Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein
Insights, ideas and inspiration mined from the weekly Torah portion and the classic commentaries, and distilled by South African Chief Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein. Known as a “spiritual entrepreneur”, Rabbi Goldstein has launched and led a number of initiatives that have changed the face not only of his own community, but of world Jewry. In the Language of Tomorrow, he explores the Torah’s vision for creating a better society, and an inspired, meaningful life.
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When to be brazen | Parsha with the Chief: Pinchas
07/17/2025
When to be brazen | Parsha with the Chief: Pinchas
When to be bold, and when to be gentle? When to challenge and when to pacify? When to speak up, and when to step back? These are some of the trickiest questions we face in leadership, parenting, business, and everyday life. In this shiur on Parshat Pinchas, Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein explores the tension between moral courage and emotional sensitivity—between boldness and humility. Drawing from the story of Pinchas, the mishnas of Pirkei Avot, and the teachings of the Tur, Rambam, Sforno, Rabbeinu Bachya, and others, the Chief Rabbi shares a powerful roadmap for navigating complex human relationships. It’s not about being right. It’s about doing what’s right - with conscience, compassion, and the courage to act from a higher place.
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What brings success? | Parsha with the Chief: Balak
07/10/2025
What brings success? | Parsha with the Chief: Balak
There is more to achieving success than intelligence, strategy, charisma, or hard work. Pirkei Avot and this week’s parsha, Balak, reveal a three-part formula for holistic success in family, career, happiness, and legacy. A powerful mishna offers a striking contrast between two individuals: Bilam, brilliant but broken, and Avraham, humble and lasting. Through Pirkei Avot, Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein explores how character, not just competence, determines our ability to thrive. We unpack three core traits that shape who we become: generosity vs. jealousy, humility vs. arrogance, and restraint vs. desire. Success, the Torah teaches, isn’t about building status. It’s about building self. When our values align with timeless truth, we flourish — in this world, and the next.
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Defying Death | Parsha with the Chief: Chukat
07/03/2025
Defying Death | Parsha with the Chief: Chukat
One of the most defining aspects of being human is death. It happens to everyone. How do we relate to it? How do we understand it? How does it shape the way we think and live? Because how we approach death is, in truth, how we approach life itself. In this week’s parsha, Chukat, we read about Miriam and Aaron passing away. The Torah also introduces the laws of Parah Adumah — the purifying ritual for those who encounter death. These events confront us with the reality of mortality and invite us to think deeply about what our time in this world really means. Pirkei Avot teaches that death is not simply an end, but a transition — a return of the soul to its Creator. This perspective changes everything: it gives our days urgency, fills them with purpose, and reminds us that every choice echoes beyond this world. In this shiur, Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein explores how facing death with wisdom can transform the way we live, love, and grow. Because understanding death helps us live a life that truly matters.
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What drives you? | Parsha with the Chief : Korach
06/26/2025
What drives you? | Parsha with the Chief : Korach
It’s not easy to confront the quiet pull of ego. But when our motivations reach beyond self, something changes in us — we are strengthened, not drained. We can access the love, respect and meaning we need to hold our family, community and society together. In Parshat Korach, we find a rebellion that sounds like a call for equality — but beneath the surface lies a deeper lesson. One about the motivation of those who seek power, and what happens when personal ambition disguises itself as higher principle. In this shiur, Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein explores the tension between ambition and meaning, personal gain and higher purpose. Drawing from Pirkei Avot and the story of Korach, he reveals how our deepest motivations shape not only our own lives, but the strength and stability of the communities around us. Because motivation isn’t just a private force. It’s what holds — or breaks — families, friendships, leadership, and society itself.
