Invitation to Raanana Olim: Conversations with Telfed
Telfed’s leadership would like to hear from you! Following our community conversations in Modiin, SA & Aus Olim in Raanana are invited to join us on 8 December at 19:30 for a Raanana community forum. This is a chance to ask your burning questions, to give feedback from your experiences, and to get the latest […]
Lone Soldier Brunch 2022
In partnership with the Zionist Federation of Australia, Telfed invited South African and Australian Lone Soldiers to join us for our annual Lone Soldier Brunch on Fri 28 October at 11:00. We extend our thanks to Ambassador Paul Griffiths for hosting us, to MK Ruth Wasserman Lande for her inspiring message and to our guests […]
Rosh Hashanah Greetings from Telfed CEO Dorron Kline
Shalom. Last week, Alona Zamir (Telfed Scholarship Dept.) and I returned from the Aliyah EXPO in Cape Town and Johannesburg, organised by the Jewish Agency and Ofek Yisrael (the Ministry of Absorption). In three days, I interviewed 74 family units enquiring about or planning Aliyah. The atmosphere was festive yet disconcerting as South Africa […]
Join Telfed’s Airport Welcome Crew
Would you like to volunteer to welcome new Olim arriving on group flights at Ben Gurion Airport? To come onboard, email Michelle at [email protected]
Online English Election Debate
Telfed is proud to partner with Yad L’Olim in the upcoming 2022 Online Election Debate, in English on 2 October 2022 at 20:00 (IST). The debate will be moderated by former MK Dov Lipman. To register for this event, click here.
Hidden Heroes
Hidden heroes, ordinary people doing extraordinary things, make a positive impact on society through their consistent, helpful actions done with humility and grace. We want to give them the spotlight they don’t seek but certainly deserve. Telfed is launching our Hidden Hero Award to recognise Israeli citizens who have made a significant contribution to assist South African, […]
Book launch: Mensches in the Trenches
Telfed, in partnership with the South African Jewish Board of Deputies, invited the community to attend the launch of ‘Mensches in the Trenches’ documenting the stories of Jewish anti-Apartheid activists. Copies of the book are available for purchase (NIS 70) from the Telfed office. Proceeds from the sale of the book will go to Keren […]
The Special Education System in Israel
?Parents, don’t miss this important webinar on Mon 9 May. We encourage those considering Aliyah to join us in order to gain important information for your Aliyah planning. Click here to register. SA and Aus Olim, if you are planning on making Aliyah with children with special needs, we would also like to take this opportunity […]
Yom Hazikaron Machal Memorial Service
On Yom Hazikaron, Telfed representatives will participate in the World Machal Yom Hazikaron Memorial Service. Our Olim community are invited to join us as we pay tribute to international volunteers (mitnadvei chutz laaretz) who fell in service to the State of Israel. The memorial will take place on Wednesday 4 May, at 10:45am at the […]
Pesach Picnic 2022
Don’t miss our upcoming Pesach Picnic at Kibbutz Tzora on 17 April 2022! Bring your Pesach picnic, braai and blanket, and join in the fun. Activities for all ages. If you are an artist or small business owner and would like to set up a stand at our outdoor market, please be in touch with […]