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Johannesburg chartered accountant Mark Pamensky, a former Eskom non-executive board member, has admitted to ratifying a dodgy sponsorship contract between the cash-strapped power utility and Gupta-owned...
The iconic Nussbaums Butchery closed its doors this week. The closure brings to an end an 83-year journey which began in Doornfontein, concluded in Glenhazel, and...
There was undoubtedly a positive shift in our outlook this week. We went from being in the doldrums over Moody’s taking us to the brink of...
I recently sat down with Palestinian Prime Minister Dr Mohammad Shtayyeh in Ramallah to gauge his views on a range of issues including the Israeli elections.
The Methodist Church of Southern Africa (MCSA) has joined the Boycott Divestment Sanctions (BDS) movement.
The closest thing to being in the Yokohama Stadium when the Springboks lifted that Rugby World Cup (RWC) trophy on Saturday is hearing about it from...
I remember the 1995 Rugby World Cup final like it was nine years ago. Matt Damon lifting the Webb Ellis Cup while Morgan Freeman smiled on...
Community leader and makeup icon Reeva Forman was honoured last week for her commitment to the Jewish people and Jewish state.
Arab-Israeli exchange student Aiia Maasarwe was walking down the street in one of the safest cities on earth – Melbourne – in January this year, when...
Captain Selwyn “Scully” Levin, 73, is arguably the best known pilot in South Africa, his name synonymous with flying in the country. Levin was recently awarded...
Robert Sobukwe is South African history’s forgotten man. A deeply ethical, principled, selfless leader of the Pan-Africanist Congress, he has been airbrushed out of the liberation...
With a linen napkin draped across my lap and a glass of fruit infused water in hand, I sat and wondered what the steak on the...
Events are happening at more than 50 shuls around the country. Here’s a taste of some highlights:
Traditional treatment for children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) must be reassessed, says Ilana Gerschlowitz, the founding director of the Star Academy for Autism...
At first glance, a Torquay hotel, a cantankerous British couple, and a Spanish waiter whose English is almost non-existent don’t seem to have anything remotely to...
Five and a half years ago, Johannesburg property developer David Mayers arrived at August House in End Street, Doornfontein, to buy a painting from the then...
Jewish choirs are considered by some to be old-fashioned and uninspiring. However, the Johannesburg Jewish Male Choir (JJMC) this week proved that choral music continues to...
Gertrude Stein helped to change the literary and artistic landscape at a time when American conservative attitudes prevailed. She was an extraordinarily creative Jewish soul.
One didn’t have to be a rugby fan to be thrilled by the Springboks’ memorable victory in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final. In purely sporting...
Can we yet be bold enough to celebrate South Africa? Amidst our thirst for good news after the depressing news of the past decade, green shoots...
Ever since the security guard at our complex drew his weapon and pointed it at Fred, we haven’t been friends. It’s not to say that he...
According to the Torah portion this Shabbat, Lech Lecha, “The Lord said to Abraham, ‘Go forth from your native land and from your father’s house to...
The article on the future of the Democratic Alliance by Steven Gruzd in the 1 November edition of the SA Jewish Report is excellent, but it...
From time to time, questions arise about atheism. One of the most prominent attackers of religion, particularly Christianity, was Bertrand Russell.
The Torah says we are a stiff-necked people who complain a lot. Furthermore, our often difficult history has influenced many of us to believe that it...
Benjamin Shmukler from King David Linksfield took first prize in this year’s Shimon Peres Israel Quiz, with Jacob Boner from King David Linksfield coming close second,...
Mina Girnun turned 100 on 13 October at Golden Acres in Sandringham in the company of family and friends from around the world. Included among her...
Students at Minnie Bersohn Pre-Primary School donned their South African rugby gear
Torah Academy Primary School raised tzedakah (charity) for six charitable organisations at its special market day last term. The organisations were Yad Aharon, the Community Security...
Michael Cohen, the left-arm fast-bowler from the Western Province Cricket Club, is the latest in a steady trickle of young cricketers heading for foreign fields. Cohen,...
Grade R students at King David Pre-Primary Linksfield get into the 2019 Rugby World Cup spirit while showing some building creativity.
The Methodist Church of Southern Africa (MCSA) formally adopted Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) principles against Israel at its annual conference in September 2019, closely following the...
When Brazilian soccer star Ronaldinho shared a photo on Twitter this week to let the world know that he was visiting Israel, pro-Palestinian users expressed outrage...
“When my girlfriend is out in public, she carries a letter from her psychologist with her describing how she was raped. Then, if people ask her...
The cast and crew of Daniel the Musical are heartbroken and battling to come to terms with the sudden, untimely passing of lead actor Andile Gumbi...
There’s nothing wrong with resignations and reshuffling at the Democratic Alliance (DA), say its Jewish leaders.
About 65 people from around the world have raised more than $8 000 (R116 754) on a crowdfunding platform to help meet bail for Yuval Joshua...
(JTA) I have been the rabbi of the New Light Congregation in Pittsburgh for nine years. This year, at Kol Nidre services on Yom Kippur, I...
Sometimes you need to step outside your environment to appreciate what you have. This was the case for me over the past couple of weeks.
Albert Einstein defined insanity as doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results. Unless something dramatic happens, the political scene in Israel...