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The Impact of Influence | Parsha with the Chief: Shelach
06/19/2025
The Impact of Influence | Parsha with the Chief: Shelach
We all like to believe we think for ourselves. But Parshat Shelach tells a deeper story — a cautionary tale about the power of influence. Twelve spies enter the Land of Israel. Ten return filled with fear, persuading the nation to turn back. Two remain strong — but lose the battle for public opinion. The people are blinded by influence. Pirkei Avot teaches that influence shapes everything: who we listen to, who we trust, and who we allow to shape our thinking. But it also challenges us to lead with integrity — to stand firm even when the crowd pulls us elsewhere. This shiur explores the balance between humility and leadership, independence and openness. How we guard ourselves from destructive influence — and how we become a source of strength for others. Because influence isn’t only what we absorb. It’s who we become. #PowerOfInfluence #PersonalGrowth #LeadershipAndIntegrity #JewishWisdom #PirkeiAvot #ParshaInsights #IndependentThinking #TorahForLife
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The War to Save Israel and the World
06/17/2025
The War to Save Israel and the World
Israel’s war on Iran is an historic moment for the Jewish state and the free world. The stakes could not be higher. Iran was weeks away from building nuclear weapons. That’s not a theory. It’s a fact — confirmed by the International Atomic Energy Agency. According to recent IAEA reports, Iran had accumulated enough 60% enriched uranium to build up to 10 nuclear bombs — and had already begun implosion tests used to detonate nuclear weapons. The Institute for Science and International Security called it a “1-minute-to-midnight” scenario. And so, Israel struck. To prevent genocide. To protect the Jewish people. To stop another Holocaust. In this urgent message, Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein explains: How close Iran was to building nuclear weapons What makes Israel’s strike not only justified, but necessary Why world leaders failed to act — and how Israel acted alone How South Africa’s government has given cover to Iran’s nuclear program Why the world owes Israel a debt of gratitude From biblical prophecy to current geopolitics — this is one of the most important moments in Jewish history. Listen now and share this message widely.
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Finding Contentment | Parsha with the Chief: Beha'alotcha
06/12/2025
Finding Contentment | Parsha with the Chief: Beha'alotcha
In a world that constantly reminds us of what we lack — where happiness is confused with consumption — how do we find a sense of abundance and contentment? In this week’s parsha, Beha’alotcha, we uncover one of the Torah’s most powerful insights into the psychology of discontent — and how to overcome it. Drawing from Pirkei Avot, this shiur explores the difference between gratitude and complaining, scarcity and abundance — and how that difference shapes our entire experience of life. The Jewish people complain about the manna in the desert. They say they miss the food in Egypt. It’s one of the most striking moments of ingratitude in the Torah. But this shiur goes deeper than moral judgment — it explores the root cause. Pirkei Avot teaches us that contentment and gratitude begin with ayin tovah — a good eye. A mindset that sees abundance. The result is a life shaped by generosity. We explore how prayer and kindness build this mindset. How ambition and discontent must be held in balance. And how faith in Hashem’s provision can transform how we see the world. This is the root of gratitude. And it changes everything. #TorahForLife #SpiritualStrength #InnerGrowth #ParshaWisdom #AyinTovah
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The Beauty of Balance | Parsha with the Chief: Nasso
06/05/2025
The Beauty of Balance | Parsha with the Chief: Nasso
There is beauty in finding the balance between ambition and humility, freedom and responsibility, physical and spiritual. This week’s parsha explores one of the deepest ideas in Pirkei Avot — that a life of beauty comes from learning how to hold opposites together. It’s not about compromise and neutrality. It’s about synthesis and harmony. What does it mean to live a life of balance? In the parsha of Nasso, we are introduced to the Nazir — someone who separates from physical pleasure to become holier. But while the Torah allows for this path, the Gemara calls it a sin. Why? Because balance — not extremism — is the ideal. This shiur explores a powerful idea from Pirkei Avot: that true holiness is not about rejecting the world, but elevating it. That the Torah is a framework for integration — between body and soul, passion and discipline, humility and strength. The goal is not perfection — it’s tiferet: a life of dynamic beauty, dignity, and harmony. Watch now and discover how balance is not a compromise. It’s the ultimate strength. #SpiritualStrength #InnerHarmony #ParshaWisdom #TorahForLife #ParshaWithTheChief
