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
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.
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
🎈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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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...
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.
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
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!
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...
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
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....
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Prof Karen Milner, National Chairperson of the SA Jewish Board of Deputies responds to President Cyril Ramapahosa’s betrayal of the SA Jewish community.
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
.
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
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.
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...
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
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...
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
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.
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
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...
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.