Dear Friends, We were all greatly saddened to see the devastation caused by the earthquake in Morocco over the weekend, and by the tremendous loss of life that is being reported. We have been in contact with the Jewish communities in Casablanca and Marrakesh to offer our support and, Baruch HaShem, both are reporting that … Read more
On behalf of the Aotearoa New Zealand Jewish community, the New Zealand Jewish Council sends its condolences to the family of the late Elizabeth II, Queen of New Zealand, and wishes them long life. During her long reign she was an example to all by showing steadfast dedication to duty, to values and behaviour which … Read more
Dear friends, We send our warm interfaith greeting to you for a kosher and joyous Passover. While our wisdom and faith traditions are not the same, as you know there are many important values we share. We wish you, your family and your communities will be free from prejudice and oppression. May you all be … Read more
Dear New Zealand Jewish Council, I am writing on behalf of all of us at World Jewish Relief to thank you and your wonderful network for the truly outstanding financial support towards our response to the crisis in Ukraine. We are humbled by your kindness and generosity. World Jewish Relief has been working in Ukraine … Read more
In respomnse to the Ministry of Social Development’s request for feed back on social cohesion the following submission was made.
Terrorist attacks in Israel – 11 murdered in one week We are deeply distressed by the attack overnight in Israel in which five people have been murdered by a Palestinian with terrorist affiliations. In the last week, 11 Israelis have been murdered in three separate attacks, the previous two being ISIS-inspired. The murder of anyone … Read more
Report on Antisemitism in Aotearoa New Zealand 2021.