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

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

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

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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

The SAJBD extends its full support and solidarity to the Bet Israel Congregation of Jackson, Mississippi, and to the American Jewish community following the appalling arson attack in the early hours of the Sabbath. Images of a burnt-out synagogue and destroyed Torah scrolls fill Jewish communities around the world with horror and dread. Disturbingly, this attack is the latest in a global escalation of antisemitic violence. It follows, among many others, the brutal terror atta

Over the past few days, a great deal of concern has engulfed our community regarding a document referring to an “Apartheid Bill” put forward by the Al Jama-ah political party. I must reiterate that what exists at present is merely a notice of intention to introduce a private members’ Bill, together with an invitation for public comment. No draft text has been tabled, no wording released. We are under no illusions about the motives of this party, nor about the antisemitic agen

There are weeks when the soul of our country feels a little lighter, when the ties that bind us across faith and tradition grow visibly stronger. Last week was one such week. The South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) was privileged to take part in two significant interfaith gatherings: a conference co-hosted by the Institute for Global Engagement and the South African Council of Faith Based Fraternals; and a session of the Gauteng Ethics and Anti-Corruption Council.

The campaign 16 Days of Activism started on 25 November, a global drive to combat the devastating impact of gender-based violence and femicide (GBV) on women, children, and vulnerable groups. This is a cause so immediate and pressing in South Africa and within our community. Last Friday, 21 November, women from the South African Jewish Board of Deputies participated in the “national shutdown against GBV” at Constitution Hill in Johannesburg. The gathering, which was timed to

A credible, united Jewish voice November 20, 2025 As we approach the South African Jewish Board of Deputies’ (SAJBD’s) national executive conference next weekend, I find myself reflecting on the remarkable origins of the Board. Established in 1912 through the amalgamation of the Jewish Board of Deputies for the Transvaal and Natal, founded in 1903; and its Cape counterpart, in 1904, the SAJBD emerged at a time when our community sought a unified platform to articulate its co

There are moments during the year when the vibrancy of our community is on display for all to see. Past weeks present such a moment. Starting with the Investec Jewish Achiever Awards on 2 November, which were so robustly supported, filling the Sandton Convention Centre, and highlighting the exceptional contributions of our community to the fabric of South African society. Hot on its heels came the Chevrah Kadisha Pillars event on 9 November, another gathering that drew our co