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โZionism in South Africaโ today panel discussion with Michael Snape, Hayley Galgut, Alan Fischer and Rabbi Greg Alexander. |
Towards the end of October the SA Zionist Federation (Cape Council) welcomed a full house for their thought-provoking biennial Conference, the theme of which was โZionism Today: Facing Diversityโ.
Around 400 people attended the Gala Opening on the Saturday evening, 23 October, where they were treated to a โno nonsenseโ talk by Caroline Glick, deputy managing editor of the Jerusalem Post, on the topic: โThe manipulation of International Law in the service of Israelโs foesโ.
This notion of โlawfareโ is a very real threat and means of attack Israel is facing today. Ms Glickโs profound experience and research in this area served to create a most informative and enlightening evening for all.
The Conference plenary sessions on the Sunday offered four panel discussions, each bringing fresh ideas and plenty of food for thought. These discussions centred around the topics: โVoice from our Youthโ, โSouth African Zionism Todayโ, โAnti Israel โ Anti Zionism = Anti Semitismโ and โMedia: Distorted Truthโ.
A week prior to the Conference, our youth held their own conference in which the different movements discussed the role of the youth today in relation to Israel and Zionism. The thoughts and insights they shared during the plenary session impacted on many and was a definite highlight.
In each panel discussion the deliberations were excellently presented and created a wonderful opportunity for engagement and dialogue around relevant issues.