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The South African Jewish Board of Deputies is the political voice and human rights lobby of SA Jewry and the umbrella body of our communal organisations

Johannesburg, South Africa
Joined October 2009
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@SAJBD
SA Jewish Board
1 year
Our letter to @CyrilRamaphosa @PresidencyZA in @SundayTimesZA today. Where is your compassion for the Jewish community?
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The #Dischem letter has elicited high emotions. Sadly this has resulted in blatant aggression towards Jewish South Africans. We condemn these vile comments in the strongest terms.
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Hundreds of Christians come together to pray for Israel. Doing what's right is not always easy. We thank our friends for their support. #Israel #BringThemHome
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🎈221 balloons spanning both sides of The Nelson Mandela Bridge in Johannesburg, South Africa. 221 men, women, children and babies still being held hostage in Gaza. #BringThemHome
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@SAJBD
SA Jewish Board
3 years
We are shocked by the brutal murder of South African, Eliyahu David Kay, in a terrorist attack in Jerusalem today. Our deepest condolences go to his fiancé, family & friends both here and in Israel. BDH. May his memory be a blessing.
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This is happening in South Africa right now. Hundreds sing the Israeli national anthem as they express support for the Jewish state.
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Thread: We were incredibly heartened to see the Johannesburg skyline lit up in support of Israel.    This phenomenal display has shown that, yet again, the people of South Africa stand by the people of Israel at this exceptionally challenging and heart-breaking time.
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Our response to Cricket South Africa's disgraceful decision to remove Teeger is here
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SAJBD statement on the SABC
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Why is Hamas not at the IJC? #InternationCourtofJustice #IJC
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1 year
On the SABC, Hamas’s representative in Tehran, Dr Qaddumi, denied that any of the 242 hostages taken by Hamas were children. The host failed to challenge him.
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Yesterday hundreds gathered outside CricketSA in support of David Teeger and to remind South Africa that there is no space for anti-semitism on or off the field ✊🏽 #Eager4Teeger #saynotoantisemitism #StandWithTeeger #StandWithUs
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5 years
We are devasted by the passing of "the spirit of the great sky" music and cultural legend #JohnnyClegg . The inclusiveness of his music inspired hope during Apartheid. "Guka 'mzimva; Sala 'nhliziyo". His legacy will continue through his iconic music
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Today is the one month anniversary since 240 Israeli civilians including a 9 month old baby, toddlers, children and elderly people were abducted by Hamas from their homes and are being held in Gaza. #bringthemhome #StandWithUs #AmYisraelChai #LetOurPeopleGo
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@SAJBD
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Thrilled to be hosting former Miss Iraq @RealSarahIdan
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We are appalled and disappointed by the antisemitic comments on Twitter by MEC @LebogangMaile1 . We will take this matter up directly with the @myanc @David_Makhura @GautengProvince
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This is South Africa now. Hundreds sing the Israeli national anthem as they express support for the Jewish state.
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We wish @Lalela_lali best if luck in the upcoming #MissUniverse pageant. We applaud her courage in standing her ground and representing our country.
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Reporting antisemitism When there are conflicts in Israel, we see rates of antisemitism increase. This is a global phenomenon and SA Jewry too is targeted by the anti-Israel groups and individuals that use these times to pursue and hate Jewish people.
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The South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) congratulates the UCT Council for rejecting the Senate resolution on their proposed academic boycott of Israel. Their decision on Saturday endorsed the...
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We are so proud of you @Lalela_lali . Congratulations on such a great achievement: You urged women to "choose courage over comfort at every opportunity they get". You've walked the talk! #MissUniverse @official_MissSA #LalaleaMswane
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Congratulations to our National Director Wendy Kahn listed on the Jerusalem Post's 50 Most Influential Jews.
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Shocked to learn of the shooting of Jewish people praying at their synagogue in Pittsburgh leaving 8 dead and many wounded. We mourn with the families of the victims and also with the American people. The SAJBD condemns this heinous act of terror.
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"I visited Israel and it was an eye opener. I wanted to tell people the truth. I started my organisation #HumanityForward to do this" says @RealSarahIdan @SaujsCT @SAUJS
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The SAJBD stands shoulder to shoulder with the people of Israel at one of the most devastating times of the Jewish state's existence. Our full statement can be read here: #Israel #Israel_under_attack
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SA Jewish Board
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Sociology lecturer, @DavidHirsh coming up now @chaifm #JewishBoardTalk on #antisemitism from the left and what can be done about it
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A beautiful morning morning spent with Miss Unity Simphiwe Mduli and Miss Iraq @RealSarahIdan at Comprensive School in Soweto speaking about Human Rights, Freedom of speech, mental health and women’s empowerment!
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Hamas has arrived in South Africa
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Israel is a democratic state says @YosephHaddad as he explains the conflict to guests of @Zionistmove
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Reconciliation: What can the UAE & Israel learn from SA? 🗓️ Monday, 8 March | 10am. Register at Join @amitd441 , @kh_lorena , @amjadt25 , @FarberGabi and @nordienmn , @MightiJamie and @fredman_a as they unpack similarities and differences.
