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DIRCO – cream on top of the Clover deal
“There is no economic ban on Israel whatsoever,” International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Minister Lindiwe Sisulu told a packed media briefing on Tuesday.
Jewish News
Whatever you’re feeling, there’s a psalm for it
In much the same way that there is an app for everything, there is a psalm for every requirement as well. So says Chabad House Director Rabbi David Masinter.
South Africa witnesses a spike in anti-Semitism
Cosatu’s Refugee Day faux pas brings Jewish history to light
‘Comprehensive’ investigation delays Stan & Pete probe
Once vibrant Rosettenville Shul breathes its last
Organisations
For them, the battle has just begun…
The SA Friends of the Beit Halochem Zahal Disabled Veterans Organisation was established in Johannesburg in 1982, its primary goal being to help and support Zahal disabled veterans by raising funds to help them return and resume their normal lives as soon as possible.
Hatzolah’s aim is that it should end well
Limmud wins a prize for uniting Jews
‘Sounds of Summer’ raises much-needed funds
Sasco Israel ‘directive’ shows closed-mindedness
Lifestyle / Community
Killarney Mall cares
Generous Killarney Mall shoppers and retail sponsors have managed to collect one-years-worth of stationery for Thembelenkosini Care Givers in Soweto, part of an ongoing initiative to support the centre.
Abby the robotic nurse jet fuelled by ORT
Jill Katz, a regal presence who touched many lives
Eight-year-old soccer star shines in Brazil
Maccabi table tennis has fans on the edge of their seats
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Israelis watch the rising star of Gantz
There’s a popular weekly satirical show in Israel called Eretz Nehederet. In a recent episode, an actor playing Benny Gantz, the former Chief of Staff of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) and newcomer to Israeli politics, is asked how he’s feeling.
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Israel has true Christian friends in Mozambique
Devotion to the cause of the State of Israel flourishes in the most unlikely places, even in societies where the Jewish presence is small to non-existent. Such is the case in Mozambique, where the work of Beth-El Associacao Crista Amigos De Israel - Mozambican Christian Friends of Israel - testifies to how much can be achieved by those inspired by their Christian faith to promote the Israeli cause, despite adverse conditions.
Israelis vow their future will be decided in and by Israel
Israel's door swings both ways for Africa
Swazi, Israeli PMs meet on expanding relations
4 young soldiers die in J’salem truck-ramming
Zionism
Touch his kippah and Blue Boy Box nods
JNF’s unique “Blue Boy Box” now lives at King David Linksfield Pre-Primary so that children of each generation learn the importance of tzedakah (charity or welfare). It is the responsibility of Jews all over the world to build Israel, develop it and nurture it as the home of the Jewish nation
Kerry and Netanyahu continue to duke it out
'Who is a Zionist?' - an ever-present question
Invigorated Fed gets noticed on world stage
Roro's anti-BDS toolkit for World Wizo
Lifestyle / Community
Being schooled in a new school system
“Knowledge is Light” was our school motto when I was a child in Durban. The importance of education was made clear to us from as far back as I can remember. It wasn’t taken for granted. A good education was a privilege.
Pretoria girl with 7 distinctions off to Israel
November tourism to Israel up almost 40%
Do something special with Rebbetzen Tap
How Israel is courting tourists from India and China
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Another fight over Holocaust memory threatens ties between Israel and Poland
(JTA) It was meant to be a diplomatic triumph for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: a much-touted diplomatic summit in Jerusalem on Monday with four central European states.
Jewish News
Ben Helfgott: From concentration camp to knighthood
Among the hundreds of British subjects on the Queens Honours List this June was Ben Helfgott, a holocaust survivor, an Olympic weightlifter, holocaust educator par excellence, and now a knight.
Chassidic lego on offer
17 Jewish centers had bomb threats yesterday
Dershowitz hopes Trump will make him proud
US Senate/Congress weigh in on embassy move
Middle East
How to show that terror doesn’t pay
How to fight terrorism while at the same time not encourage it is a challenge Israel continues to grapple with. Last Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that he was enacting the so-called “terrorist salaries law” for the first time. It allows Jerusalem to deduct from the monthly taxes it collects on behalf of the Palestinian Authority (PA) those monies it claims go towards terrorism.
True relevance of the anniversary of the Islamic revolution
Interesting friends of Israel and Trump
Golan Heights rises from international backburner
Netanyahu fighting to maintain coalition government
Lifestyle / Community
Is Julian Edelman the best Jewish football player ever?
(JTA) After the New England Patriots beat the favoured Kansas City Chiefs to reach their third straight Super Bowl – their amazing ninth in less than 20 years – CBS sports analyst Boomer Esiason made an intriguing statement, namely that Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman belongs in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Israeli gymnasts competing to fly flag in Doha
Israeli gymnasts fly through world competitions
Israeli equestrian pulls out of world championships over Yom Kippur conflict
FIFA suspends and fines Palestinian soccer boss for threats against Messi
Opinion
The Jewish Report Editorial
No place for bullying
I can’t bear bullies! I know I am not alone in having a serious aversion to anyone or any group who tries to make themselves feel better by making others feel bad about themselves. I can’t stand people who push others around just because they are not able – for whatever reason – to stand up to them.
