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.
The Saacks and Effune Family Collection, donated by Sharon Saacks contains photographs of family members taken variously during World War Two as well as a small number of portraits taken in Eastern Europe.
Whenever possible research has been conducted to enrich the information in these collections, if you would like to add any additional information please contact us.
The Sam Caplan collection consists of images and newspaper cuttings concerning Sam Caplan's life.
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The Sandak-Lewin Collection includes a number of photographs and documents relating to the reform congregation of Temple Israel in Cape Town.
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Donated by Sandra Eric Cohen, this collection contains images taken at Temple Israel Greenpoint, Cape Town, regarding the Siddurim Ceremony of a group of young Jewish children.
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Donated through Rabbi Greg and Temple Israel, the Tania Schrire collection contains images of religious services, as well as scans of programmes for certain Jewish holidays and two certificates of Honour – one for excellence in Hebrew, the other for excellence in Judaism.
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The Segal Video Collection contains digitised footage. It was donated by Bubbles Segal and contains a film showing her parents marriage at the Vredehoek Synagogue on 11 June 1946
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This small collection of photographs, documents, and an interview were gathered by Phina Hoberman. The collection documents various events hosted by The Women of Progressive Judaism (Sisterhood) outreach organisation of Temple Israel, Cape Town.
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The South African Jewish Museum Collection holds a number of series relating to the output and activities of the South African Jewish Museum.
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This Collection includes a selection of interviews with ten Machalniks. These interviews were conducted in 2010 by Jason Hoff (of Pulp Films: https://www.pulpfilms.co.za/) for the documentary 804 (http://804.co.za/), which tells the story of the South African men and women who volunteered to fight in the 1948 Israeli war of independence.
The Collection holds testimonies with 11 interviewees, selected from the larger collection of 41 interviews. These clips have been edited to approximately 4-8 minutes and divided into two or four parts per interview. An historical first-hand account of the experiences of South Africans who volunteered in the war effort, these interviews in their entirety are available for those interested to view further, please contact us for access.
Whenever possible research has been conducted to enrich the information in these collections, if you would like to add any additional information please contact us.
South Africa was the fifth hardest afflicted country worldwide during the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918 -1919 with most deaths occurring during October 1918. Within the South African Jewish community, at least 1 in every 200 persons died from the Influenza. Most were young adults in their early thirties. Many were breadwinners and many children lost a parent. The documents include death certificates and memorabilia which highlight the devastating effect of the pandemic on the community.
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