What’s NEW at South African Jewish Museum

by Philip | Jan 20, 2023 | Featured | 0 comments

Update by Director Gavin Morris

The South African Jewish Museum will soon be welcoming you to this first, custom built synagogue in sub-Saharan Africa, in their newly renovated reception area. So, be assured of a warm welcome to the museum and their current exhibition.

Gavin Morris, Director of the SA Jewish Museum tells us about their current exhibition – the return of the Ali Bacher exhibition – and what’s coming up next.

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The Life of Ali Bacher exhibition is back due to popular demand. As Gavin explains, as it ran during the COVID period, people who were reluctant to visit public spaces at that time. This now provides an opportunity to see ‘The Life of Ali Bacher: From the Cricket Field to the Boardroom’ and follow the life story of a giant in the history of South African cricket, known to fans of the sport around the world.

The newly redesigned reception area is part of the extensive maintenance and repair job that was necessary for this beautiful edifice built in 1862. The work was made possible by a grant from the State Department of the US Embassy.

And the new exhibition to look forward to in March, focuses on the 90 year history of the Union of Jewish Women (UJC) who were ahead of their times in much of their outreach work to the community in general. A philanthropic organisation, the UJC made a significant impact in different communities. The Kensington Creche is a local project that has been running for many years

WHAT: Gavin Morris – Sanlam Arts Round Up
WHERE: South African Jewish Museum, 88 Hatfield St, Gardens, Cape Town 8001
WHEN: Sun to Thurs 10h00 – 17h00, Fri 10h00 – 14h00 | Closed Sat and Jewish Holidays
INFO: T 021 465 1546 | E info@sajewishmuseum.co.za | Visit

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