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Protest: Jews for a Free Palestine demonstrate in support of Gaza in Cape Town shortly after the Hamas attack on Israel and Israel’s counter-attack. Photo: Rodger Bosch/AFP

Is Zionism growing in South Africa?

Some say support for Zionism is growing and equate criticism of Israel as antisemitic, while others say their religion doesn’t mean they support Tel Aviv

The ‘Green Brigade’ has a nuanced history that long precedes the latest conflict. (Photo by Steve Welsh/Getty Images)

Gaza in Glasgow: Why Palestinian flags are filling Scottish football stadiums

The ‘Green Brigade’ has a nuanced history that long precedes the latest conflict

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL – JULY 19: People stage a demonstration against the government’s judicial overhaul bill outside the Tel Aviv Art Museum near the Israeli Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv, Israel on July 19, 2023. Hundreds of Israeli military reservists sign a petition announcing their voluntary resignation from army service during the protest. (Photo by Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Trouble in the Holy Land – will America take a stand?

Instead of remaining silent, Israel’s long-time friend must fight for the rights and freedoms that are inalienable on its own soi

South Africa must resist two dangerous temptations simultaneously: the temptation to demonise all foreign nationals and the temptation to silence every concern about illegal immigration through accusations of xenophobia. (Paul Botes)

OPINION | Genocide: It’s never far away if people are not prepared to stand up and oppose it

Research has shown that more than 150 000 people have been killed, injured, or displaced in xenophobic incidents across South Africa since 1994.

Egypt bans festival to honour Rabbi

Egypt has banned an annual festival, which attracted hundreds of Jewish pilgrims, in honour of a Moroccan rabbi renowned for performing miracles.

Yom Kippur: Why we, as Jews, are fasting for Gaza

A group of mostly SA Jews are dedicating their Yom Kippur fast to reflect on being Jewish in the context of Israel’s occupation of Palestine.

Without action “there will be no tomorrow”, says Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu.

SA Jewish Report compares Tutu to Hitler

An article in the South African Jewish report accuses Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu of "preying" on Israel, together with Hamas.

Why I love to hate myself

Why I love to hate myself

One of the most common insults that Jews direct at other Jews is being a "self-hating Jew", writes <b>Keith Kahn-Harris</b>.

Jews on the move

<b>Matthew Krouse</b> speaks to Jewish studies guru David Shneer about his visit to the controversial Limmud conference and more.

Judge speaks out on Goldstone vs Goldstein

Judge speaks out on Goldstone vs Goldstein

Zionists have threatened to picket the Sandton shul during the bar mitzvah in protest against the Goldstone-headed 2009 United Nations report.