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With a government that has launched genocide accusations against Israel at the ICJ (International Court of Justice), repeatedly welcomed Hamas representatives, and threatened to arrest South...
At a time when emigration has resulted in numerous family members living in different corners of the world, occasions like Mother’s Day can be more bitter...
The weaponisation of rape and sexual violence at times of war and conflict is sadly nothing new. Yet the denialism, silence, and victim-blaming that has accompanied...
“In South Africa, one in three children is a victim of sexual abuse,” says a renowned child abuse activist who cannot be named for her security....
The author of The Only Jew in the Room, which chronicles his journey as the first and only Jew to study at Al-Qasemi, an Arab Islamic...
South African lawyer Jaden Cramer, 30, has made it his mission to help Jews persecuted at work in the United Kingdom (UK) since the 7 October...
Parents of children diagnosed with autism often walk a lonely road. As we mark Autism Awareness Month, we chat to two mothers about the often-devastating condition....
“I have to run, but it’s towards bullets because now they’re everywhere. You just see people falling down, you’re a statistic, you take one step to...
When Prince Georg Friedrich of Prussia was confronted with a moral dilemma concerning his great-grandfather’s Nazi ties, he sought advice from an unlikely source – the...
From hosting l’chaim clubs to promoting the availability of free alcohol, some shuls are becoming increasingly complicit in the problem of excessive drinking on Shabbos mornings....
Pressure, anxiety, and bullying are some of the challenges kids navigate today and so, helping them to attain a sense of well-being and happiness is more...
Jews from around the world are choosing to make South Africa home. Hailing from countries including the United Kingdom (UK), France, and the United States, they’re...
In what’s fast becoming a worldwide trend, more and more Jews are getting tattoos to mark their faith, resilience, and love for Israel following the 7...
Having a birthday or anniversary that comes around only every four years not only adds flavour to routine celebrations, it also impacts people in different ways....
“He insults his ex”; “She never shuts up”; “The date went terribly”; “We’re just not meant to be.” Though sometimes reservations about someone are well founded,...
“Lay on the ground, hands on your head!” These are the words heard by Supernova (Nova) Music Festival attendees who, at 06:30 as sirens sounded, had...
An intricately crafted gorilla looking lovingly at the baby in her arms not only reflects ceramicist Mandi Friedman’s love of primates, but also what it means...
Living in a country that has gone out of its way to oppose their birthplace has left many Israelis in South Africa uneasy. Yet though they...
Amid reports of reinforcements being sent to the northern border, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Company Leader Roy Rizel, 31, who oversees three platoons in the Golani...
With the proliferation of jewellery featuring Jewish symbols, Hebrew slogans, and the words “Bring Them Home” in reference to the hostages, it’s clear that fashion accessories...
Students facing learning, visual, or hearing challenges once felt ill-equipped to meet university requirements, but this is no longer the case because of the disability services...
High school sweethearts may not always stay together, but when they do, having a shared history can add a different dimension to their relationship. Three couples...
The South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) has demanded that the International Cricket Council (ICC) launch an immediate investigation into Cricket South Africa (CSA) about...
Though antisemitism in South Africa has undoubtedly intensified since 7 October, its extent is lower than that recorded in many countries around the world. The number...
Following weeks of vitriolic abuse, Absa Jewish Achiever Rising Star and Under-19 Proteas cricket captain, David Teeger, has been cleared of breaching provisions of the codes...
Of the 182 antisemitic incidents reported to the South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) in the first 11 months of 2023, 63% occurred after 7...
When South African-based Naomi Hadar, the executive director of African Friends of Sheba Medical Center, visited victims of the 7 October massacre at Sheba’s Israeli headquarters,...
From ballads to biltong, olim are working to uplift soldiers fighting to protect Israel. Not only are they giving soldiers a spiritual and physical boost, they’re...
Boycotts are most detrimental to staff members, Cape Union Mart said at a meeting on 23 November with the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu)...
Following the controversy surrounding Woolworths’ decision to remove its only Israeli product from its shelves, many in the Jewish community are demanding answers and reconsidering their...
Israeli solidarity missions are attracting South African community members, whether it be to make a difference on the ground, bear witness to the atrocities of 7...
It’s a diagnosis no-one ever wants to get, but it’s not the end, say three inspiring breast cancer survivors. Breast Cancer Awareness Month may be long...
Using your voice at a time of war and devastation can be a double-edged sword, say those who have paid the emotional price for engaging in...
From death threats to photos of dead babies, our community’s social media personalities have been subject to online abuse that would shock even the most jaded...
Though they have yet to be called upon, more than 80 South African-based doctors, medics, and others with specialised skills have signed up to volunteer in...
Navigating a complex mix of heartbreak and pride, the 2023 Absa Jewish Achiever Awards, held at the Sandton Convention Centre on 22 October, struck a bittersweet...
Nando’s co-founder Robbie Brozin, the recipient of this year’s Kirsh Family Lifetime Achievement Award in honour of Helen Suzman, has done much more than pioneer a...
From football to athletics, swimming, cycling, and even boxing, Raymond Hack has dedicated much of his life to the administration of multiple sporting disciplines. This year’s...
In an Absa Jewish Achiever Awards first, two deserving winners, Gia Whitehead and Mandy Wiener, took top honours in the Europcar Women in Leadership category. Accepting...
“Entrepreneurship is about taking an idea and a dream and converting it into something tangible,” said SA Jewish Report director Herschel Jawitz on presenting this year’s...
