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25 Years of Our Constitution: A Jewish Perspective

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Post published:5 Nisan 5781 (March 18, 2021)
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You are cordially invited to celebrate 25 Years of Our Constitution with us on Thursday 18 March at 19:00.

The SAJBD remembers King Goodwill Zwelithini

Post author:Mathilde Myburgh
Post published:28 Adar 5781 (March 12, 2021)
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The South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) extends its sincerest condolences to the Royal Family and the Zulu nation on the passing of King Goodwill Zwelithini. In a reign…

Coping with COVID: Thoughts of the Interfaith Community

Post author:Mathilde Myburgh
Post published:22 Shevat 5781 (February 4, 2021)
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You are cordially invited to attend our 'COPING WITH COVID: Thoughts of the Interfaith Community' event on Thursday 4 February. This event takes place during the United Nations Interfaith Harmony…

SAJBD Welcomes Mcebo Dlamini Apology for Antisemitic Comments

Post author:Mathilde Myburgh
Post published:28 Kislev 5781 (December 14, 2020)
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Today (14 December), the former Wits SRC President Mcebo Dlamini and the SA Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) engaged in mediation facilitated by the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC). The…

Expert Sessions: The Direct Elections Bill

Post author:Mathilde Myburgh
Post published:24 Kislev 5781 (December 10, 2020)
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The Cape SAJBD and its Advocacy Subcommittee invite you to our final Expert Sessions webinar of 2020, titled 'Changes to the Constitution: The Direct Elections Bill'. On Thursday 10 December…

Reconciliation Day 2020 Through a District Six Lens

Post author:Mathilde Myburgh
Post published:22 Kislev 5781 (December 8, 2020)
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by Gwynne Robins Many years ago, I was one of many in the packed auditorium who had come to listen to Jewish Chilean playwright and human rights activist Ariel…

Words matter.

Post author:Mathilde Myburgh
Post published:15 Heshvan 5781 (November 2, 2020)
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Over the last few months, the board has witnessed engaged debates and discussions among our community — about COVID-19 and what we should do about it, about PPE, about schools…

COVID-19, Conspiracy Theories and Us

Post author:Mathilde Myburgh
Post published:16 Av 5780 (August 6, 2020)
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By Gwynne Robins Which of these statements do you believe to be true? • COVID-19 spreads when Israeli soldiers wipe the virus on car door handles (suggested by Palestinian…

Our Suggested #MinuteOfSilence Echoed by CoCT

Post author:Mathilde Myburgh
Post published:16 Av 5780 (August 6, 2020)
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In response to a suggestion from the Cape SAJBD, Minister Anroux Marais calls for a minute of silence every Wednesday at 12:00 noon. #PhysicallyDistanced #SociallyConnected #MinuteOfSilence