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Community fire-fighting team hits the ground running
When a family home burnt to the ground in front of its owners’ shocked and bewildered eyes one Shabbos morning last year, a few members of South African rescue and recovery organisation ZAKA, who were present at the fire, decided to do something about it.
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
Cycalive in final lap of international competition
Torah Academy’s Cycalive, is a finalist in Shalom Corps, an international competition to find the best volunteer projects that bring about social change.
Illovo CAN keep Ikageng children going
Five-year-old turns birthday into feast for hungry
Sixty-six years together, and still going strong
Get involved on Mandela Day
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Finally … Israel forms a government
After the longest political deadlock in Israeli history – more than 500 days – the country finally has a new government. With 36 ministers and 16 deputy ministers, it’s the most bloated government to date.
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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
World
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Jewish actors in line for starring role at Emmys
(JTA) Though much about the 2020 Emmy Awards ceremony isn’t yet known, one thing is clear: Jewish TV stars are well positioned to clean up.
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
Former ISIS members and families – an international headache
The name Jihadi Jack was splashed across British newspapers this week as the story of 24-year-old Jack Letts was again brought to the public’s attention.
Any wonder why Israel doesn’t buy into UN investigations?
Who is sticking their nose into Israeli politics?
How to show that terror doesn’t pay
True relevance of the anniversary of the Islamic revolution
Lifestyle / Community
Israel’s championship dreams reach a cul de sac in Slovenia
Israel’s dream of reaching next year’s European Championship finals all but ended in the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana on Monday, when their footballers conceded a third Slovenia goal to lose 3-2 agonisingly late in the game.
Is Julian Edelman the best Jewish football player ever?
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
Opinion
The Jewish Report Editorial
Changing women’s lot in life
Years ago, I was talking to a female editor of an important mainstream newspaper, someone I held in high esteem, a mentor of sorts. She was a strong, independent, and powerful woman in this industry.
The real meaning of ‘sorry’
Living in the time of COVID
The loneliest disease
Between a rock and a hard place
OP-EDS
Killing the Red Prince on Women’s Day
This year, Women’s Day falls on Sunday, and by edict of South African law, the following day will be yet another day where people just don’t go to work. In a world where time has lost its meaning, where days fold into each other like egg-whites, and where we struggle to decipher the day or date or time, Women’s Day this year may well pass unnoticed.
Women’s Day: no cause to celebrate
Now’s not the time to drop your mask
WIZO celebrates women every day
Starting conversations
Letters/Discussion Forums
Insane conduct – Jewish and non-Jewish – leaves me nonplussed
In reading the issue of 24 July, one is left amazed, angry, and nonplussed about the way people from all over – Jewish and non-Jewish – conduct themselves.
Youngster’s objection to antisemitism worth a thousand words
Lockdown enhances the value of going to shul
Dig deep to support Hatzolah’s selfless work
Voicing opinion on Israeli politics isn’t worth the vitriol it spawns
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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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Why a crisis needs a woman in charge
I recently read an article in the Guardian asking, “Are female leaders more successful at managing the coronavirus crisis?” (25 April 2020). The writer looked at the results of countries like New Zealand, Germany, Finland, and Denmark, all governed by female leaders, up against the less exemplary record of some of their male peers – no names named, but I know who you are probably thinking of. Not just in their COVID-19 statistics, but in the way that the messaging has been broadcast – strong and clear, but compassionate, empathetic, and inspirational at the same time, creating a sense of trust in the leadership.
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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
Me versus we
Who is more important, the Jew or the Jewish people?
Honour your parents even if you aren’t grateful to them
Why we refuse to forget
Strength in diversity
Providence and living consciously
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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ORT partnership teaches business skills to disabled
Dec 06, 2018
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People with disabilities don’t get a lot of development opportunities after school, says Naomi Schauer, Chevrah Kadisha’s Programme Co-ordinator Disabilities. That’s why Chevrah Kadisha Protected Employment has embarked on a learnership programme with ORT SA and partner Hudaco Industries to teach a group of 10 disabled people business skills.
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UJW adult education division celebrates another successful year
Dec 06, 2018
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The adult education division (AED) of the Union of Jewish Women (UJW) recently celebrated another successful year of weekly thought-provoking and stimulating talks. Members danced to the sounds of the Beatles, Buddy Holly, Tom Jones, and others as they celebrated the year that has been. Hilary Fineberg and Marcia Kaplan were given certificates of appreciation for their committed service of more than 40 and 60 years respectively.
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WIZO spreads festive cheer
Dec 06, 2018
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Every year, the women of the Women’s International Zionist Organisation (WIZO) endeavour to spread a little festive cheer to those less fortunate in our society. This year, Sithandiwe Disabled Care Centre was the recipient of these efforts, with WIZO throwing a Christmas party for its recipients and caregivers.
