Maccabi South Africa is managed and staffed by a dedicated team of volunteers and one full time employee, comprising skilled administrators, managers and coaches who each bring extensive knowledge and experience acquired in their professional lives to the organisation.

The team has strong bonds based on a love for Israel and a passion for sport. Some members are accomplished sportspersons who have competed at the Maccabiah, some still compete in their chosen sports, while others are ardent sports fans.

Maccabi SA, like its counterparts across the world, is driven by a powerful spirit of community service and a desire to help people of all ages get active, whether it’s in social, recreational or competitive sport.

In order to optimise its service to the community, Maccabi SA undertook a review of its constitutional and governance structures, to bring them in line with current organisational needs and best practice. A new Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI) was officially adopted in 2019, following an 18-month process of review, discussion and consultation.

In accordance with the MOI, a new Board of Directors was elected at the AGM on 3 November 2019. In Nov 2021, two board members were rotated in line with governance requirements: Gina Isserow replaced David Silverman as the Western Province representative, while Maccabi SA’s 2022 Head of Delegation, Farrell Cohen replaces long serving member Des Hyman. Des however remains as a permanent invitee to meetings of the Board of Directors.

Board of directors

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  Clifford Garrun Chairman
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  Leslie Cohen Treasurer
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  Farrell Cohen Director
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  Rosalynne Goldin Director
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  Desmond Hyman Director
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  Brad Kaftel Director
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  Ashley Kotzin Director
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  Lawrence Sacke Director

Professional staff

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  Jarred Gronemann Sports Director

  Jarred was appointed Maccabi SA Sports Director in July 2018. He holds a BCOM Degree in Sport Management from RAU. Jarred has been involved in Sports and eventing for over 20 years. He seeks to continually engage with the SA Jewish community in expanding Maccabi SA’s activities and events. He is passionate about Israel, an avid sports fan, enjoys spending time with his family and partaking in outdoor activities. You can contact him via email – admin@maccabi.co.za

SUB – COMMITTEES

Sports Convenors

Past Chairmen