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Several families in the Johannesburg Jewish community have opened their homes to allow brides and grooms to hold their chuppahs (weddings) there, which generally means a...
A Jewish wedding is much more than a ceremony between two individuals. Along with the rabbi and the ring, it includes certain halachot (laws) and several...
Imagine the following film scene: after hurling an expletive, a ten-and-a-half-year-old boy kicks out at his imaginary friend and sends him hurtling through a window. This...
The Jewish Democratic Initiative (JDI) joins multiple diaspora Jewish organisations in condemning the terms of United States President Donald Trump’s plan, “Vision for Peace, Prosperity and...
Your article on anti-Semitic incidents in South Africa at a 15-year low (SA Jewish Report 30 January 2020) refers.
One of the heroes of the Torah is Moshe’s father-in-law, Yitro (Jethro). Even without the additional biography taught to us by our sages – he was...
King David Linksfield High School celebrated Tu B’Shvat on 10 February by setting up different stations representing the beauty of Israel.
Eighteen pupils from King David Victory Park High School (KDVPHS) participated in World Read Aloud Day on 5 February by reading stories of their own creation...
Julian Eisenhammer, a grandfather at Mina Lopato Nursery School, is one of the few people in Gauteng to have successfully propagated a litchi tree – which...
Planting trees for Tu B'Shvat at Sydenham.
Torah Academy and the Chabad community held a parade from Orchards to Glenhazel in Johannesburg on Sunday to commemorate 70 years since the inception of the...
Kayla Sifrits and Adam Marks of Yeshiva College in Johannesburg pose with their trophies after placing first and second in the South African Bible Quiz.
It began with a question. A small boy begging in the streets of India. “What do you want most in the world?” “A pencil,” he replied....
At the time of writing, the upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA) on 13 February is the dominant issue on people’s minds. Last week, four...
South African Jews are invested in the Rabbi Berland story. His arrival in the country a few years ago along with his supporters, divided the community....
When is the right time to build a memorial or erect a statue in honour of a great life, like Nelson Mandela’s, or an inspiring event,...
If national colours were awarded for international travel, then local boxing trainer and manager Colin Nathan would be a Springbok many times over. As this was...
A cartoon on social media depicting Jews as rats has once again exposed the hypocrisy of the Boycott, Divest, Sanctions South Africa (BDS-SA) movement when it...
Almost two years after the brutal murders of elderly Jewish couple Rosalie Bloch and Aubrey Jackson, there are still no answers. The Western Cape South African...
The Western Cape’s agricultural sector, water needs, and renewable energy sphere may get a boost thanks to a recent meeting between its agricultural minister and Israeli...
As Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flew into Uganda for a 24-hour whirlwind trip on Monday, the outcome was expected to be that the two states...
A somewhat ordinary Shabbos evening turned into “a life-changing experience” for Waverley residents Darryl and Natalie Mayers who stumbled across an hours-old baby girl while walking...
When a supreme court judge this week issued a warrant of arrest for former President Jacob Zuma, I felt a sense of relief. Whether Zuma will...
In 1987, American President Donald Trump published The Art of the Deal, a book that helped make him a household name. It was part memoir, part...
(JTA) Some commentators have used the word “epidemic” to describe the recent spikes in anti-Semitism.
Strong diaspora communities are vitally important to give the true picture of Israel to the world, says a visiting Israeli politician.
The first thing the government needs to do to fix the South African economy is to sort out Eskom, says Stephen Koseff, the immediate past chief...
While the concept and context of retirement is certainly shifting, the advice for how to prepare for it remains classic: “Start now! Get out of your...
“Money is the g-d of the Jew. He commits the greatest crimes to earn money. He won’t rest until he can sit on a great sack...
Handing over your hard-earned cash to the taxman every month can be disheartening, but there are some ways to make it easier on your wallet.
Very few people enjoy thinking about death. Even fewer wish to talk about it. So it’s hardly surprising that so many people die without a will...
What’s the future of exchange control in South Africa, and what impact does it have on offshore investment?
Walk into almost any store, or sign up for any insurance, health, or banking scheme, and you will be invited to join a reward or loyalty...
To most of us, a hechsher simply means that a product is certified kosher and can be served at a meal in almost any Jewish home....
Three piggy banks and a wallet is the start-up kit needed by parents to begin to teach their children the value of money, according to human...
The Lubavitcher Rebbe may have passed away in 1994, but his legacy still resonates throughout the world.
However much you may enjoy them, chazzanut (liturgical singing) and a hearty kichel and herring are no longer the attractions they once were. Shuls that once...
In a world increasingly feeling the impact of climate change, a festival like Tu B’Shvat which celebrates nature’s revival is more relevant than ever. Planting trees,...
Why let age hold you back from fulfilling your destiny? These young entrepreneurs successfully created profitable ventures while they were still in high school.
It was to be expected that the newly-released United States peace plan for the Middle East would elicit vociferous opposition in certain quarters. Regrettably, it was...
