Chanukkah 2017 Vol

Chanukkah 2017 Vol. 43 No. 3 Distributed to over 5,000 households in Israel and abroad

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Happy Chanukkah!

As 2017 comes to a close and we celebrate the Festival of Lights, we acknowledge the magic of miracles, when over 2000 years ago the Maccabees found one tiny jug of oil which gave light for 8 whole days.

Miracles didn't just happen in the past. They can happen today.

1. Sharoni hopes to go to university to study nursing and palliative

care. She just doesn't know how she will be able to afford to pay her way through her studies...

2. Dovi’s been looking for a job for over 6 months - he's searching

for a break and needs some assistance...

3. Single mom Rachel has been saving her shekels so she can afford to pay for the braces her teenage son needs...

4. Darren is 10,000km away from his family. Serving in the IDF, he is alone this Chanukkah...

5. Sarah is in her 80's and wondering how she will make it through the month on her national insurance allowance, especially since she had to pay NIS 600 to fix her fridge two weeks ago...

6. Newlyweds Barry & Danni applied for a reduced-rental flat in the Telfed building in Tel Aviv, so they have a place to call home

7. The Greens have just arrived in Israel from South Africa. It’s disorientating and a bit scary being in a new place and trying to figure out how to do the simplest things in Hebrew...

8. Mulualem's family is from Ethiopia. They can't help him with his studies. If only someone could teach him to read English...

Telfed: here for our community at all ages and stages of life

These people are waiting for a miracle. For the last 70 years, our commitment at Telfed has been to be here for you, our community members, whenever you need us. With your backing, we can continue to provide necessary assistance.

This holiday, we ask you to be part of a modern day Chanukkah miracle for those less fortunate. Your tax-deductible, .חג אורים שמח end-of-year donation will bring relief where it is needed most. As we celebrate the festivities, we wish you a

May you and your family be blessed You can call the office with good health and prosperity – and (09 7907819) or use the enclosed may there be Peace for all Am Israel. form and self-addressed envelope to make your end-of- With warm holiday greetings, year, tax deductible gift.

You can also email [email protected] or visit our website: Batya Shmukler Dorron Kline http://www.telfed.org.il Chairman, Telfed CEO

(Donations can be made in honour/ memory of a special person or occasion)

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ith Chanukah just around the We may not have been in existence for thousands of years Wcorner, we look forward to but we certainly have been celebrating our 70 years since celebrating the ‘Festival of Lights’ where the founding of Telfed. We hosted a joint event together with the light of the Channukiah reminds the Municipality of Raanana to commemorate the Centenary us of the rededication of the second of the Balfour Declaration. We also co-hosted the Goldene temple thousands of years ago. From my Medina Exhibition together with Beit Protea, celebrating 175 perspective Telfed also serves as a light years of the Jewish Community in South Africa. At Telfed, we for many new Olim making their way to are proud of our Southern African roots and it is thanks to this Israel, whether they be students, lone soldiers, young families wonderful community that we are able to carry out so many or even retirees making their way ‘home’. of our activities in Israel today.

We recently opened the 2017-18 PRAS Community Service Chanukah also represents a rekindling of the Jewish spirit as and Scholarship Programme at the IDC in Herzliya with 150 well as renewed energy and focus and this is certainly true students from around Israel receiving academic scholarships. of our volunteers. Telfed could not operate in the successful In addition to PRAS, we are in the process of awarding an way that it does without the hard work and effort put in by additional 250 financial needs scholarships. all our volunteers. We recently hosted a very successful award ceremony to recognize and honour our special volunteers Just like the Maccabim warriors fighting for our freedom, we and had the honour of presenting Sid Shapiro with the Yakir have also looked at ways to assist and support lone soldiers. Telfed Award for his exceptional contribution to Telfed. We recently initiated a new committee to work with Garin I wish you all a Chag Sameach and hope that the coming Tzabar and other organisations to ease the absorption year will be even more productive and that we can continue process for lone soldiers from South Africa, Australia and the celebrating our 70th anniversary year together. Netherlands. We need to ensure that these lone soldiers have all the support necessary to help them make a successful Batya Shmukler aliyah after their army service is completed. Chairman

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6 Focus on Telfed 26 Cover Story 41 Nuptials 22 New Arrivals 32 Keren Telfed 42 In Memoriam 24 Feature 36 People 43 Classifieds 6 telfed Focus organisational pavedimplications. It the way for thecreation As out, thisdecisionhadsignificant itturned historical and course ofbusiness. was justanotherdecision madeintheordinary no surprise. It volunteers whofought inIsrael’s War ofIndependence, was Machal (overseas)needs ofthefirstChalutzimand Federation to establishanoffice in Tel Aviv to cater tothe The decision made in 1948 by African Zionist the South institutions. created foundations to ensure ofthese thelongterm viability donations from thecommunity. Generous familiesunselfishly energized by volunteers were andtheiractivities financed by but what made themunique was that they werefunctionaries These institutionswere staffed by alimited numberof been too many communal issuesthat weren’t addressed. may well have beensomeduplication butthere couldn’t have by 350different120,000 was serviced organisations! There Federation. Consider that this: a community peaked at Africa werein Southern affiliated South Zionist tothe African 1949,nolessthan 350JewishorganisationsBasel in1899.By represented by two delegates at the Third ZionistCongress in aggregate membershipof5,000was founded in1898andwas Federation comprising adozen Zionistsocietieswithan founded in 1896. Zion Society’ The African Zionist South The firstZionistorganisationSouth in Africa was the‘Chovevei Africa cameto IsraelSouthern at thetimeofSixDay War. Israel’s War ofIndependence. More than900volunteers from Africans volunteeredMore than800Southern to fight in always beenthecentral pillarsofthecommunity’s identity. its iconic organisation. Zionism and the State of Israel have Federation been perceived has often by as the community body ofthecommunity, African the South Zionist recognized by astheofficial the civilauthorities representative AfricanAlthough theSouth Jewish Board is ofDeputies – alltheway from thecradle to thegrave. institution to ensure we enjoyed aneasypassagethrough life been raised that inacommunity provided conceivable every ideological streams. We were to indeedprivileged have to Zionist youth movements representing the different Jewish education includingDay and Schools Talmudei Torah to societies; the community from helping hand andburial facet ofJewish life -from catering to needsof thespiritual East European tradition, theseorganisations covered every of organisations theneedsofcommunity. to serve true In wascommunity thecreation ofacomprehensive infrastructure Perhaps thegreatest achievement African Jewish oftheSouth THE LEGACY OFOURCOMMUNITY and to society asawhole.and to society them, intime, to become contributors bothto ourcommunity build careers to make themselves self-sufficient and to enable while othersrequire assistance intheform ofscholarshipsto their savings. An increasing numberofpeoplerequire welfare expectancy, many are olderpeopleinourcommunity outliving Telfed’s needscontinue to grow. Thanks to increasing life created foundations to address thisobjective. to assistfamilies inneed. Anumberofgenerous familiesalso also to ensure oftheorganisation thelongterm viability and forprovide newolimat affordable apartments rentals but Telfed created Isrentco company,, aproperty notto onlyto are financedactivities by donations from the community. African traditions, Telfed is energized by volunteers and its community’s changing needs. keepingwithourSouthern In beforeKlita evolving into an organisation catering to the Initially, Telfed focused almostexclusively onAliyah and Telfed hascontinued doingfor thepast70years. African living in Israel. community Southern And that’s what of acommunal organisation to cater to theneedsof As acommunity, Telfed assisted theJewish inthe Agency ofterror. ofacts victims Africans88 former fell Southern inIsrael’s were wars. Others tennis,cricket, lawn bowls, golf, hockeyandsquash. launching many different inIsrael includingrugby, sports oflifethe quality inIsrael, Africans contributed Southern to hi-techrevolutionary technologies. endeavoring In to enhance They are pioneersinthedevelopment ofwater andother Africans helpedfound andMoshavim. Southern Kibbutzim Governor oftheBankIsrael. economic front, Israel’s premier medicalinstitutionsanduniversities. Onthe fields of research and administration, they were pioneers at were amongst the founding fathers of Israel’s Air Force. the In contributions front, to Israel.Africans Southern On the military As individuals, Africans have Southern madesignificant which to live. andour abetter world placeto makeour in effort country Africans to volunteerSouthern inanorganized theirservices Telfed’s needs. Telfed continues to seeknewplatforms for But it’s thecashresources notonlyaboutsecuring to finance in place for thegenerations to come. us to ensure that thissafety netisstrengthened andremains life from thecradle to thegrave, so, too, isitincumbent upon with asafety netto ensure through journey acomfortable And that’s where we come in.Justaswe’ve beenblessed Stanley Fischer as in Zambia, served , born By Harris Green Harris By late 80’s in absorbing a wave of immigration from Yemen. In a contribution to enhancing the quality of life in Israel. We the early 90’s, Telfed played a significant role in the absorption have a responsibility to all members of the Southern African of around 500 immigrant families from the Soviet Union and, Jewish community – not only to those who have chosen Israel more recently, in the Telfed Ethiopian Community Initiative to as their home but also to those who have yet to do so. assist with the absorption of olim from Ethiopia. Telfed’s volunteers can testify from their own personal Our community has always fought way beyond its weight. experiences. When you volunteer, you get back much more Like the State of Israel, we’re almost 70 years old. We are than you give. Come forward and join us. Become an active 25,000 strong. We’re a proud and productive community. member of our community. (Contact Dana Ben Chail – We take care of ourselves and we want to continue making [email protected])

