Grape Jews

You are invited to a “Safari in Napa” with Naturalist Milton Rieback! The Jewish Historical Society of Napa Valley invites you to a marvelous afternoon to be held at Connolly Ranch in Napa. Milton Rieback, was born and raised in South Africa, where, as a youth, he discovered a love for animals. He has been involved in animal rehabilitation including hand rearing cheetah cubs. As a game ranger, safari field guide and herpetologist, he has worked for world-renowned parks and game preserves. Rieback moved to the United States in 2000 and is currently the director of education at Safari West Wildlife Preserve, an African wildlife park in Sonoma county. He will bring some animals for us to get “up close and personal” with. He will read and autograph his book The Adventures of Webb Ellis; named after a rhino that was born on Mabula in 1995 the day South Africa won the Webb Ellis world cup in rugby.

Joining him will be world renowned singer and drummer from South Africa, Gideon Bendile, who now makes his home at Safari West. He and Rieback will perform African folk songs; traditional acoustic music with deep social and historical significance.

The Yachad group, Yachadniks, from Congregation Beth Sholom will be assisting at this program.

There will be refreshments and special tours of Connolly Ranch after the program. The date for this unique event is Sunday, June 1st from 1-3 pm. It will be held at Connolly Ranch, 3141 Browns Valley Road in Napa. Parking is free. There is no charge for members of the Jewish Historical Society of Napa Valley. Adults are $10 and Families $20. To RSVP call 253-7305 or info@JHSNV.org.

The entire Napa Valley community is invited to attend this exciting live African music and educational animal presentation.