Cutting off your nose to spite your face
To be brave and bold and stand up for what is right
How Jewish is Jewish enough?
Fight hatred with family values and caring
OP-EDS
Why Israel and apartheid can never be the same thing
We have all heard the term before, and either flinched, cringed, or nodded our heads. The words “apartheid Israel” have become a term so often used in the discourse around Israeli-Palestinian conflict that we have somewhat lost our ability to think critically about its use.
Mboweni rings the changes with ‘aloesterity’
When the lights go out, and you can’t look on the bright side
The Israeli elections and the politics of the individual
Growing ties in Africa
Letters/Discussion Forums
Will foot and mouth affect kosher meat prices?
Thank you for your informative and great journalism.
Women must speak out against abuse
Van Heerden plays fast and loose with the facts
Campaign to vilify board has no basis in truth
Nothing ‘above board’ about management of country communities
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Hatzolah’s aim is that it should end well
When you think of Hatzolah, you imagine ambulances, accidents, sick people - you don’t equate it with a fun YouTube game that is going to inspire you not to text and drive at the same time.
Live blog: The #ZumaMustGo protests
Alternative education where wriggle room is the name of the game
Should the Hebron shooter be pardoned?
On this one, maybe Trump is not so far off the mark
Religion
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The connections between the British royals and the Jews
With Prince William’s historic visit to Israel this week, all eyes have been trained on the Jewish capital. It may have taken 70 years, but the first official visit by a member of the British Royal family began in Israel on Monday, when William, the Duke of Cambridge, arrived in Tel Aviv.
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R. Hazdan keynote speaker at Chabad-Lubavitch event
Some 5 600 emissaries (shluchim) from Chabad-Lubavitch from all over the world gathered at the Pier 8 warehouse in Brooklyn, New York this week for the opening of their four-day annual international conference and banquet, 75 years after the arrival of the Lubavitcher Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson, from Europe.
South Dakota to get a permanent rabbi
No trial for Berland who'll serve little time
Mexico fires envoy, but changes its vote
Religious leaders pledge support to Pravin Gordhan
Parshot/Festivals
Torah stories for grown-ups
It boggles the mind. Why is so much Torah-coverage given to the subject of an elaborate tent-structure called the tabernacle? The verses that relate to the tabernacle’s construction seem to go on and on. They fill not one, but four weekly portions.
Ain’t it a joy to complain?
Make 2019 a year of reconciliation and celebration
Is religion still relevant?
Emerging from darkness – Yitro’s legacy
UOS/Congregations
SA in ‘titanic fight between good and evil’
“The greatness of our nation is that our people are great. We are a nation of heroes, of people with good and decent moral fibre who will not tolerate our country being plundered!” So said Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein in Pretoria this morning.“This is a struggle for accountability and justice,” Goldstein told the crowd (which included prominent Jewish CEOs like Adrian Gore, Stephen Koseff and Michael Katz). “This struggle is about sovereignty. The power of the people always triumphs in the end.”
Chief’s varsity fee input sits well with Blade
Gardens Shul - glorious past, bright future
Cemetery in sad state & no funds for repair
SA rabbis on a solidarity mission to Israel
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See Israelis marking Yom HaZikaron since 1950
Apr 22, 2015
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A fascinating pictorial insight of Israelis commemorating Yom HaZikaron (Israel’s Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers). Jewish Report Online has selected six pictures dating between 1950 and 2015 that show the evolving national identity in Israel, as well as times of sombre national moods – as is the case this year after the losses in Gaza in 2014. INCLUDES A SHORT, MOVING VID FROM ISRAEL YESTERDAY
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Israeli teacher's pre-schoolers wear yellow star
Apr 21, 2015
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Parents express support for teacher who had kindergarten students wear yellow star on erev Yom Hashoah. While Israeli & world Jewish media slammed the Rishon Lezion teacher, who was suspended last week after a parent complained, other parents came to her support. The Facebook page of the Rishon Lezion municipality was filled with messages of support. Was it correct or not? WHAT DO THE SABJE SAY ABOUT IT? What do our users say? Read the facts & join the converation
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Israeli ice hockey team's big expectations
Apr 15, 2015
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The national ice hockey team of Israel has touched down in Cape Town for a busy week of intense competition, vying for the IIHF (International Ice Hockey Federation) Division II Group B World Championship, writes ILAN HERRMANN, pictured.
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A time of reflection and of celebration
Apr 14, 2015
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In SA last year, writes ARIELA CARNO, pictured, over 12 000 South Africans rallied behind the state of Israel during Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut.
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Israelis in Europe get themselves organised
Apr 06, 2015
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Hebrew books are the “social glue” for European Sabras says a Dutch Israeli who has lived in Holland since the 1990s. Reading Hebrew, says Serge Lypcyz, allows expat Israelis to feel connected to their country of birth.