Community News By Staff Correspondent

Special Awards for Southern Africans position in its 70 year history) Batya Shmukler commented that “volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. When Telfed’s bi-annual Award Ceremony was held in September you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community at the Interdisciplinary Centre in Herzliya. The event you want to live in”. recognized members of the community who volunteer their Guests of honour were Darryl Alter and his wife Dianne, time on a regular basis, to contribute to the betterment of together with Maish Isaacson, who presented the volunteer Israeli society. In the spirt of altruism and social responsibility awards in memory of their parents (Harry & Anita Alter and for which Southern Africans are renowned, Telfed manages Archie & Blanche Isaacson, respectively). over 300 volunteers who assist in various projects country- Several candidates received certificates of recognition for wide, including helping to absorb olim, supporting the their activities: Beryl Schmidt, Hayden Bailey, Miriam Syber, elderly and ill, lone soldiers, arranging social events and Barry Kornel, Marion Polusky-Nakash, Libby Strous, Len assisting marginalized members of the Ethiopian community. Markuschowitz, David Goldberg and Joel Goodman. Newly elected Chairman (and the first woman to hold the Other awards went to: Ros Bak - Telfed “Volunteer of the Year”,

R-L Ilana Bank receives “The Harry and Anita Alter Memorial L-R Maish Isaacson presents Shiri Berzack with the “Archie and Award” from their son, Darryl Alter Blanche Isaacson Memorial Award for a Young Community Volunteer” 8 telfed Focus L-R Sid receives the prestigious Yakir Telfed Award from Batya Recipients of awards during the course of the evening, including Ros Bak (in green, centre), who was elected Telfed Volunteer of the Year he continued to at makehismark thehelmof South roles inhishometown, Cape Town. After hisaliyah in1970, community”. Since the1960s, leadership Sidheldcommunity those whohave “rendered to the outstandingservice only oneof6recipients inthepast70years, for reserved The coveted “Yakir Telfed” whichoffersproject below-market rate rentals to newolim. member ofMoshav ShitufiandofIsrentco, the Telfed housing former (overseas Machalnik volunteer in the IDF), founding the evening - The “SpecialAward” Merit Josie Shlain , a to Two additional prestigious awards were conferred during AwardMemorial for a Young Community Volunteer”. and andAnita Alter Award” Memorial Harry -“The Bank Ilana -TheShiri Berzack “Archie andBlancheIsaacson was awarded to Sidney Shapiro, from Telfed Chairman Batya Shmukler L-R Josie Shlain all is smiles, receiving his Special Merit Award ovation andthunderous applauseby allwhowere present. apparent in his speech which was received with a standing programmes. Sid’s was andmodesty character exemplary including educational, housing, sustainability, aliyah andklita that projects werenumber ofcommunity initiated by Sid duty. Telfed’s CEO, Dorron Kline,drew attention to thehuge African Zionist Federation in Israel, over and above the call of we are ableto enjoy thanksto theseattractions thegenerosity Louis promenade to oratrip the legendary HaifaZoo. An excursion inHaifaisnotcomplete withoutawalk along Haifa Mayor honoursSAolim– Arieli-Goldschmidt FamilyArieli-Goldschmidt Today, of Paul & May Goldschmidt, who contributed significantly to numerous projects and institutions throughout Israel, including Telfed – South African Zionist Federation (Israel), Beth Protea, the Technion, and Denya Shul. Originally from Cape Town, Paul (a Civil Engineer) and May (a Pediatrician) made aliyah to Israel in 1950. Their only child, Ariel (Louis) was tragically killed in a motor vehicle accident at the tender age of 18. Committed to honouring him, Paul and May decided to perpetuate his memory in all ways Round-about and street in Haifa named in honour of the Arielis possible, contributing heavily to the development of Denya neighbourhood (Haifa), where they resided and where a street was named after them in 2016. Telfed’s Volunteerism and Community Development project is also named after the family, and a plaque was erected in their memory at the offices in October 2015. A dedication ceremony in their honour (attended by family and friends of Paul & May, fellow South Africans, Telfed staff and other community members) took place in Denya, in Haifa, in November 2017, where the circle connecting Finland, Antwerp and Shlonski Streets was named in their honour. Toasting Paul & May. (l-r) Sheila Zetler, David and Hilary Following the service, a beautifully catered reception was Zetler, Mayor Yona Yahav, Louis Zetler, Mike Solomon, Dorron held at Denya Shul. At the invitation of the Mayor of Haifa, Kline, Michael Zetler. Yona Yahav, the CEO of Telfed, Dorron Kline, was invited to speak on behalf of the South African community in Israel and on behalf of the Goldschmidt family living overseas. Renee Samson (Paul’s sister), Jeanne Katz & Claire Ellman (Paul and May’s nieces) shared their recollections of the special couple: “Paul’s parents met in Port Elizabeth. His father, Meyer Goldschmidt and his French mother, Germaine Silbermann Goldschmidt, had to delay their wedding due to the First World War when Meyer (a German citizen) was interned as an enemy alien at Fort Napier and Worcester. They wed on 29.6.20 and Paul Dynamic Duo.(l-r) May and Paul Arieli-Goldschmidt (z’l) was born in Cape Town three years later. Paul and his sister Renee grew up in Rondebosch and went to local schools. Their home was different from most other South African Jews as they were not Lithuanian and did not have much local family. Nevertheless, his parents threw themselves into communal activities, not least when German Jews applied for visas to come to SA. Meyer and a friend signed thousands of affidavits for them, despite not having much money themselves. Paul’s father was instrumental in setting up most of the communal organisations in Cape Town. Paul was very tall and before reaching his 18th birthday, joined 9 up to fight in WWII. He served with the South African army, was seconded to the Royal Signal Corps and served in Cote D’Ivoire in Africa. On his return, he resumed his civil engineering studies at Friends of the Arielis L-R Abe Meyer, Tony Suckerman, Maurice the University of Cape Town, which he thought, would be good Hyman, Jay Rosen, Melvyn Sandler, David Mink, Yashar preparation for living in Israel, always his dream and intention. Carasso, Jackie Ashton 10 telfed Focus there in1952. They finallysettledinHaifa, andtheironlychild Louis born was degree. Paul ofhispostgraduate studiedConcrete Engineering as part medical marriedlifeinCalifornia, where studies. They started shehadcompleted in1951after He marriedMayChait her programme for Ethiopian children Centres at theMaksam After successfully completing thepilot EnglishReading those inattendance. to whomshedevoted herself, were remembered fondly by all well asherutmostcommitment to herwork andto thepeople knowledge,void as andher encyclopedic inthecommunity came into withher. contact Susan’s ahuge passinghasleft moving tribute to awoman whowas muchloved by allwho members ofSusan’s family, Telfed staffand executives, was a Sharon z”l. The event, attended by members, community August to the first mark of Yarzheit staff member,former was held in A moving service memorial Telfed’s offices in community activism, leaving behind them a powerful legacy. leaving behindthemapowerful activism, community the State ofIsrael. 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Steve Jobs is credited as saying that 'great things are never applications at Telfed, making it an especially productive done by one person, but by a team of people'. If that be the partnership, one that the late Stanley would likely be proud case, then the reason for Telfed’s successes over the past 70 to see flourish. years must have been embedded in a network of international partnerships that have helped the organisation not only to Goldschmidt Family survive, but to thrive. Telfed was honoured to welcome trustees and family Visit of the Lewis Foundation members of the Israeli Meyer Hirsch Goldschmidt Foundation to its Raanana offices this summer. Prof. David Telfed was fortunate to receive a visit from Zea Lewis of Katz (formerly of Cape Town and husband of Dr. Jeanne Katz, the The Stanley and Zea Lewis Foundation together with grand-daughter of the late M.H. Goldschmidt) and their

