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The University of Cape Town (UCT) senate passed a resolution on 15 March saying that it “would not enter into any formal relationships with Israeli academic...
Anti-Israel bias draws scorn in Geneva Hundreds of people from cities throughout Europe demonstrated in front of the United Nations (UN) in Geneva, protesting the Human...
While the world is still reeling from the horror of the terrorist attack in Christchurch, New Zealand, last Friday, it may seem a little removed for...
Veteran journalist Professor Anton Harber says he was furious when he heard his name was included on a list of people who had been spied on...
The battle against Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) is frequently thwarted because Israel advocacy gets lost in translation.
“I was emailed a letter that I was going to be made a Knight of the National Order of Merit by France,” says Professor Bonita Meyersfeld...
“The Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) has 27 000 members who gather every year in a different destination. For us, our conference in Cape Town was not...
One of the ways in which people best cope with stress is humour. So, when two rockets were fired at Tel Aviv last week – one...
The date 15 March has historically been an unlucky day. It all started when Roman Emperor Julius Caesar was stabbed to death by his closest allies,...
As elections approach in Israel, many who care deeply for its future hope for positive change in the status quo. Sadly, in South Africa, the current...
The Dutch Reformed Church’s policy opposing the recognition of same-sex marriages was outlawed this month in a judgment handed down in the North Gauteng High Court.
“One in 10 children in South Africa will be abused before the age of 18.” This was the message from Rozanne Sack, the co-founder of Koleinu...
The South African volunteers of rescue and recovery organisation ZAKA, which was among the first aid groups at the crash site of the downed Ethiopian Airlines...
Father Patrick Desbois, a French Roman Catholic priest, has uncovered many of the secrets of mass killings perpetuated by the Einsatzgruppen, Nazi paramilitary death squads, in...
Although the Holocaust claimed the lives of millions, humanity has yet to learn the significance of the expression “never again”. Less than 50 years after the...
In 2003, celebrated local performer Lisa Melman lit up the South African State Theatre stage playing dance teacher Miss Bell in Fame. Melman had to relinquish...
The Rambam Charitable Trust recently reached a milestone, having loaned a total of more than R150 million to members of the Jewish community.
Under the supervision of four watchful judges, a blindfolded Michael Abrahamson put his mental prowess to the test last week. His goal: to recall as many...
Motti Grubin, an injured Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) solider, burst into tears when he spotted the tattooed numbers on Mascha Schainberg’s forearm.
Henry Lochoff made aliyah from Johannesburg with his wife, Lynn, in 1977. A chartered accountant, he changed careers to marketing pharmaceuticals, then went into tour guiding...
Put away your sugar-coated challah (bread), pumpkin pie and kichel (sweet cookie) and get ready to dish up a low-carbohydrate (low-carb) Shabbat meal.
When Talia Smith, 23, decided to pay tribute to the woman who helped raise her, the method she chose was unconventional. A final year film student...
Last week, two further events were held under the auspices of the South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) as part of our #MakeUsCount election awareness...
There are few experiences that encourage immigration quite like load shedding does. The dark is depressing, frustrating, infuriating and disempowering, all at once. It forces us...
When a teenager smashed an egg over the head of Australian Senator Fraser Anning last week, it was a potent act of protest which will rightly...
Grade 11 pupil Adam Abro from Crawford College Sandton represented his school at the prestigous National College Golf Championship, held at Dainfern Country Club.This is a...
Jemma Cohen, a 10-year-old pupil at King David Linksfield, is fulfilling her dream of becoming an actress. She plays the leading role of Snow White in...
Benjamin Ginsburg of King David Primary School Sandton was last week elected mini mayor of the Johannesburg Mini Council for 2019. Liana Wes, also from the...
King David High School Victory Park swimmers won the second division A League Inter-High gala, with Samuel Lissoos taking home two medals.
When the month of Adar begins, it is understood that we should increase our joy. Adar is the month in which we celebrate Purim, and it...
The Grade R class at King David Rosabelle Klein Nursery School in Waverley joined their schoolmates in donating and packing 165 mishloach manot (Purim baskets) for...
Torah Academy Primary School’s Grade 2 girls brought the message of Purim to the residents of Our Parents in Norwood.
King David High School Linksfield (KDL) celebrated Rosh Chodesh Adar II in true style.
The South African Friends of Israel (SAFI) recently granted bursaries to a variety of Christian communities to improve skills and uplift communities.
Alice Weil took some time off her job as a journalist and expert in fine watches and jewellery to celebrate her 100th birthday on 14 March.
Recently at a carnival in Brussels, there was a float showing Jews perched on bags of money. This shocking display was like a blast from the...
Danny K has missed the empathy boat, as most whites today definitely have empathy with what blacks experienced during apartheid.
Cricket fans of a certain age will remember Lawrence Seeff, the chunky Western Province opening batsman. Everyone had a signature in those days, whether it be...
They work tirelessly all day under the harsh rays of a blazing sun, the stench of death and destruction around them. They are a team of...