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Project-W distances itself from Wits SRC
Mar 25, 2015
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The five-person Project-W faction on the Wits SRC making up 40 per cent of the SRC, were never consulted and have, in fact, issued a statement this week to say that their members distance themselves from the City Of Johannesburg's "Palestinian Solidarity Week". Their leader, commonly known as "Mighti Jamie" made some serious allegations regarding the governance of the SRC in this open letter and, in fact, also delivered a letter of concern to VC Habib who immediately instituted an inquiry regarding Jamie's very serious claims. Jewish Report understands there are claims of SRC funds being used to support BDS and IAW - as was the case at Rhodes some years back.
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How ordinary Israelis view the election
Mar 25, 2015
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As the dust settles on last week’s elections and Israelis have had a week to debate about and reflect on the Likud victory and the way forward as Benjamin Netanyahu forms his coalition, a number of interesting comments and thoughts have arisen as people try to figure out where Israel is now headed.
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A true servant of the Jewish people
Mar 25, 2015
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Hardly a rung below in fame from the prime ministers of Israel he served, Yehuda Avner, described by his son-in-law David Sable as “a true servant of the Jewish people”, died in his Jerusalem home on Tuesday at the age of 86.
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After divisive campaign, Israelis render a split verdict
Mar 24, 2015
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"Against all odds: a great victory for the Likud. A major victory for the people of Israel!" Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted on Twitter, after it had become apparent that he had beaten his main Zionist Union rival Isaac Herzog, for the right to form a coalition in Israel’s 120 seat Knesset.
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Thousands flock to mock election website
Mar 18, 2015
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Over 7,000 page-views with an average of over four minutes each clearly indicates that South Africans poured in to read and vote in the Israeli Embassy’s mock-election. Who did they vote for? Read on and find out…
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Aubrey's crystal ball: Latest predictions
Mar 11, 2015
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It looks like Bibi is still the front-runner according to our election pundit, serial communal worker and Cape Town attorney Aubrey Katzeff. He is a close follower of Israeli elections who is famed for calling them right. See what his crystal ball says this week, and why.
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Aubrey calls outcome for Israel Elections
Mar 09, 2015
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It looks like a safe win is on the cards for Bibi according to election pundit, communal worker and Cape Town attorney Aubrey Katzeff. He is a close follower of Israeli elections who almost always calls the outcome correctly, or, if not, he is at least very close.
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SAUJS hold back BDS’ IAW tsunami
Mar 03, 2015
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BDS calls “Israel Apartheid Week” whilst Jewish students dub it “Israel Awareness Week” – whatever you want to call it - IAW 2015 looks to be a draw at this stage. The Jewish students, bolstered by help from many quarters, are certainly holding their own. Read how SAUJS is doing it, their strategy, who is assisting them and why they are staying on top. ALSO, SEE LOTS OF PICTURES THAT SAY A THOUSAND WORDS…
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Israeli conductor dies during Swiss concert
Feb 04, 2015
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Israeli conductor Israel Yinon collapsed and died as he was conducting a concert in the Swiss city of Lucerne. The 59-year-old was in the middle of leading “An Alpine Symphony” by German composer Richard Strauss Thursday night when he slumped, falling headlong to the ground, the AFP news agency reported.
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Buying knowledge & using brains in Israel
Feb 01, 2015
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The recently-announced launch of the revolutionary Windows 10 with holographic capabilities will mark yet another Microsoft product containing a lot of acquired Israeli intellectual capital & a lot of work that was pioneered at some of the many Microsoft-Israel – and Intel’s Israeli - R&D facilities. Join the 13-mil who have seen this sneak preview video – and find out more about the incredible MS/Israel partnership. THIS IS THE MUST-READ STORY OF THE WEEK!
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Bibi’s planned Congress speech roils US Jewry
Jan 30, 2015
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When Israel wants something from the United States, it typically makes three stops: the pro-Israel lobby, Jewish members of Congress and the White House. Pictured: Israeli Ambassador to the United States Ron Dermer, defended Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to address Congress on Iran in March. PHOTOGRAPH: EMBASSY OF ISRAEL
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Israel offers consular services in Cape Town
Jan 21, 2015
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The Israeli embassy in Pretoria announced on Tuesday that they will be offering many of their consular services from Cape Town now as well as in future. People will be able to take in all their applications for passports, IDs, etc. which will be processed and sent back by mail, they said.
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17 injured, 4 critical in TA terror attack
Jan 21, 2015
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Seventeen people were wounded, some seriously, when a Palestinian terrorist boarded a bus in Begin Road near the Beit Maariv Bridge in Tel Aviv and stabbed the bus driver and a number of passengers before fleeing.
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Tensions mount on Israel’s northern border
Jan 21, 2015
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Israel has reportedly deployed Iron Dome anti-missile defence systems in the country’s north out of fear of retaliation following the alleged Israeli Airforce helicopter strike on Syria on Sunday.
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Israel to host biggest sports event ever
Jan 19, 2015
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More than 40 000 runners are expected to descend upon Tel Aviv - the Nonstop City - to participate in the 2015 Tel Aviv Marathon which will be taking place on February 27. Runners from Israel and abroad will participate together in Israel's largest international sports event. The marathon is as diverse as its participants and encompasses the entire city, passing through the heart of Tel Aviv and its main streets and sites.
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