Message from Telfed Chairman, Maish Isaacson
Dear OlimWe are dealing with an unprecedented situation in Israel. More than ever, our love of Israel and our people, and an unparalleled sense of togetherness will carry us through these difficult days. Telfed leadership and staff are in contact with our Lone Soldiers and new Olim. We understand that there are many Olim who do […]
South African Victims of Terror
Marcel Z”L was murdered on Kibbutz Ein Hashlosha, on her way to visit her son in law and grandchildren, while her daughter was in hospital following the birth of a baby girl, Asif. Read more from the SAJR here. Saar Z”L was murdered on Kibbutz Kissufim. He will be remembered as a true hero, who […]
Emergency guidelines, alerts and support
The Home Front Command (Pikud HaOref) has a website in English detailing what to do in emergency situations.* We encourage you to familiarise yourselves with the guidelines provided by the authorities: https://www.oref.org.il/en. Municipalities or local authorities will update residents regarding local safety measures – e.g. when public shelters are opened or gatherings cancelled. As […]
In memory of Issy Miller Z”L
Issy was born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, 75 years go. His parents were from Remegolla, Lithuania, and in 1937/1938 emigrated to what was Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe. Issy was tremendously proud of his father’s achievements, and he always worked hard to emulate them. He studied accounting at Wits University in Johannesburg, and after qualifying returned to Bulawayo […]
A leader among us
By Guy Lieberman Cherie Albucher is one of those rare politicians who stepped into the political arena less out of a need for power, and more from a deep drive to help her local community. Born in Jo’burg and schooled at King David Victory Park, Cherie’s family made the move to leave South Africa for […]
News & updates: July-August 2023
With great sadness, we bade farewell to a friend and former Telfed Chairman, Itz Kalmonowitz Z”L on 24 July (6 Av). Itz was an ardent Zionist, from his youth in Habonim and through his involvement in the South African Zionist Federation. A qualified accountant, Itz made Aliyah in 1983 and settled in Jerusalem. Soon […]
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Message from incoming Telfed Chairman, Maish Isaacson
On Monday 26 June, Maish Isaacson was elected to serve as Chairman of Telfed during Telfed’s 2023 Annual General Meeting. He shares a message with the community: “I thank you for putting your trust in me to Chair this amazing organisation once again. My affinity, care, understanding and appreciation of how much this organisation does, […]
In memory of Myra Simon Z”L
Myra (Miriam) Simon was born on the 17th of June, 1927 to Eva (ne Berkovici) and Philip Weinberg, in Durban, South Africa. Myra was born in between her two brothers, Norman (1923) and Mark (1931). At the age of six, Myra lost her father Philip, a successful life insurance broker, who perished in a passenger […]