Leading South Africa's Jewish Community!

Brad Pomerance chats with Viv Anstey, a longtime leader in South Africa’s Jewish community. They explore the historical and contemporary experiences of South African Jewry, focusing on the community’s historic development, the apartheid era, the South African government’s hostility toward the State of Israel, and the community’s tremendous resilience despite modern challenges. Brad and Viv also discuss the expat community and the important role that expat philanthropy can play in supporting South Africa's Jewish community.--Takeaways:- South African Jewry has a rich history dating back to the 1800s.- The community thrived due to strong educational institutions and professional development.- Apartheid had a complex impact on Jewish life in South Africa.- Many Jews were involved in the anti-apartheid movement, but not all.- The Jewish community has faced significant brain drain since the 1980s.- Current political tensions affect the relationship between South Africa and Israel.- The community remains resilient and cohesive despite challenges.- Expatriates have a responsibility to support the community they left behind.- Jewish education is a cornerstone of community life in South Africa.- The South African Jewish community is actively engaged in legal and social issues.-- Follow Viv:https://www.linkedin.com/in/viv-anstey-8a4a9417/?originalSubdomain=zahttps://www.facebook.com/viv.anstey/--Follow JLTV:https://facebook.com/jewishlifetvhttps://twitter.com/jewishlifetvhttps://instagram.com/jewishlifetvhttps://tiktok.com/@jltvtok--Follow Brad:https://facebook.com/bradpomerancehttps://twitter.com/bradpomerancehttps://instagram.com/bradpomeranceofficial -- If you would like to support South Africa’s Jewish community, you can donate to Chai South Africa at: https://www.chaisouthafrica.com/donate-now/