The Lewis Family with David Sable, Tal Nevies and Telfed L-R Dr. Naomi Sacks, Telfed Chairman Batya Shmukler and representatives Prof. David Katz children Renee, Cheryl, Wendy & Michael. Whilst the initial daughter Dr. Naomi Sacks attended the Foundation’s AGM. connection with Telfed was made with the late Stanley, his Over the years, they have given significantly to educational legacy continues through the involvement of both of his programmes and community projects benefitting the beloved wife and children. Also in attendance were Leonard Southern African community in Israel. The family tradition Feinstein and Philip Press, (family members), David Sable of supporting those in need, which is now continuing to (Family Partners) and Neil (Tal) Nevies. the fourth generation, aims to perpetuate the spirit and For over a decade, in partnership with Telfed, the Lewis values that M.H. Goldschmidt and his late wife, Germaine 11 Foundation has provided hundreds of scholarships to Sarah, upheld throughout their lives. Telfed is grateful to this Please include an Australian and South African Flag on Southern African students in Israel. Stanley’s son, Michael, exceptional family for their involvement with the Southern each side recalled fondly how the initial ‘shidduch’ was made through African community and their incredible contributions to Eliot Osrin Z”L and shared Eliot’s satisfaction on how a strengthening Israel. ‘small investment leveraged a big impact’ through multiple Please include an Australian and South African Flag on each side 12 telfed Focus (Telfed), Hagar Shiloni (Habonim), Haddasah Clark (Bnei Akiva). (Netzer), Kark Ofri Katz (Habonim), Moriel Buechler (Bnei Akiva), Dorron Kline Young Emissaries. Aliyah Promotion and Klita. in order to improve thecurrent level of Ofek Yisraeli joint committee meeting, JAFI/ this willbediscussedat thenext Director of “Ofek Yisraeli” confirmed that Aliyah DivisionandShimon Cohen , the (JAFI) the Director oftheJewish Agency to Africa. Yehuda includeSouth , Sharf ofAbsorption) andtheMinistry Agency company founded by theJewish “Ofek Yisraeli” (analiyah promotion committee approve theexpansion of Africa andrequestedin South that the unstable politicalandeconomic climate Committee. on the He reported he addressed theAliyah andRescue of Governors where Annual Meeting attended Board theJewishAgency Telfed’s CEO, Dorron Kline, recently said Hagar,whowillbeattending theHabonimsummercamp. limited time we hadbutwe now have amuchclearer ofwhat picture to expect,” Africa. “We feel much better prepared for our Shlichut – it was a lot to in the absorb Yael Farber-Babin, whoistheP2Gstaffmemberincharge ofShlichutSouth to The training took place inMoshav Nacham–at theoffices ofP2G, togetherwith African culture,South and theSAJewishcommunity Telfed’s services. absorption (Telfed’sDorron Kline CEO), presented thetraining session,whichfocused on attending BneiAkiva Camp, two at Camp Habonim andoneat Netzer. attending thesummeryouth Africa thisyear. campsinSouth Two Shlichotwillbe Yehudah to oftheJewishAgency train thefive whowillbe Shlichot(emissaries) Telfed was invited by Together Partnership Shemesh/Mateh (P2G)–Beit Jewish Agency BoardJewish Agency ofGovernors (BOG) meeting PROFESSIONAL PARTNERSHIPSPROFESSIONAL Training toAfrica theEmissaries South (l-r) Yael Farber Biban -in charge of Shlichut to SA,Shaked Bonar

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050-5308104 (09)7749016 (09)7715556 Telephones (direct) • • • Beth ProteaBeth What aproud milestone to reach and wonderful the to people recognize involved all facility. special very in this It was to time party. The residents,their families, staff, foundingboard members, members, members the of community, joined us during all friends aweek of festivities. We were “wowed” by mentalist, amind boggling watched amazing magic and listened to music. We held an amazing exhibition art showing works Fink, by Bernie Richard Shavei Marcelle Resnik, Ralph Zion, Marianne Klein, Davidow. We enjoyed delicious traditional South African fareAfrican prepared by own our board very members and staff. We had afantastic concert and ended our week with opening the of inspirational the Goldene Medina exhibition brought to Israel by Telfed. No matter day which or festivity, which was time the spent celebrating miraculous achievement. this

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H T OFF THE PRESS BETH PROTEA COMES OF AGE — A living vision…and still blooming at 25 What a proud milestone to reach and to recognize all the wonderful people involved in this very special facility. It was time to party. The residents, their families, staff, founding members, board members, members of the community, friends all joined us during a week of festivities. We were “wowed” by a mind boggling mentalist, watched amazing magic and listened to music. We held an amazing art exhibition showing works by Bernie Fink, Richard Shavei Zion, Ralph Resnik, Marcelle Klein, Marianne Davidow. We enjoyed delicious traditional South African fare prepared by our very own board members and staff. We had a fantastic concert and ended our week with the opening of the inspirational Goldene Medina exhibition brought to Israel by Telfed. No matter which day or which festivity, the time was spent celebrating this miraculous achievement. Beth Protea and now Protea HomeCare are living memorials to the dedication and vision of its founders.

PURIM … OUT AND ABOUT … Treasure hunt, juggling, fishing, The most recent outings with the residents were to the innovative pin the tail on the mermaid all PLANETANYA for a very interesting morning spent learning about the fitted the 2017 theme of Under cosmos, universe and far away galaxies. Also a visit to their beautifully the Sea. Both staff and residents planned Japanese Garden. represented the theme in Another lovely morning outing took us to Jaffa and a visit to the Shuki traditional Beth Protea splendor Kook Studio Gallery, where we were treated to a wonderful exhibition of and a fun time was had by all. wildlife paintings by South African artist, Ralph Resnik. TAKING TO THE STAGE … A brand new activity was recently started right here at Beth Protea. A DRAMA group. Who knows, perhaps there are undiscovered thespians in our midst’s. Well done to all the willing participants and looking forward to watching you all in action soon. 13

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Telfed Young Professionals Shabbaton The thriving and growing Telfed Youth Committee held a young professionals’ Shabbaton this summer, which was attended by over fifty young community members from Southern Africa and Australia. The Youth Committee arranges events that provide opportunities for youngsters to meet, network and offer each other support. National Youth Committee Head, Daniel Winer commented that “there is tremendous value in a shared journey…. we have an actual support system here in Israel, we are a tight-knit community!” Young olim Over the weekend, participants were able to make friends and enjoying a share Aliyah experiences to the accompaniment of delicious communal food, free-flowing whiskey and world-class banter. shabbat GUIDANCE FOR NEW OLIM

