South African Jewish Museum
by Katherine Terry
Generally speaking I don’t see myself as a person who goes to Museums, but I’ve made a commitment to myself that over the course of the next few weeks, I would go and visit all the museum within comfortable walking distance of our offices.
I decided today that I would take the opportunity to visit The South African Jewish Museum. The museum entrance is located less than 100 meters from the Rhino Africa offices, and one of the stops for the Open Tour Bus Tour of Cape Town.
I was in for a wonderful surprise at the museum, and if your visiting the Rhino Africa offices, or in the Company Gardens area of Cape Town, it is definitely worth spending an hour visiting this exhibition.
Nelson Mandela was quoted in his autobiography – The Long Walk to Freedom as saying “In my experience I have found Jews to be more broadminded that most whites on issues of race and politics, perhaps because they themselves have historically been victims of prejudice”.
You can read more about South Africa’s Human Rights in one of my previous blog entries.
Today, the South African Jewish Museum documents the history of the original Lithuanian Jewish Settlers in Cape Town to present day icons such as Helen Suzman , who was a champion of social justice to Isie Maisels who was a defender of the oppressed during the Truth and Reconciliation Trials. On a light hearted note the museum is also now home to Joel Stransky's Number 10 Rugby Jersey, this rugby legend, most well known for his winning drop goal that led South Africa to win the 1995 Rugby World Cup Final !
Entrance Fee was ZAR 35.00 per person, and the Museum is open Sunday - Thursday 10am - 5pm, Friday 10am - 2pm and closed on Saturdays.
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