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Shavuot with the Chief: Becoming a creator
05/29/2025
Shavuot with the Chief: Becoming a creator
On Shavuot, we receive the power to create ourselves. Pirkei Avot reveals something life-changing: Torah is the tool that God used to create the world. And it is the tool that He gives us to create ourselves. It is not just a set of laws. It is a framework for becoming. A sacred blueprint for shaping character, building values, and growing into the person we are meant to be. Discover the Torah not only as a book of rules, but as the blueprint for a life of meaning, purpose, and creativity. #Shavuot #BornToCreate #TorahWisdom #SpiritualGrowth #PersonalGrowth #JewishLearning #SelfCreation
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South Africa’s cursed President in the White House
05/26/2025
South Africa’s cursed President in the White House
The Oval Office confrontation between President Ramaphosa and President Trump served to highlight the appalling failures of South Africa’s ruling elite. In this powerful and painful video, Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein confronts the full moral weight of what that moment revealed — not just about political failure, but about human suffering. The murder epidemic in South Africa is not a white genocide, nor a black genocide. It is a human genocide. And it has unfolded, for three decades, under the leadership of a government that has failed in its most basic duty: to protect its people. With courage and clarity, the Chief Rabbi calls out the moral collapse of South Africa’s ruling elite, the shocking Constitutional Court ruling on hate speech, the spiralling vigilantism and private security, and the haunting spiritual symmetry between Ramaphosa’s global humiliation and the ANC’s slander against Israel. This is not just a political video. It is a moral reckoning.
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The Impermanence of Life | Parsha with the Chief
05/23/2025
The Impermanence of Life | Parsha with the Chief
What does the fleeting nature of life teach us about gratitude, loss, and the search for purpose? This week’s parsha, Behar-Bechukotai, contains a prophecy of exile and return. But beneath that national story lies a personal one. The story of the soul. Drawing on Pirkei Avot, the laws of shemittah and yovel, and powerful Torah insights, we explore a deeper understanding of exile — not just as historical punishment, but as a spiritual framework for human growth. Because we’re not here forever. We are strangers and sojourners. But that doesn’t make life meaningless. It makes it urgent, sacred, and full of potential. Listen now for a Torah perspective on struggle, impermanence, and redemption. #ParshaWithTheChief #ExileAndRedemption #TorahWisdom #JewishThought #SpiritualGrowth #Shemittah #PirkeiAvot #BeharBechukotai #LifePurpose #Teshuvah
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The Secret to Inner Peace | Parsha with the Chief
05/15/2025
The Secret to Inner Peace | Parsha with the Chief
Peace isn’t merely the absence of conflict. It is something we must create from within. It is about the active, soul-level work of humility, generosity of spirit, and emotional abundance. In this talk, we explore a profound framework for achieving inner and outer peace drawing from this week’s parsha, and key teachings from Pirkei Avot, as we uncover how peace is not natural, but spiritual. It isn’t about passive tolerance. Whether you're navigating conflict, craving clarity, or striving to live with deeper purpose, this message offers a Torah-based path toward emotional and spiritual alignment. #Shalom #InnerPeace #JewishWisdom #Parsha #TorahLeadership #PirkeiAvot #SpiritualGrowth #Emor #AaronHaKohen #Middot
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What’s next for South Africa: Chief Rabbi talks to Dr Frans Cronje
05/14/2025
What’s next for South Africa: Chief Rabbi talks to Dr Frans Cronje
I sat down with South Africa’s most respected political analyst, Dr Frans Cronje, to talk about where this country is going. Here is the recording of our conversation. We discuss all the big issues of the day: the GNU’s survival, the decline of the ANC, Trump’s approach to SA, the expropriation act, employment equity, NHI, electricity, SA’s foreign policy with Israel, Iran and China, economic growth and unemployment rates, and much more. Dr Cronje’s ground-breaking data and insights shift the way to think about South Africa, and offer a rational framework for understanding and for how to respond proactively to the trends shaping the country’s future.