Volunteer representatives Area Regional Rep Email throughout Israel provide Arava Yael Bekker [email protected] regional-specific guidance for Ashkelon Raphi Bloch [email protected] new Olim during their initial Beit Shemesh Brian Spector [email protected] absorption in Israel. They also Eilat Jean Marc Benninghaus [email protected] assist in networking with Galilee Issy Levitan [email protected] Southern Africans in their Jerusalem Roy Scher [email protected] individual, local communities Modi'in Cherie Albucher [email protected] and work together to develop Netanya Charlotte Wiener [email protected] social projects to benefit Israeli Ra'anana/Hasharon Vered Mann [email protected] society. Feel free to contact Rishon Le'tzion Beryl Schmidt [email protected] your regional representative if Tel Aviv Mike Lieberthal [email protected] you have local questions and/or National Youth Committee Daniel Winer [email protected] would like to participate or help set up community events in your area. workshop focused on Job Placement, National Service (Army, Gap Year, Sherut Leumi), Social Programming (community Advocating for the needs of Olim development, mental health services and acclimation programming), Education (Elementary, Secondary, Special 15 Telfed was invited by the World Zionist Organisation to Needs and Higher Education) and Pre-Aliyah Services. participate in their Anglo Oleh Workshop which took place in Conclusions from the round table discussions led by various October. Representing Telfed were Daniela Shapira - Aliyah Oleh organisations were brought to the attention of MK Dr. & Klita Advisor, Ariela Siegel - Social Worker and Head of Avraham Neguise in order to improve services for Olim Aliyah & Klita and Yael Strausz - Employment Advisor. The throughout Israel. 16 telfed Focus on thelives oftheseOlim.” feeling ourorganisation to witnessfirst-hand has theimpact Telfed picnic), concluded by saying that “it gives meagreat by the Michael SilverMichael . Telfed Protea Batya andBeth Chairman Shmukler Chairman H.E. African South Ambassador to Israel ProteaExhibition at Beth , together withtheguestofhonour 250peopleattended Medina Some theopeningofGoldene to beproud of. Ican’t wait for year!” next enthused Beryl. bustle of daily life. “We have an fantastic local community, one toold friends catch up and take a break from the hustle and in beautifulsurroundings, offered afor great opportunity who travelled all theway from Sheva. Beer The evening, set Participants even attended from other locales, including one from in September. With assistance from hersonDanny, and Braai on the beach , held a fabulous late-summer Schmidt committee, underthededicated leadershipofBeryl Ever busyandproductive, LeZion theRishon regional Telfed Chairman, really isafamilyaway It fromsocial network. home”. New help [people] financially, they also provide and a community DafnaRosenfeldManager said, “Not onlydothesebuildings on thewarmandinviting atmosphere, Isrentco Property friendly vibe”“kibbutz they have created there. Commenting predecessors. Residentsofthebuilding take pleasure inthe daily lives andmingle. This year’s event was aspopularits backdrop for newandveteran Olimto takeabreak from their The annualAmishav building summerpicnicoffers theperfect Last year, attended some4,000participants Telfed events. members, helpingnewolimto strengthen theirsocialcircles. between ex-pat African andAustralian Southern community endeavor. These events help strengthen the “family” bond volunteers (who help man regional committees) assist in this communal events onaregular basis. Dedicated teams of Throughout thecountry, Telfed organises dozens of Herzliya – Goldene Medina Exhibition Medina –Goldene Herzliya Tel Aviv -Amishav buildingpicnic Rishon LeZionRishon - Telfed BBQ Beach Stephen Joffe, theteam putonaspreadkings! fit for SA Jewish Museum (and generously sponsored in Israel

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Jerusalem – The history of South Men’s Choir, gave a presentation of the history and origins of South African Jewish Shul music, taking the audience on a African ‘Shul’ music magnificent historical journey. Using videos and illustrations, The Telfed Jerusalem Regional Committee, World Mizrachi Richard brought his presentation to life with references to & WITS Israel Alumni once again joined forces to offer a Napoleon, Bach, Bob Dylan, Rav Shlomo Carlibach and the roller-coaster journey going back 250 years across several Battle of Blaauwberg. He further delighted the audience continents, tracing the roots and development of South with some singing (he is a well renowned Chazan and Ba’al African synagogue music. Tefilah in Israel and abroad), which he included in order to Richard Shavei-Tzion, Director of the 40-strong Ramatayim demonstrate musical examples mentioned in his talk.

Jerusalem - International Conference marking the Centenary of the Balfour Declaration The 100th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration was celebrated throughout Israel, at a number of dedicated events. In early November, the Knesset Aliyah and Klita Committee gathered for a special session dedicated to this momentous anniversary. Participating parties were Knesset members, the Ministry of Absorption, the Prime Minister’s Office, the World Zionist Organisation, the Jewish Agency, L-R Roy Scher, Richard Shavei-Tzion and Dr. Les Glassman the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Telfed. Dorron Kline, Telfed’s CEO, was invited by the Chairman of the Committee, Member of Knesset Dr. Avraham Neguisa, to address the plenum. M.K. Neguisa had just returned from a visit to South Africa, where he represented Israel at the local Balfour Centenary celebrations. Dorron spoke about the important role that General Jan Smuts played behinds the scenes in the WW1 Imperial War Cabinet, whereby he ensured the creation of the Balfour 17 Declaration. “By connecting national heroes of different countries to the history of the establishment of the State of Israel, we can bring Diaspora Jewish communities closer to L-R Telfed CEO Dorron Kline, stands with M.K. Dr. Avraham the Zionist narrative,” said Dorron, as a practical lesson to Neguise and Ruti Dahan, Ministry of Absorption be implemented from these historical facts. Following the 18 telfed Focus approach to Jewish question”,“the as well astherole played in Palestine at that timeandalsospoke abouttheBritish events surrounding theBalfour Declaration andthesituation Events Committee, Peter Bailey gave resume abrief ofthe Lord Balfour visitingPalestine Arthur in1925.Headof Telfed’s attentively to hisaddress, whichwas followed by avideoof Mayor,Raanana Ze’ev 170guestslistened. Some Bielski celebration100 Raanana , jointly hosted by Telfed and Philip Weyers was alsothekeynote speakerfor theBalfour from days itsearly ofthekibbutz to thepresenthistory time. enjoyed a video and guided tour, with an explanation of the grandfather and historical influence between his ofthe friendship great-warm grandson, Philip Weyers shared withthosepresent the the Zionistcause. Smuts’and soldierwhosupported great- General Jan Smuts,therenowned African Statesman South namedafter Israel kibbutz to thenorthern 120 participants Balfour 100Kibbutz Yohanan was celebrated of withatrip grandson ofGeneral JanSmuts. to relate to theguestfrom Africa, Philip Weyers South , great African expatsnumber ofSouth whohadapersonalanecdote element that stood out at both of these gatherings was the commemorate oftheBalfour thecentenary Declaration. One Telfed took the initiative to arrange events two community to promotion Africa. inSouth Minister’s discuss Aliyah andIsrael in Office order tofurther session, Dorron was invited to meet with the staff of the Prime in white) with Telfed representatives L-R Raanana Municipality officials, Mayor Zeev Bielski (centre, Raanana & Kibbutz Ramat Ramat &Kibbutz Raanana Yochanan – Telfed celebrates Balfour 100 Chaim Weizmann. Those in attendance their duties. All inall, agreat evening.” League ofNations to prevent from theBritish reneging on and how JanSmutscodified theBalfourDeclaration into the Conferencewas trulyshedlight Remo fantastic. ontheSan It great-grandson speaker andprinciple astheguest-of-honour torespect thegravity oftheoccasion. The choice ofJanSmuts’ planned, was in conducted due well- and certainly structured Jewintheworld...each andevery The evening was superbly that indeedaffected chapter inJewishhistory an important up as “a mosteducational evening that shedmuchlight on made in the Declaration. A guest in attendance summed it by thatwas JanSmutsinensuring Britain heldto itspromise Kibbutz Ramat Yochanan in Northern Israel elected asthenewregionalelected Congratulations! chairperson. unanimously committee Bloch withRaphi of7was elected was founded by onabudgetof750lira. Southern-Africans A andDavid Zwebneractivities reminisced abouthow Ashkelon attended. gave Dorron Kline of current an overview Telfed a halfdozen communities inthegreater Ashkelon area set over thebeautifulbeachinAshkelon. People from at least who attended toasted theNew Year whilewatching thesun Ronit Zwebner. The Africans 43ex-Southern andAustralians year withacombined AGM/Sundowner hosted by David and The Telfed Ashkelon Regional Committeeoff the new started of Johannesburg Africa streets! andSouth place inIsrael where you canmeet your onthe corner friends Australian community. andEnglish-speaking It’s alsotheonly a totally renovated beachfront anda strong African, South The town offwithnewdevelopments, ofAshkelon istaking SA &Oz Ashkelon Residents’ AGM TELFED TRAVELS

