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For much of her adolescence, Gila Fine was fascinated by the Talmud. However, because she was a girl in a small right-wing Jewish community in London, she...
Golden biscuit bases, smooth cream cheese fillings, and carefully placed toppings lined the judging table as five contestants battled it out in a Shavuot cheesecake competition hosted...
“Being Jewish is as compelling as it is complex and as beautiful as the people who embody it.” This idea is at the heart of Being Jewish with Jonah Platt,...
Apparently, the secret to living until you are 104 is eating yoghurt and scrambled eggs with thick toast every day. This is what Golden Acres resident Hadassah Kobrin, who turned 104 on 7...
For as long as he could remember, South African expat Eric Lieberman knew the story of how his grandfather Izzy had come to South Africa, fleeing Vilna with his father in 1889. And how the father somehow vanished, leaving the...
Israeli professional cross-country mountain bike cyclist Naama Noyman is making a name for herself in South Africa, having been unable to return home because of the war in the Middle...
Few figures in South African history elicit as much admiration as well as unease as Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. Because of this, business mogul and philanthropist Ivor Ichikowitz wanted to tell her story and the story...
There’s a deep thirst among Joburgers for safe, green, eco-conscious entertainment spaces. This is clear when trying to find parking at Nine Yards in Parktown North, which is being inundated even though it only opens officially within...
What began as a suspected drone violation over a Sandringham Jewish college quickly escalated into a high-priority investigation, culminating in the arrest of two Mexican journalists and the seizure of their electronic devices. ...
For South African olah Martine Ben Harush, every day is Yom Hazikaron. Her son, Shoam, 20, was shot by a Hamas terrorist on 7 October and later died as a result of his wounds. Ben Harush, one of the speakers...
For 57 days, Ayelet Samerano and Mishell Iluz lived in a state of unbearable uncertainty, not knowing whether their sons, Yonatan, 21, and Guy, 26, were alive, wounded, or waiting to be rescued after 7...
Behind every one of Gila Smith and her aunt Sorah Garber’s lifts at the South African Powerlifting Championships were years of discipline, setbacks, and determination. Their dedication paid off as they...
In an unprecedented victory for the community, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) KwaZulu-Natal Chairperson, Mongezi Wellbeloved Twala, has apologised for antisemitic remarks he made outside the Durban Magistrate’s Court...
Ninety percent of the remaining Holocaust survivors globally will be gone within 15 years. While there are still almost 200 000 Holocaust survivors, nearly half of...
“Despite my great-grandfather being in hiding, both he and my great-grandmother showed incredible resilience and bravery to get through such a difficult time,” Benayahu Wesseloo told a packed...
Rather than running away from disaster and devastation, first responders across Israel run towards the danger, wanting to help in any way they can. And when...
What should have been a simple farewell for a group of olim leaving South Africa unfolded under the shadow of uncertainty, as the reality of life in Israel...
After seeing a video of two children in the Philippines singing the Matisyahu song One Day, South African musician The Kiffness, whose real name is David Scott, wanted...
In times of war, many people find themselves reaching for comfort foods, late-night snacks, or extra meals, not out of hunger, but as a way to cope with fear,...
In an ordinary year, the weeks before Pesach would see families confirming flights, preparing for reunions, and finalising holiday plans. Instead, many travelling between Israel and...
Providing Pesachdik food is normally a well-oiled seasonal supply chain. But this year, with war in the Middle East, it has become a logistical nightmare. Getting kosher for Pesach...
Some say that school days are the best days of your life, while others believe them to be the complete opposite. Nothing demonstrated this more than the King...
Videos showing Tel Aviv flattened into a wasteland of collapsed buildings and burning streets are spreading rapidly online. And in some corners of the internet, people...
As sirens interrupt life, young South Africans on programmes across Israel are having to navigate a reality few imagined when they arrived – and without their...
There are lots of Naledi Theatre Awards nominations every year, but this year there are more than most that emanate from King David Schools. This year’s...
For Iranians, in Iran and elsewhere, this war is not only a war, but a rescue mission for the people of Iran. “No-one is happy that...
At a time when faith communities around the world are divided by conflict, an evening in Durban offered a powerful reminder of another possibility. Jewish, Muslim,...
While the International Space Station was over the United States last week, pupils at CityKidz, a school in the inner city of Johannesburg, were able to ask...
The more that avid traveller and global citizen Dan Brotman visits Jewish communities off the beaten path, the more he feels connected to his Jewish identity. ...
A cohort of five new Jewish Studies teachers graduated from The Academy of Jewish Thought and Learning in February, bringing the total number of such graduates...
In much of the Jewish world, Purim means crisp, cookie-like hamantaschen, buttery triangles filled with poppy seed (mohn), jam, or chocolate. But in South Africa, the story is...
From exile and injury to the drafting of South Africa’s Constitution, South African activist, writer, and former Constitutional Court Judge Albie Sachs’ life reads like a chronicle of...
Members of the Victory Park Hebrew Congregation heaved a sigh of relief on 13 February when they were sent a letter explaining that their beloved shul wasn’t going...
In the spirit of Esther’s ancient call to “gather all the people and fast”, South African Christian Rachel Kalidass is calling for other Christians to unite in a...
“I don’t think it’s the job of Jews to cure antisemitism. Antisemitism is an unfortunate sickness that afflicts antisemites. It’s our job to be good Jews and good...
For many in Johannesburg’s Jewish community, safety isn’t abstract, it’s personal. It shapes where families live, how children walk to shul, and how businesses operate. Since launching in Greater Glenhazel...
What began as an engineering experiment for two young chemical engineers has grown into one of Johannesburg’s most distinctive craft distilleries that is now officially producing the only locally...
Many people wouldn’t think that being at the wrong licensing department or on the wrong flight was the ideal location for an operatic performance. However, for Johannesburg chazan (cantor) and singer Adam...
He was the first winner of Idols SA and became a local star, but today Pastor Heinz Winckler is outspoken about his commitment to the state of Israel...
Local Jewish duo Breindy and Matt Klawansky were honoured with two awards at the World Entertainment Awards in Los Angeles on 31 January, taking home Best Duo and...
