DIRCO has confirmed that Minister Pandor had a call with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh to pledge support.

President Ramaphosa we are outraged by your callous disregard for the systematic and targeted mass murder of Jews last week and lack of concern for the 200 Jews taken hostage by Hamas including elderly, women and young children. You have betrayed us. See our letter in the Sunday Times today.

Prof Karen Milner, National Chairperson of the SA Jewish Board of Deputies responds to President Cyril Ramapahosa’s betrayal of the SA Jewish community. Listen to the audio above, or download the file below:

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SOUTH AFRICAN JEWISH COMMUNITY STANDS WITH ISRAEL The horrific images coming out of Israel have left the entire world shocked and disgusted. There can never be justification for the barbaric murder, kidnapping and disrespect for human life that has emerged over the past weekend. The terrorist group Hamas’s unprovoked and barbaric attack on innocent Israeli civilians include the massacre of teenagers at a music festival, the abduction of children and elderly women and the kill

The SAJBD stands shoulder to shoulder with the people of Israel at one of the most devastating times of the Jewish state’s existence. We mourn the brutal murders of over 659 Israeli citizens and the barbaric kidnapping of over 100 hostages, including, elderly, women and children, taken for the clear purpose of blackmail and extortion. Our thoughts are with all those who have lost loved ones, for the thousands of injured and for those who have not been accounted for. We also r

On 4 October the SAJBD and SABC Religion celebrated Sukkoth at Pine Street Shul. Rabbi Motti Hadar and Rebbetzin Temmi Hadar explained the symbolism of the holiday. Following that, the group of journalists and interfaith visited Satyagraha House – also known as Gandi House. Yashika Singh, head of SABC Religion, gave information about Gandi and what he stood for and believed.

We were delighted to host The Speaker of the Johannesburg City Council, Colleen Makhubele and her team for lunch at the Great Park Synagogue Sukkah. Thank you to Rabbi Hazdan for your sharing your insights about Sukkot and for showing us around your beautiful shul.

David Saks responds to Alexander O'Riordan's article that appeared in the Daily Maverick Read the article here

The South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) extends its heartfelt condolences to His Majesty the King Misizulu kaZwelithini, the Royal Family and the Buthelezi Clan on the passing of Inkosi Mangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi. The passing of this iconic statesman, wise counsellor and devoted public servant has left a great void in our body politic. A patriot to his core, Prince Buthelezi combined a lifetime of loyal and unstinting service to the people of KwaZulu-Natal provinc

A South African Legend – Raymond Ackerman (1931-2023) The South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) is saddened by the passing of Raymond Ackerman, visionary business leader, retail legend and unstinting philanthropist. Throughout his long life, Mr Ackerman’s extraordinary achievements in the business field were combined with his equally impressive record of contributing to the greater society. He was a true patriot and nation builder. He was also an active, identifying

Delivering blankets and toiletries to fire victims

National Director Wendy Kahn being interviewed by eNCA regarding the recent fire Albert Street, Marshalltown. Listen to the interview here

Learners at Hanyani High School in the Tshipise area of Limpopo are the proud recipients of a state of the art library and computer centre donated by the SA Board of Jewish Deputies and the University of Johannesburg.

Happy Women's Day

On Friday last week the SAJBD, in collaboration with the University of Johannesburg (UJ), officially opened the Nga Tshumisano (Let’s Work Together in Tshivenda) a fully equipped education centre with uncapped Wi-Fi, computers (donated by Investec) and resource books (donated by the SA Jewish community). The school is in the remote Vhemba region and has been adopted by UJ, who has provided the area with solar power, boreholes and a creche. The headmaster, Thifhelimbilu Ndou,

World Jewish Congress and SA Jewish Board of Deputies Mandela Day: Opening of the Eco Communal Centre and classroom at the Harvest Centre of Education and Equality

On World Refugee Day 2023, celebrated on June 20th each year by the United Nations to commemorate the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, the SAJBD stands in solidarity with the refugee, asylum seeker and migrant communities. We celebrate and honour the strength and courage of those who have fled their homes due to conflict or persecution, and commit to preventing and combating Afrophobia, xenophobia and all forms of bigotry in our society.

Happy Greek Easter to all our Greek friends

In a unique, path-blazing partnership, Hip-hop artists Westside Gravy (Noah Shufutinsky) and July 56 (Tanaka Jura) recently collaborated on a new song about shared roots & values and combating prejudice. Noah identifies as a Black Russian Jew, and lives in Israel. Tanaka is South African born with Zimbabwean heritage. Their song, entitled Never Shaken, is a powerful as well as inspiring voice against antisemitism, xenophobia and racism. Please enjoy .