by Wits Concerned Staff and Students
Some, including the South African Jewish Board of Deputies, were quick to respond to an abridged version of Advocate Budlender’s investigations into the Limmud saga, claiming it vindicated Limmud (SAJR, 13 Nov 2009). On the contrary, however, the complete report, released yesterday, clearly reveals the SAJBD’s reading to be incorrect. The report unequivocally condemns Limmud’s actions.
Specifically, Adv. Budlender identified the security-marshals appointed by Limmud, most of whom were from the Community Service Organization (CSO), a voluntary Jewish community organization which provides security at Jewish community events, as a main cause of the tensions on the day. These security men were severely criticized in the report:
REPORT ON AN INVESTIGATION INTO EVENTS SURROUNDING THE LIMMUD CONFERENCE AT WITS MEDICAL SCHOOL ON 9 AND 10 AUGUST 2009 (.pdf)