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If a tour of the Anne Frank house is on your bucket list… 

Anne Frank House was established in 1957 – a collaborative effort led by Otto Frank, Anne’s father. An independent non-profit organization, the House runs a museum in the house...
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A man who touched countless lives 

While the name Cyril Karabus is for many of us associated with the horrific story of a man...
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Supporters of Israel stand together in public – Roar Lion, Roar! 

Brave South Africans gathered peacefully in large numbers on Saturday, 7 March 2026, at the V&A Waterfront. They all stood...
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Strikes on Iran

Since the start of the current conflict with Iran, most Israelis have been holed up in bomb shelters...
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“We are the future”

– Young Jewish South Africans share their hopes, fears and dreams By JESSICA JANTJIES  Rabbi Matthew Liebenberg explains that the...

Cape SAJBD takes Thomas Torr to Equality Court for antisemitic hate speech

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 23 April 2025 Cape SAJBD Takes Thomas Torr to Equality Court for Antisemitic Hate Speech Cape Town, South Africa — Today marked a significant...

Rising up to help after October 7th

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The extent of the devastation and the depth of the negative impact of the events of October 7th 2023, cannot be imagined. From the...

Zionist Connect 2025: A Hub for Learning and Engagement in Cape Town

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On March 16th, the SAZFCC hosted Let’s Talk: Zionist Connect 2025; a vibrant gathering that celebrated community and collaboration. Esteemed Israeli speakers, panels made up...

Judaism and organ donation: a life-saving Mitzvah

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Many people assume that Judaism opposes organ donation, but in reality, the opposite is true. Saving a life—pikuach nefesh—is one of the highest values...

National Budget: insights from experts

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The proposed 1% increase in VAT, announced in the National Budget during March, came in for criticism from a panel of experts at a...

Cape Board takes hateful comedian to court

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“Jewish people murder, rape, and eat children,” claims aspiring South African comedian Thomas Torr in a recent YouTube video. He is one of four...
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