By Debbie Mankowitz* The ANC, as South Africa’s governing party, is opposing the tenets of its own impressive Constitution by proposing a downgrading the country’s Embassy in Israel. Jews consider the land of Israel as the epicentre of their religious and cultural life. By denying full and free access to this epicentre, the ANC government would be […]
The defects of a baby’s heart, reveals the defects of a global body When the Syrian and Cypriot Ambassadors to the UN raised their hands in December 2017 to vote against the United States in the UN’s General Assembly for recognising Israel’s capital as Jerusalem, another drama was playing out in Israel. While on the […]
By Howard Feldman This is why I am torn. I am torn because I am openly supportive of Israel. I believe in the Jewish right to self determination and I believe that no peace will ever be achieved in the region until the negotiating parties accept that. Of each other. By no means do I […]
A clear and unapologetic look at the origins of the Palestinian people.
Picture above: Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal speaks to South African president Jacob Zuma ahead of a media briefing at the headquarters of South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) in Johannesburg. Siphiwe Sibeko / Reuters By Uriel ben Avraham During apartheid South Africa, boycotts were called against the country. The point of the boycotts was to […]
These are trying times when meaningful and constructive change – not outdated slogans – is demanded by the People of South Africa. To coin the phrase of the world’s most liberal of democracy, “We The People…” demand of our leaders for new direction, innovative and entrepreneurial thinking, and ask: “What is in the best interests of South Africa and […]
From communicating with God to messaging the world Approaching the Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City, one rarely fails to be in awe. Its stature, both physically and spiritually, is all-embracing, and the nearer one approaches the most revered structure in Judaism, its finer details come into focus, such as the immense size of its […]
People from Israel and South Africa offer their views on the Trump announcement by Monessa Shapiro Trump’s announcement to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel has been met with mixed emotions. There has been much joy, especially amongst Jews, but overwhelming anger from both the media and world leaders. His action has been seen as […]
Kneejerk reaction to Trump’s ‘Jerusalem recognition’ of Israel’s capital, smacks less of concern for the pursuit of peace and more an exposé of anti-Semitism Amazing, the world seldom agrees with each other on any issue, but when it comes to Israel, they unite WITHIN MINUTES – against. Its instinctive; its reflexive; its vile and its anti-Semitic. […]
South Africa's largest church, Zion Christian Church, went to Israel on a fact-finding mission, exactly one year ago today. Read on to find out what they learned about the Holy Land.
South Africa and Israel’s Tenuous Ties By Rolene Marks Diplomatic relations between Israel and South Africa have always been a bit tenuous. It is a story of shaky alliances, distrust in parts, and a lot of speculation. It is a relationship that certainly garners its fair share of column inches and discussion. The relationship between […]
By Dave Bloom: During my recent visit to Harare in April this year, I witnessed the shocking regression in all spheres of life in Zimbabwe, and the government under Robert Mugabe appeared well entrenched and not about to go anywhere. At the venerable age of 93, Mugabe had declared that he was planning to run […]
#YallaYebo Creating SA-Israel dialogue through images By Benji Shulman There is no doubt that the world needs more dialogue these days – people need to talk across geography, religion, culture, race, nationality, gender and creed. Just because dialogue is needed, doesn’t mean that it must take place in a traditional talking format. With the advent […]
“Good on ya Nick!” No matter the opposing odds and tough terrain, Aussies charge ahead. They did it a 100 years ago in Beersheba in helping to boot the Ottoman Turks out of Palestine and they did it again – this time on a Saturday November night on stage in Tel Aviv Israel – by […]
In the Book of Genesis, Noah was called on by God to save the animals of the world; It may be modern day Israelis who will again be called upon to perform that same task. Albert Einstein, once said, “Our task must be to free ourselves… by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all […]