Warmest congratulations to SAJBD past-president Marlene Bethlehem, who was confirmed as the new president of the Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture at its recent meeting in Mexico. That one of our own has been elected to head up this prestigious organisation s a signal honour not just for Marlene, but for the whole of South African Jewry. The MFJC was established after World War II with the primary purpose of rebuilding Jewish life in post-Holocaust Europe. It has since become a dynamic vehicle for grooming future Jewish leaders in all parts of the world, largely through its flagship Nahum Goldmann Fellowship Programme project. Graduates of the latter include a number of senior SAJBD professional staff members and lay leaders. The close fruitful relationship that exists between the Board and the Foundation has very largely been due to Marlene’s dedicated efforts over many years.
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The SAJBD proudly participates in two major interfaith gatherings
Last week brought powerful moments of unity and hope. 🌟
The SAJBD proudly participated in two major interfaith gatherings, the Faith–Governance Conference hosted by the and the Gauteng Ethics & Anti-Corruption Council.
These gatherings reminded us that South Africa’s diverse faith communities are deeply committed to working hand-in-hand. Together, we can build a more ethical, compassionate, and united South Africa. 🤝🇿🇦✨
City of Johannesburg paint over antisemitic graffiti outside the Johannesburg Holocaust and Genocide Centre
Thank you to the City of Johannesburg for painting over the very antisemitic graffiti outside the Johannesburg Holocaust and Genocide Centre. The SAJBD approached the City of Johannesburg after antisemitic graffiti had been painted in clear violation of the city's bylaws.
SAJBD stand with the women of South Africa and join the G20 Women’s Shutdown.
The SAJBD stood with the women of South Africa and joined the G20 Women’s Shutdown. For 15 minutes, we lay in unity on the floor at Constitution Hill as the names of GBV victims were read - a stark reminder of the daily reality faced by so many women and children in our country.