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.
The South African Jewish Board of Deputies is appalled by the statement issued by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA), following the attack on Member of Parliament (MP) Emma Powell during their Cape Town event on South Africa’s G20 strategic goals last week. SAIIA’s statement acquiesced to the bullying and intimidation, blamed the victim, deflected responsibility, and sided with the perpetrators of this ambush against Powell.
On this day : 10 May 2024
The SAJBD protested against Naledi Pandor on her call to import antisemitism and violence against Jewish students onto SA University campuses. She was speaking at the opening the Global Anti-Apartheid conference.
Looking back to Sasha Said, National Chairperson of SAUJS - South African Union of Jewish Students, powerful remarks at the SAJBD Yom Hashoah ceremony we are reminded of the next generations mission Never to Forget. #YomHaShoah