Jacob Gitlin Library

Jacob Gitlin Library The Jacob Gitlin Library is the Jewish Community Library of Cape Town. We serve serious scholars and recreational readers alike.

The Jacob Gitlin Library is a lending library serving the Jewish and non-Jewish community of Cape Town and beyond. The Library offers books, DVD's and CD's of Jewish interest, for both adults and children. A broad range of fiction and non-fiction is available, as well as feature films, documentaries and music. We aim to be a centre of Jewish literature, learning and culture. We are passionate about books and inculcating a love of reading. General Library membership is free and is open to all.

We invite you to enjoy a special collection of recorded webinars featuring prominent Jewish authors. These inspiring tal...
01/06/2026

We invite you to enjoy a special collection of recorded webinars featuring prominent Jewish authors. These inspiring talks offer the chance to stay connected from the comfort of your own home.

The first is by renowned author Matti Friedman about his new book:

OUT OF THE SKY: Heroism and Rebirth in N**i Europe by Matti Friedman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rzd55do0cqE

The second is a discussion hosted by the National Library of Israel, featuring authors Lisa Barr, Lihi Lapid, Judy Batalion and Zibby Owens.

HER STORY, OUR STORY: Jewish Women and the Written Word: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWHGs9gugWg

We invite you to contact the Gitlin Library to explore their books.

The Gitlin's latest book display showcases our collection on Anne Frank. Remember to register for the talk on Wednesday...
27/05/2026

The Gitlin's latest book display showcases our collection on Anne Frank.

Remember to register for the talk on Wednesday 3 June at 10.30am "Imagining Anne Frank Through Literature and Film" by Aaron Peterer of the Anne Frank House.

RSVP: [email protected]

Join the Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre and the Jacob Gitlin Library for a morning event with Aaron Peterer of th...
21/05/2026

Join the Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre and the Jacob Gitlin Library for a morning event with Aaron Peterer of the Anne Frank House.

Date: Wednesday 3 June

Time: 10.30am

RSVP: [email protected]

Much appreciation to Eric Lieberman for donating a copy of his debut novel "The Boy in the Barrel" - some of the resear...
19/05/2026

Much appreciation to Eric Lieberman for donating a copy of his debut novel "The Boy in the Barrel" - some of the research for his book was done at the Jacob Gitlin Library. πŸ“™πŸ“™πŸ“™

A fictionalised story based on the life of Izzy Lieberman, the author’s grandfather. In 1889, eight year old Izzy fled the pogroms with his father and arrived in Cape Town. However, due to the chaos on arrival at the docks before the Anglo-Boer War, Izzy’s father vanishes. Izzy learns to survive among the city’s homeless boys who become his family.

Eleven years later he is drawn to the diamond diggings at Kimberley and there he comes face to face with the family he thought he had lost forever.

Simon Schama: The Road to Auschwitz, wins the BAFTA Specialist Factual Award for 2026. πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘ His books are now on loan at ...
11/05/2026

Simon Schama: The Road to Auschwitz, wins the BAFTA Specialist Factual Award for 2026. πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘ His books are now on loan at the Gitlin.

For all the mothers, sisters, friends and daughters - women leading the way! * Leading With Respect by Marcy Syms.* Caro...
08/05/2026

For all the mothers, sisters, friends and daughters - women leading the way!

* Leading With Respect by Marcy Syms.
* Carole King: She made the earth move by Jane Eisner.
* Every Body Beloved by Minna Bromberg.
* I Wanted To Be Wonderful by Lihi Lapid.
* Love, Coffee & Revolution by Stefanie Leder.

Minna Bromberg ΧœΧ™Χ”Χ™Χ ΧœΧ€Χ™Χ“ - Lihi Lapid

We mourn the passing of the incredible Dr Edith Eger. We honour her memory as a beacon of resilience, healing and freedo...
28/04/2026

We mourn the passing of the incredible Dr Edith Eger. We honour her memory as a beacon of resilience, healing and freedom.

Be moved and inspired by her unimaginable life story and profound wisdom.

Her books are available from the library:

- THE CHOICE: Embrace the possible
- THE GIFT: 12 lessons to save your life
- THE BALLERINA OF AUSCHWITZ (young adult)
- THE CHOICE (Audio book - MP3 format)

Yom Ha'atzmaut 5786!
22/04/2026

Yom Ha'atzmaut 5786!

We had a surprise visit from Durban based writer Cecile Levin who signed copies of her book 𝘈 π˜—π˜ͺ𝘦𝘀𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘒𝘬𝘦. πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘Check ou...
13/04/2026

We had a surprise visit from Durban based writer Cecile Levin who signed copies of her book 𝘈 π˜—π˜ͺ𝘦𝘀𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘒𝘬𝘦. πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘
Check out her blog - Quirky Gran www.quirkygran.co.za

We call on all art lovers and history afficionados to view our latest fiction and non-fiction book display. πŸ‘©β€πŸŽ¨πŸŽ¨πŸ‘¨β€πŸŽ¨
10/04/2026

We call on all art lovers and history afficionados to view our latest fiction and non-fiction book display. πŸ‘©β€πŸŽ¨πŸŽ¨πŸ‘¨β€πŸŽ¨

Address

Gardens Community Centre, 88 Hatfield Street, Gardens
Cape Town
8001

Opening Hours

Monday 10:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 10:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 10:00 - 16:30
Thursday 10:00 - 16:30
Friday 09:30 - 13:30
Sunday 09:30 - 13:30

Telephone

+27214625088

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