With the Yamim Tovim coming up, I again urge all our university students to please check that there are no clashes with their upcoming exams and if there are to immediately let the Board know (011 645 2521/ sajbd@sajbd.org). While we will go to every effort to ensure that our students are accommodated, even in cases where only a single person is involved, we need to be informed about any problems as far in advance as possible.
Recent Articles
Iran's attack on Israel: statement
On Saturday night Iran launched hundreds of missiles against civilian and religious targets in a grotesque act of war against Israel. In an unprecedented act of solidarity, Arab states, the USA, Britain and France stood up against this attack on the Jewish state, and the attack failed to achieve its aim of death and destruction on all who live in Israel.
The SAJBD calls for the reinstatement of Dr Bridget Farham
The SAJBD calls for the reinstatement of Dr Bridget Farham
as editor of the SAMJ
The South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) calls for the immediate reinstatement of Dr Bridget Farham as editor of the South African Medical Journal, following her ousting by the South African Medical Association (SAMA).
SAUJS Western Cape aimed to speak honestly about the Israeli experience on Oct 7th
From the 18 – 20 March SAUJS Western Cape made its intentions clear: to engage in a meaningful dialogue about a way forward for both Jews and Palestinians in Israel and Gaza.
They aimed to speak honestly about the Israeli experience on Oct 7th,and create a safe space for the Jewish students on campus. Instead they were met with shouting, anger, vile rhetoric, hate and antisemitism.