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ours itsVolunteersYakir Award recipient Her tzel Katz speaking onbehalf of all the recipients.ported the publication of “South Africa’s800” <strong>and</strong> “70 years of Southern AfricanAliyah - A Story of Achievement” his currentprojects include creating a website -a profile directory of Southern Africansin Israel <strong>and</strong> moving for public recognitionof the South African philanthropist,the late Isaac Ochberg.Outside of <strong>Telfed</strong>, Hertzel was instrumentalin the establishment of TheHebrew Order of David <strong>and</strong> the SA-IsraelChamber of Commerce, <strong>and</strong> served aschairperson of ESRA.Special Merit AwardsNick AlhadeffWhile serving as President of CAZO,Nick Alhadeff made aliya in 1977 fromRhodesia, the first leader to do so duringtheir term of office. He had also previouslyserved as president of the SephardicCongregation <strong>and</strong> vice-President of theBoard of Deputies.In 1990 he was elected Chairman of<strong>Telfed</strong>, <strong>and</strong> during his tenure, large fundswere established enabling <strong>Telfed</strong> to financiallyassist members of the communityin need, as well as to institute a ‘Qualityof Life’ programme to provide childrenwith extra-curricular activities. Nick alsoplayed a significant role in the genesisof Beth Protea. Today he serves on the<strong>Telfed</strong> Board of Governors. “The recordsshow that Southern Africans have madean impressive contribution to the developmentof the State <strong>and</strong> my satisfactionis that through my volunteer work at<strong>Telfed</strong>, I have been privileged to play asmall part in their achievements.”Annette Milliner-GiladiAn iconic leader in women’s Zionismin South Africa before her aliya in 1979,Annette Milliner-Giladi was honouredlast year in Cape Town by the Bnoth Zionfor a lifetime of service to the Jewishpeople in Israel <strong>and</strong> South Africa.While Annette has held many top positionsin <strong>Telfed</strong> from chairing the Loans& Assistance, Aliya & Klita <strong>and</strong> Projectscommittees to being the Federation’sVice Chairperson, she says, “It’s not thepositions I have held that have been soimportant to me but my involvementin so many projects <strong>and</strong> activities thathave enriched people’s lives. By theirenrichment, I have been enriched.” Onher involvement in the establishmentof Manof <strong>and</strong> Kochav Yair, she says,“There is nothing more rewarding thanworking to establish a new settlement incontinued on next pageMaishIsaacsonAnnetteMilliner-GiladiNick Alhadeff5
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