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Nelson Mandela Dies at 95

A Chabad rabbi recalls the day when South African anti-apartheid revolutionary Nelson Mandela, who died today, was released from prison. Full Story, Video

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Israel supported Apartheid regime
December 10, 2013 6:30 pm

And so did America, UK etc etc…

Look, the guy did good things, specially teaching us a lesson on forgives and did pass away on yosef’s parsha.

The truth is the truth. No saint, not good, not bad, Mandela.

A South African
December 8, 2013 1:46 am

For all you ignorant Americans…

Mandela did not make SA a bad place for Jews to live. We have Shuls, Chabad Houses, schools etc, and we live yiddishkiet freely. So before you jump to conclusions look at the great things he did for our country. South Africa has lost an icon. South Africa will never be the same.

RIP Madiba

Mandela lehavdil was part of the Rebbe's Brocho
December 7, 2013 10:12 pm

Yes Mandela may have been a friend of Arafat and been hostile to Israel. But he had a right to. Israel supported the Apartheid regime.
There were so many signs in 1990’s that the blacks would take over and kill out all the whites.
However the Rebbe told Jews to remain in SA and that it would be safe. And the keli for that brocha was Mandela. he encouraged forgiveness and a peaceful transition to democracy.
Because of Mandela, Jews in South Africa live freely.

Let's put things straight.
December 7, 2013 7:43 pm

Mandela was a great man. But he was a terrible president
he said all those things about Israel for one thing the muslim vote in South Africa.
Look at cape Town they have been trying to get back control
from the Democratic Alliance by playing the Israel card.

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digusting
December 6, 2013 12:16 pm

he hugged arafat and called him by his first name. he spoke at a rally with him and said peacful methods to end a conflict are the tool of choice but if a people can go forward then violence has to be used. with that said the year 2000 saw the second infitada in israel.
this guy faciliatated anti semitism why is this on a jewish website or even why are shluchim praising him

Maybe not the most
December 6, 2013 11:43 am

But “Israel is Apartheid” was started by him and he was Arafat’s BFF…

Honestly, who cares?

#22
December 6, 2013 10:50 am

He did not involve himself in acts of terror. He was fighting for the rights of his people. The world put South africa in sanctions for what they did to the blacks and minorities.He was imprisoned for fighting the government who made the unjust rules of apartheid. get your facts straight…

#19
December 6, 2013 10:22 am

to # 18. I think you need educate yourself. Perhaps read Nelson Mandelas Autobiography a long walk to freedon or perhaps read the book “Playing with an enemy”. There was no bloodshed because there was no civil war. Crime Rate in South AFrica is due to the injustices of the past that did not create equal opportunity and left millions living below poverty line. The crime rate in South AFrica in not due to hate but is due to desperation and pverty as well as syndicates of crime and people wanting to make money the easy way. Please I invite… Read more »

Complicated relationship with Israel
December 6, 2013 10:10 am

Yes. He was a strong supporter of the Palestinian cause and a critic of Israel, but not of the likes of Desmond Tutu. He praised Zionism in his book and saw it as a legitimate expression of Jewish nationalism and self-determination that he wanted for his own people.. He openly admired Jews and many of his supporters were Jews. He thought that, because of their history, Jews were more sensitive to racism. The missive that went out under his name attacking Zionism was actually written and sent out by a Palestinian activist, Arjan el Fassed. Mandela never equated Israel with… Read more »

#9 "For doing nothing wrong"?!
December 6, 2013 8:08 am

Terrorism is not “doing nothing wrong”.

No 8
December 6, 2013 7:19 am

Really?!…….the MOST anti Israel person??

Nelson mandela
December 6, 2013 2:54 am

Madiba saved south africa and he deserves the credit for it!

