Pretoria honours community heroes

Steven Klagsbrun has been honoured with a meritorious service award in recognition of a lifetime of expertise and service as honorary attorney to Pretoria Jewish community organisations, and for the leadership roles he has undertaken over many years.

Klagsbrun was given the honour last week by South African Jewish Board of Deputies National Chairperson Shaun Zagnoev and Vice-Chairperson Carol Baron at the biennial general meeting of the Pretoria Council of the South African Jewish Board of Deputies.

They also handed out four special recognition community service awards to those who went above and beyond the call of duty during the COVID-19 pandemic, namely:

Rabbi Gidon Fox for his wise council and fortitude in difficult circumstances, as well as his dedicated and exceptional assistance to all members of the Pretoria Jewish community during the COVID-19 pandemic;

The Pretoria Chevrah Kadisha, under the leadership of President Nolan Karp, in recognition of its exceptional service in assisting members of our community with continued fundraising, providing burial services, and rendering additional welfare assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic;

The management and staff of Jaffa Jewish Aged Home under the leadership of Executive Director Mark Isaacs in recognition of their fortitude and guidance in difficult circumstances while ensuring the safety of Jaffa residents during the COVID-19 pandemic; and

The Union of Jewish Women (UJW) Pretoria, under Chairperson Ciska Lewis and Vice-Chairperson Tracy Myer, in recognition of their exceptional service, continued fundraising, and welfare assistance to the needy in our community and the broader community during the COVID-19 pandemic.