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BLOSSOMING AT25 BETH PROTEA COMES OF AGE A LIVING VISION…… AND STILL BLOSSOMING AT 25 Wishing chag sameach the indoor pool.” The residents committee – currently headed to all our clients! by Eric Michaels - meet regularly and suggestions from the residents are passed onto management and implemented where possible and practical. Full credit to the special staff. Together this creates great team work. “It is a privilege to be a resident at Beth Protea,” is a sentiment expressed regularly by the residents. Project Management and Project & Property Development And as for now….. Michael Silver, elected Chairman in 2017, reflects the injection of the emerging younger generation on the Beth Protea board, bringing renewed energy and ideas. The board is an amalgam of older and younger members providing experience, enterprise, and innovation. Approached some years ago by Isaac Lipschitz (also a former Chairman) to join the board, the new Chairman is motivated by the admonishment that a society’s first responsibility “is to look after the children and the elderly.” Michael appreciates and gratefully acknowledges that the management and staff of Beth Protea “go far beyond the call of duty” to create a very special atmosphere, one of care and compassion guided by the conviction that the residents come first. Part of managing a retirement home is continuously looking to the future. With the general population happily living longer, this means astute and strategic forward-planning. Evolving medical needs and changes in lifestyles require management to process and respond to these changes. A superb example of Beth Protea recognising the needs of the community and responding is its innovative PROTEA HOME CARE initiative. “Some five years ago, we were apprised of the need to provide care and support to the elderly living at home, such as supplying meals, assisting with household matters and coordinating medical care and appointments. From small beginnings, this has grown to be a major Beth Protea project and a comprehensive service to the community at large. It has lived up to its founding sentiment: “If you cannot come to Beth Protea, Beth Protea will come to you”. It also offers, concludes Michael, “many opportunities for volunteers to be of service.” 25 Israel salutes the flourishing ‘flower’ of its South African community in Israel - Beth Protea; its wonderful residents and staff, and caring Board on this glorious celebration of its Silver Jubilee!! 26 telfed Cover Story the Jewishworld –theBalfour Declaration. penned onehundred years agoin1917that trulytransformed Day War letter and the reunification of Jerusalem, and a short Zionist Congress oftheSix inBasel, thejubileeofvictory 2017,Israelis celebratedIn oftheFirst the120thanniversary .” people Jewish Sheisright. milestones thathave andthe thedestiny shaped ofthiscountry ceremonythe opening , andwhichTelfed inhistory participation organized busesto from theMaccabi inJuly, Games “Apart whichsawthelargest Batya. Shmukler 2017 hasbeen “over andbeyond,” says Telfed NelsonHotel, oftheMount NordenBenjamin , now part Town attended by seventeen inthehome of1820settler, of Yom in Cape in 1841 and the first synagogue service Kippur passion for Israel. People,” was asentiment expressed often andfostered the Homeland. is my “What to struggle the struggle next of my to sacrifice for their fellow Jews struggling to buildaJewish Struggling to eke out aliving, they found it within themselves month every “a few shillings” for theJews inPalestine. money to feed andhouseafamily-theywould stillsetaside thelateduring -andwithhardly nineteenth enough century diamonds andlater for prospecting goldinJohannesburg for looking miningcampsinKimberley tents dreary industy immigrant Jews from mostlyEastern Europe were livingin before Israel’s independence in1948.Stories reveal that while Africa andtheStatein Southern ofIsrael, goesbacklong conviction. The ‘romance’ Jews between thepioneering cameonAliyah outof Africans forSouth themostpart celebrated its 175 Following year ofcelebrations. hasbeenanextraordinary It of history.” in People. Notonlywas thetorch ofJewishfreedom litinBasel; oftheJewish points turning inthe history most important Speaker Knesset which setinmotiontheestablishment oftheJewishstate. First Zionist Congress heldin1897Basel, Switzerland, July,In celebrated ofthe theKnesset the120thanniversary was , ignited,the big bang Basel which changedthe course , when the Jewish community in South Africa inSouth 2016, whentheJewishcommunity Yuli-Yoel Edelstein said it was “one of the Big Bang Theory Big th True Romance anniversary tracing its genesis to theeve anniversary this year we have celebrating been By DavidE.Kaplan Chairman, Chairman,

Library of Congress Conference in Basel following WWIIand the Holocaust. that she would the same year be attending the first Zionist Johannesburg station on route to Palestine in 1946little knowing Dreamers.The Julia Slonim of Young Mizrachi leaving City though JaffaGate on theDecember 11 1917. Palestine ironically depicted by General Allenby entering the Old a reality following Britain’s defeat of the Ottoman Turks in Monumental Moment. TheBalfour Declaration only became 2017 -TheYearThatWas 2017 - The Year That Was

Former Telfed Chairman Solly Sacks got a taste of that “big bang” when he attended the centenary of that First Zionist Congress in Basel in 1997, visiting Room 117 of the hotel where Herzl, during the Fifth Zionist congress in December in 1901 was photographed leaning on the railing of his balcony dreaming - or so it appeared – of a future Jewish state. “It was like taking in a breath of world history,” says Solly “for the thoughts he formulated there, led directly to why I - a century later - was visiting as a proud citizen of the State of Israel.” The year following Herzl’s iconic posture on the balcony of Room 117, he wrote in Altneuland (Old, New Land) – “If you will it, it is no dream.” ‘Dreaming’ of attending the first Zionist Congress following World War II and the Shoah was the late Julia Slonim from Johannesburg who was in Israel on the first Machon programme from South Africa. “We all felt the future of the Jewish people lay in the balance and I wanted to be part of it.” Friends remarked that “I was crazy; after all, how could I possibly get to Switzerland and how would I be accepted into the Congress amongst all the great Jewish leaders in the world?” There was no holding Julia back! Using her contacts, she wangled an invitation and crossed the Mediterranean on a converted cattle boat. “In Basel, we didn’t have money to stay in a hotel, so we slept in an old building which had been soldiers’ barracks.”

The National Photograph Collection, Kluger Zoltan Photograph National The All these material difficulties in no way dampened the feeling The Visionary. Herzl on his Basel balcony looking beyond the “that I was playing a part of history-in-the-making. I lapped lake to a future Jewish state. up every minute of it. We sat spellbound listening to David Ben Gurion’s fiery speeches.” Apart from meeting many of the great leaders at the time, “the most amazing thing was meeting young people from around the world. I thought; we are the future; we are going to usher in the new state and forge a new destiny for our people.” However, most sobering for young Julia was “meeting the Holocaust survivors. All I could think of was – ‘there by the grace of God, go I’. There was this collective feeling about our mission: never again!” Reinforcing “Never Again” was Israel’s victory in the Six Day War and hearing the words Mordechai “Motta” Gur - commander of the forces who recaptured the Old City: “The Temple Mount is in our hands!” (Hebrew: Har HaBayit 27 BeYadeinu). The 1967 Volunteers. (l-r): 3rd from left, Billy Eliasov Those words - signifying the reunification of Jerusalem (z”l) (Betar), 4th from left, John Eliasov (head of Habonim - resonates to this day, melodiously memorialised in the contingent), 5th from right, Morris Strauss (head of Betar musical score of Naomi Shemer’s ‘Jerusalem of Gold’. contingent), 7th from right, Betari Douglas Dotan (Cowan) 28 telfed Cover Story Being in his fourth year at inhisfourth Being Wits required DentalSchool, Morris help wherever needed.” appeal to organize avolunteer group to goto Israel andto He made an out and that the situation indeed looked bleak. told that there was astrong likelihoodthat war would break the otherZionist Youth movements Africa. inSouth “We were entering aroom, found himselfamongstthefellow headsof Africa orIsrael,”embassy ineitherSouth says whoon Morris, Israeli General, Africa toSouth ameetingat thehomeofIsraeli Consul StraussMorris was invited as the national head of Betar weeksSome before theoutbreak oftheSixDay War, Dr. this Juneto celebrate thecentenary. parents ofthat generation ofvolunteers whohadgoodcause parents“My understood,” recalls Sidney, asdidmostthe on holdandboarded flights to Israel assoonthey could. War ofIndependence, sothevolunteers of1967puttheirlives As those that responded to thecallin1948to fight inIsrael's rest oftheacademicyear andvolunteer for Israel. heconvincedheart, himselfandmany othersto forego the Dispensing with his prepared from the and speaking text Jewish students pilinginto thegarden andonto thestreet. The hallinMowbray was burstingat theseamswith How wrong hewas! time.”was lecture during too“We many calledameetingnotexpecting to pitch upasit 1967 inCape Town, whenasayoung student leaderat UCT, director, Day WarformerCelebrating Telfed thejubileeofSix , official in Southofficial in Africa. “At the timethere wasno Sidney Shapiro recalls thoseheadydays inMay Col. Jack whowas Monbaz thehighestranked War &Remembrance night, the3 was made, andourfirstsetof Saturday on volunteers left and Rhodesia. With war becoming more likely, the decision was alsosent outto allourcentres throughout Africa South Betar meetingat the developments calledanemergency and"we The leadershipofthemovement was ofthe apprised understanding.” volunteer group. Shewas amazinglybrave andshowed great widow months that offourteen Iwas leadingourmovement’s within myself withinforming my motherwhowas ayoung decision was resolute, “I, ontheotherhand, hadto cope we willaccept you backinthefaculty.” While his for Morris and hopefully when blessings youand respect return, considerate and sympathetic,” whosaid, “you go withmy indefinitely.” He found hisprofessor, Reneen,Frik van “most frompermission of the faculty the Dean “to absent myself way was Avril Shulman (neeLewin) from Onthe9 Herzliya. personal andthejubilation inavery Capturinganxiety the my dental studiesunconditionally.” He returned to and "continued Johannesburg inOctober with first ten days,kibbutz Dafnainthenorth. andthen to of 51were sent to Dov, Misgav near Tel Nofairbasefor the groupMorris's oftwelve volunteers from outofatotal Betar Aviv dueto thecircuitous route we hadto fly.” Avril hadto ‘hope’, ‘pray’ and ‘wait’ until the20 is orhow heis. andpray Ihope andwait.” have lived alifetime. Even asIwrite, I do notknowwhere Amnon “I amsoproud to thewifeofasabra. be Inthelastthree weeks, I June 1967,shepennedaletter to herparents inCape Town. Maon inParktown ofourseniormembers. The message Jewry’s generosity in restoring JaffaGate. Jerusalem’s Old City recognizing South African Contribution. Capital rd ofJune, twenty-four arriving hourslater in Tel Plaque inside th Junewhen th at two in the morning, she heard a knock at the front door. Jumping out of bed and daring to hope, she ran and opened the door. Standing in front of her stood, “a hunk of a man dressed in an Israeli uniform and Egyptian boots, a Russian gun, and a South African tog bag, covered from head to foot in Sinai dust, but looking very familiar.” The reunion between Avril and Amnon, “is something I cannot describe.”

