We are now well into the lead-up to South Africa’s fifth municipal elections in the post-1994 era. For the 2014 national and provincial elections, the Board conducted a multifaceted election awareness campaign and volunteer drive for our community and, albeit on a smaller scale, we hope to do so again this time round. In general, I am firmly of the view that if we, as Jews, want to live in a successful South Africa, we need to start getting more involved in the fabric of South African society, be it in politics, social services, education, job creation, human rights activism or other such areas. We cannot stand back and wait for others to do what needs to be done; rather, we should try wherever possible to take the initiative and find ways in which to positively contribute to improving our country.
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Anti-Defamation League - Jewish community leaders give an inspirational word to inspire others
Anti-Defamation League
The past year and a half have been difficult for global Jewry.
At last week's Global Jewish Roundtable, we asked Jewish community leaders for one word that can inspire others.