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Courage and Unity in a Time of Pain - Yom HaZikaron, 29 April 2025
05/06/2025
Courage and Unity in a Time of Pain - Yom HaZikaron, 29 April 2025
On Yom HaZikaron, Chief Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein delivered a powerful address at the South African Zionist Federation ceremony in Johannesburg, paying tribute to Israel’s fallen soldiers, victims of terror, and the extraordinary courage of the Israeli people. With heartfelt words, he reminds us: “Hazak ve’ematz” — be strong and courageous. These ancient words are the foundation of Jewish survival, strength, and dignity. We mourn. We stand in awe. And we recommit ourselves to the cause of unity, justice, and unwavering support for the Jewish people and the State of Israel. Listen. Remember. Stand together. #YomHazikaron #HazakVeematz #AmYisraelChai #JewishUnity
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Respect isn’t Polite — it’s Spiritual | Parsha with the Chief
05/05/2025
Respect isn’t Polite — it’s Spiritual | Parsha with the Chief
Speech flows from the soul. The urge to speak negatively about others often comes from a need to feel superior. That’s why the real battle isn’t against words – it’s against ego. Pirkei Avot offers a counter-force that can change your life. In exploring this, in the context of this week’s parsha - Tazria-Metzora - Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein explains why Pirkei Avot — the foundational book of Jewish ethics — doesn’t even mention focus on the halachic prohibitions of gossip and verbal harm. Instead, it takes us to the root of the issue: the character traits that cause us to look down on others in the first place. Drawing from profound Torah sources — including Pirkei Avot, Ramban and Vilna Gaon, — Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein explores how the pursuit of honour, arrogance, and feelings of superiority corrode our interactions. And how acts of genuine respect are the first, most powerful step toward transforming how we treat others — and ourselves. Listen now for a Torah approach to respect, humility, and the spirit of God in every person. #TorahEthics #JewishValues #Respect
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Now is the time to reset the South Africa/ Israel relationship
05/05/2025
Now is the time to reset the South Africa/ Israel relationship
At the Israeli Embassy in Pretoria, during the 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 is not only a Jewish story. In his remarks, the Chief Rabbi calls for moral clarity and courage — drawing a direct link between the war Israel faces and the jihadi terror sweeping across Africa. He calls for a reset in the relationship between Israel and South Africa, and for unity around shared values of freedom, dignity, and faith. Listen to this vital call to action now.
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The art of empathy - Parshat Shemini
04/24/2025
The art of empathy - Parshat Shemini
Silence is not absence. It’s presence without intrusion. Comfort without explanation. Sometimes, the kindest thing we can do—is nothing at all. Why does the Torah emphasize Aharon’s silence after the tragic death of his sons, Nadav and Avihu? In this moving Parsha reflection, Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein explores the profound spiritual and emotional power of silence—what it means to hold space for pain, to lead with restraint, and to offer comfort through presence rather than words. Drawing on Pirkei Avot, the Ba’al HaTurim, and insights from the Midrash, this video reframes how we understand grief, kindness, and our partnership with G-d in a world filled with vulnerability and loss. Listen now and discover what it truly means to walk in G-d’s ways. #VayidomAharon #Grief #JewishWisdom #Kindness #Empathy #TorahLeadership #RabbiGoldstein
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Trump’s South Africa Mistake
04/06/2025
Trump’s South Africa Mistake
The Trump Administration’s policy to focus on white-Afrikaners by offering them refugee status in the United States, now supported by a bill just introduced into Congress, falls into the same trap as the ANC does—understanding South Africa as a conflict between black and white. Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein explains why framing South Africa’s problems as a black-vs-white conflict is not only inaccurate, but deeply damaging. Yes, white farmers face real threats. But black farmers do too. In fact, black South Africans suffer most from the government’s failures – from land expropriation without title, to stock theft, to failing services. South Africa’s crisis is not racial. It’s about valuesl. And the solution lies in a new alliance: built on shared values of faith, family, work, dignity, law and decency — values that unite black and white South Africans, and that align with the American founding vision. This is the message America needs to hear. #Trump #SouthAfrica #ChiefRabbi #WarrenGoldstein #LandExpropriation #SharedValues #BlackAndWhiteTogether #SApolitics #USforeignpolicy #ConservativeValues #StopRacialDivision #SouthAfricaUnite #Liberty #CivilRights #JewishLeadership #TorahAndPolitics
