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Suzman, a Jewish member of the South African Parlia- ment, is often cited by Amer- ican Jews as an example of South African Jewry's anti- apartheid stand. A founder of the Progressive Party, she has spoken in Parliament against apartheid and abroad against economic divestment. Speak- ing last Spring in New York to the graduating class of the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, Suzman said of divestments, "I don't see how wrecking the econ- omy of the country will insure a more stable and just socie- ty?' While noting that "for years, Helen Suzman was a lonely and courageous voice in Parliament," both Issacson and Mokgoebo were critical of her serving in a political body that excludes blacks and is elected by South Africa's white minority. They were especially harsh about what they perceive as her patroniz- ing attitude toward blacks. "Helen Suzman speaks for the black people without deal- ing with us as people," said Mokgoebo. "She is working within the racist premise of deciding for us without con- sulting us. Liberals such as she speak only of economics. They do not treat blacks as human beings. People who make political excuses based on economics indicate the very premise upon which they predicate black people?' Of Suzman's opposition to disvestments, Issacson said, "If anyone is wrecking the South African economy, it is the white regime that doesn't want to change. Suzman is part of the system that has brought this about. I often say that people vote for Helen Suzman, but in their hearts pray that (President Pieter) Botha wins. These are the people who are most adamant about my stand and who hate Desmond btu. As if without South Africa would be a heavenly paradise." While Issacson and Mok- goebo said they are concen- trating on cessation of trade and arms supplies to South Africa from the U.S., West Germany, France, the United Kingdom and Japan, they were critical of what Issacson called "the horrendous mili- tary relationship" between South Africa and Israel. The exact nature of Israel's military relationship with South Africa is a well-kept secret, but Israeli military of- ficials have said that it in- volves hundreds,. if not thou- sands of jobs in 'Israeli mili- tary industries and several hundred million dollars in earnings. Israel's commercial trade with South Africa is quite tiny, especially com- pared to that of the United States or Western Europa In 1985, for instance, Israel im- ported about $100 million worth of goods from South Africa and exported about $44 million, or one percent of Israel's total exports. "Any country that gives our enemies the power to destroy people will not be seen in a good light," said Mokgoeba "Any meaningful relationship with that coun- try in the future will depend on what that country did dur- ing this period of crisis. If Israel is judged by the teach- ings of its own tradition of justice and peace, then it is worthy of criticism." Issacson acknowledged that criticism of Israel for "If American Jews lobbied for the blacks of South Africa one fraction of how much they lobby for Israel we in South Africa would feel the difference." this trade has often been un- fair, especially since African or Arab nations often have larger trade. "But the sort of aid that Israel gives is per- ceived aid," he said. "Oil ar- rives secretly in South Africa. But you do see the Gabriel missiles and the torpedo boats that come from Israel. And you do see the riot equip- ment made in Israel. And you see it being used, too." A stranger in his own land, Issacson has virtually been excommunicated from the Jewish establishment of South Africa. A few weeks ago, an editorial in the Jewish Times of South Africa tagged him "a Nazi Jew-baiter." For nine years, he has not been in- vited to speak at a public Jewish platform in South Africa (other than his own congregation). But the rabbi has surely found a home among the 28 million blacks of his country. "I can see what will happen in the end," said Mokgoebo. "There will be a black majori- ty government and the Jew- ish leadership will make a call on the new governMent. And the new black leaders will say, "Thll me something. Where were you? During all those years, where were you?" "And the Jews will say, `What are you talking about? We had Issacson: "