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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

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

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

The SAJBD is closely monitoring the situation surrounding 30 June and will continue to assess developments and keep the community informed. At present, we are particularly concerned about the spread of misinformation. We therefore encourage the community to rely only on information from verified and credible sources. The SAJBD will use its official platforms to provide updates on the evolving situation in the coming days. We are engaging on an ongoing basis with HIAS South Af

As xenophobic tensions rise across South Africa, vulnerable migrant families in KZN and Gauteng are facing fear, displacement, hunger, and uncertainty. The SAJBD has been approached to provide emergency relief for those affected. Please donate using the following options and help us in helping those affected EFT: SAJBD Standard Bank 051001 200305190 Ref: Name Xen Alternatively, please use this URL ***Donations qualify for a Section 18A tax certificate.

The South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) unequivocally condemns xenophobia, anti-migrant violence and the scapegoating of refugees, asylum seekers and migrants. As a community shaped by a history of persecution, exclusion and displacement, South African Jewry is acutely aware of the dangers of blaming vulnerable minorities for society’s challenges. We know that when fear and frustration are directed at those perceived as “outsiders”, the results can be devastating.