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Two disturbing letters dominated your letters page in the 15 July edition of the SA Jewish Report. The fact that they appeared on the eve of...
Having witnessed probably the worst outbreak of civil unrest since the dawn of democracy, one difficult question needs to be answered. Who are the real looters?...
The Ministerial Advisory Committee on COVID-19 Vaccines (VMAC) as well as the two other MACs are concerned about the extent of vaccine hesitancy in the country....
The chairperson and executive of the South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) would like to clarify the organisation’s response to the SA Jewish Report’s interview...
Lawyers are trying to trace the descendants of Jack Levin (born 15 August 1904) and Morris Maisel (born 16 February 1912) with regard to property in...
What a beautiful photograph of Ronald Bobroff! (SA Jewish Report, 24 June 2021) It’s just a pity he’s not prepared to fight his “just case” from...
In response to Choni Davidowitz’s letter, “Why seek citizenship of murderous Lithuania” (SA Jewish Report 18 June 2021), both my parents were fortunate to have narrowly...
As a Christian who believes in the authenticity and authority of scripture, I’m compelled to express my support for the arguments put forward by Chief Rabbi...
There is an undeniable bond between sons and their mothers. Jewish mothers have amplified this post-birth umbilical-cord dynamic into a relationship that can only be exceeded...
On 22 June, the BBC presented a programme showing the human-rights abuses perpetrated by China on its Muslim Uighur people – how it deliberately separated children...
I don’t often air my opinion on any of the columns or letters in the SA Jewish Report, but the letter penned by the anonymous doctor...
The COVID-19 pandemic poses basic questions to us about what it means to be human. Not only are we asking ourselves how to stay alive but...
The new government in Israel gives us the opportunity to become a “light unto the nations”. As I understand it, every shade of political opinion is...
During these difficult times, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and not see the light at the end of the tunnel. Yet we’ve all experienced challenges in...
I’m so sad that I came across this terrible article (“Professor of propaganda” by Howard Sackstein, SA Jewish Report, 3 June 2021). First, I’m a Wits-trained...
“Most of our ancestors were forced to flee Lithuania in terrible circumstances, and restoring our citizenship will go a long way to address the wrongs of...
I’m appalled by prominent members of our government, even one of our own – Ronnie Kasrils – who has the gall to speak out against Israel,...
Does time heal wounds? When my youngest son made a crucial decision at the end of 2020 to take up a position in Liverpool in the...
In contrast to the Palestinian Authority (PA) which last held elections in January 2006, and yet again cancelled elections scheduled for 22 May 2021, Israel’s vibrant...
There’s a solution to the problem of Israel haters. It’s long term, but successful. Let me give you an example. In the late 1950s, Prime Minister...
Let’s take a deep look at apartheid Israel. Israel will have an Israeli Palestinian minister in the new coalition, eight Israeli Palestinian members of parliament, an...
Whether momentary, temporary, or permanent, antisemitism is mental illness. When it translates into violent acts against Jews and worse, their murder, it’s an inexcusable crime, an...
Anton, I read your recent article on the Israeli and Palestinian conflict and the media relating thereto. Although it’s obviously erudite and well thought out, I...
Dear Ronnie Kasrils I’ve read your post in the Sunday Times. It’s with much pain that I’m called to draft a response. In the name of...
In regard to the article, “Student barred from gap year speaks out’” (SA Jewish Report, 12 March 2021), we would like to clarify that the Israel...
It is with a deep sense of loss and sadness that I mourn the passing of his majesty, King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu. My condolences go out...
Much criticism has been aimed at the judiciary these past months, stemming predominantly from some high-ranking African National Congress (ANC) officials who obviously see the rule...
I find the article, “SA chiropractor in Melbourne jail pleads guilty to drug trafficking”, SA Jewish Report, 26 February 2021, in extremely bad taste. It smacks...
I’m looking for information about my father, who may have emigrated to South Africa in the early 1960s. His name was Victor Vinegrad, and he had...
Rather than being a stiff-necked people who complain a lot, it’s better to be a “light unto the nations” and glow with goodwill. Unfortunately, holding on...
My name is Lisa. I work as a child and adult psychologist in our community. It’s been almost eight years since my husband and child passed...
I apologise in advance for this vent, but having read the SA Jewish Report today, confirming my suspicions about the number of illegal minyanim taking place...
So, Howard Feldman thinks maybe it’s time for introspection by the Jewish community on its love affair with Donald Trump. Long past, in my opinion, although...
It saddened me to read Shimshon Fisher’s article about his negative experience of being a Jew on the campus of the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)....
Once again, Israel is being demonised with the usual apartheid slights, this time relating to the COVID-19 vaccine and the country’s success first in obtaining the...
The advent of COVID-19 has resulted in every one of us having to make sacrifices to keep ourselves, our family, and our community safe. So, it’s...
Thank you for the obituary you published about Rabbi Ben Isaacson, who was my rabbi and teacher in the days when he ran the Emet Women’s...
Donald Trump lost the presidency. By doing so, he has allowed: A Jewish senate majority leader, Chuck Schumer, to replace Moscow Mitch (McConnell); A Jewish White...
Last week’s SA Jewish Report (15 January 2021) reports on a selfish Glenhazel shul that has operated illegally and hazardously right through the lockdown since March...
Dear Mr President We know you have so much on your plate, and that you have tried to look after the people of the country as...
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