The article features philanthropist Samuel Michael Sher. Topics include a background on Sher's family after they migrated to the Union of South Africa in Doornfontein, an overview of Sher's accomplishments in the Jewish practice, and a discussion of Sher's efforts in supporting Israel such as joining the Zionist Youth movement's Gedud Trumpeldor. Also mentioned are Rabbi Boruch Grossnass of Kollel Yad Shaul, the Oxford Synagogue, and the United Hebrew Congregations of Johannesburg.