Just got this email sent to me [scroll down]; its making the rounds amongst former South Africans here in Israel. The violent crime in SA seems to be worsening, and every time a Jew is a victim, we hear about it here. Invariably somebody knows the victim. I’ve spoken with several friends back home over the past few weeks, and some are thinking about leaving, to Australia, Canada, even some to Israel. I’m told that Jewish emigration from SA is on the rise, slightly; they’re coming here and Australia. Other friends are saying there is a strong sense of sadness in the air, and not just from Sheldon Cohen’s murder, its everything together, and people are feeling down. Continue reading →