Jubilation in Jerusalem Between the two monumental events – the First Zionist Conference of 1897 and the Reunification of Jerusalem of 1967 – were two other major events. Both had to occur to ensure Israel’s fruition. And they both occurred in the same year - one month apart. Herzl’s negotiations with the Ottoman sultan to restore Jewish sovereignty was unsuccessful; it would take a new ruler of the area to bring that to fruition. That only became Collection Photograph National The “possible” following General Allenby’s conquest of Palestine Words Shaping Destiny. The brief letter from Arthur Balfour to Lord Rothchild that became known as The Balfour Declaration. in 1917. His victorious entry into the Old City on the 11th of December 1917 was even more meaningful to world Jewry because of a letter written the month before and that would Beaming over Balfour become known as the Balfour Declaration. On the 7th November 2017, the Balfour Declaration Centenary South African Jewry expressed their ‘jubilation’ that is now was marked in the Knesset by an International Conference, literally ‘set in stone’. Entering the Old City through the organised by B’nai Brith World Center in association with majestic Jaffa Gate, a look to the left will reveal a beautifully the Balfour Centenary Committee, comprising most of crafted ceramic plaque that reads: immigrant organisations, including Telfed. Amongst the many dignitaries attending was the British “JAFFA GATE Restored by the generous help of South African Ambassador to Israel, David Quarrey, and Lord Jacob Jewry 1969” Rothschild, great-nephew of Lord Walter Rothschild, the recipient of Balfour’s letter. LAW OFFICES POPE-GERI ADV. HERTZEL KATZ BA.LLB INSURANCE ADV. 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Jan Smuts's great-grandson Philip Weyers Representing miracle… took 3,000years It to getto this.” was“It thegreatest event lifeforthousandsofyears, inJewish a five drafts” before finallybeingpennedon2 November 1917: for a Jewish homeland in Palestineof support “went through DanielTaubIsraeli Ambassador to theUK, that thedeclaration revealedRothschild recently withformer ina interview TV Today 81,andheadofthefamily’s dynasty, banking Jacob the BalfourDeclaration,” says Bailey, “providing Weizmann with “Smuts played amonumental role backroom inthedrafting of receptive Prime earintheBritish Minister. Great War. views onafuture His Jewish state thusfound a admiration for Smutsfor hisastute counseling the during PrimeBritish Minister, David Lloyd George hadgreat Zionist leader, andIsrael’s firstpresident.” Africa’s celebrated minister, prime andChaim Weizmann, relationship Smuts, between General JanChristiaan South course of political events as the the twentieth during century “perhaps few have personal friendships so influenced the Stevens onSmutsand Weizmann where hewrites that Palestine,” says Bailey. Herefers to anessay by aRichardP. for the rest of their lives andgreatly influenced events in First World War, that thetwo beganaclosefriendship lasted “After Smutsand Weizmann hadmetinLondon the during from abroad whoattended ceremony. theKnesset great-grandson, Yohanan explains why Smuts's further him.It ) namedafter ofIsrael (Ramat inthenorth Boulevard) andakibbutz role andreveals why there isastreet in Tel Aviv (Jan Smuts has researched Prime Africa's South Minister's wartime for Jewishstatehood.Jan Christiaan Smuts'ssupport Bailey Committee was Peter Bailey whoismostproud ofGeneral Telfed ontheIsrael Balfour Centenary Philip Weyers was amongthedignitaries picturesque Italian coastal town three Italian Remo picturesque ofSan years later! up a ‘dead letter’, were itnotfor aconference heldat the However, theBalfour Declaration might have literally ended behalf oftheJewishpeople. or English ‘John’, inrecognition on ofhisunstinting efforts Yohanan beingtheHebrew translation for theAfrikaans, ‘Jan’ was founded in1932was named inhonourofJanSmuts; islittlewonder Ramat that Kibbutz It Yohanan (Smuts)which a lotofweight, inthatfateful andisimbedded .” document came from theOubaas’s mouth.Histhoughts andviewscarried spirit andeven someofthewording oftheBalfourDeclaration towas theBalfourDeclaration. The theanonymous partner grandfather whoherefers to as ”“Oubaas (oldboss)that “he arecentIn interview, PhilipWeyers saidofhisgreat- fully revealed.” an period, the nameSmutsflitsinandout, almostlikethat of to thefore, ofthat momentous history butinalmostevery for them. The precise role played by Smutshasnotcome Zionists. ofZionismheldgreatThe aspect spiritual appeal backgrounds aschildren, andwould emerge ardent Christian “Lloyd George andBalfour Evangelical alsohadChristian a directconduit to theWar Cabinet.” common withSmuts, In replied Breakstone, “However you don’t thinksomething “Yes, for 2000years, whilewe were inexile, itwas symbolic,” “Yes, butthat ispurely.” symbolic Jewish life everywhere?” in ; andatJerusalem thePesach Seder, dowe notsay, year“Next oftheSecond the glassrecalling thedestruction Temple in ? AtJerusalem wedding ceremonies, doesnotthegroom break “Passé you what doJews say! direction pray? In Isitnot Astonished Breakstone reminded theprofessor: life–itispassé,”Jewish saidtheprofessor. to thecentrality“Stop usabout talking ofIsrael inAmerican acoffeeduring break: of Israel. The exchange took place at aconference intheUSA professor istheteaching inZionist Education whosespecialty He replied by recalling anexchange hehadwitha “How central today isIsrael inthelives abroad ofJews ?” thequestion: Jewish Agency did itbegot’ to Dr. David Breakstone, Vice ofthe Chairman debate atProtea Beth on didBalfour begat; andwhat‘What towards statehood, Iaddressed at aTbT One hundred years Balfour after galvanized theJewishworld ?”Jerusalem this not indicate Does that Israel is central to eminence griseexercising aninfluence that hasnever been Centrality ofIsrael (Truth be (Truth Told) fundamentally changed in 1948 and that we have moved It was here that Simon Galloon, who arrived in 1911 from beyond symbolism?” Lithuania “as the Hebrew teacher, mashgiach, schochet, Breakstone reminded the professor that for Israel’s esteemed and in charge of all Zionist affairs for the district received writer, A.B Yehoshua when Diaspora Jews say, “Next year in two telegrams from the SAZF in 1920,” says his daughter- Jerusalem” “he expects them to get on a plane and come. It is in-law Rae Galloon of Ra’anana. She shows me the original a very literal position. My position is not a case of whether the telegrams dated a few days apart – the 28th and 30th of April person means it but rather says it with meaning.” 1920. The first reads: “Zionist headquarters advise Peace The way Jewish communities around the world have been Conference definitely decided to establish Jewish national home marking the Balfour Declaration indicates they are honouring in Palestine. Heartfelt fraternal congratulations.” it as a monumental milestone it as a monumental milestone The second was a request to celebrate the outcome of the towards Jewish statehood. Peace Conference by “holding thanksgiving services, mass meetings, banquets or any other suitable functions” in order Representing the British government at the Knesset was to raise “a quarter of a million for restoration fund from South Ambassador David Quarrey whose Prime Minister, Theresa Africa. Adopt all…ensure immediately maximum donations May, expressed that the Balfour Declaration: from everyone in your town and district – report what steps you “.. is one of the most important letters in history. It demonstrates are taking.” Britain’s vital role in creating a homeland for the Jewish people This example of commitment and passion in one small district and it is an anniversary we will be marking with pride.” is a microcosm of the Jewish Southern African commitment

History Lesson. Participants on a Telfed tiyul to Ramat Yohanan Small Town, Big Heart. A 1920 telegram from the SAZF to hear why the kibbutz, founded in 1932, was named after the Simon Galloon in Tulbagh requesting that he mobilise the South African Prime Minister Jan Smuts who was a prominent community to raise funds for a Jewish state in Palestine. supporter of Zionism and instrumental in the wording of the Balfour Declaration.

