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'''Glenhazel''' is a suburb |
'''Glenhazel''' is a suburb of [[Johannesburg]], [[South Africa]]. |
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It is located in Region E, bordering [[Fairmount, Gauteng|Fairmount]], [[Sandringham, Gauteng|Sandringham]], Lyndhurst and [[Percelia Estate, Gauteng|Percelia Estate]]. The area lies on a sloping hill with a park in the valley. It is known for its large [[South African Jews|Jewish]] population as well as for being home to the largest Jewish [[kosher]] hub in [[Johannesburg]], which attracts many Jewish tourists. |
It is located in Region E, bordering [[Fairmount, Gauteng|Fairmount]], [[Sandringham, Gauteng|Sandringham]], Lyndhurst and [[Percelia Estate, Gauteng|Percelia Estate]]. The area lies on a sloping hill with a park in the valley. It is known for its large [[South African Jews|Jewish]] population as well as for being home to the largest Jewish [[kosher]] hub in [[Johannesburg]], which attracts many Jewish tourists.<ref>[https://www.haaretz.com/jewish/2014-05-01/ty-article/.premium/eruvs-and-electric-fences/0000017f-ea11-d639-af7f-ebd792b30000 Eruvs and Electric Fences: Inside the Walls of Johannesburg’s Jews] ''Haaretz''. 1 May 2014</ref><ref>[https://www.dw.com/en/south-africas-anti-israel-stance-alarms-countrys-jews/a-67610248 South Africa's anti-Israel stance alarms country's Jews] ''Deutsche Welle''. 1 December 2023</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The suburb is situated on part of an old [[Witwatersrand]] farm called ''Rietfontein'' and was established in 1950.<ref name="DGJ01">{{Cite book|title=A Concise Historical Dictionary of Greater Johannesburg|last=Musiker|first=Naomi|last2=Musiker|first2=Reuben|publisher=Francolin|year=2000|isbn=1868590712|location=Cape Town}}</ref>{{rp|121}} In 1992, Helen Heldenmuth, an actress and prominent figure among South African Jewry, opened up her Glenhazel home as a refuge for black children and their mothers fleeing violence in the nearby black township of [[Alexandra, Gauteng|Alexandra]].<ref>[https://www.jta.org/archive/jewish-south-african-actress-makes-a-haven-for-black-kids Jewish South African Actress Makes a Haven for Black Kids] Jewish Telegraphic Agency. 14 April 1992</ref> |
The suburb is situated on part of an old [[Witwatersrand]] farm called ''Rietfontein'' and was established in 1950.<ref name="DGJ01">{{Cite book|title=A Concise Historical Dictionary of Greater Johannesburg|last=Musiker|first=Naomi|last2=Musiker|first2=Reuben|publisher=Francolin|year=2000|isbn=1868590712|location=Cape Town}}</ref>{{rp|121}} In 1992, Helen Heldenmuth, an actress and prominent figure among South African Jewry, opened up her Glenhazel home as a refuge for black children and their mothers fleeing violence in the nearby black township of [[Alexandra, Gauteng|Alexandra]].<ref>[https://www.jta.org/archive/jewish-south-african-actress-makes-a-haven-for-black-kids Jewish South African Actress Makes a Haven for Black Kids] Jewish Telegraphic Agency. 14 April 1992</ref> |
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==Jewish community== |
==Jewish community== |
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Glenhazel is well known for being a suburb with a high [[Ethnic enclave|ethnic concentration]] of Jewish people. A large number of [[synagogue]]s, schools and Jewish [[yeshiva|seminaries]] are based in and around the Glenhazel area. In the context of a religious [[Baal teshuva|revival]] in the 1960s, a group of Jews established a highly observant, [[Orthodox Judaism|Orthodox]] enclave in the suburb.<ref name=tab>[https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/community/articles/jewish-south-africa-rainbow-nation The Future of Jewish South Africa] Tablet Mag. 22 March 2023</ref> Overseas rabbis from the [[Ohr Somayach, Jerusalem|Ohr Somayach movement]], established themselves in Glenhazel, now the epicenter of Orthodox Jewish life in the city with [[Yeshiva College of South Africa]], and [[Kosher]] stores, delicatessens and restaurants.<ref name=tab/> In 1997, the mostly Jewish residents of Glenhazel and the adjoining Jewish suburb of [[Sandringham, Gauteng|Sandringham]] funded the establishment of their own police station.<ref>[https://www.jta.org/1997/06/05/default/south-african-jews-to-fund-johannesburg-police-station South African Jews to fund Johannesburg police station] Jewish Telegraphic Agency. 5 June 1997</ref>Crime in the suburb has decreased significantly since the [[Chief Rabbi]], [[Warren Goldstein]] introduced Community Active Protection (CAP) to Glenhazel.<ref>[https://www.sajr.co.za/more-brain-less-brawn-a-win-for-cap-security/ Achievers More brain, less brawn a win for CAP Security] South African Jewish Report. 24 November 2022</ref> The Orthodox Jewish character of the suburb was profiled for [[SABC]]'s 'Issues of Faith' documentary series.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OzJ3m25shI Baal te Shuva-The Road to Return 01.] SABC. 30 December 2011</ref> |