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. @RealSarahIdan shares her personal story as a Muslim woman from Iraq
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The majority of Israelis be they Muslim, Jewish & Christians want to live together in peace says @YosephHaddad to a packed audience
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South Africans for Israel #StandWithIsrael
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3 years
The support for @Lalela_lali on her return to SA was incredible. She was welcomed warmly by her many supporters
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Zionist Movement
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Lalela was welcomed well. Danko!🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 Asbonge!🇿🇦 @MZANSIISRAEL @SAJBD
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The South African Government’s decision to withdraw the South African Ambassador from Israel is outrageous and displays gross double-standards against the Jewish state. While we, the South African Jewish Board of...
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The SAJBD wishes President Cyril Ramaphosa Mazel Tov.
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6 years
The SAJBD condemns in the strongest terms the statements made by #AdamCatzavelos . His unacceptable utterances are indicative of the need for all South Africans to acknowledge racism in our society and find meaningful ways to address them. #noplaceforhate
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Today in a message against antisemitism, citizens of Berlin wearing kippot will march in solidarity with the Jewish Community #IchBinJude “I too am a Jew”. The SAJBD will be supporting from South Africa....
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SA Jewish Board
3 years
We applaud the bravery of @RealSarahIdan who is prepared to put herself at risk by challenging the current Middle East discourse. Read her story in @mailandguardian : We look forward to engaging with her while she is in SA
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Thank you @ifcministries for a spiritual morning of pray.
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SA Jewish Board
4 years
We mourn the passing of former Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, z"tl. He brought the moral & ethical vision of Judaism to fellow Jews & humanity at large. He was a great ambassador for the Jewish faith. We will continue to learn and be enriched by the magnificent legacy.
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National Director Wendy Kahn writes about the skyrocketing levels of antisemitism in South Africa in today’s Citizen newspaper.
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People are tired of fighting. We need peace says @kh_lorena from @sharakango #reconciliation
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6 years
Sound familiar?
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2 years
Zev Krengel on @eNCA expressing disappointment at @SARU shameful decision to retract Tel Aviv invitation
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I speak the truth & have the facts so I am happy to debate against those who hate Israel says @YosephHaddad
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Today is baby Kfir’s 1st birthday. Instead of celebrating with his family and blowing out his first candle on a birthday cake, he is being held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza. He has spent more than a quarter of his life in captivity #BringThemHomeNow #KfirOneYear
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Zev Krengel coming up now @eNCA talking on SA, Israel, and the war against Hamas
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2 years
We light six candles to remember and commemorate the Six Million Jews who were butchered by the Nazi regime #YOMHASHOAH2023 #WarsawGhettoUprising
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@SAJBD
SA Jewish Board
5 years
We call for an end to this latest wave of xenophobia & for all leaders to condemn it
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SA Jewish Board
3 years
This is Lily Ebert, a Holocaust survivor and TikTok superstar who has made it her mission to share her story and the history of the Holocaust. @DovForman will be joining us virtually at our annual Holocaust Memorial Day event for Yom Hashoah.
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Last Friday, a major step forward in the battle against online antisemitism was taken when the Randburg Magistrates Court found Matome Letsoalo guilty of crimen injuria for threatening and abusive tweets targeting the Jewish community.
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Prof Karen Milner, National Chairperson of the SA Jewish Board of Deputies responds to President Cyril Ramapahosa’s betrayal of the SA Jewish community.
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SA Jewish Board
4 years
Our thoughts go to the people of Lebanon following the horrific #Beirutexplosion . The resultant loss of life, numbers injured and general devastation is overwhelming. We join others in our #prayforbeirut
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It's been 13 days since Hamas violently abducted 4-year-old Ariel from his home in Israel. Hamas is holding 203 innocent men, women, and children hostage in Gaza. We're calling out this war crime and demanding that Hamas #LetOurPeopleGo
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SA Jewish Board
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Mazel Tov @Benji_Shulman on your award in recognition for your dedication to our community.
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So many South Africans would like to see a strengthening of ties between our country & Israel.
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Zionist Movement
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The ANC resolution to downgrade South African Embassy in Israel ,will not stop our love and support for the State of Israel. 100%Zionists @SAJBD @MZANSIISRAEL @IsraelinSA GOD BLESS
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Picket outside the Office of the Ministry of Justice to protest #RonaldLamola 's refusal to acknowledge antisemitism in our country
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@SAJBD
SA Jewish Board
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We're not denying anyone anything. We recognise & welcome a whole host of diversity in our community. What we don't like is your pretense that you represent anyone but yourselves.
