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During a teleconference of all MDA “Friend” societies globally this morning, it was decided that diaspora supporters of Israel’s medical emergency and ambulance service would donate...
Calling for diplomatic ties with Israel to be cut in a letter recently signed by 52 Jews, among them some prominent personalities, who condemned the “completely...
In almost every conflict each side is convinced that it is correct, yet the truth lies more or less in the centre. Similarly, we see this...
I did not know Basil Cohen but based on everything many people have told me, he was a man who lived up to Rebbe Nachman’s philosophy....
Your “responders” to the statement by South Africans of Jewish descent, in “SA Gaza dissenters trigger ire” (last week’s Jewish Report) that vilify them as “Jew...
Two concerts by legendary international violinist and conductor, Tel Aviv-born Pinchas Zukerman (pictured), and his wife, SA-born Canadian cellist Amanda Forsyth, accompanied by the Johannesburg Philharmonic...
On Sunday, over 12 000 South Africans of all races and creeds, came together to express their solidarity with Israel. It was a privilege to be...
A brief run-down of some of the more interesting items of Jewish news from around the world over the past week. These are compiled by SA...
Judaism’s most famous prayer comes from this week’s parsha. “Shma Yisrael Hashem Elokeinu Hashem Echad. Hear O Israel, Hashem is our G-d, Hashem is One.”
Not many families can boast a constructive and co-operative “sibling” relationship spanning 121 years. But Jewish Women’s Benevolent Society (JWBS), which is five years younger than...
Daniel Miedzinski, who passed away in 2010, was a man with many interests and a sharp stylus. This exhibition of some 35 discreet pieces attests to...
Gabriela Mendelson taught the grade 6 girls at Crawford Preparatory Sandton, that women lighting candles have the power to literally combat darkness, especially during these difficult...
It is with utter disgust that I read the statement given by Jewish academics to criticise Israel for a “disproportionate” assault on Gaza. “We deplore the...
This year marks the 30th anniversary since the passing of Chief Rabbi Louis Isaac Rabinowitz z.tl
Last week Thursday (July 31), King David High School Linksfield hosted what was the most inspiring and unbelievable evening: a challah bake in merit of our...
As always, there is lots going on for the Jewish communities around the country. Contact local leadership for additional activities
There’s a lot of excitement a month to go before the Eureka awards evening and the announcement of the winners of ORT JET’s “Eureka Launch Your...
Last week Friday I was leading a group of Bnei Akiva members from Australia and South Africa to Auschwitz-Birkenau.
It took real ‘live’ puppet Chester Missing (pic) to get the ANC’s dep-DG Jessie Duarte to respond to Chief Rabbi’s call for her to debate him
A rumour is doing the rounds that Google Earth is conducting a vote over whether to identify Israel or Palestine on its maps. Is this true...
In her latest letter home yesterday, expat-SA Israeli BONITA LYNETTE tells her parents in Johannesburg of her depression, of the emotions Israelis are experiencing on a...
Going back to school just wasn't for me.
The conclusion that I have reached is that the subtle is more dangerous than the overt. The subtext is significantly more powerful than brazen, and all...
A pro-Israel rally under the auspices of the South African Zionist Federation, in Johannesburg on Sunday afternoon drew over 10 000 people, reportedly the largest pro-Israel...
A pro-Israel rally under the auspices of the South African Zionist Federation, in Johannesburg on Sunday afternoon drew over 10 000 people, reportedly the largest pro-Israel...
“Malema: You don’t touch a jewish in this university, but today we will touch a jew.” Economic Freedom Fighters 2014 /07/24 7:05 pm.
