South Africa
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has shown his clear support for Palestinians.
February 29, 2024, 10:48 am
Jews ‘betrayed’ by SA govt
"I know that it's difficult to vote, but if you can we appeal to you to come out and help us," says South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) national director Wendy Kahn.
By Carly Adno
South African ambassador Vusimuzi Madonsela at the ICJ in The Hague. Photo: Patrick Post/AP
February 22, 2024, 1:57 pm
Israel back at world court
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said in a statement that the case that opened on Monday was "aimed at harming Israel's rights to defend itself from existential threats".
By TOI STAFF
File - El Al airplanes on the tarmac at Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport, October 4, 2022. (The Times of Israel: Moshe Shai/Flash 90)
January 31, 2024, 1:13 pm
El Al nixing flights to South Africa amid fall in demand, ICJ genocide charge
National carrier planning to end the only direct flights from Tel Aviv to Johannesburg from April 1 as ties between the countries continue to deteriorate.
By TOI STAFF and REUTERS
Judges and parties sit during a hearing at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands, Jan. 12, 2024. (The Times of Israel: AP Photo/Patrick Post)
January 25, 2024, 9:24 am
The Hague-based ICJ to deliver interim ruling in Israel genocide case on Friday
South African report says Pretoria officials are in Netherlands ahead of ruling on request for emergency suspension of fighting.
By Agencies and TOI Staff
From left: Dr Tal Becker, Prof Malcolm Shaw KC, Dr Gilad Noam and Dr Galit Raguan at the International Court of Justice. Photo: International Court of Justice
January 18, 2024, 4:09 pm
Israel rejects genocide claims at The Hague
"If there were acts of genocide, they have been perpetrated against Israel," says Tal Becker.
By JEREMY SHARON
David Teeger is the captain of South Africa's under-19 national cricket team. (Screenshot from YouTube/The South African Jewish Report)
January 14, 2024, 9:23 am
South African Under-19 cricket captain stood down over pro-Israel stance
David Teeger, who is Jewish, has been 'relieved of the captaincy' for the Under-19 Cricket World Cup by Cricket South Africa.
By AJN STAFF WITH JTA
Judges and parties stand at the opening of the hearings at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. The United Nations' top court opened hearings Thursday into South Africa's allegation that Israel's war with Hamas amounts to genocide against Palestinians, a claim that Israel strongly denies. (AP Photo/Patrick Post)
January 12, 2024, 1:56 pm
South Africa condemned by Jewish groups over ‘genocide’ claim
Australian Jewish organisations have called on the Australian Government to intervene in the International Court of Justice process.
By Bruce Hill
Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa to the Netherlands Vusimuzi Madonsela, right, and Minister of Justice and Correctional Services of South Africa Ronald Lamola, center, during the opening of the hearings at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Patrick Post)
January 12, 2024, 10:50 am
South Africa accuses Israel of genocide at World Court
The Israeli Foreign Ministry described the South African claims as false, baseless and as “one of the greatest displays of hypocrisy in history.”
By TOI STAFF
Pro-Palestinian activists outside the US Consulate in Johannesburg on November 4. Photo: Marco Longari / AFP
November 22, 2023, 8:20 am
Israel recalls envoy to South Africa after Pretoria calls for Netanyahu’s arrest
The South African gov’t has repeatedly described Israel’s campaign in Gaza as ‘genocide’ and has filed a referral to the International Criminal Court against Israel for war crimes.
By JEREMY SHARON
A havdalah concert during the 2018 Shabbat Project. Photo: Noel Kessel
November 6, 2023, 7:02 am
Keeping it together for Israel
"What began as a local initiative in South Africa in 2013 has now evolved into a powerful international movement,"
By AJN STAFF
Jill Rabinowitz running an In My Pocket project workshop at South Perth Primary School.
October 6, 2023, 6:02 am
Kindertransport-inspired lessons expand to WA
“I think that Dorrith felt like children should know what is happening in the world, and I agree”
By AJN STAFF
Rabbi Daniel Rabin (left) with South African ranger Sean Rubenstein.
July 13, 2023, 12:06 pm
Caulfield Shule hosts South African event
Rabbi Rabin said guest speaker Sean Rubenstein, a safari ranger, relayed his firsthand experiences of tracking "majestic wildlife, encountering the Big Five up close, and witnessing the untamed beauty of the African bush".
By Mia Gardiner
Hatzolah paramedics Mendy Litzman and David Platschek provided emergency medical assistance on a flight to Johannesburg.
June 29, 2023, 6:00 am
Hatzolah medics help save passenger’s life on international flight
Sydney Hatzolah paramedic Rabbi Mendy Litzman was on his way to a Hatzolah convention in South Africa when a passenger suffered a medical emergency.
By Carly Adno
Image Design: Mollie Suss/The Nosher.
June 14, 2023, 7:28 am
The secret Jewish history of Baileys
Not only did he create Baileys, but also established the market for cream liqueurs, many of which are close copies of Baileys, from their taste right down to the design of the bottle.
By KAT ROMANOW
Lennox Head resident Henri Bader (left), 93, with Rabbi Menachem Aron on May 28.
June 8, 2023, 1:01 pm
Rabbi’s Lennox Head visit is full of heart
Not ready to retire when he was 70 and about to be made redundant by his employer, Henri decided to purchase farmland near the town, began studying agriculture, and planted 6000 macadamia trees.
By AJN STAFF
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