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I’m proud to be among the 65 Jewish SA signatories of the letter supporting the academic boycott of Israeli universities. The SAJBD’s attempt to situate us as discriminatory or outsiders of our community is yet another indication of the fact that they’re about Zionism not Judaism
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We are delighted with the outcome of the CricketSA enquiry, that comments made by Captain of the Under 19 Cricket team David Teeger did not contravene any of the clauses of the Lions Code.
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Israel helps the world & Africa. Hopefully they will find an antidote to the #CoronaOutbreak says @YosephHaddad
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We condemn the heinous #ChristchurchShooting . We stand in solidarity with the people of Christchurch. We stand in solidarity with the Muslim community. #NoPlaceForHate #ChristchurchTerroristattack
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It's been 14 days since Hamas violently abducted Margit and Yossi Silberman from their home in Israel. Hamas is holding 203 innocent men, women, and children hostage in Gaza. We're calling out this war crime and demanding that Hamas #LetOurPeopleGo .
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A week ago @SAUJS Students held a very moving vigil on campus following the massacre of Israeli civilians by Hamas on October 7th. Our Jewish students singing Acheinu @WitsUniversity
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3 years
Whether you spell it #Chanukah or #Hannukah or even #Chanukka we wish you a good one. Chag Sameach
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Tonight is the last night of #Hannukah , where we celebrate the victory of light over darkness. As we head towards the end of 2020, may your new year be filled with light & hope.
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We welcome @DIRCO_ZA condemnation of the murder of Eli Kay in Jerusalem on Sunday. This follows their letter of condolence sent to the family.
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Earlier today the SA Jewish Board of Deputies, through Ian Levitt Attorneys, laid criminal charges at the Sandton Police Station against three individuals who posted threatening and grossly antisemitic comments...
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This is a beauty pageant & our government is turning #Lalea into a pawn for their own political gain, says Xev Krengel @Newzroom405
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Our prayers are with the victims of the shooting at Chabad of Poway during Pesach services today. Another attack on a place of worship.
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Public Management & Governance welcome to @chaifm http://t.co/sVMQrG41Gh
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Zev Krengel @TheGlobe_404 . Israel is a super power and has much to offer SA. Downgrading our SA Embassy in Israel is bad business for all South Africans
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Thank you Sarah Idan for sharing your story with us, standing up and being a voice of peace and unity. #HealoverHate
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Wishing all Shabbat Shalom as we stand in solidarity with #PittsburghSynagogue #ShowUpForShabbat
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. @RealSarahIdan gives an insightful & moving talk @SaujsCT with great questions from the students @SAUJS
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The SAJBD condemns in the strongest possible terms the attack in a mosque in KwaZulu-Natal. Places of worship should always provide a safe space and it's sanctity should be respected.Our thoughts and prayers are with the...
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I want to learn about the situation in SA and leave the message that antisemitism is a threat & everyone has a role to play to counteract it, says @StateSEAS @eNCA
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#YomHashoa in #Johannesburg commemorates those who were murdered during the #Holocaust . A moving ceremony
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‘When ANC comes close to Isis’ Paul Trewhela in Politicsweb
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Emotional audience listens to @YosephHaddad tell his story of the #IDF experience & his resolve to bring Israeli society closer together
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SA Jewish Board
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We send condolences to the family & friends of #DennisGoldberg Read our tribute here:
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SA Jewish Board
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SA Jewry is devastated by the senseless murder of Jeffrey Zetler in Stellenbosch yesterday. The SAJBD calls for the swift arrest of the perpetrators of this horrific crime. Our thoughts are with the Zetler family at this traumatic time.
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Letter in today’s Business Day
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One week on we remember the brave firemen who lost their lives in #JoburgFire . Our thoughts are with their families & friends
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SA Jewish Board
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As an Israeli- Arab-Druze woman, this process impacted me directly. My visit to the UAE would not have been possible prior to this, says @kh_lorena @sharakango #reconciliation
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Christians march in Pretoria to show their support for Israel #SABlessIsrael
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SA Jewish Board
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Delighted to celebrate an incredible 5 years of the #ThumaFoundation with @ThuliMadonsela3 . Keynote address by @sellohatang reinforced the complexity of our society. Democracy can never be taken for granted. #Inspiring
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@SAJBD
SA Jewish Board
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For hard-core haters of Israel, merely defaming and demonising the Jewish state is no longer enough. Now, they are using blatant threats and intimidation to punish and silence anyone who dares to challenge their bigoted...
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In 2015 2 young men wearing kippot a Mall in Jhb were assaulted in an antisemitic incident. The following Sat night the SAJBD arranged `Kippa night at the Movies” when South Africans came wearing kippot in support of SA Jewry. We all need to stand up against hate.
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Playing soccer and educating the facts about Israel @YosephHaddad
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Memorandum accepted by SA Govt
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Zev Krengel says that Jews are proudly South African. But have a spiritual connection to Israel @MphoTsedu #sabcnews
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4 out of 10 SA adults don't have a job says @MmusiMaimane @Our_DA talking to our leadership
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