Starting next week, we will have the privilege of hosting Avi Mayer, International Spokesperson for the Jewish Agency and world-renowned social media expert, for a week-long visit, during which time he will travel to all the major centres. Together with other Jewish organisations, we have been involved in putting together his programme whilst in the country. Mr Mayer has been particularly successful in using the social media as a positive, constructive platform through which to disseminate views and information on Israel. His insights will certainly be of value to us, given how much of our attention today is necessarily bound up with using, monitoring and, where necessary, taking action concerning what appears in the social media.
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Dr Mathew Phosa pays tribute to the South African Jewish community
As part of the SABD 120 year celebration, Dr Mathew Phosa paid tribute to the South African Jewish community sharing the Contribution of SA Jewry to the struggle against apartheid.
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Looking back on 120 years and forward to another 120 #admeahveesrim
Looking back on 120 years and forward to another 120 #admeahveesrim
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.