One-to-One 2021 #CosyUp Campaign
One to One is a community-based project that's been going for 38 years and had run 2 projects under COVID-19 restrictions. It is a unique example of community cooperation involving…
Anything regarding broader South African society, democracy, crime, voter education, human rights, poverty relief
Commemorate Youth Day with Us- Students Discuss Interfaith
You are cordially invited to commemorate Youth Day with us on Thursday, 17 June 2021 at 17:30. Our Interfaith and Intercommunity subcommittee will be hosting a discussion with students from…
The SAJBD remembers King Goodwill Zwelithini
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…
25 Years of Our Constitution: A Jewish Perspective
You are cordially invited to celebrate 25 Years of Our Constitution with us on Thursday 18 March at 19:00.
Coping with COVID: Thoughts of the Interfaith Community
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
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…
Reconciliation Day 2020 Through a District Six Lens
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…
Expert Sessions: The Direct Elections Bill
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…
Words matter.
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
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…