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Parsha with the Chief: Vayikra - Why We Pray
04/05/2025
Parsha with the Chief: Vayikra - Why We Pray
Why do we pray? God already knows our needs so why do we need to ask? In this talk, Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein explores this week’s parsha, Vayikra, through the lens of Pirkei Avot — uncovering the structure, tension, and transformative purpose of prayer. Prayer is not for God. It is a gift from God — for us. Through a deep dive into the Mishnah, the Amidah, and Jewish thought, the Chief shares why our tefillah must contain both form and spirit, structure and soul. He explains how prayer doesn’t aim to change God — it comes to change us. And why, even in the most modern, rational world, the yearning to connect with the Creator has never disappeared. Listen this powerful shiur on the inner meaning of prayer — and what it can do for your life. #Parsha #Vayikra #Prayer #Tefillah #ChiefRabbi #TorahWisdom #Judaism #Spirituality #PirkeiAvot #SoulStructure #JewishLearning #Faith #JewishLeadership #SelfGrowth #Siddur
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Parsha with the Chief: Pekudei – The Power of Action
03/27/2025
Parsha with the Chief: Pekudei – The Power of Action
Judaism is a system grounded not only in vision and ideas, but in action. As we study Parshat Pekudei, we return once again to the Mishkan—the portable sanctuary that stood at the heart of Jewish life in the desert. The Torah dedicates extensive space not only to its design, but to its actual construction. Why such repetition? Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein draws on the timeless wisdom of Pirkei Avot to uncover a profound truth: in Judaism, it is not enough to think or speak—we must act. The repetition is not excess; it is emphasis. A reminder that great plans only matter when they are brought to life. This parsha shiur is a deep dive into the values of integrity, follow-through, and spiritual action. Learn why the Torah emphasises deed over thought, and how this message from Parshat Pekudei can transform your daily life. Join the Chief for a powerful reflection on how the Mishkan teaches us to live with purpose, discipline, and follow-through. #Parsha #Pekudei #ChiefRabbi #Torah #PirkeiAvot #JewishWisdom #Mishkan #Judaism #JewishLearning #SinaiIndaba #JewishLeadership #ActionAndWisdom
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Christians beheaded in Africa: The world must act now
03/03/2025
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 faith, burned inside in their churches across the continent. The world stays silent. The media ignores it. Governments look away. Even Christian leaders fail to act. Why? Why is no one speaking out? In this urgent message, Chief Rabbi Goldstein makes a direct call to all to get involved. The time for indifference is over. We must raise our voices. We must demand action from religious leaders, governments, and global institutions. 🔴 TAKE ACTION NOW: 📢 Share this video. 📞 Speak to your pastors, priests, and church leaders—this must be addressed. 📝 Contact your politicians, demand action. The blood of our brothers and sisters in Africa cries out from the ground. We cannot stand idly by. 📌 Follow the Chief Rabbi: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: #ChristianPersecution #AfricaCrisis #Jihad #StopTheSlaughter #FaithUnderFire #ReligiousFreedom #SpeakOut #EuropeanUnionInstituteForSecurityStudies
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Trump is good for South Africa
02/17/2025
Trump is good for South Africa
The Chief Rabbi of South Africa says that South Africans should welcome the Trump administration's interventions in the country’s affairs, and how these interventions present an historic opportunity to create a better life for all South Africans. Highlights: 🔹 South Africa’s ties to Iran – a direct threat to national security and economic stability. 🔹 Expropriation without compensation – how diluting property rights discourages investment and destroys jobs. 🔹 Unemployment crisis – why South Africa’s economic growth lags behind other emerging markets. 🔹 Geopolitical realignment – the shifting balance of power with the US, Israel, China, and Russia. 🔹 Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and South Africa’s future – global leaders who see the opportunities that the ANC ignores. 🔔 Subscribe for more in-depth analysis 📌 Follow the Chief Rabbi: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: #SouthAfrica #Trump #ANC #Israel #Iran #ElonMusk #Geopolitics #Economy #GlobalAffairs
