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, […]
Documentary: I am here
In commemoration of Yom Hashoah, join us for a special screening of the documentary, ‘I am here’, by Sanktuary Films. Ella Blumenthal is not your average 98-year-old. Her feisty and magnetic personality makes her past even more surprising. Follow this spirited South African Holocaust survivor as she reveals to her family her astonishing life journey […]
Yom Hashoah memorial event, Tel Aviv
In partnership with Nefesh B’Nefesh, we invite you to join us at the Enav Cultural Center for a screening of the film “Leo’s Journey: In My Father’s Words” with testimony presented by Leo’s son Richard, in honor of this year’s Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day). Special performance by Ori Wissner-Levy, Violinist from the Israel Philharmonic. […]
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 Greeting from Moriah Ben-David, ZFA’s Israel Office Director
Just as Bnei Israel were about to leave Egypt, Moshe, their leader, could have sat them down for a session to talk about the atrocities that they went through. He could have also talked to them about the rough journey that lay ahead and how to prepare. However, Moshe didn’t talk about these. Instead, Moshe […]
Telfed Hidden Hero: Eligibility & Criteria
Nominees will have demonstrated exceptional service and compassion in their everyday professional or voluntary capacities with Olim, improving the quality of life and wellbeing of those they have assisted. The award is open to Israeli citizens currently residing in Israel, with the exception of Telfed staff or board members. The nominator will be required to […]
Modiin Regional Purim Jol
Telfed’s Modiin Regional Committee invites you to a Purim Jol! Click here to register.
Haifa Regional Purim Party
Don’t forget to RSVP to Carly (0534573565) or Maya (0547442694) if you’d like to attend Telfed’s Haifa Regional Committee’s Purim Party!
Boost your business
The Israel South Africa Chamber of Commerce and Telfed are collaborating to create a FREE public business directory that will include all South African-owned businesses in Israel in addition to Israeli businesses which are connected or wish to connect to South Africa. This business directory will: 1. Connect the professional South African business community to […]
Advocating for Olim
At a recent event organised by the World Zionist Organisation, Dorron Kline (Telfed CEO) and Mario Lev (Chairman of the Olim Association) met with Israel’s Finance Minister, Avigdor Lieberman. Dorron and Mario discussed the need for more substantial rental subsidies for New Olim. Minister Lieberman promised that his staff would look into the matter with the […]