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This year, arguably more than any other after 1994, our country has chosen to honour the legacy, lessons, and vision of Nelson Mandela. Let’s reflect on...
Nelson Mandela made an indelible mark on everyone he met. Among them were many community members. Affectionately referring to Solly Krok as “twinnie”, Nelson Mandela established...
This week marks the 30th anniversary of the bombing of the AMIA (Asociación Mutual Israelita Argentina) Jewish community centre in Buenos Aires, which claimed 85 lives...
This year marks 15 years since the United Nations declared 18 July Nelson Mandela International Day (or Mandela Day). Since then, millions of people have given...
Instead of thinking about doing something [on Mandela Day], do something. Nelson Mandela was, to many, the “man” we wanted to be, and still want to...
When designer Desré Buirski heard that Nelson Mandela would be speaking at the Marais Road Shul, just days before his 1994 inauguration, she knew she had...
From building homes to packing food hampers, donating clothes, and teaching children the value of giving, community members and organisations spent 67 minutes or longer helping...
As Nelson Mandela often emphasised, both before and after becoming president, the attainment of political freedom in South Africa would have little meaning if it didn’t...
Standing to sing This Little Light of Mine, children welcomed visitors to the Eco Blessings Preparatory School on the Brakpan Shul premises on Mandela Day (Tuesday,...
On Mandela Day, in honour of the life of the late great President Nelson Mandela, we traditionally find a way of doing at least 67 minutes...
Last Monday, our firm, like so many other businesses in South Africa, celebrated Mandela Day, a tribute to the country’s revered former leader and distinguished international...
“The distinctive characteristic of Jewish ethics is the social concern for all.” This simple yet deeply meaningful statement appears on a sign planted in a vegetable...
How would Madiba feel, this Mandela Day? And more importantly, what would he suggest we do? I wanted to write something joyous and optimistic this year, celebrating...
Sunday 17 July Union of Jewish Women – Bring a loaf of bread to Norwood Mall, and help put the spreads on to give to those...
Mandela Day, celebrated on 18 July each year, is designated as a day of giving to others and building bridges between communities, but one anti-Israel group...
It was no ordinary shul brocha on the Shabbat when Nelson Mandela came to Marais Road Shul and had a cup of rooibos tea. Yet, beyond...
July 18 was chosen for Mandela Day because it marks Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela’s birthday, but it’s also the day he chose to marry Graça Machel in...