THE
December 6, 2013 2:18 am

UPLOADER HAS MADE THIS VIDEO UNAVAILABLE IN MY COUNTRY AND I WOULD LIKE TO WATCH IT!

mandela
December 6, 2013 1:38 am

to # 9 – can someone please take this person to a holocaust museum to show them what a “righteous goy” is. Mandela advocated peace & so there was no bloodshed when he was released but..what forgiveness?? . SA has the highest murder rate in the world; the vast majority of blacks still live in abject poverty.They were paying R5 a month all their lives in the promise that when a black govt came in the’d own a house… whites live behind electrified fences; people are attacked all day long… read the local papers – at least present the facts… Read more »

BDE
December 6, 2013 12:32 am

Moshiach please come now. When will all of this madness stop? Have we not seen enough tragedy!!

madiba
December 6, 2013 12:23 am

He united a divided country when the whole world thought there would be bloodshed. He brought peace into the hearts of South AFricans, taught the world the meaning of the word forgiveness. He was a a great leader.

What?
December 6, 2013 12:04 am

He gave moral and other support to the PLO and other anti Israel and antisemitic causes!

yeah
December 5, 2013 11:51 pm

a true hero who loved arafat

to 1
December 5, 2013 11:46 pm

Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary who was imprisoned and then became a politician who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.His government focused on dismantling the legacy of apartheid through tackling institutionalized racism, poverty and inequality, and fostering racial reconciliation.

A true Hero & Legend
December 5, 2013 11:01 pm

This amazing human did soooo much for humanity – to guide all his followers to imbue the world with only love, peace, & acceptance of all. As an ex-South African, the meaning of living in a world of peace and freedom comes across very strong for the way we now live in America. This true Hero did so much good for his country to help bring about peace & freedom; as well as having wonderful ties with the Jewry of South Africa. Yasher Koach to COLlive for putting up this article. There are other places in this world besides only… Read more »

to #3
December 5, 2013 10:53 pm

“Yasser Arafat was one of the outstanding freedom fighters of this generation, one who gave his entire life to the cause of the Palestinian people,” said Mandela, who met Arafat numerous times over the years.
How can you consider him peaceful!?

yanky bennish
December 5, 2013 10:51 pm

“We consider ourselves to be comrades in arms to the Palestinian Arabs in their struggle or the liberation of Palestine. There is not a single citizen in South Africa who is not ready to stand by his Palestinian brothers in their legitimate fight against the Zionist racists…”….Mandela

to # 2.
December 5, 2013 10:08 pm

We can learn from a man like this. Someone who was imprisoned for 27 years for doing nothing wrong, came out and made peace with those that oppressed him. he brought about such a postive change. The jewish community had a close connection to him throughout his struggle and long walk to freedom. would definetly call him a righteous gentil.

He was the most anti Israel person
December 5, 2013 10:04 pm

Let’s not forget that

Tried to blow up a train
December 5, 2013 9:04 pm

Maybe we should heed the commandment of lo sechanem. The man tried to blow up a train when he was younger.

#3 sorry to dissapoint you
December 5, 2013 8:57 pm

He supported an arch terrorist, Arafat y”sv. unless Arafat is also a god person.

hello anyone home?
December 5, 2013 8:43 pm

why is this article here? He was anti Israel and called on his followers to boycott!!! so he was nice and said Israel supported the apartheid regime but did not kill anyone so israel is sort of ok????. so nice of him eh? i am sorry this tribute should not be here as he was not a friend of ours. South Africa voted for a jewish state but it was not with Mandela at the helm

A Tribute to Mr. Mandela
December 5, 2013 8:37 pm

Mr. Mandela was and continues to be a source of inspiration to us all. For all who knew of his greatness is sure to have the utmost respect for Mr. Mandela for his profoundness and great accomplishments.

A true hero
December 5, 2013 7:49 pm

A man who’s live was devoted to his country , and who never did anything for personal gain but simply because it had to be done .

( In his spirit , and the spirit of peacefulness, please can we keep the comments peacefull and positive )

Nice!!!
December 5, 2013 7:37 pm

So why is this posted here?

what?
December 5, 2013 7:16 pm

was he a good person?

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