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  • Trump’s attack on SA causes backlash
    by Steven Gruzd on February 13, 2025 at 8:00 am

    What started with a social media post by United States (US) President Donald Trump – apparently prompted by the passage of South Africa’s Expropriation Act – snowballed into stopping all aid to this country and offering refuge to Afrikaners. Jews were somehow caught in the crossfire. The anti-Jewish, anti-Israel sentiment that followed Trump’s latest executive The post Trump’s attack on SA causes backlash appeared first on Jewish Report.

  • Call for medical boycott of Israel short-sighted
    by Tali Feinberg on February 13, 2025 at 7:59 am

    An alliance of anti-Israel groups are now calling for a “total medical boycott” of Israel because the Ophthalmological Society of South Africa (OSSA) ignored their demand to disinvite Israeli ocular oncology expert Professor Ido “Didi” Fabian from its congress in Johannesburg this week. Though this isn’t the first time such a call has been made The post Call for medical boycott of Israel short-sighted appeared first on Jewish Report.

  • Disruptive or discrimination? Airline barring sparks debate
    by Nicola Miltz on February 13, 2025 at 7:58 am

    A late-night incident at OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday, 4 February, ignited global outrage and confusion after three religious Jewish men were denied permission to board a Kenya Airways flight to Nairobi. The trio – Rabbi Noam Wagner, the head of a yeshiva in Sunningdale, Glenhazel, and two of his students – were part The post Disruptive or discrimination? Airline barring sparks debate appeared first on Jewish Report.

  • Bassem Youssef’s SA tour – an unfunny development
    by Joy Theron on February 13, 2025 at 7:57 am

    The invitation of Bassem Youssef by Gift of the Givers to perform in South Africa raised significant questions about the non-governmental organisation’s (NGO’s) motives. Was this an endorsement of his views, or an attempt to leverage his popularity to further an agenda? Given that Youssef has openly said he wears accusations of antisemitism almost “like The post Bassem Youssef’s SA tour – an unfunny development appeared first on Jewish Report.

  • When giving up isn’t an option
    by Rabbi Levi Avtzon on February 13, 2025 at 7:56 am

    As I watched the harrowing footage of Israeli hostages emerging from captivity, their faces etched with exhaustion yet radiant with an unmistakable glow, I couldn’t help but wonder: what fuels their unyielding resilience? How do they manage to smile, laugh, and declare their determination to move forward despite the unimaginable trauma they’ve endured? Take Agam The post When giving up isn’t an option appeared first on Jewish Report.

  • Something GNU here: Ramaphosa’s gimmick-free SONA
    by Staff Reporter on February 13, 2025 at 7:55 am

    South African President Cyril Ramaphosa gave his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on 6 February. Esteemed journalist Mandy Wiener was there. Was there anything unpredictable in Ramaphosa’s SONA? If so, what was it? There was no gimmick this year as there has been in prior SONAs. No mention of Tintswalo, or bullet trains, or The post Something GNU here: Ramaphosa’s gimmick-free SONA appeared first on Jewish Report.

  • What a release! Mandela’s freedom etched in people’s minds
    by Lee Tankle on February 13, 2025 at 7:54 am

    Though it’s 35 years since 11 February 1990, the day that Nelson Mandela was released from his 27-year imprisonment, the day is imprinted on the minds of many Jewish South Africans. So many recall being glued to their television screens – or portable radios – to see the man walk out of prison with his The post What a release! Mandela’s freedom etched in people’s minds appeared first on Jewish Report.

  • Solly Krok – the man who made charity cool
    by Rabbi Yossy Goldman on February 13, 2025 at 7:53 am

    Strong and sprightly until only recently, Solly Krok, the 95-year-old larger-than-life legend, has now rejoined his beloved wife, Rita, and his dear identical twin brother, Abie, in the world above. Solly was besotted with his late wife, Rita, his children and grandchildren. Naturally, things weren’t quite the same after her passing. The funeral on Sunday, The post Solly Krok – the man who made charity cool appeared first on Jewish Report.

  • Tu B’Shvat helps us see the wood for the trees
    by Jessica Conné on February 13, 2025 at 7:52 am

    Climate change, natural disasters, and environmental degradation. For many, these terms evoke fear, guilt, sadness, or even grief. This reaction is widespread, and was recently coined “eco-anxiety”. Many people feel fear and helplessness over the state of our planet and overwhelmed by the huge responsibility of mitigating environmental damage. According to researcher Caroline Hickman, young The post Tu B’Shvat helps us see the wood for the trees appeared first on Jewish Report.