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.

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.

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S. Africa’s Jewish community offers prayers for Mandela

Culture

Mandela family’s message to Jews

Global

Australian kosher community kitchen marks Mandela’s birthday

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

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

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Cycling for togetherness in South Africa

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

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