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Welcome

Shalom,

 

Welcome to the Web Site of the Embassy of Israel, Pretoria, South Africa.

 

The main aim of the Web Site is to provide useful information about Israel, Israel / South Africa relations and the service the Embassy provides.  It is designed to give access to a range of information and data  relating to different events both locally and in Israel.

 

The site contains information for people with different needs whether it be seeking passport and visa information, school groups doing projects or people that are just interested in gaining a greater understanding of Israel and the current political and cultural environment.

 

The State of Israel is a modern miracle. Comprising people speaking over eighty different languages. We have revived the ancient Hebrew language, created a vibrant democracy, and cultivated a diverse and exciting culture. We also stand at the forefront of medical, educational, and scientific innovation. We have created a first class high-tech industry, extending from Tel Aviv to the Silicon Valley.

 

In the words of of our founding father, Theodore Herzl, "if you will it, it is no dream."

 

We hope that, through the wealth of information on this site, you will be able to reflect on the Israel behind the headlines, and learn more about our unique country, history and people.

 

We welcome your suggestions, comments and enquiries. Email: info@pretoria.mfa.gov.il
 



Righteous Among the Nations

Yad Vashem honors those who saved Jewish lives during WW2

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Israeli Ambassador Ilan Baruch hands the medal to Mr Willie Criveanu, son of the late Theodor Criveanu.  Looking on is Romanian Ambassador to South Africa, Mr Valer Potra and Mr Ronnie Mink, Chairman of Yad Vashem South Africa

During October 2007, Israeli Ambassador Ilan Baruch awarded the "Righteous Among the Nations" Award from Yad Vashem posthumously on the late Mr Theodor Criveanu, by handing it to his son Willie Criveanu.

 

Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Museum, has honored the Romanian reserves officer who blocked the deportation of Romanian Jews to Nazi death camps.  Criveanu married the daughter of once of the Jews he saved.  He died in Romania in 1988.


CULTURAL EVENTS

Forthcoming Events

Cultural Events 2007

The Embassy of Israel together with "tararam" the SA Israel Culture Fund, will once again be bringing a selection of cultural activities from Israel to South Africa during 2007.  For more information on any of the following, please contact the Embassy of Israel on 012 4703 513 or email publicaffairs@pretoria.mfa.gov.il.  More information is also available from www.tararam.co.za

 

 


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MASHAV Graduates start Shalom Club in South Africa


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A small group of the almost 80 graduates who attended the launch of the Shalom Club
South Africans praise Israel's contribution

South Africans who graduated from Israel's Mashav Training Courses gathered together at the home of Israeli Ambassador Ilan Baruch to launch the Shalom Club at the beginning of July 2006.

 

Mashav, the Center for International Development has, in the past 46 years, received over 205 000 graduates from around the world who have participated in MASHAV training courses in the areas of economics, medicine, eduation and social welfare.  Many of these graduates have since become government ministers, mayors, civic leaders and heads of national organisations. 

 

We are very proud of their achievements and consider ourselves blessed by their friendship.  For more information on Mashav courses, please contact the Embassy on Tel. 012 4703 516; Fax. 012 4703 555 or email: mashav@pretoria.mfa.gov.il

 

 


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Mashav Courses 2007


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MASHAV's Training Program for 2007 has been recently published. The booklet outlines the courses being offered by MASHAV in 2007, designed to train extension instructors and program directors, as well as academic and highly skilled personnel. The programs cover five distinct areas of training: Agricultural and Related Sciences, Education and Community Development, Economic and Social Development, Medicine and Public Health, and Rural and Urban Development. 

 

Courses for 2007 are available on the website : http://mashav.mfa.gov.il/mfm/Web/main/document.asp?DocumentID=42327&MissionID=16210&tem=:



Past Cultural Events

Click for information on Past Cultural Events including :

2007

January - World Renowned Archaeologist Professor Dan Bahat visits Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria and Durban for a series of lectures 

February - Maestro Omri Hadari, returned to Durban to participate in series of concerts and teaching programmes with KwaZulu Natal Symphony Orchestra  

July - Israeli Film Festival through Ster Kinekor cinemas countrywide.

September - Joy of Jazz Festival.  Visit of Israeli Jazz group for performances and outreach

2006 and beyond

Avishai Cohen at Standard Bank Joy of Jazz

Conductor Omri Hadari with KZN Philharmonic Orchestra

Israel's Cameri Theatre at Cape Town Festival

Archaeologist Prof Dan Bahat

Israeli Film Festival

Aviv String Quartet & Dror Biran and others

Albert Beger Jazz Musicians

Rinah Sheleff, Storyteller

The MIAGI Music Festival


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