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New Counter Terror Task Force announced by Chief Rabbi
01/13/2025
New Counter Terror Task Force announced by Chief Rabbi
Chief Rabbi Goldstein announces a new Counter Terror Task Force that will be coming to South Africa to assist with the investigation into the recent attack with an explosive device on a Cape Town Jewish community center. In it the Chief Rabbi outlines the proactive steps being taken to ensure the safety of Jewish life in South Africa and beyond. 🔍 Key Highlights: ▪️The terror attack in Cape Town and its connection to a global pattern of terror attacks against Jewish communities. ▪️Formation of a world-class counter-terrorism task force, including: ▫️Andre Pienaar, co-founder of the Scorpions in South Africa. ▫️Dean Haydon, former Senior National Coordinator for Counter-terrorism in the UK. ▫️Admiral Mike Hewitt, former Deputy Director for Global Operations, US Defense Department. ▫️Maj. Gen. (Ret.) David Tsur, former Commander of Israel’s elite counter-terrorism unit, Yamam. ▪️The broader implications of these threats for the Jewish community and society at large. ▪️A powerful message inspired by the Book of Genesis—shedding light on terror to counter darkness. 👉 Watch 'New Counter Terror Task Force announced by Chief Rabbi' now to learn about the steps being taken to protect Jewish communities and uphold civilized values that safeguard everyone. 📢🔔Stay Updated: Subscribe for updates on community security initiatives. Share this episode to spread awareness about the global fight against anti-Semitism and terrorism. #TaskForce #JewishCommunity #CounterTerrorism #ChiefRabbi #SafetyFirst #CapeTownAttack
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Hanukkah in a year of miracles - Chief Rabbi's call
12/26/2024
Hanukkah in a year of miracles - Chief Rabbi's call
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, we have witnessed a year of extraordinary transformations. As we light our Chanuka candles this year, let us take a moment to give thanks to God for how far the world has come since this time last year. Join in honoring the courage of Israel’s soldiers who defend freedom, and let us embrace the timeless lessons of Hanukkah—gratitude, moral clarity, and faith. May this festival of light bring blessings, hope, and strength to us all. Hanukkah Sameach. #Hanukkah #Israel #Faith #ChiefRabbi #JewishHistory Highlights: Reflecting on Last Year’s Hanukkah. Israel’s Transformation in the Middle East. South Africa and America’s Political Realignment. Gratitude and Miracles of Hanukkah. Tribute to Israeli Bravery. Hanukkah’s Lesson of Light and Hope.
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Terror attack in Cape Town: Chief Rabbi’s response
12/11/2024
Terror attack in Cape Town: Chief Rabbi’s response
On December 5th, an explosive device was thrown at the Jewish Community Center in Cape Town, South Africa, in an attempted terror attack. Thank G-d, it did not detonate, but the intent was clear: to cause harm and incite fear. In this video, Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein delivers a powerful response, addressing the global rise in anti-Semitism, the need for leadership in South Africa, and the resilience of the Jewish community. Watch to learn: • How global stigmatization of Jews contributes to terrorism. • Why silence from political leaders is unacceptable. • The Chief Rabbi’s plan to ensure safety and justice. 🔗 Stay informed and join the conversation about fighting terror and defending freedom. #CapeTown #AntiSemitism #JewishCommunity #Terrorism #SouthAfrica
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Netanyahu Arrest Warrant: How the UN is weaponising the ICC against democracies
11/25/2024
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 shielding tyrannies that exploit global institutions. With no jurisdiction and blatant politicization, the ICC has become a farce—framing violence as law to undermine the free world. In this video, Chief Rabbi of South Africa discusses why Israel is being attacked, the implications for democracies, and why the free world must reject these illegitimate institutions. Highlights: 1/ The ICC’s illegitimacy and its use as a weapon against democracies. 2/ How Israel’s fight against terrorism defends the entire liberal world. 3/ The exploitation of global bodies by autocratic regimes to weaken the free world. 4/ The urgent call for a “United Nations of the Free World” to reclaim sovereignty and justice. Share your thoughts and subscribe for more content!