Throughout the journey to statehood, South African Jewry to the establishment of the Jewish homeland following the stood in the vanguard. This was evident following the 1919 1920 Peace Conference giving teeth to the Balfour Declaration Paris Peace Conference of the Allied victors at the end of of 1917. World War I, where Chaim Weizmann presented the case for a Jewish homeland in Palestine. The statement that followed A letter short in sentences, the Balfour Declaration was long 31 proposing that the newly established British Mandate should in significance. “promote Jewish immigration and settlement”, “encourage I am reminded of the words of Israel’s illustrious minister of self-government”, and “ensure religious freedoms”, fired up Foreign Affairs, Abba Eban: the Jewish community in South Africa from the big cities to the small towns like Tulbagh in the Western Cape. “Israel’s future will be longer than its past.” 32 telfed KEREN TELFED Monty & Marlene Sacho &Marlene Monty Sacho &Marlene Monty &SheilaZetlerMichael &SheilaZetlerMichael &Joyce Lasovsky Mervyn &Eileen CohenMel &MarciaMaurice Katz Lynette Shapiro Leon Favish &Mireille Leon &Ann Moss Gerald &Lionel(Tuesday Breakfast Club) Keevan, Bennie, Leon, Jock, Judy Cohen Judy Cohen Judith Cohen Joe &EstherMilner JeffreyGeffen Jean Kangisser Jack &Ruth Trappler Grunberg andfamily &Micha Ilana Gaito Hazel &Herbert Gaito Hazel &Herbert Gaito Hazel &Herbert Gaito Hazel &Herbert Gaito Hazel &Herbert Gaito Hazel &Herbert Gaito Hazel &Herbert Freda Lanesman Fonda Dubb, Tanya, &Nicky Michael Fonda Dubb Fonda Dubb KuperElizabeth Schneider &Family Kuper Schneider Elizabeth &Ernest &AnatEarl Zinn &Charlotte Dennis Wiener &AnnetteDennis Solomon &AnnetteDennis Solomon Dave Bloom &Gail Carron Sher &RuthSlater Bryan &JeanMyers Bryan &JillianFriedmanBenjamin &CarolBen Novis FeldmanBebe andfamily &JonathanBatya Shmukler Lipchin Barbara &Harry Annette Gordon Annette Gordon Andrea Armist Donors KEREN TELFED FUND KEREN TELFED when you are invited to enjoy mealswithfriends, orto pay tribute to thememories contact theofficecontact tomake yourdonation: [email protected] acknowledged in the magazine as soon as possible after receipt inthemagazineassoonpossibleafter acknowledged thereof. Please of loved ones. Donationsare Africans inIsrael usedto during assistSouthern times of individual or family need and are tax-deductible. Alltimes ofindividualorfamilyneedandare donations are tax-deductible. Please remember Keren Telfed whenyou are celebrating happy occasions,

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partners. The atmosphere was most convivial – good food, a boys acquitted themselves well. This was our first military band, dancing partners, plenty of beer, as well as a bit of the battle in Israel.” more potent stuff!” Suddenly the party was ‘invaded’ by a group of tough-looking However, Arnie had further internal ‘battles’ – either to return paratroopers. “Not only did these gatecrashers polish off all to South Africa and university or stay in Israel with his garin our refreshments but without a “by your leave”, butted in and that had just been joined by a Habonim garin from Australia took over as the dancing partners of our girls.” on Kibbutz Ginegar near Afula. This was a declaration of war! Arnie did return to South Africa, not to UCT however, but Tempers were kept in check until the final notes of Hatikva to marry his beloved Peggie with whom he returned, and when the first fists started to fly and within seconds, the scene together settled with his garin on the young kibbutz of Yizre’el. was something out of a Western saloon brawl. The Nahal Times were tough, and Arnie recalls "we were given a hut commander and Telfed staff member, Simie Weinstein without a toilet or shower and only those with their first-born, were we provided a hut with a bathroom. But those were the days, and everyone in the country, one way or another, was roughing it. We were young; we did not come to a built-up country but to build the country. We were idealists.” Studying at a university seemed ever-further away as the days, months and years would turn into decades and Arnie would establish his reputation as kibbutz head of volunteers and young groups studying at Yizre’el’s ulpan programmes. Imbued with the ideology of Habonim – “The Builders” - Arnie was living the ‘collective’ dream, but he never ever gave up on his personal dream of studying for a degree.

Dream Fulfilled And then, one day four years ago, “Now a pensioner”, Arnie saw a poster on a notice board addressed to the ‘over fifties’ Licking Their Wounds. An amused Arnie Friedman who were looking to study for a BA at the local college. (right) having his leg attended to by Harold Kaufman during the 1956 ‘Suez Campaign’. “Finally, my time had arrived, and with permission granted by the kibbutz, I signed up. Although it was for the over fifties, tried to calm everyone down, but to no avail. He was pushed for most of the four years that I took, I was the oldest student.” backwards into a large glass door which shattered into pieces. “My only sorrow is that my sister in Australia, who so supported Tables and chairs went flying. me studying for this BA and assured me that she would attend 37 “Our officers called for a ‘retreat’ and we were herded my graduation, passed away a month ago at the age of 93. At into waiting buses.” On the way back to base, first aid was least she knew that I had finally fulfilled my dream.” administered to cut cheeks, bleeding noses and hurt pride. In this, the 120th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress in “No doubt about it,” says Arnie, “the paratroopers were a far Basel, one is reminded of Herzl’s most famous line: more experienced fighting unit. Nevertheless, our SA Nahal “If you will it, it is no dream.” 38 telfed People Wolpert, Louis Gecelter (Manager), Marlene Gerson, Ian Froman, Rodney Mandelstam Winning SAteam for the Team Event at the 1961Maccabiah. Julie Mayers, Arnie Port, Ruth social andcultural club.” When in1938,Louis introduced table Africa atSouth that timesoIjoinedtheJewishGuild, mainlya no Maccabi Club. there fact, were few“In Jewish clubs very in tennis, athletics and football.” To his astonishment he found especiallytable activities continue withmy Zionistandsports wasfirst priority “to look Maccabifor aclubsothat I could the Gecelters immigrated to Africa in1937. Louis's South Unable to enter Palestine becauseofthequotasystem, wanted. dream Our was always to settleinEretz Yisrael.” or intermarriage. We whowe exactly were knew andwhat we Judaism andZionism. There was no thought ofassimilation “I didnothave to goto aJewishDay to School findoutabout the couple, includingfrom theMayor of Tel Aviv, RonHuldai. Many tributes Gan. were– at KfarMaccabiahinRamat paidto Wedding was celebrated in2002.It –where Anniversary else told thewriter ontheoccasion ofhisandMinnie’s Diamond South andlaterfirst inLithuania,then Africa inIsrael,” Louis into areality. “I have beenamemberofMaccabimy wholelife, were thelikesofaLouis Gecelter to helptranslate hisdream vision ofaJewishState, hecould onlyhave prayed that they to the asaninstrument world to Jewry connect vision ofsport coined the expression “Muscular Zionism” to his describe When the father of the Maccabi Games right heis. old ageof98,” says former Telfed. How Sacks Solly Chairman came to a closewiththepassingofLouis Gecelter at theripe “An African Jewry ofSouth chapter enriching inthehistory Long LivehisLegacy King Louis Max NordauMax first and histwo Minnies.” And when Louis acquired Minor, a Minnie the quip was, “Louis The Jewishworld ofsport. Who won? Johannesburg’s JewishGuild War Club. Memorial Poignantly, Louis across a table met tennisMinnie table at scene andtheMaccabiah Movement.SA sporting , that wouldMinnie take them along the exciting path of the young mansoonto be ‘partnered’ in1942by hisyoung bride tennis and badminton to theGuild, ofthis sobeganajourney world used to pop in for a snack and a le’Chaim. was like It at theKfarMaccabiavillage, andalltheteams from around revealsSolly that boys always room hadahospitality “These Smiling withtheintimate recollections offundays goneby, African teamSouth undertheirleadershipwas a “lively event”. joined them forSolly two separate Maccabi games and the MuravitzRocky . They were likeatriumvirate.” strong and team, andLouis worked (z’l) Manoim withMonty Africa alwaysMaccabiah. South sent alarge delegation anda with himfor many years, andthehighlight was always the African ZionistFederation, ofworking Ihadtheprivilege in awe. When Ieventually oftheSouth becameChairman who hemetasayoung boy “and always lookedupto him Louis as knew “Everybody ‘Mr.,” Maccabi’ says Sacks, Solly What aSport. Minnie and Louis centre. LivesLegacy TheGecelter On. Family - Plan your dream home & make it a reality create a concept choose colours, furniture & accessories follow my step-by-step work plan 3 hour package for 1,000 nis 1,200 nis call me 050-5713355 view work mikadesign.co.il

