Welcome to the online home of the Greater Plettenberg Bay Jewish Community

The primary purpose of our website is to provide information of religious and of general interest to our community, members and prospective members alike, as well as being a portal for annual membership fees and donations. We welcome your comments ,suggestions and contributions. Simply click on "contact us" .

PLETTENBERG BAY JEWISH CEMETERY

Sunday morning 1 Nissan 5768, ( 6th April 2008 ) is a day that will go down in the annals of history as a day to behold, as it was this day that with the help of Rabbi Moshe Silberhaft and a gathering of 40 plus that the Plettenberg Bay Jewish Cemetery was concecrated.

Just 20 kilometers out of Plett on the Port Elizabeth road we have been alocated 1500 sqm's for the sole purpose of a Jewish Cemetery.

Please click on gallery above , then  Jewish Cemetery to view the pictures of this historic occassion

PURIM

With close to 170 people we celebrated purim in true style- from the elegant and sincere manner in which Michael Kushner read the Megila and davened to the magnificent turnout of visitors from all over the garden route it was an evening to remember. Simply click on "photo gallery" above and go to purim 2008 to view the pictures.

YOM HA'ATZMAUT

What a wonderful evening was had by all of 80 plus guests who came to celebrate the state of Israels 60th, With the hels of Joan Estrin , Des cohen and their  respective helpers the food was excellent. Micky Shaked kept everyones feet tapping whil roleen Varkel took care of the kids by making Israeli flags.

Marcia Katz took on the job of dance instructor and taught us all some folk dancing - all in all it was an excellent evening and fun was had by all.

View the pictures by clicking on Photo Gallery above and go to Yom Ha'Atzmaut

PLETTENBERG BAYS FIRST KOSHER GUEST HOUSE

Under the supervision of the Cape Town Beth Din, Vista 180 is now taking bookings from the 1st December 2008. The facilities include full board, small dining room available by reservation, just a short walk to the shul, fabulous sea views and swimming pool. All bedrooms en-suite with wonderful views. Contact Joan Estrin               073 140 5553        or e-mail info@vista180.com

Click here to follow the progress of the renovations to the Rabbi's residence

Click here to get a bird's eye view of the Rabbi's residence
courtesy of Google Earth

Dear Friends,

It is with a deep sense of pride that the first shul service was held at the building site, with an excellent turnout and the added privilage of having Rabbi Maisels in our presence we davened Mincha and ma'ariv and lit the channukia, the privalage of davening was afforded to Mende Weiner, just click on "photo Gallery" above and  and see the pictures under "channuka".

Wow! Building process full steam ahead-Deadline for completion 15 December 2007. It’s hard to believe that finally everything is coming together. Locals and visitors will be able, B"H, to sit together in this beautiful new facility. We are thrilled about the positive attitude and input from both the locals and visitors and are grateful to all those who have made financial contributions.

We still have available for purchase the Ten Commandments, each commandment set in stain glass window (commissioned to an Israeli artist) that one can dedicate and thus be involved in the mitzvah of building this special project. For further details or to arrange a site visit for a builders tour, please contact Erez Shaked              083 378 3472               

Click here to view the latest pictures of the building progress.