‘South Africa boycott is Nazi move’

British MP Denis MacShane has likened the boycott of Israeli products to the kauf nicht bei Juden imperative of Nazi Germany.

Addressing a gathering under the auspices of the Cape Council of the South African Jewish Board of Deputies, he noted that old forms of antisemitism were being replaced.

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South Africa's travelling rabbi

He ministers to Jews in 13 African countries including Madagascar and Mauritius, and has received recognition of the contribution Jews have made to Zimbabwe from President Robert Mugabe.

Rabbi Moshe Silberhaft, known in South Africa as the ‘Travelling Rabbi’, has possibly the most exciting rabbinical role anywhere.

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Board of Deputies anger as South Africa labels Israel 'occupier' state

The Board of Deputies has requested an urgent meeting with the South African High Commissioner in London after his country’s decision to relabel Israeli settlement goods as originating in occupied territory.

A spokesman for the Board said it was “troubled” by the labelling move, which has outraged South African Jewry and Israel.

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Meddling in the Middle East

The beaming, gracious Madiba waving to his people, the endless queues of multiracial crowds weaving as far as the eye can see - these are my memories of growing up in South Africa as apartheid came to an end.

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Board demands meeting with South Africa envoy after Israel boycott move

The Board of Deputies has requested an urgent meeting with the South African High Commissioner in London after his country’s decision to relabel Israeli settlement goods as originating in occupied territory.

A spokesman for the Board said it was “troubled” by the labelling move which has outraged South African Jewry and Israel.

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South African Chief Rabbi attacks Israel boycott minister

The chief rabbi of South Africa has accused a government minister, who suggested people should not visit Israel, of repeating “the sins of the apartheid regime” and shunning dialogue. He called for him to step down.

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South Africans told 'don't go to Israel'

South Africans have been warned against visiting Israel by a government minister.

Speaking to the Mail and Guardian newspapers on Friday, the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ebrahim Ebrahim, said: "Because of the treatment and policies of Israel towards the Palestinian people, we strongly discourage South Africans from going there."

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