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March 14th, 2011, 06:49 PM
Interesting development in the heart of the new Izinga development of 3000 homes over the Umhlanga ridge, facing inland.
Top Rabbis at launch in Umhlanga
Wed, 03/02/2011 - 16:58
Story by Lauren Shapiro
Pictures by Marcello Maffeis
Several hundred people gathered in a marquee on leveled ground to celebrate the unveiling of the foundation stone for the new Jewish development at Izinga, in Umhlanga, just north of Durban.
When Rabbi Dr Pinchas Zekry looked out over hectares of sugar cane four and a half years ago, he saw a shul, a school, and a community centre.
Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein says this is “what can only be described as ‘big thinking’.”
Like Adam, who was created to see from one side of the world to the other side of the world, said Goldstein, so we are called upon to look with a broad vision to the future.
“The Durban Jewish community, through the outstanding and visionary leadership of Rabbi Zekry, are showing us the courage to look towards the future, to build, to create new worlds.”
On 28 February several hundred people gathered in a marquee on the leveled ground to celebrate the unveiling of the foundation stone for the new Jewish development at Izinga, in Umhlanga, just north of Durban.
Honoured guests included the Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Yona Metzger, Chief Rabbi of South Africa, Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein, Rosh Beth Din Rabbi Moshe Kurtstag, Rosh Yeshiva Gedola Rabbi Avi Goldfein and Chazan of Sydenham Shul, Yudi Cohen.
The atmosphere was one of simcha and celebration, heightened by the stirring chazzanut of Chazzan Cohen and the Durban United Hebrew Congregation choir.
Chief Rabbis Metzger and Goldstein, Rabbi Zekry and Dr Jonathan Beare unveiled a plaque to commemorate the occasion and representatives from various communal organizations shoveled concrete into a mould that will create the foundation stone of the aron kodesh in the new shul.
In a touching gesture that represents the continuity of the community and indeed of the Jewish people as a whole, Rabbi Zekry and his one-year-old grandson Lior together added concrete to that foundation stone.
“The community opens a new page today,” commented Chief Rabbi Metzger. He then blessed Rabbi Zekry, the community, and the munificent benefactors who made the project possible.
This venture was made possible principally by the magnanimous generosity and vision of Dr Jonathan Beare together with a number of large-hearted benefactors.
The Project Management Team comprises community members with several years of community leadership experience: Rabbi Dr P Zekry (Chairman), Julian Beare (Project Development), Mary Kluk (Marketing), Lew Heilbron (Community Liaison), Judge Philip Levinsohn (Legal Advisor) and Gaynor Lazarus (Education).
The initiative responds to a natural migration of corporate and residential developments along the north coast of KwaZulu-Natal in recent years.
Following a general trend of enormous growth in cluster communities and concurrent business developments in the area, the new Jewish development at Izinga promises to provide a secure home and magnificent Jewish lifestyle in an environment of unparalleled natural beauty.
The area is one of the most scenic regions in the country, set amongst rolling hills of sugar cane and breathtaking beaches. A natural diversity of coral reefs and tropical fish make it one of the top scuba diving and snorkeling destinations in the world.
The KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board promotes a flourishing – yet safely controlled – marine life, while the nearby Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve fosters natural bird and wild life.
Several world class golfing estates in the vicinity ensure a green and peaceful environment for golfers and non-golfers alike.
Economically, it is a rapidly developing area with several new communities and retail developments having been established in recent years.
Gateway Theatre of Shopping (the largest shopping centre in the southern hemisphere), with its world class retail outlets, supermarkets, cinemas, theatre, recreation and sporting facilities, ensures that every resident will find something to suit their taste.
Izinga Estate is just a 15 minute drive from King Shaka International Airport, appealing to families looking to relocate whilst retaining business interests or familial obligations in other cities, or families looking for a second home to escape for holidays.
The new 20,000 square metre development itself will include a 300-seater shul, a Jewish day school, a mikvah, a library, a gym and tennis courts, as well as an auditorium and state of the art kosher function facilities for smachot. The committee is also currently looking into the establishment of a kollel to provide learning facilities for families and adult scholars.
Tongaat Hulett has secured sites alongside the centre for purchase by the Jewish community. Leading realtors Remax and building developers Lorber Projects are offering several development opportunities, which include Plot & Plan and freehold sites, as well as a sectional title development.
