support
Understanding the importance of gemilut chesed and tzedakah, which motivates us to give back to our own community, we have identified a list of organisations who are helping other vulnerable communities and are in need of support too.
#NationalLockdown Dos and Don’ts Poster
What to do, not to do, and which businesses will not be open during this time.
Infographic: 9 New Regulations Implemented in Our National State of Disaster
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Crushing COVID-19 – Flattening the Curve
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COVID-19, Flu or Cold? Check Your Symptoms to Find Out
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COVID-19 – Your Chances of Catching It
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Isolation vs. Quarantine – Understanding the Difference
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Feel Sick? Follow These 3 Cs
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COVID-19 – Risk Factors and Prevention
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Cleaning, Disinfecting, Sterilising – Become a mean, clean COVID-19 fighting machine
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COVID-19 – How to prepare your home