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The past year was a real celebratory year.

PURIM

Purim came along with dress- up and Hammentashen. Merriment galore!

MANDELA DAY

Mandela day was very special. YALE soup kitchen opened the doors to the many poor people on the streets, who collect the plastic and tins. They were so grateful and it warmed our hearts. Three knitted blankets made by the Yalers were presented to the 67 minute for Mandela Foundation. A few Yalers enjoyed the entertainment at the “Theatre on the Square” in Sandton.

BIRTHDAYS

Through the year, each Yaler celebrates their birthday at YALE with a tea. This is always so special!

DECORATED SUCCAH

Our well decorated Succah hosted family, friends and Yalers to teas and lunches. This amazing annual “outside shelter” is filled with so much love and warmth and the walls are adorned with all the Yalers handwork. A Chag so enjoyed.

SPONSORED PARTIES

And then we are privileged to have Lodge Aviv and HOD sponsor 2 parties for us. WOW, these are dynamite parties.

CHANUKA

Chanuka came along and our tea room was decorated with the amazing knitted doughnut table decorations. Again party time for all.

YALE closed for 3 weeks in December and re-opened in January 2015, and our work cycle began once again.