We were shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the horrific murder of our esteemed colleague and friend Steven Gruzd, obm. His loss will be deeply felt by those privileged to have known and worked with him. The SAJBD benefited immeasurably from the many impressive skills that Steven brought during his years with the organisation. Beyond that, he will be remembered as someone of the utmost integrity, both in his personal and professional life. For all his many gifts, Steven w

We are shocked and horrified by this latest act of terror aimed at British Jewry. Torching Jewish ambulances is reprehensible by any standards. No political belief can ever justify this act of hate. This is the latest in an alarming series of hate crimes against British and World Jewry.

In accordance with the agreement reached at the South African Human Rights Commission, @samiir Mahlangu has apologized unreservedly to the SAJBD for a hurtful and inflammatory statement. His apology is below. The SAJBD will continue to fight Antisemitism and hate speech in all its forms and on all platforms. Please report any incidents of Antisemitism to the SAJBD Antisemitism Hotline on 078 259 4147.

The South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) was saddened to learn of the passing of Mosiuoa Lekota, courageous freedom fighter, statesman and devoted public servant. Mr Lekota earned an honoured place for himself in South African history for the significant role he played in the struggle against apartheid and ultimately in ushering in a new era of non-racial democracy. Thereafter, he held a number of important government positions as well as serving as the first premie

Amidst unfolding global tensions, the message of Purim is clear: resilience over fear, light over darkness, unity over division. We remain vigilant, engaged, and proud. Chag Purim Sameach.

The SAJBD was recently alerted to an incident in which a community member was refused service by a business and told: “We do not do business with Zionist killers of babies.” The matter was reported to us. As with every incident of antisemitism, we assessed the case and got legal advice. A formal legal letter was prepared and sent drawing attention to the defamation and unlawful nature of their conduct. As a direct result of this intervention; the business issued a full and un

Message from Prof Karen Milner SAJBD National Chairperson representing the Jewish Community at #SONA26

Roedean has issued an apology for its refusal to participate in a tennis match against King David, a Jewish School. King David has accepted this apology as a closure to this incident. The South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) has worked closely with the South African Board of Jewish Education (SABJE) throughout this matter and welcomes Roedean's apology. We look forward to Roedean acting on their commitment to turn this unfortunate incident into a meaningful learning

The Roedean’s Tennis Cancellation Was Not A Scheduling Issue. It Was Antisemitism! Listen why:

“When a school does something like this they need to take ownership” - Wendy Kahn SAJBD National Director. Listen to the interview below:

SAJBD Condemns Roedean School's Discriminatory Refusal to Play Jewish School. The South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) condemns the blatant prejudice shown by the Roedean School South Africa, a Johannesburg-based girls' school, which refused to honour the fixture scheduled with the King David girls team on the courts of their Parktown campus. King David School has communicated with their parent body today regarding this appalling incident and is continuing to engage

The South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) is saddened by the passing of Leon Levy, stalwart resistance leader in the formative years of the anti-Apartheid struggle. As President of the SA Congress of Trade Unions, Mr Levy was involved in all the major campaigns of the Congress movement, including the famous Congress of the People. On behalf of the unions, he was one of the six original signatories to the Freedom Charter, adopted at that historic gathering as the basi

Wendy Kahn, national director, expressed shock and disappointment on SAfm News at DIRCO’s decision to declare Israel’s Chargé d’Affaires, Mr Ariel Seidman, persona non grata and giving three days to leave the country. Listen to the interview here:

The South African Jewish Board of Deputies is outraged by DIRCO’s decision to declare Mr Ariel Seidman, Chargé d’Affaires of the Israeli Embassy, persona non grata. This is a troubling escalation in South Africa’s increasingly hostile diplomatic posture. The decision to expel an Israeli diplomat over social media posts and alleged procedural oversights stands in stark contrast to South Africa's wilful blindness toward ongoing international atrocities. While DIRCO claims to ch

On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we remember the six million Jewish lives lost and reflect on the lasting impact of the Holocaust. We turn to the SAJBD Archive to share some of the many original Holocaust-era documents that bear witness to this history. The SAJBD continues to preserve these stories for future generations, ensuring they are never forgotten. For more information on the SAJBD Archive, located at Beyachad, please contact Eric@sajbd.org

Today we take off our yellow pins, removing the weight of 843 days. Finally they are home 💛

The South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) is deeply concerned by the appointment of Mr Thapelo Amad as MMC for Community Development in the City of Joburg . Mr Amad was found to be in contravention of the Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act (PEPUDA) by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and ordered to issue an unconditional apology. To date, he has not complied with this remedy. It is wholly unacceptable for a person with

The South African Jewish Board of Deputies notes with deep heartbreak the national tragedies affecting South Africa. Severe flooding in Limpopo and Mpumalanga has claimed lives, displaced thousands, and caused widespread destruction to homes, businesses, and vital infrastructure. This loss has been compounded by a tragic road accident on 19 January, in which 13 schoolchildren lost their lives and others were critically injured. We share in the nation’s grief and extend our de

The South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) welcomes the decision by the Film and Publications Board (FPB) to issue a “Refused Classification” ruling regarding the film Hebrews to Negros – Wake Up Black America. In terms of the ruling, the distributor has been requested to remove the film from all platforms in South Africa. The SAJBD approached the FPB to reclassify the film on the grounds that it propagated racist stereotypes against Jewish people and as such amount