Belinda SelikowitzAug 31, 20213 minA Multi-Cultural HolidayIn a happy coincidence, South Africa’s Heritage Day on September 24 falls around the time that Jewish heritage celebrates some very...
Belinda SelikowitzJun 15, 20212 minHappy Youth Day at the SAJMJune 16 is Youth Day in South Africa, a day for youth to celebrate themselves and for adults to be reminded of how important children...
Belinda SelikowitzMay 31, 20215 minGay Pride for every monthJune is officially Pride Month, a time to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community. Jewish opinions on this community have historically been as...
Belinda SelikowitzFeb 28, 20212 minThe psychology of prejudiceThe Jewish festival of Pesach (Passover) is the current focus for Jews around the world. Pesach celebrates the liberation of the Hebrews...
Belinda SelikowitzJan 31, 20212 minHamantaschen pastries – named for a three-cornered hat?It’s Purim again, time to celebrate the story of Queen Esther and Mordechai’s defeat of evil Haman, who plotted to annihilate the Jews of...
Belinda SelikowitzDec 31, 20202 minMystical tradition reminds us to go greenMany Jewish festivals are organized around the cycle of seasons, highlighting the ancient connection of humans to the natural world. This...