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Adventurous Israeli dies at Victoria Falls
Ofer Cohen, aged 34, literally had the world at his feet when he visited Victoria Falls earlier this month. But that all came to a tragic end when his body was found floating in the Zambezi River last Tuesday. It is suspected that he drowned when taking a spontaneous swim without a lifejacket.
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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
Jill Katz, a regal presence who touched many lives
Jill Katz, a renowned, respected, and beloved matriarch and rebbetzin, passed away last week at the inspiring age of 91.
Eight-year-old soccer star shines in Brazil
Maccabi table tennis has fans on the edge of their seats
UJW brings cheer to scholars by paying for uniforms
WIZO-Magimix partnership puts food on the table
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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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Venezuela’s opposition to renew ties with Israel
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
True relevance of the anniversary of the Islamic revolution
This week, 40 years ago, Iran’s military stood down, guaranteeing the Islamic Revolution’s success.
Interesting friends of Israel and Trump
Golan Heights rises from international backburner
Netanyahu fighting to maintain coalition government
The toll of the Gaza rockets
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
Cutting off your nose to spite your face
Do you know the expression, “Don’t cut off your nose to spite your face?” It is a warning against pursuing revenge in a way that will damage you more than the object of your anger. Well, it seems quite clear that Boycott Divestment Sanctions South Africa (BDS-SA) is determined to do just that.
To be brave and bold and stand up for what is right
How Jewish is Jewish enough?
Fight hatred with family values and caring
Coming out of the silly season
OP-EDS
Looking back at Ethiopia as more countrymen arrive in Israel
I often ponder about my simple life in Ethiopia. Sometimes I miss the uncomplicated life that we once had. I miss the days of being a shepherd boy. I miss the daily chores of collecting water and searching for food. Each and every one of us has a strong link to our past and a longing for what was.
Looming elections: can the centre hold?
Learned helplessness
Keep anti-Semitism in perspective
Morasha goes from darkness to light with new Sefer Torah
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
Ain’t it a joy to complain?
Sol visits his old friend, Abe, who has recently acquired a new dog.
Make 2019 a year of reconciliation and celebration
Is religion still relevant?
Emerging from darkness – Yitro’s legacy
Sticking to tradition
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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Who are the members of the Springbok minyan?
Nov 30, 2017
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There have been 10 Jewish rugby players who have represented South Africa in rugby Tests.
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17th annual Jaffa Golf Day
Nov 23, 2017
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The 17th annual Allen Joss Auto Jaffa Golf Day was held at Wingate Park Country Club on October 28 and was filled with lots of fun and enjoyed by all who participated.
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Shuvu network of schools being introduced to South Africa
Nov 23, 2017
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The Shuvu network of schools in Israel was founded 27 years ago by the rosh yeshiva of Torah V'Daas in New York, Hagaon Harav Avrohom Yaakov Pam, to provide a frum framework for the thousands of Russian underprivileged children arriving in Israel at the time, lacking any knowledge of sense of their Yiddishkeit.
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M stands for mitzvah, in UJW’s book
Nov 23, 2017
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The Union of Jewish Women Johannesburg, together with volunteers, took Mitzvah Day to heart and and made a difference within the wider South African community.
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SAUPJ doing mitzvahs
Nov 23, 2017
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The Johannesburg South African Union of Progressive Jews (SAUPJ) - which includes members of Bet David, Temple Israel Hillbrow and Beit Emanuel - chose to thoroughly clean the Wall of Remembrance at West Park Cemetery for their Mitzvah Day project.
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Giro d’Italia cycle race to skirt politically-sensitive areas
Nov 23, 2017
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There is great excitement in Israel that next year’s Giro d’Italia cycle race will begin in Israel. Cyclists will travel through the Negev Desert, follow the Mediterranean coast and climb the hills around Jerusalem, but the one place riders will avoid is Jerusalem’s Old City.
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There goes the Vintage Man!
Nov 16, 2017
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If you happen to be in the Johannesburg suburbs on the weekend and you hear someone shout, “There goes the Vintage Man”, don’t look for an elderly gentleman. Move your gaze to the road to see the man driving a Model T Ford or another of his collection of working vintage cars.
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Bringing down the ‘Man with the Iron Heart’
Nov 16, 2017
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He was known as the Butcher of Prague and as the architect of the Nazis’ Final Solution. Reinhard Heydrich was indeed the “Man with the Iron Heart”.
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WIZO takes Garden Day to Arcadia
Nov 16, 2017
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The magnificently restored Arcadia House gardens was the setting for this year’s WIZO Etgar branch in Johannesburg’s Annual Garden Day last weekend.
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KZN Zionist leader, Antony Arkin, makes aliya
Nov 16, 2017
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After 42 years of community service, Professor Antony Arkin is pursuing his lifelong dream of making aliya.
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PFA fumes as FIFA close book on Israeli, Palestine stalemate
Nov 16, 2017
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The Palestinian Football Authority has reacted angrily to world controlling football body Fifa’s decision not to intervene in the impasse between the Israeli and Palestinian football authorities.
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Dominant victory for Musikanth and team
Nov 16, 2017
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Israel’s rugby team has kept its hopes alive of promotion with a dominant 44-8 victory over Bosnia Herzegovina at the Wingate Institute at the weekend.
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It was a morning to remember and savour, Doll...
Nov 09, 2017
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It was an awesome pamper party with a difference, when at least 90 little girls arrived at the Selwyn Segal Toy Shop on Sunday morning, October 5, each with their own “Our Generation Doll” for the #ourgenerationdoll #hairstylingevent.
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Klein donates football collection to Fifa museum
Nov 09, 2017
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Abraham Klein is one of Israel's greatest soccer referees. The 83-year-old, who was born in Timisoara, Romania, survived prejudice, politics and the Holocaust, to become one of the world’s best referees.
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Mmusi Maimane talks to the Durban community
Nov 09, 2017
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Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane told a packed audience at the annual launch of the Israel United Appeal-United Communal Fund (IUA-UCF) campaign in KwaZulu-Natal on October 31 that “when things fall apart, they do fall into place”.
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At 99, Freda is gearing up for the ton
Nov 09, 2017
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Freda Solomon turned 99 on October 19.
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Jo’burg Jewish Male Choir pays tribute to Evelyn Green
Nov 09, 2017
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The annual concert of the Johannesburg Jewish Male Choir last weekend was the perfect occasion to pay tribute to its musical director Evelyn Green, a founder member of the Choir together with three great musicians of the time, Bob Borowsky, Lior Himelstein and the late Gus Levy.
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Photographing the desperately sad gaze of having lost everything
Nov 02, 2017
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The silence grabs you first as you walk into Gideon Mendel’s Drowning World, a selection of photographs from his eponymous 10-year project, currently on show at Wits Art Museum.
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WIZO pays tribute to long-serving members
Nov 02, 2017
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It was a morning of WIZO celebration as a number of women were awarded the prestigious Rebecca Sieff Award for long service in recognition of their dedication to the organisation.
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Machalnik veterans reunited
Nov 02, 2017
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Two of the surviving Machal volunteers who left South Africa to volunteer in the 1948 War of Independence, met recently for an impromptu “reunion” at Jaffa (accommodation for the elderly) in Pretoria.
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