Rabbi David Shaw, member of the SAJBD and Rabbi of Sandton Shul, Wendy Kahn and Gabi Farber Cohen hosted a meaningful interfaith engagement, welcoming a group of seminarians from the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference led by Bishop Graham Rose. The group, currently in their eighth year of formation for the priesthood within the Catholic Church, are spending a semester focusing on interreligious dialogue. As part of this programme, they chose to visit a synagogue to

This week, SAJBD Vice President Mary Kluk and Chairperson Prof Karen Milner attended the World Jewish Conference in Geneva. Both hold leadership positions on the WJC. Prof. Karen Milner presented a session titled “Making Engagement Count: Community and Government Action on Antisemitism,” sharing the South African experience as a case study in navigating challenging - and at times hostile - political environments, while continuing to achieve meaningful outcomes through princip

Together we united. Together we stood. Together we will endure. 🕯️🕯️ View video on YouTube https://youtu.be/2-LsVmwosnk

SAJBD stood in solidarity with the Iranian people, who continue to fight for freedom in the face of brutal repression. In recent months, tens of thousands have reportedly been killed and more than 600 executed — a stark reminder of the human cost of this struggle. We stand with those demanding dignity, justice, and the fundamental right to live freely.

“We are witnessing the deliberate distortion of one of humanity’s darkest chapters. Not to honour the dead. But to weaponise them against their very descendants. Holocaust inversion has arrived at our doorsteps” Danny Mofsowitz SAJBD Gauteng Chairperson speaking at Yom Hashoah 2026. Now more than ever this is a video which must be watched.

“Tonight, Pretoria and Johannesburg stand shoulder to shoulder, and in doing so, we honour the six million who perished and the survivors who taught us that our strength lies in one another. Let this evening not be an ending, but a beginning. Let us build upon this unity: community to community, family to family, generation to generation” - Gary Nowosenitz SAJBD Pretoria Chair at Yom Hashoah Ceremony 2026 Thank you to the over 1000 Jewish communal members who joined us last n

SAJBD National Chairperson Karen Milner attended the Democratic Alliance Federal Congress as part of the SAJBD’s in line with our engagement with political parties on behalf of the Jewish community. We extend our congratulations to the newly elected leadership and look forward to finding meaningful ways to work together in building our country’s democracy.

This Yom HaShoah, join the Gauteng Jewish Community for a deeply moving evening of remembrance. Together, we honour the Six Million and hear the powerful testimony of Holocaust survivor Wanda Albinska. For decades her story remained untold. Join us for the rare opportunity to bear witness to her story firsthand. Tuesday, 14 April 2026 17:00 Johannesburg (venue details provided upon registration) Together, we remember. Together, we commemorate. Together, we ensure their st

This week, SAJBD National Director Wendy Kahn and Cape Chair Simone Sulcas and Director Daniel Bloch represented South Africa at the Anti-Defamation League’s National Leadership Summit in New York — the world’s largest gathering of Jewish leaders tackling antisemitism and hate, with participants from 26 countries. Wendy presented on a panel at the conference on South Africa’s current situation on the topic of “One People: How Jewish Communities Around the World are Working To

Today the SAJBD attended the Regina Mundi Church for the memorial of Mosiuoa Lekota — a courageous freedom fighter, statesman and devoted public servant. Over the years, many leaders have come and gone, and political winds have shifted. Yet throughout these changes, Mr Lekota remained a consistent and loyal friend to the Jewish community. He stood with us in times of celebration, but perhaps more meaningfully, he stood with us during times that were difficult and challenging.

The SAJBD was deeply honoured to represent the South African Jewish community at the national launch of the 30 year anniversary of the Constitution, as guests of the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi. As we reflect on three decades of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, we are reminded of the values that bind us as a nation - dignity, equality, freedom, and the rule of law. These principles not only safeguard our democracy, but

n the spirit of Tu Bishvat, SAJBD partnered with University of Johannesburg Vice-Chancellor Professor Letlhokwa Mpedi for a meaningful gathering reflecting shared values and collaboration. Jewish UJ alumni, students and academics joined students from Yeshiva College and King David Schools to visit the Centre for Ecological Intelligence, share the Seven Species and take part in a symbolic tree-planting on campus. The event highlighted SAJBD’s work in building trusted universit

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. A night of hope and unity hosted by the SAJBD, Chabad and Kosherworld with meaningful messages by SAJBD Chairperson Prof Karen Milner, The Australian Acting High Commissioner and United States Charge d’affaires. Together we will bring light in this time of darkness.

Our team joined hands with TEARS Foundation to pack comfort bags for boys and girls who have experienced rape or abuse. The initiative aims to not only spread awareness about GBV but also to make a meaningful difference to those suffering.