Now is the time to reset the South Africa/ Israel relationship: Chief Rabbi’s Yom HaZikaron Speech
Today in Pretoria at the Israeli Embassy Yom Hazikaron service, honouring the victims of terror and the brave IDF soldiers who gave their lives in defence of Israel, Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein called for a reset in relations between South Africa and Israel. This...
Christians beheaded in Africa: The world must act now
The recent beheadings of 70 Christians in a church in the DRC is not an isolated incident. There is a continent wide war being waged by Jihadists against Christians in Africa. Each year, thousands of Christians are murdered, raped, kidnapped and beheaded for their...
Why Israel is winning the war – what Hanukkah reveals
We are living in historic and miraculous times. The world has been transformed in ways we could hardly imagine a year ago. Israel’s remarkable military victories have realigned the balance of power in the Middle East. With shifts in South Africa and the United States,...
Netanyahu Arrest Warrant: How the UN is weaponising the ICC against democracies
The ICC’s arrest warrant against Netanyahu is a national security threat to all democracies. The Chief Rabbi of South Africa exposes how the ICC, a tool of the autocratic regimes who dominate the UN, targets free countries like Israel for defending themselves while...
Let Israel finish the job – the call from October 7
In this speech the Chief Rabbi of South Africa delivers a powerful message of defiance, resilience, and hope. He reflects on the anniversary of the October 7th attack and emphasises how Israel’s battle is more than a struggle for survival - it’s a stand for global...
October 7 One Year Later – Israel On Brink of Paradigm Shifting Victory
Israel stands poised to shift the balance of power in the world towards the forces of freedom and democracy. In this video, the Chief Rabbi of South Africa reflects on Israel's incredible resilience following the October 7th attack. He explores how Israel's fight is...
Why Ceasefire is Not the Answer to Israel-Hamas War
A ceasefire in the Hamas-Israel war is not just misguided, but a dangerous betrayal of justice. The international community’s calls for negotiation ignore the harsh reality of Hamas’ violent extremism and Israel’s right to defend itself. True justice demands not...
Are Pope Francis and Archbishop of Canterbury Disregarding the Bible?
Now is the time for religious leaders to be bold - to come to the defence of society, to speak up for Western values and freedoms. The Chief Rabbi of South Africa critically discusses how Pope Francis and the Archbishop of Canterbury have responded—or failed to...
Israel-Iran Conflict: South African Chief Rabbi Reacts to Netanyahu Speech to Congress
Chief Rabbi of South Africa reacts to Israeli Prime Minister, Netanyahu, speech to Congress on the Iran threat. The video covers Israeli military strategy, US Congress reaction, and the Iran-Israel conflict. During his speech to Congress, Netanyahu highlighted the...
Chief Rabbi’s prayer at the Union Buildings for the President’s inauguration 19 June 2024
A recording of the prayer delivered by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein at the inauguration of President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on 19 June 2024. Chief Rabbi Goldstein was among four other national religious leaders, representing the...