August 2020 – Jewish Affairs

WWII and SA Jewry as reflected by artefacts in the SAJBD Cape Council Collection

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(Author: Gwynne Schrire, Vol. 70, No. 2, Rosh Hashanah 2015) The SAJBD Cape Council is the proud possessor of an interesting collection of religious and historic artefacts, acquired as trustees of the former Jewish Museum and now on display at its offices. Among them are

Machalnik Pilots in the Israeli War of Independence

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(Author: Barbara Rigden, Vol. 70, No. 2, Rosh Hashanah 2015) A brief introduction is necessary to understand the complex events that preceded the 1948 Israeli War of Independence and formation of an independent state of Israel, born out of self-sacrifice, perseverance, ingenuity, blood and loss

The Voyage of the SS Negbah 1956 (or, ‘The Curious Tale of the Disappearing Cookies’)

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(Author: Lionel Slier, Vol. 70, No. 2, Rosh Hashanah 2015) So, there were these two nice Jewish boys, twentyish, from Johannesburg, floating around Italy in the winter of 1956. In point of fact, they were my friend, Boris, and me. It was cold, really

Kfar Etzion – Now this was a massacre

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(Author: Kenneth D Penkin, Vol. 70, No. 2, Rosh Hashanah 2015) In the Chanukah 2014 issue of Jewish Affairs (‘Deir Yassin – The Massacre that Wasn’t’), I wrote about the research which clearly proved the mendacity of worldwide allegations claiming the battle of Deir

The Congress of the People Remembered

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(Author: Leon Levy, Vol. 70, No. 2, Rosh Hashanah 2015) Leon Levy at the SAJBD’s 60th anniversary of the Freedom Charter event, held at the Rabbi Cyril Harris Community Centre on 23 June 2015. With him is Joy Coplan, a long-serving ANC City Councillor who

60 Years of the Freedom Charter

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(Author: Kgalema Motlanthe, Vol. 70, No. 2, Rosh Hashanah 2015) 60 Years of the Freedom Charter evening, 23 June 2015. From left: Kgalema Motlanthe, Leon Levy, H.E. Parks Tau, Executive Mayor of Johannesburg, and SAJBD President Zev Krengel. I am grateful for the opportunity to

Revisiting the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Faith Community hearings

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(Author: Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein, Vol. 70, No. 2, Rosh Hashanah 2015) National reconciliation in South Africa requires focus and development of three areas. Firstly, poverty alleviation and reducing the gap between the various levels of financial means across society is crucial and urgent.

The Yizkor Book of Rakishok and its Environs

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(Reviewer: Naomi Musiker, Vol. 70, No. 2, Rosh Hashanah 2015) Rakishok is situated in North-Eastern Lithuania near the Latvian border. In the early 20th Century, vibrant Jewish communities existed in the town and in various towns all within a fifty-km radius of it, namely

The Canopy: Warriors for Justice, Facing the ticking time bomb

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(Reviewer: Suzanne Belling, Vol. 70, No. 2, Rosh Hashanah 2015) Dr Harold Serebro has distinguished himself in many walks of life – initially as a compassionate gastroenterologist, who went on to apply his knowledge and the Hippocratic Oath not only when administering treatment, but

Poetry, Rosh Hashanah 2015

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Dream Subverted Benighted Nations unyielding in your Argus-eyed façade. Your unfounded pride Like a tower you raise High above the city; Fraudulent deceivers possessed by false hope, betrayed trust. And behind your dark portals lie your creators, Prisoners of your discontent. They are more compromised

WWII and SA Jewry as reflected by artefacts in the SAJBD Cape Council Collection

Machalnik Pilots in the Israeli War of Independence

The Voyage of the SS Negbah 1956 (or, ‘The Curious Tale of the Disappearing Cookies’)

Kfar Etzion – Now this was a massacre

The Congress of the People Remembered

60 Years of the Freedom Charter

Revisiting the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Faith Community hearings

The Yizkor Book of Rakishok and its Environs

The Canopy: Warriors for Justice, Facing the ticking time bomb

Poetry, Rosh Hashanah 2015

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