Nelson Mandela

From the Archive: Nelson Mandela and the Jews

A look back at Nelson Mandela’s relationship with Jews in South Africa and around the world.

By Adam Soclof December 5, 2013 5:16 pm

Nelson Mandela, 95, first democratic president of South Africa, was close to country’s Jews

For the man who conquered apartheid, Jews were vital allies. Jewish lawyers represented him in multiple trials and Jewish activists and political figures played leading roles in the fight.

December 5, 2013 4:51 pm

S. Africa Jewish leaders slam campaign to free Palestinian prisoners

The South African Zionist Federation condemned an international campaign launched in Cape Town to free Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails.

November 4, 2013 6:11 am

S. Africa’s Jewish community offers prayers for Mandela

July 1, 2013 11:24 am

Mandela family’s message to Jews

By Ben Harris July 1, 2013 10:16 am

Australian kosher community kitchen marks Mandela’s birthday

By Marcy Oster July 18, 2012 12:51 pm

Nat Bregman, Mandela’s ‘first white friend,’ dies at 88

By Michael Belling August 3, 2011 3:43 pm

[TIMELINE] Nelson Mandela’s complex and storied Jewish relationships

By Adam Soclof July 18, 2011 8:31 pm

Cycling for togetherness in South Africa

By Suzanne Belling March 22, 2010 8:44 pm

Harry Schwarz, anti-apartheid lawmaker and Mandela attorney, dies

By Marcy Oster February 7, 2010 9:31 pm

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