Honorary award for Abe Buchman

Honorary award for Abe Buchman

On Thursday 9 August, the SAZF held a tea at Highlands House to honour Abe Buchman and present him with lifetime Zionist achievement award.

The event was attended by members of the SAZF Cape Council Mancom committee, family and friends. SAZF Chairman Ben Levitas and Life President Jonathan Silke spoke about Abe’s lifetime of work for Zionism and the South African Jewish community. Abe was in good spirits and celebrates his 100th birthday in December.

To further honour Abe’s work, it has been decided to institute an award in his name that will be presented to an inspiring young Zionist, in recognition of their work and passion following in the footsteps of Abe Buchman.

This will become known as the Abraham Buchman Award for young Zionists and will be presented at each biennial conference of the South African Zionist Federation (Cape Council). The entire community wishes Abe well and Kol Hakavod for his award and outstanding contributions.