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26 HASHALOM November
2016
November 2016
HASHALOM
27
COMMUNITY NEWS
By Jess Stout and Ashleigh Burger
Akiva College were recently invited to participate in the annual Virginia Preparatory School Art Exhibition. This year’s theme
was titled “Whimsical.” Schools from the surrounding Durban North and Umhlanga areas submit the best of their visual art
pieces created by the students for the exhibition. This event was open to schools, parents and the public for viewing. Akiva
College was proud to submit and exhibit artworks from grade 00 to grade 7, all beautifully created in different mediums
by hard working students under the guidance and watchful eyes of their teachers. As a school we continue to encourage
creative expression through the visual arts and maintain that it is an integral part of the students’ holistic development. Akiva
College was able to display their work with alongside some of the best schools in Durban and are immensely delighted by the
calibre of the work produced by their budding artists.
This year Spring Day fell on a beautiful Thursday. Akiva College celebrated the beautiful weather with a “Teddy Bear’s picnic”
in the garden. Each child brought a snack, a blanket and of course a teddy bear. The picnic coincided with a partial solar
eclipse that the children were able to watch using protective eye material..
This last month was a busy time at Akiva College. The school has been preparing for Rosh Hashana and all of the subsequent
Chaggim.
On the Thursday before Rosh Hashana the students arrived at the UJC hall for a fun morning filled with different activities
based around the Chaggim. The children filled apple shaped containers with apples, honey and a shofar shaped chocolate,
made honey biscuits, Rosh Hashana cards, magnets and flags for Simchat Torah as well as listened to stories. The morning
culminated in a Shofar blow off between Mr Friedman and Rabbi Leibowitz. Each child also received a toffee apple to take
home to enjoy over Rosh Hashana.
The next day, a Rosh Hashana ring was held for all the pre-primary classes. This ring was opened up to all children in the
community. Rosh Hashana songs were sung, apples were dipped into honey, and each child made Marie biscuit bee. There
was an air of celebration and unity as all Jewish children participated together.
COMMUNITY NEWS
By Gilad Friedman
This month at the UJC, Jared Nel celebrated his Bar Mitzvah. We wish the entire family Mazel tov Mazel tov.
Ladies events have become regular at the UJC and this month was no exception. Another successful Kosher cooking class
was held; this month’s guest cook was Chef Dave.
A ladies-only Seuda Shlishit, Tehilim and Tish was also run this month and was well attended. Both these events run monthly,
contact Tracey Friedman for more information.
The Wizo Yom Tov market made it’s first appearance at the UJC and the new venue proved to be a massive success. All had
a wonderful time, Yishar Koach to all of the Wizo ladies.
The UJC Shul hosted a second night Rosh Hashana dinner, thank you to Selma and her team for an excellent event.
Umhlanga Jewish Centre
Jared Nel celebrated his Bar Mitzvah
Chef Dave