Telfed
Telfed is a non-profit organisation in Israel, established in 1948 to support over 800 South Africans who volunteered during the War of Independence.
Over the decades, Telfed has become a central hub for the Southern African and Australian communities in Israel, offering a wide range of services to help new Olim integrate and thrive.
Our support includes:
- Assistance for Lone Soldiers
- Guidance for new Olim, including help with bureaucracy, employment, and networking
- Monthly welfare support for over 400 SA individuals and families in need
- A robust scholarship programme for 500 students annually
- Volunteering opportunities that strengthen community bonds
- Subsidised rental housing for 105 families.
Rabbi Doron Perez
Rabbi Perez is the Executive Chairman of the Mizrachi World Movement and the Chairman of the Department for Religious Affairs of the World Zionist Organization.
Since assuming his position as the head professional of World Mizrachi in 2014, Rabbi Perez has focused on organisational transformation, providing a wide range of inspirational programming with Mizrachi currently active in 32 countries worldwide. He previously served the South African Jewish community for 15 years as the Rabbi of the South Africa Mizrachi Movement, Senior Rabbi of the Mizrachi Shul and the Head of Yeshiva College schools.
In the wake of the October 7th attacks, Rabbi Perez has emerged as a prominent voice of resilience and faith, drawing on his personal tragedy and national leadership to offer strength and vision to Jewish communities around the world. He is married to Shelley and resides in Yad Binyamin.
Their second son, Captain Daniel Perez, was killed in action on October 7th. Their other son, Yonatan, also an IDF soldier, was injured whilst fighting on October 7, several weeks before his planned wedding. Despite his injury, the wedding went ahead, and they recently gave birth to a baby boy.
Personal Meeting with Dorron Kline, CEO of Telfed
If you wish to hold a personal meeting with Dorron, please email [email protected]