The SA Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) is pleased to announce that, following consultation between all the parties involved, an agreement has been reached confirming Judge Richard Goldstone attending his grandson’s forthcoming Barmitzvah ceremony.

It was agreed that a meeting hosted by the SA Zionist Federation would take place between Judge Goldstone and leadership of the SA Zionist Federation and other Jewish Communal representatives.  At the meeting the Jewish community's response to the report of the Commission chaired by Judge Goldstone last year will be discussed and Judge Goldstone will give his perspectives on the issue.

It was further confirmed that Judge Goldstone would attend his grandson's barmtzvah and that there would be no protests associated with the Barmitzvah.

Judge Goldstone said "I am delighted that I will attend the Barmitzvah of my grandson".

The SAJBD respectfully requests, in light of the agreement reached, that all parties immediately desist all public activities on this matter so that the young man’s barmitzvah celebration can be returned to the privacy and dignity that it deserves.

Issued by:

Wendy Kahn

National Director

SA Jewish Board of Deputies