Elections 2016

At the time of writing, arrangements are being finalised for Wednesday evening’s election panel discussion at Beyachad. The event was organised as part of the SAJBD’s ‘Make Us Count’ election awareness campaign Taking part will be ANC Mayoral candidate, Parks Tau, DA Mayoral candidate, Herman Mashaba, Cope President Mosiuoa Lekota and ACDP MP, Steven Swart. Well-known radio journalist and author Mandy Wiener will moderate the discussion and pose questions to the panellists. I look forward to reporting back on what transpired.

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SAJBD celebrate 120 years with a gala dinner

On Monday evening, 11 November, the South African Jewish Board of Deputies celebrated its 120th anniversary with a gala dinner attended by more than 300 guests, including ministers; deputy ministers; the heads of parliamentary portfolio committees; representatives from eight political parties; members of the diplomatic corps; a 16-person delegation from the American Jewish Council; two chief rabbis; more than 40 journalists; student leaders; interfaith community representatives; industry leaders; and prominent figures within the South African Jewish community. The broad spectrum of attendees underscored the Board’s continuing significance in South Africa, highlighting its mandate and its role as a pillar for the community and a bridge to wider society.