SAJBD National Director, Wendy Kahn attended an antisemitism conference in Dublin which highlighted what Global antisemitism looks like in 2026. Read in article below: https://www.sajr.co.za/call-exclusion-of-jews-what-it-is.../

In Dublin this week, Wendy Kahn, National Director of the SAJBD, represented the South African Jewish community at the 15th SECCA Forum, hosted by the World Jewish Congress. The forum brought together Jewish community leaders, government envoys from 28 countries, international organisations and technology companies to address antisemitism on social media and in Artificial Intelligence. Through engagements with TikTok, Meta and leading AI experts, Wendy raised issues specific

The SAJBD has honoured two of our longstanding members by appointing them as Honorary Vice Presidents. Bernard Shull has served continuously on the SAJBD National Executive Council since 1988 and has been a member of the Gauteng Council since its establishment. Reeva Forman has a communal career spanning close to four decades. Many of the SAJBD’s most important relationships with faith leaders and communities across South Africa were built through her efforts and have endured

20 candidates. 15 seats. 150+ delegates. One representative community. Last weekend, more than 150 delegates from the organisations affiliated with the SAJBD voted to elect 15 Council members from 20 nominated candidates. Our delegate and affiliate system ensures that the election reflects the diversity of our community, with representatives from across South African Jewry having a voice in choosing its leadership. The process was overseen by National Vice President Mary Kluk

What an incredible evening of engagement and meaningful conversation, with over 450 people in attendance! Thank you to all the mayoral candidates representing Democratic Alliance, ANC, DA, PA, FF Plus, ACDP and BOSA for taking the time to participate, share their perspectives, and engage meaningfully with our Jewish community. Open dialogue and meaningful engagement are vital to building a stronger, more connected future, and we are grateful to all the candidates who contribu

Today, the leadership of the South African Jewish community took to the streets in Cape Town, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Sandton and Durban to mark three years since the Hamas attacks of 7 October 2023. Seven people stood in seven different locations, holding posters highlighting seven documented facts that we believe must remain part of the public record. hold and Our action is a direct response to the intimidation experienced by South African Jews here at home. Over the past t

As part of Argentina’s presidency of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), the Argentine Embassy, led by Ambassador Raúl Ailán and embassy staff, hosted a roundtable on the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism at the offices of the South African Jewish Board of Deputies. SAJBD representatives from across the country attended the event, which included presentations by Dr Ariel Gelblung, Director for Latin America at the Simon Wiesenthal Center, and Prof.

Danny Mofsowitz and Wendy Kahn attended an event paying tribute to Rabbi Dovid and Feigie Hazdan. We add our own accolades, having had the privilege of Rabbi Hazdan’s presence on our SAJBD Gauteng Council since 2020, bringing his unique insights to our table. He has represented the SAJBD at pivotal government and university engagements, and we’ve loved being part of his phenomenal Cycalive initiatives — sending off riders in Johannesburg and welcoming them in Durban. We look

It was an honour to help facilitate Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton Mckenzie’s visit to King David High School ahead of the launch of their Cultural Festival Thank you, Minister Gayton, for your time and words of inspiration and wisdom.

Leaders of the South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) are reassured that the police are taking antisemitic incidents seriously and want the local Jewish community to feel safe. They met with South African Police Service (SAPS) top brass in Pretoria on 27 August to discuss security and specific incidents. But the Board was disheartened to hear that there are no new leads in the investigation into the improvised explosive device (IED) thrown at the Jewish communal headq

The SAJBD KZN Council was pleased to host its Annual General Meeting at the Durban Jewish Club on Thursday, 13 August 2026. It was a meaningful evening of reflection and appreciation, as we celebrated the dedication and contribution of our leadership, Board, affiliates and community partners over the past year. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended and to all those who continue to contribute to the strength, unity and vibrancy of the KwaZulu-Natal Jewish com

📍Highlights from the SAJBD delegation at the 70th National Women’s Day Commemoration at the Union Buildings Together, we heard powerful messages from Mme Sophie Williams-De Bruyn, one of the last surviving leaders of the historic 1956 Women’s March, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai, and President Cyril Ramaphosa. Together, we honoured and celebrated the legacy of the women of 1956, women who stood up, spoke out and helped shape the South Africa we know today. And

📍Highlights from the SAJBD delegation at the 70th National Women’s Day Commemoration at the Union Buildings Together, we heard powerful messages from Mme Sophie Williams-De Bruyn, one of the last surviving leaders of the historic 1956 Women’s March, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai, and President Cyril Ramaphosa. Together, we honoured and celebrated the legacy of the women of 1956, women who stood up, spoke out and helped shape the South Africa we know today. And

From boarding the Gautrain to shlepping through the inner-city streets of Jozi and past its iconic landmarks, we walked proudly as Jews and as South Africans, celebrating the city we are so privileged to call home 👟🇿🇦✡️

What a powerful experience for the Jews4Jozi Walk the Talk team! From boarding the Gautrain to shlepping through the inner-city streets of Jozi and past its iconic landmarks, we walked proudly as Jews and as South Africans, celebrating the city we are so privileged to call home. At a time when Jews around the world are feeling increasingly isolated, we are incredibly fortunate to live in a country where we can be openly and proudly Jewish, while feeling an integral part of th

This Mandela Day, the SAJBD was proud to partner with the incredible Maharishi Institute to serve Johannesburg’s inner-city community. Together, we helped provide more than 5,000 meals and learned about the Institute’s inspiring work, led by its Jewish CEO and founder, Taddy Blecher. Through education and holistic support, the Maharishi Institute is transforming lives and helping build a brighter future for the inner city. As a Jewish community, we are guided by the value of

What a powerful experience for the Jews4Jozi Walk the Talk team! From boarding the Gautrain to shlepping through the inner-city streets of Jozi and past its iconic landmarks, we walked proudly as Jews and as South Africans, celebrating the city we are so privileged to call home. At a time when Jews around the world are feeling increasingly isolated, we are incredibly fortunate to live in a country where we can be openly and proudly Jewish, while feeling an integral part of th

On 13 July, alongside our incredible community volunteers, we packed and delivered hundreds of food parcels to members of the Congolese community in Johannesburg who are facing severe humanitarian challenges. This community is especially vulnerable with no citizen registry and very limited support from official representatives, countless families have nowhere to turn. We were made aware of their urgent needs by a trusted partner organisation with whom we have worked since 200

Last week, Charisse Zeifert attended the World Jewish Congress (WJC) forum in Amsterdam, Netherlands. She joined leaders from 50 countries to discuss the most significant challenges facing global Jewish communities in the diaspora, including rising antisemitism and demonisation of Zionism. It was particularly interesting to hear how the Australian community – one with such deep ties to ours – are dealing with their reality post the Bondi Beach terror attack. While many commun

The South African Jewish Board of Deputies was honoured to attend the U.S. Embassy in South Africa’s celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America. The event brought together leaders from across South African society to commemorate a significant milestone in American history and to reflect on the longstanding ties between South Africa and the United States. Former President Thabo Mbeki spoke about the shared history of our two nation