Last year at our Conference, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe appealed to the Board to assist in addressing the pressing challenges of education, skills development and job creation facing the country. He emphasised the talent, experience and resourcefulness of the SA Jewish community. [read more]

At the 2011 National Conference of the SA Jewish Board of Deputies, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe remarked on the resourcefulness, talent and success of South African Jewry in building enduring institutions. He appealed to the Board and the community to strengthen government’s efforts in addressing the challenges of education, skills development and job creation facing South Africa. Responding to this call to action is one of the Board’s major projects for 2012. And we want to hear from you! [read more]

Steven Gruzd presents the SAJBD’s submission on the POSIB in Parliament
Last week, public hearings into the Protection of State Information Bill (POSIB) took place under the auspices of the National Council of Provinces in Parliament. The SAJBD was one of only 18 organisations from 300 that were selected to make an oral submission, in addition to the written submission already made. Steven Gruzd, the Board’s Senior Researcher and Diplomatic iaison, made the submission on our behalf. [read more]