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26 HASHALOM May
2017
May 2017
HASHALOM
27
COMMUNITY NEWS
By: Sylvia Collins
2017
School
Seders
By Jess Stout
March and April have been busy and exciting months at Akiva College, and a fantastic
way to end off the first term of 2017.
Following Tu B’Shvat, Purim was a phenomenal success this year. Everyone put a huge
amount of effort into their outfits, which they had a chance to show off during the Purim
parade. Members of staff put on a very funny skit all about the story of Purim, complete
with Rabbi Lebowitz dressed up as the “stunning” queen Ester. This was followed by a
very intense round of war cries by the opposing school houses; Hillel and Shamai. The
school spirit really shone through and I am sure that the whole of Umhlanga knows the
house names now. The younger Grades were then treated to a ball filled jumping castle,
while the older Grades all took part in the game show Minute to Win It. The students
were split into six teams that competed against each other in a number of fun challenges,
each with a minute to complete the challenge. Well done to everyone who took part in
this wonderful day.
As soon as the Purim celebrations ended, Akiva College moved straight on to Pesach preparations. Students spent the next few weeks
learning all about Pesach and practising for their respective school Seders. Grades 000 to 1 made the most beautiful Haggadot which
they used at their school Seder. They learnt many songs and all left school eager to clean their own homes in preparation for the upcoming
holiday. Grades 2 to 9 put in many hours of practice, which culminated in an excellent school Seder in which the students went through
most of the Haggadah. This Seder was also attended by a number of students from outside schools. Everyone dressed up as though
they themselves were the Israelites leaving Egypt. Shakeiach to everyone involved in both of these fantastic and educational Seders.
Purim
Our residents had a lovely time over Purim. Our new Matron,
Wendy Robinson, came to the Home over Purim to enjoy
the festivities. The residents had lovely meals which they all
enjoyed. A divine and happy occasion for residents and staff
working over that weekend.
Nursing Staff:
One of our residents Mr Alec Vituli had been to hospital recently
and is now fully recuperated. He and his two daughters Janine
and Carol, gave all the nursing staff a party to thank them for
their loyalty and dedication to Beth Shalom. This was truly
amazing and all the staff really were grateful. So on behalf of
our Management Team I would like to thank the Vituli family
for honouring our dedicated nursing staff.
KZN Philharmonic Orchestra
Our lovely residents attended the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra
at the Playhouse and had a wonderful time. They enjoyed a
stunning evening of entertainment, big thank you to our
sponsor.
LEFT TO RIGHT: Barbara Daniels, Dr Elaine Goldberg; Audrey Levy, Jo Fourie; Janie Wolman,
Rowena Gafenowitz, Joan Sandberg, Dave and Sylvia Heyman.