Construction is on schedule for completion by the end of November 2011.
Top Rabbis at launch in Umhlanga
Wed, 03/02/2011 - 16:58
Story by Lauren Shapiro
Pictures by Marcello Maffeis
Several hundred people gathered in a marquee on leveled ground to celebrate the unveiling of the foundation stone for the new Jewish development at Izinga, in Umhlanga, just north of Durban.
When Rabbi Dr Pinchas Zekry looked out over hectares of sugar cane four and a half years ago, he saw a shul, a school, and a community centre.
Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein says this is “what can only be described as ‘big thinking’.”
Like Adam, who was created to see from one side of the world to the other side of the world, said Goldstein, so we are called upon to look with a broad vision to the future.
“The Durban Jewish community, through the outstanding and visionary leadership of Rabbi Zekry, are showing us the courage to look towards the future, to build, to create new worlds.”
On 28 February several hundred people gathered in a marquee on the leveled ground to celebrate the unveiling of the foundation stone for the new Jewish development at Izinga, in Umhlanga, just north of Durban.
Honoured guests included the Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Yona Metzger, Chief Rabbi of South Africa, Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein, Rosh Beth Din Rabbi Moshe Kurtstag, Rosh Yeshiva Gedola Rabbi Avi Goldfein and Chazan of Sydenham Shul, Yudi Cohen.
The atmosphere was one of simcha and celebration, heightened by the stirring chazzanut of Chazzan Cohen and the Durban United Hebrew Congregation choir.
Chief Rabbis Metzger and Goldstein, Rabbi Zekry and Dr Jonathan Beare unveiled a plaque to commemorate the occasion and representatives from various communal organizations shoveled concrete into a mould that will create the foundation stone of the aron kodesh in the new shul.
In a touching gesture that represents the continuity of the community and indeed of the Jewish people as a whole, Rabbi Zekry and his one-year-old grandson Lior together added concrete to that foundation stone.
“The community opens a new page today,” commented Chief Rabbi Metzger. He then blessed Rabbi Zekry, the community, and the munificent benefactors who made the project possible.
This venture was made possible principally by the magnanimous generosity and vision of Dr Jonathan Beare together with a number of large-hearted benefactors.
The Project Management Team comprises community members with several years of community leadership experience: Rabbi Dr P Zekry (Chairman), Julian Beare (Project Development), Mary Kluk (Marketing), Lew Heilbron (Community Liaison), Judge Philip Levinsohn (Legal Advisor) and Gaynor Lazarus (Education).
The initiative responds to a natural migration of corporate and residential developments along the north coast of KwaZulu-Natal in recent years.
Following a general trend of enormous growth in cluster communities and concurrent business developments in the area, the new Jewish development at Izinga promises to provide a secure home and magnificent Jewish lifestyle in an environment of unparalleled natural beauty.
The area is one of the most scenic regions in the country, set amongst rolling hills of sugar cane and breathtaking beaches. A natural diversity of coral reefs and tropical fish make it one of the top scuba diving and snorkeling destinations in the world.
The KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board promotes a flourishing – yet safely controlled – marine life, while the nearby Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve fosters natural bird and wild life.
Several world class golfing estates in the vicinity ensure a green and peaceful environment for golfers and non-golfers alike.
Economically, it is a rapidly developing area with several new communities and retail developments having been established in recent years.
Gateway Theatre of Shopping (the largest shopping centre in the southern hemisphere), with its world class retail outlets, supermarkets, cinemas, theatre, recreation and sporting facilities, ensures that every resident will find something to suit their taste.
Izinga Estate is just a 15 minute drive from King Shaka International Airport, appealing to families looking to relocate whilst retaining business interests or familial obligations in other cities, or families looking for a second home to escape for holidays.
The new 20,000 square metre development itself will include a 300-seater shul, a Jewish day school, a mikvah, a library, a gym and tennis courts, as well as an auditorium and state of the art kosher function facilities for smachot. The committee is also currently looking into the establishment of a kollel to provide learning facilities for families and adult scholars.
Tongaat Hulett has secured sites alongside the centre for purchase by the Jewish community. Leading realtors Remax and building developers Lorber Projects are offering several development opportunities, which include Plot & Plan and freehold sites, as well as a sectional title development.
Construction is on schedule for completion by the end of November 2011.