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SAZF Memorial speech: Let Israel finish the job - the call from October 7
10/10/2024
SAZF Memorial speech: 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 freedom and democracy. He also highlights the bravery of Israeli soldiers and civilians in the face of terrorism and oppression. As Israel confronts Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran, it moves closer to securing a safer world for all, and the Chief Rabbi of South Africa calls for global recognition of Israel’s vital role in defending the very foundations of civilization and its total victory. What to expect: 1/ Reflections on the October 7 attack and the resilience of the Israeli people. 2/ The dismantling of Hamas and Hezbollah as a turning point for the Middle East. 3/ A call for support from world leaders: why Israel’s victory is a victory for humanity. 4/ The global implications of Israel's fight against terrorism, tyranny, and violent extremists. 5/ The Chief Rabbi’s powerful reminder: Israel is not seeking sympathy, but action.
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October 7 One Year Later - Israel On Brink of Paradigm Shifting Victory
10/07/2024
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 episode, the Chief Rabbi of South Africa reflects on Israel's incredible resilience following the October 7th attack. He explores how Israel's fight is not only about its own survival but also about shaping a future for the free world. The video also dives deep into the unwavering courage of everyday Israelis, from soldiers on the frontlines to civilians risking everything for the cause of liberty. Highlights include: 1/ Uplifting stories of Israeli bravery during and after the October 7th attack. 2/ How Israel's tactics have crippled Iran's proxies, including Hamas and Hezbollah, marking a pivotal moment for the Middle East. 3/ Israel’s unmatched commitment to ethical warfare, maintaining the highest civilian-to-combatant ratio. 4/ Why Israel's victory matters for the global fight for freedom. 5/ Israel’s enduring role as a “light unto the nations,” refusing to be seen as victims.
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Why Ceasefire is Not the Answer to Israel-Hamas War
09/09/2024
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 compromise, but the defeat of those who seek to destroy peace and freedom. The Chief Rabbi argues against the international push for a ceasefire, insisting that it not only legitimizes Hamas' violent actions but also abandons Israel at a critical moment. Instead, global institutions and governments should call for unconditional surrender and the release of all hostages, ensuring that Hamas is held accountable. Highlights include: 1/ The dangers of treating Hamas and Israel as moral equals, and why the concept of a ceasefire undermines Israel's right to defend itself. 2/ The Chief Rabbi's urgent call for the international community to demand Hamas' unconditional surrender, rejecting any compromises. 3/ A critique of Western nations, including the US and UK, for limiting military support to Israel while pursuing misguided ceasefire negotiations. 4/ A comparison between Hamas’ actions and historical examples of evil that demanded total defeat 5/ A strong warning to the West: failing to support Israel unequivocally in this war could lead to dire consequences for the Western world itself.
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Are Pope Francis and Archbishop of Canterbury disregarding the Bible?
08/26/2024
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 respond—to threats against Christianity and Western values, particularly in the context of their positions on Israel and the recent ICJ ruling that challenges Israel’s legitimacy. Highlights include: 1/ The quiet response of Pope Francis and Archbishop Welby to the growing threats of radical ideologies and global unrest. 2/ The Archbishop’s endorsement of the ICJ ruling against Israel and its contradiction with Biblical teachings. 3/ The Chief Rabbi’s critique of religious leadership in the face of modern-day challenges, comparing current leaders with historical figures like Pope John Paul II. 4/ The rising danger to Europe’s values due to the passive stance of its religious leaders, especially regarding Israel’s struggle for security. 5/ A powerful call to action urging Pope Francis and Archbishop Welby to defend Christians, Israel, and Western civilization before it’s too late. #ChiefRabbiOfSouthAfrica #PopeFrancis #ArchbishopOfCanterbury #ChurchOfEngland #ICJRuling #IsraelAndBible #MiddleEastConflict #LandOfIsrael #UNAndIsrael
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