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Terrorist Attack on Californian synagogue

Sunday, 28 April 2019, 12:38 pm | Jewish Council

We are deeply shocked and saddened to hear of the synagogue shooting in California, leaving one person dead and three injured. Our prayers are with the injured and all those affected. More >>

Sri Lanka - Terrorist Attack

Tuesday, 23 April 2019, 1:48 pm | Jewish Council

The New Zealand Jewish Council expresses its deep sorrow about the co-ordinated Easter Sunday terrorist attacks on churches and hotels in Sri Lanka. An attack on any house of worship is an attack on all houses of worship, as we have been painfully reminded ... More >>

New Zealand Jewish Support for Christchurch

Friday, 22 March 2019, 9:12 am | Jewish Council

Following Friday’s heinous terrorist attack on two Christchurch mosques, the New Zealand Jewish community has been overwhelmed by enquiries and offers of financial support from its members, as well as overseas Jewish organisations and individuals. ... More >>

NZ Jewish Council responds to Pittsburgh Synagogue attack

Sunday, 28 October 2018, 1:17 pm | Jewish Council

The New Zealand Jewish Council is devastated to learn of the murder of eleven Jews at the Tree of Life Congregation Synagogue in Pittsburgh. More >>

NZ Jews welcome condemnation of pro-Hezbollah demo

Wednesday, 13 June 2018, 9:37 am | Jewish Council

NZ Jews welcome Shadow Attorney General Chris Finlayson’s statement condemning the pro-Hezbollah protest that took place last Friday in Auckland’s Aotea Square. More >>

Hate crime date collection welcomed

Monday, 20 February 2017, 1:52 pm | Jewish Council

“We welcome the Human Rights Commission proposal to collect better information when hate crimes take place,” New Zealand Jewish Council President Stephen Goodman said today. More >>

Appalling vandalism

Friday, 6 January 2017, 3:49 pm | Jewish Council

“The New Zealand Jewish Council condemns the graffiti attack against Murray McCully. While many in our community disagree with some actions taken by the Minister, offensive acts such as this should have no place in our society and are unacceptable to all ... More >>

NZ Jewish community calls to keep Israel embassy open

Saturday, 24 December 2016, 5:16 pm | Jewish Council

The New Zealand Jewish community calls on the governments of New Zealand and Israel to work together to keep the Israeli Embassy in Wellington open, New Zealand Jewish Council spokesperson Juliet Moses says. "The Israeli Embassy plays a vital role ... More >>

Islamic Awareness Week

Monday, 22 August 2016, 10:32 am | Jewish Council

The New Zealand Jewish Council wishes the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand success for this year’s Islam Awareness Week, which has the theme “Dialogue and peaceful co-existence.” More >>

Withdraw Your Pledges, Says New Zealand Jewish Council

Saturday, 13 September 2014, 8:33 pm | Jewish Council

The New Zealand Jewish community is concerned that sitting MPs and Parliamentary candidates have pledged to require the New Zealand Superannuation Fund to divest from Israeli and other companies. More >>

Remembering Dame Te Atairangikaahu

Sunday, 20 August 2006, 12:32 am | Jewish Council

It is with deep sadness that the New Zealand Jewish Community marks the passing of Dame Te Atairangikaahu and the huge loss to Maoridom of a much loved and loving Queen. More >>

Letter From NZ Jewish Council To Iran's President

Monday, 19 December 2005, 4:00 pm | Jewish Council

Your comments casting doubt on the Holocaust, and calling for Israelis to be relocated to Europe and North America are totally unacceptable to New Zealand, New Zealanders and the New Zealand Jewish community Our Foreign Minister, Rt. Hon Winston Peters, ... More >>

Jewish protest at Iranian Embassy

Monday, 19 December 2005, 9:03 am | Jewish Council

Members of the Wellington Jewish community will demonstrate 12 noon, Monday 19 December outside the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Wellington [151 Te Anau Road, Hataitai]. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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