1929 Yearbook
KEYSER, John, Industrial Underwriter and Director of Companies, and Founder of the Parent Corporation Limited. Born in London. Came to South Africa beginning of 1922. Son of late A. Keyser, formerly of Cordova, Spain, and Founder in London, at the age of 22, of the well-known firm A. Keyser & Co., which later controlled "The Parisienne Yeast Co." Great-grandchild of Rabbi Lozer Rokeach, of Brodi, Galicia, later Chief Rabbi of Amsterdam, Holland, in whose honour silver medals were distributed, having his image and name on one side with year 1735 (5495, etc.) on the other. Probably no similar manner of honouring a great man is recorded in whole of Jewish history. The Rokeach family were intimate with Sir Moses and Lady Montefiore, who, on visiting Wilna in 1846, paid them a special visit. One of the oldest known Jewish families, can be traced back to great author and mystic, Eleazor Rokeach of 13th century. In Chief Rabbi Dr. J. Hertz's "Jewish Thoughts," reference is made to some of the works written by this great author and philosopher in 1273. Is a nephew of the renowned cabalist and author A. N. Keyser, one time lecturer to Cambridge University. On his death in Egypt whilst travelling, special reference to his works was made by the "Jewish Chronicle," London. Hobbies: Finance. Recreation: Riding. Postal Address: 108 (First Floor) Consolidated Buildings, Johannesburg.
