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.
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.
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.