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Israeli embassy celebrates skills sharing platform
Nov 29, 2018
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Guests from South Africa and Swaziland attended a networking forum hosted by the Israeli Embassy on 25 November for more than 60 alumni of Mashav (Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation).
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Houghton Golf Club honours caddies
Nov 29, 2018
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Many golfers depend on caddies, yet these staff members have little job security, recognition, or support. Caddies are seldom employed as permanent staff at golf courses. This means that they are unable to access the benefits of full-time employment, including a regular pay cheque.
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Barkai sets ice swim record in the South Pole
Nov 29, 2018
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Ram Barkai is a 61-year-old Israeli, now living in Cape Town, who has fallen in love with ice swimming. He started off doing “normal” swims – including the stretch to Robben Island, across the Sea of Galilee, and around Cape Point.
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ORT Jet shows power of collaboration
Nov 22, 2018
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“The word that encapsulates ORT Jet is ‘hope’”, said Ian Janet, ORT Jet veteran volunteer mentor at the ORT Jet Annual Awards, recently. ORT JET, the enterprise development division of ORT SA, was established to assist, support, uplift, and empower small-to-medium-sized businesses within the South African Jewish community.
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Progressive congregations join forces for Mensch Mitzvah Day
Nov 22, 2018
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The Gauteng progressive Jewish community came together last weekend to help the less fortunate of Hillbrow as part of Mensch Mitzvah Day, a global Jewish-led day of social action. They did so under the leadership of Rabbi Sa’ar Shaked (Beit Emanuel), Rabbi Adrian M Schell (Bet David), and Reeva Forman (Temple Israel/SAUPJ Gauteng).
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Kids’ Christmas toys a mighty mitzvah
Nov 22, 2018
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The Union of Jewish Women (UJW) members rolled up their sleeves In the centre court of the Norwood Mall last Sunday to fulfil their Mitzvah Day Wrap-a-Thon mandate.
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Israel in top three at Futbol World Cup in Cape Town
Nov 22, 2018
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The Futbol Five-a-Side World Cup (F5WC), scheduled to be staged in Shanghai, was moved to South Africa at the last minute. No clear reasons were given, but for the Cape Jewish community, which has recently discovered a love of Futbal, it was a gift.
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Caleb Levitan sets new record in Spain
Nov 22, 2018
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The talented, globe-trotting, chess-playing twins continue to rewrite the South African record books in the Under 8 age group – this time at the World Cadet Chess Championships staged at Santiago de Compostela in Spain.
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Ali Bacher bags lifetime achievement award
Nov 15, 2018
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Dr Ali Bacher, former South African cricket captain and administrator, was one of the five recipients of the 2018 Steve Tshwete Lifetime Achievement Awards at the SA Sport Awards held in Bloemfontein on Sunday night.
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Starting to learn violin at 106
Nov 08, 2018
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Harry Fransman, a former Johannesburg businessman, turns 107 on 25 November. He hasn’t made firm arrangements for his birthday celebration. He just knows he wants his family to celebrate with him.
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Stark reality amid celebrity at Afrika Tikkun fundraiser
Nov 08, 2018
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“There is a golden thread running through this ‘new dawn’ – it is not our second chance, it is our last chance,” Business Leadership South Africa Chief Executive Bonang Mohale told a collection of celebrities, leaders, and captains of industry at the inaugural Afrika Tikkun Icons Gala Dinner at Room Five in Rivonia recently.
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Selwyn Segal family day a special treat
Nov 08, 2018
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The Selwyn Segal’s family day was full of “laughter, noise, and precious family time”, said Lee Unterslak, who together with Tanya Azoulay and the Selwyn Segal team, organised event on Sunday, 4 November.
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WIZO market collects the crowds
Nov 08, 2018
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The amazing “team collectables” and many volunteers gathered early at Norwood Mall on Sunday 4 November to unpack and display hundreds of items to sell at WIZO’s (the Women’s International Zionist Organisation’s) Collectables Market.
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Jewish boys fly SA flag high at Futsal World Cup
Nov 08, 2018
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Four years ago, neither Jordan Arelisky nor Aaron Isserow could have imagined that that they would be competing in a World Cup. Yet, in just over a week, they will be representing South Africa at the AMF Boys U/20 Futsal World Cup in Valledupar, Colombia.
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SAUJS sweeps leadership awards
Nov 01, 2018
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The South African Union of Jewish Students (SAUJS) won best student society at the annual Leadership Awards Ceremony at the University of the Witwatersrand last Tuesday.
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Diller Teen leaders share stories of growth
Nov 01, 2018
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Graduates of the 2018 Diller Teen Fellows programme shared stories of personal growth and learning with their proud parents and King David leadership at Beyachad in Johannesburg last Thursday.
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Esrechowitz family reunites after 50 years
Nov 01, 2018
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The grandchildren of Solomon and Janie Esrechowitz held a reunion in Johannesburg on Sunday 21 October after 50 years apart. There were 11 Esrechowitz children, resulting in 26 grandchildren.
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