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SUMMARY:A History of the South African Jews: From The Pale to Pretoria by R
 alph Cilevitz
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN=JGS Long Island:MAILTO:webmaster@jgsli.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T190000
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X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:<p>In this moving and personal presentation\, 
 Ralph Cilevitz explores how thousands of Jewish immigrants journeyed from 
 the towns and shtetls of the Pale of Settlement to the cities and towns of
  South Africa. Most arrived young\, alone\, and with little more than quie
 t determination and the hope of something better. Through vivid storytelli
 ng and historical insight\, Ralph brings to life why they left\, how they 
 made their way to the furthest part of the world\, and how they built new 
 lives in unfamiliar places - raising families\, starting businesses\, foun
 ding schools and synagogues\, and creating close-knit communities that hel
 ped one another survive\, adapt\, and flourish. From the late 1800s throug
 h the apartheid years and beyond\, this journey explores how Jewish South 
 Africans held on to identity\, memory\, and each other across generations.
  It’s a story of continuity and change\, faith\, loss\, and belonging. T
 hough grounded in Ralph’s own South African roots\, this is not just one
  family’s history - it’s an invitation. What parts of your own family
 ’s journey are still waiting to be discovered? What forgotten paths migh
 t connect your ancestors to those who made new lives at the southern tip o
 f Africa? Whether you’re drawn to genealogy\, migration\, or the quiet r
 esilience of Jewish life\, this talk offers a rare glimpse into a communit
 y that\, for many\, still feels like family.</p>\n
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