The stories of the Jewish people in South Africa will serve as a beacon of hope and inspiration for Jews everywhere.

A proud history that's worth celebrating

This Mezuzah stands proud in Cape Town's Chabad House

Faith & Resilience SA is a U.S. based organization with close ties to the South African Jewish community. Our founder, Ivor Heyman, grew up in a tightly knit Jewish community in Johannesburg, and personally witnessed the struggles and successes of a diaspora community constantly adapting to the changing conditions around it. In many ways, this is the story of Jewish communities all around the world. But in other ways, our story is unique.

What We Believe

We are guided by the belief that the stories of the Jewish people in South Africa will serve as a beacon of hope and inspiration for Jews everywhere. It's a tribute to our faith and our resilience that if we can survive and thrive in South Africa, we can survive and thrive anywhere.