Glenhazel is well known for being a suburb with a high [[Ethnic enclave|ethnic concentration]] of Jewish people. A large number of [[synagogue]]s, schools and Jewish [[yeshiva|seminaries]] are based in and around the Glenhazel area. In the context of a religious [[Baal teshuva|revival]] in the 1960s, a group of Jews established a highly observant, [[Orthodox Judaism|Orthodox]] enclave in the suburb.<ref name=tab>[https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/community/articles/jewish-south-africa-rainbow-nation The Future of Jewish South Africa] Tablet Mag. 22 March 2023</ref> Overseas rabbis from the [[Ohr Somayach, Jerusalem|Ohr Somayach movement]], established themselves in Glenhazel, now the epicenter of Orthodox Jewish life in the city with [[Yeshiva College of South Africa]], and [[Kosher]] stores, delicatessens and restaurants.<ref name=tab/> In 1997, the mostly Jewish residents of Glenhazel and the adjoining Jewish suburb of [[Sandringham, Gauteng|Sandringham]] funded the establishment of their own police station.<ref>[https://www.jta.org/1997/06/05/default/south-african-jews-to-fund-johannesburg-police-station South African Jews to fund Johannesburg police station] Jewish Telegraphic Agency. 5 June 1997</ref> Crime in the suburb has decreased significantly since the [[Chief Rabbi]], [[Warren Goldstein]] introduced Community Active Protection (CAP) to Glenhazel.<ref>[https://www.sajr.co.za/more-brain-less-brawn-a-win-for-cap-security/ Achievers More brain, less brawn a win for CAP Security] South African Jewish Report. 24 November 2022</ref> The Orthodox Jewish character of the suburb was profiled for [[SABC]]'s 'Issues of Faith' documentary series.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OzJ3m25shI Baal te Shuva-The Road to Return 01.] SABC. 30 December 2011</ref> In 2013, 2, 000 Jewish South African women converged on a street in the suburb for a mass ''[[Challah]]'' bake. The street had been closed, with permission from the city council, and the women learned to knead and shape the dough before taking it home to bake for their Shabbat. The ''challah'' bake was part of '''The Shabbos Project''', a project of South Africa's Chief Rabbi [[Warren Goldstein]].<ref>[https://forward.com/news/breaking-news/186339/2000-south-african-women-join-mass-challah-baking/ 2,000 South African Women Join Mass Challah Baking] ''Forward''. 28 October 2013</ref> |
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==Places of worship== |
==Places of worship== |
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* Sunny Road Kehilla, an Orthodox synagogue |
* Sunny Road Kehilla, an Orthodox synagogue |
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* Adas Yeshurun Shul. an Orthodox synagogue on the border with [[Fairmount, Gauteng|Fairmount]] |
* Adas Yeshurun Shul. an Orthodox synagogue on the border with [[Fairmount, Gauteng|Fairmount]] |
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* Iliana, a [[Religious Society of Friends]] church |
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* Aldergate Methodist Church, a [[Methodist]] church |
* Aldergate Methodist Church, a [[Methodist]] church. |
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*the Torah centre formed by Rabbi Shternbuch. Originally founded in Yoeville but moved to the greater Jewish area, Glenhazel. |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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* [[Yeshiva College of South Africa]], a [[Modern Orthodox]] [[Jewish day school]] established in 1953 that serves pupils between ages |
* [[Yeshiva College of South Africa]], a [[Modern Orthodox]] [[Jewish day school]] established in 1953 that serves pupils between ages 3–18 |
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* Mesivta Shaarei Torah Boys High School |
* Mesivta Shaarei Torah Boys High School |
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* [[Ohr Somayach, South Africa]], a [[Yeshiva]] |
* [[Ohr Somayach, South Africa]], a [[Yeshiva]] |
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* Glenhazel Primary School, a [[State school|public]] [[English language|English medium]] co-educational primary school |
* Glenhazel Primary School, a [[State school|public]] [[English language|English medium]] co-educational primary school |
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==References== |
==References== |
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[[Category:Orthodox Judaism in South Africa]] |
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Latest revision as of 03:53, 1 August 2024
