South Africa

As London prices climb, Manchester beckons Jews from far and near

The northern city's Jewish community has grown by at least 15 percent since 2001, thanks to the arrival of observant families from the capital, Europe and South Africa.

By Cnaan Liphshiz July 11, 2016 11:31 am

The Surprising WWI History of Israel’s Holocaust Memorial Day Air-Raid Siren

You probably know about the striking way Israelis mark Holocaust Remembrance Day and Memorial Day: The country comes to a standstill while air-raid sirens blare overhead. But how did this custom begin? You might be surprised to learn that it actually dates back to 1918 South Africa, when the mayor of Cape Town initiated the […]

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Fugitive Hasidic rabbi in South African prison over Passover

Hundreds of supporters of Rabbi Eliezer Berland, who denies all sex abuse charges against him, rallied at the South African Embassy in Israel on Monday.

April 26, 2016 6:21 am