Habonim's
primary function is informal education of Jewish youth on issues relating to South
Africa, Israel, world affairs and personal development.
We aim to challenge
and empower Jewish youth in an informal and exciting environment towards self-realisation
and to build a positive Jewish and Zionist identity and a strong social consciousness.
The movement is not religious or Orthodox, providing a more secular or cultural
approach. However the movement is increasingly becoming more pluralistic and accessible
to observant or religious Jews.
We believe strongly in the existence
of the State of Israel as a homeland for Jewish people, as a protection for Jewish
life and as a centre of cultural development for the Jewish people. Equally we
are universal in outlook and believe in our moral obligations to all of humanity.
This unique approach towards building a strong Jewish identity as well as a belief
in social justice and the brotherhood of man makes Habonim Dror almost unique
in South Africa.
Habonim Dror Southern Africa The Mazkir Klali
is available at the Johannesburg office, contact details below. You may also
contact him directly via e-mail on mazkir@habo.org.za.
Habonim's