Glenhazel | |
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 Glenhazel Centre | |
  Glenhazel  Glenhazel | |
| Coordinates: 26°8′34″S 28°6′2″E / 26.14278°S 28.10056°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg |
| Main Place | Johannesburg |
| Established | 1950 |
| • Councillor | (Democratic Alliance) |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.29 km2 (0.50 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 2,991 |
| • Density | 2,300/km2 (6,000/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011) | |
| • Black African | 23.2% |
| • Coloured | 0.5% |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.1% |
| • White | 75.3% |
| • Other | 0.9% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • English | 76.9% |
| • Zulu | 4.9% |
| • Tswana | 4.3% |
| • Northern Sotho | 3.6% |
| • Other | 10.4% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| Postal code (street) | 2192 |
Glenhazel is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is located in Region E, bordering Fairmount, Sandringham, Lyndhurst and Percelia Estate. The area lies on a sloping hill with a park in the valley. It is known for its large Jewish population as well as for being home to the largest Jewish kosher hub in Johannesburg, which attracts many Jewish tourists.[2][3]
History
[edit]The suburb is situated on part of an old Witwatersrand farm called Rietfontein and was established in 1950.[4]: 121 In 1992, Helen Heldenmuth, an actress and prominent figure among South African Jewry, opened up her Glenhazel home as a refuge for black children and their mothers fleeing violence in the nearby black township of Alexandra.[5]
Jewish community
[edit]Glenhazel is well known for being a suburb with a high ethnic concentration of Jewish people. A large number of synagogues, schools and Jewish seminaries are based in and around the Glenhazel area. In the context of a religious revival in the 1960s, a group of Jews established a highly observant, Orthodox enclave in the suburb.[6] Overseas rabbis from the Ohr Somayach movement, established themselves in Glenhazel, now the epicenter of Orthodox Jewish life in the city with Yeshiva College of South Africa, and Kosher stores, delicatessens and restaurants.[6] In 1997, the mostly Jewish residents of Glenhazel and the adjoining Jewish suburb of Sandringham funded the establishment of their own police station.[7] Crime in the suburb has decreased significantly since the Chief Rabbi, Warren Goldstein introduced Community Active Protection (CAP) to Glenhazel.[8] The Orthodox Jewish character of the suburb was profiled for SABC's 'Issues of Faith' documentary series.[9] In 2013, 2, 000 Jewish South African women converged on a street in the suburb for a mass Challah bake. The street had been closed, with permission from the city council, and the women learned to knead and shape the dough before taking it home to bake for their Shabbat. The challah bake was part of The Shabbos Project, a project of South Africa's Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein.[10]
Places of worship
[edit]- Ohr Somayach, an Orthodox synagogue
- Shaarei Chaim, an Orthodox synagogue
- The BASE Shul, an Orthodox synagogue
- Sunny Road Kehilla, an Orthodox synagogue
- Adas Yeshurun Shul. an Orthodox synagogue on the border with Fairmount
- Iliana, a Religious Society of Friends church
- Aldergate Methodist Church, a Methodist church.
- the Torah centre formed by Rabbi Shternbuch. Originally founded in Yoeville but moved to the greater Jewish area, Glenhazel.
Education
[edit]- Yeshiva College of South Africa, a Modern Orthodox Jewish day school established in 1953 that serves pupils between ages 3–18
- Mesivta Shaarei Torah Boys High School
- Ohr Somayach, South Africa, a Yeshiva
- Glenhazel Primary School, a public English medium co-educational primary school
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Sub Place Glenhazel". Census 2011.
- ^ Eruvs and Electric Fences: Inside the Walls of Johannesburg’s Jews Haaretz. 1 May 2014
- ^ South Africa's anti-Israel stance alarms country's Jews Deutsche Welle. 1 December 2023
- ^ Musiker, Naomi; Musiker, Reuben (2000). A Concise Historical Dictionary of Greater Johannesburg. Cape Town: Francolin. ISBN 1868590712.
- ^ Jewish South African Actress Makes a Haven for Black Kids Jewish Telegraphic Agency. 14 April 1992
- ^ a b The Future of Jewish South Africa Tablet Mag. 22 March 2023
- ^ South African Jews to fund Johannesburg police station Jewish Telegraphic Agency. 5 June 1997
- ^ Achievers More brain, less brawn a win for CAP Security South African Jewish Report. 24 November 2022
- ^ Baal te Shuva-The Road to Return 01. SABC. 30 December 2011
- ^ 2,000 South African Women Join Mass Challah Baking Forward. 28 October 2013
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