Recent Writings
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We Need a Paradigm Shift
Read more →: We Need a Paradigm ShiftIt is no secret that over the past weeks I have become involved in a turbulent situation, that has become ever more public. While I have been put…
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My suspension from the SAJBD Board – an update
Read more →: My suspension from the SAJBD Board – an updateThis week I received a letter suspending me from the SAJBD – this, just a few hours before a scheduled meeting of the board – I serve on…
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Parashat Metzora: Who is in and who is out
Read more →: Parashat Metzora: Who is in and who is outAfter the successful registration last weekend, campaigning has returned to South Africa. And, as a result, it is inevitable that there will be debates about race, empowerment of…
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I am certainly not opposed to “talking” with the board
Read more →: I am certainly not opposed to “talking” with the boardDear all,I presume that by now you may have heard about The Cape Council of the SA Jewish Board of Deputies, being taken to the Cape High Court…
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Parashat Tazria: Impurity is considered to be a spiritual disability
Read more →: Parashat Tazria: Impurity is considered to be a spiritual disabilityThe portions of Tazria and Metzora are perhaps for many of you very uncomfortable portions of the Torah, dealing with all kinds of issues related to ritual purity…
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SACRED Talk: A valuable insight into Najma’s fascinating life as an activist and journalist
Read more →: SACRED Talk: A valuable insight into Najma’s fascinating life as an activist and journalistLast night SACRED ( South African Center for Religious Equality and Diversity) was privileged to host a talk by Mrs Najma Khota. A broadcast journalist, radio and TV…
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Parashat Sh’mini: Risking mistakes with proper moral intention is what our work should be all about
Read more →: Parashat Sh’mini: Risking mistakes with proper moral intention is what our work should be all aboutThe book of Leviticus has the unfair reputation for being boring and inaccessible. But this week’s portion, Sh’mini, has some of the Bible’s pomp and ceremony as well…
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All that you wanted to know about Purim but didn’t dare to ask
Read more →: All that you wanted to know about Purim but didn’t dare to askTonight we are going to celebrate a very important Jewish festival but there are some frequent questions which I collected, with assistance of Rabbi Shai Gluskin (sources that show…
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This year’s Purim celebration, I challenge you to try something new
Read more →: This year’s Purim celebration, I challenge you to try something newPurim is an unusual holiday in many respects. First, Esther is the only biblical book in which God is not mentioned. Second, Purim, like Chanukah, traditionally is viewed…
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Shabbat Zachor: We can’t tolerate the political abuse of people who suffered under Apartheid
Read more →: Shabbat Zachor: We can’t tolerate the political abuse of people who suffered under ApartheidThis coming Shabbat is called Shabbat Zachor – the Shabbat of Remembrance, one of the special Shabbatot leading up to Passover. In addition to the regular Torah portion…