a Jewish United Nations and there always seemed to be an obstacle for youngsters being exposed to Israel.” endless supply of whiskey. I remember him bringing in over From 1980-2000 Louis served as the President of the Kfar fifty cases to one Maccabiah. Of course, this was Zionism, and Maccabiah Lawn Bowls Club and in 1986, was awarded being a fervent Zionist, few could compete with Louis for the prestigious Yakir Maccabi Award for his outstanding finishing one or more bottles of whiskey. It was his practice contribution to the movement. of taking a bottle, removing the top and then throwing it out Shortly before his passing, Louis made one final lap of victory: the window so that the boys had to finish the bottle.” he celebrated in August with his beloved Minnie their 75th wedding anniversary. His legacy is amplified by the many lives touched by his other The next generation was always important for Louis “and passion - the Maccabi Movement, for however our Jewish his greatest joy,” says Solly, “was seeing how the Maccabi sportsmen and sportswomen from across the world perform movement grew and attracted young people.” To this end, “he - whether on track, field, on the courts or in the water - in their invested much of his time fundraising to subsidize those kids hearts, they will each take back with them a medal - a medal who could not afford to attend the Maccabi Games in Israel. that they participated in the biggest Jewish experience of He strongly believed that a lack of funds should not be an their lives.

Love Is in the Air. Love of sport, of Israel, and of each other – the Gecelter love affair that enriched Jewish sport in South Africa, Israel and the Jewish world. 40 telfed People note-taking, printing, andorganising. Iwas assignedto the resolutions, andofcourse, doingmenialintern taskssuchas going to General sessions, Assembly researching, compiling attending meetingswithotherambassadorsanddiplomats, for diplomats, dailyscheduleincludedwritingspeeches My State. fascinating for apassionate intern yearning to represent the the experience nothingbutexhilarating, hasbeen exciting and despite thelackofawarm welcome towards State, theJewish Israelis call theUN“Oom-shmum”, Gurion.But quotingBen hypercritical states bashingIsrael from allsides. It’s nowonder The aplace UNisoften forIsrael. ofdarkness With hostile, New York. in hallsoftheUnited Nations Headquarters in thehigh-ceilinged and salvage my dream. Afewmonthslater, Iwas finallystanding deckto try did). Closefriendsandmy parents put allhands-on onit(whichtoto depended me, pushthrough asifeverything it despite thetraumatizing face ofbureaucracy, Iwas determined People waiting always thingsare for, saythatgood worth so worse, to loseitbecause ofanadministrative mishap. thatwas already soclose within my reach. And opportunity Fearheart. thatIwould completely losethatonce-in-a-lifetime withtears inmy eyes andfearinmy hours, even days-on-end for police clearances, andhavingmy -Ispent visadenied-twice toseemed impossible reach. From hard scrambling interviews, Logistically, bureaucratically, andrealistically, this internship presented withahuge hurdle thatmademefeellike givingup. like unbreakable obstacles. step oftheway, At almostevery Iwas process ofbattlingbureaucracy andovercoming whatseemed The process to gettheinternship was atreacherous 6-month However, nodream comes easy. ofIsraelMission to theUnited Nations. landed the internship of my dreams - working for the Permanent camepeople into fruitionthissummerbreak from theIDC,whenI dream ofrepresentingMy theState ofIsrael and theJewish ageof19. ripe all -fortunately, Iwas oneswhofounditatthe oneofthelucky one that“fits”.after afewtries, Some findit othersnever finditat from field to fieldand profession to profession untilfinding the life. For some, it is a treacherous process going of trial-and-error, “There isnothingasriveting asrealizing your androle purpose in fromHere theUN,New isherreport York City: internship at theUnited Nations. Johannesburg saidhow excited shewas aboutherupcoming Protea student, inJuly2017,IDC,Herzliya Kelly Odes from Maurice Ostroff at the Truth Toldbe event at Beth (TbT) heraddressIn onaccepting theTelfed Award namedafter Kelly attheUN same.” with me and do the to see, will partner everyone and I hope to do my to best show the world the side of Israel they don’t seem light: to thecandle be orthemirror thatreflectsit.” Iwill continue once are ways saidthat “there two Edith ofspreading Wharton State ofIsrael. of many and representingbeginning more years the serving and colleagues working withme. thatthisisjustthe Itrulyhope at theUN,to blessedwithhavingthegreatest being supervisors toI have lucky, work extremely been from gettingtheopportunity conversation was oneIwillnever forget. most was meetingPrime Minister Netanyahu Benjamin . Our the Foreign from Minister Norway, that stands out the the part Erdogan ofTurkeyErdogan states ortheirrepresentatives. walking Besides pastPresident Generalfirst session of the Assembly addressed by headsof The climaxofmy trip, however, was attending theseventy- their comments andinsightswas fascinating. Listening to anddevelopmentsactivities ofeachdepartment. Danny Danon Ambassador issues facing ourworld today. Weekly meetings, staff chaired by diplomats andfindingouttheiropinionsonprominentpolitical ofmyOne favourite experiences was casually conversing with experience. aneye-opening Committee -whichhasbeen ofHumanRights at the UNin New York. student, Kelly Odes at Herzliya the IDC relishing her internship Dream Johannesburg Realised. Government & Diplomacy and Shinzo Abe were heldto summarize theweek’s of Japanandgreeting Nuptials

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Adi, daughter of Oren, son of Nate Reuvat and Peter (originally from Rabin of Moshav Port Elizabeth) and Zofar, Ha'Arava and Paula Levinthal granddaughter from Karmiel, of Jack and Esme married Merav, Rabin, married Or, daughter of Rony son of Meir and the and Shifra Arwas late Lizi Yamin of from Moshav Netanya. Misgav Dov.

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Sha’ked Kline, Shani, daughter of daughter of Dorron Ezra and Daniella and Cindy Kline Sieff of Yad of Beit Shemesh, Binyamin married 41 married Hillel Netanel, son of Bitton, son of Gabi Amir and Rina and Nirit Bitton of Zouzout also of Yad Jerusalem. Binyamin 42 telfed In Memoriam A tribute to Gidon Katz A tribute to GidonKatz away on17 Kline, father Geoff of Telfed CEO Kline Geoff Remembering Gidon Clive Katz regular services to beheld intheirmemory.regular services Gidonintroduced with Telfed African ZionistFederation –South (Israel) for plaque toAfrican Fallen theSouth refurbished andarranging Gidon was instrumental in having the Lavi Forest Memorial in thedefence ofIsrael the during Yom Kippur War. br Gidon’s brother, Kadesh). from Africa the 1956 Sinai during CampaignSouth (Mivtza Le’Aretz” in1956, in Mayfair, of hecameaspart Le’Madrichei“Mahon Chutz was member oftheBneiZion anactive Youth movement 5777). HewasinMayfair, born Johannesburg in1937.Gidon infectious. People used to say that he was obstinate - he adventure. Life was never dullandhissenseofhumourwas He alsohadamischievous sideandwas always for looking phone, hiswarmth, sharing care andgoodadvice. kept inregular touch witheachofhisgrandchildren onthe that must appreciated“people be ”.was Despite the distance, he He loved hisfamilyandmadesure to show it. Oneofhismottos happy, hereplied, happy. otherpeople “making ” endeared himto many. When recently askedwhat madehim had a strong consideration for others, which a characteristic his help well extended often beyond and the call of duty others, whowere drawn into quickly hisfriendship. He Throughout hislife, was always Geoff concerned about who hadawinningsenseofhumour. They ofthismuch-loved willstrive to man, upholdthelegacy Dorron anddaughter Michelle,aswell assixgrandchildren. leavesGeoff behindhisdearwife of52 years Brenda, son of theDirectorate, Executive Council andallStaff express other in Israel and joined the Israeli Defence Forces. He fell to familieswhoseloved ones have passedaway Telfed Chairman Batya heartfelt condolencesheartfelt Shmukler, members in recent months. th October 2017(27 October Tishrei 5778)inLeeds, U.K.

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