The South African Jewish Museum's archives (SAJM) Jewish Digital Archive Project is the digital component of the SAJM archive. It aims to maintain a record of Southern Africa's social, economic and political history. JDAP comprises personal narratives and special collections linked to organizations, local communities, and cultural events.
Transcript of interview with Pauline Abromovitz. P Abromovitz, audio of transcript p1-p28, b1904 grew up partly in Woodstock, grandfather was gabbai. These interviews were conducted by the Kaplan Centre for Jewish Studies, more information is available here: http://www.kaplancentre.uct.ac.za/kalpan/resources/interviews
Transcript of interview with Harry Beimel. H Beimal, audio of entire recording relevant, arrived 1925 settled in Salt River kids born 1926 & 1928. These interviews were conducted by the Kaplan Centre for Jewish Studies, more information is available here: http://www.kaplancentre.uct.ac.za/kalpan/resources/interviews
Transcript of interview with Hirsch Turok, about him living with Beinart for about 2 months, who is described in glowing terms, in Woodstock, who took him in for a bit and signed for him off the boat c1930. Humorous fish and chips story. These interviews were conducted by the Kaplan Centre for Jewish Studies, more information is available here: http://www.kaplancentre.uct.ac.za/kalpan/resources/interviews
A brief introduction to the collection and the archival project by a former member of the Woodstock and Salt River Hebrew Congregation, Cecil Gelbart. Written August 2021. Imbedded is a photograph of the Hall, Talmud Torah, Shul and the courtyard.
Photograph of the front of the Woodstock Shul, painted white, featuring Hebrew lettering above the entrance (Agudat Achim). Also featured is a large circular window decorated with a Magen David, as well as two smaller windows on either side of it (also decorated with Magen Davids) and, at the top of the building, a stone depiction of the 10 commandments. Part of a chequered courtyard can be seen below the steps of the entrance. Two small lamps are attached on either side of the front of the entrance. This photograph is housed in UCT Special Collections BC849 Cape Town Hebrew Congregation Archive. H. Photographs. H1.22
Photograph of the front of the Woodstock Shul, painted white, featuring a large circular window decorated with a Magen David above the entrance, part of a chequered courtyard can be seen below the steps of the entrance and a fence in the foreground. Photograph taken from the road in front of the Shul. Photograph provided by Solly Gutman.
Photograph including three buildings: part of the front of the Woodstock Shul, painted white; the front of the Shul Hall; and the front of the Talmud Torah, painted white. In the foreground is a fence. Motorvehicles present. Photograph taken from the road in front of the Shul. Photograph provided by Solly Gutman.
Photograph of the front of the Woodstock Shul, weathered, featuring Hebrew lettering above the entrance. Also featured is a large circular window decorated with a Magen David, as well as two smaller windows on either side of it (also decorated with Magen Davids) and, at the top of the building, a stone depiction of the 10 commandments, with a fence in the foreground. The front of the Talmud Torah building can be seen on the left. Photograph provided by Harold Idesis.
Photograph showing the interior of the back of the Shul, weathered. The Bimah can be seen and wooden pews on both levels. Photograph provided by Harold Idesis.
Photograph showing a close up view of one the windows above the entrance of the Shul from the interior. The window features a colourful blue and yellow stained glass depiction of a Magen David. The surrounding wall is weathered. Photograph provided by Harold Idesis.