NZ Friends of Israel Association Inc
Fighting racial intolerance in New Zealand and beyond
We are gathering at 11.30am behind the Verdict Cafe for prayer, briefing and singing.
Our theme song is
OH DAUGHTERS OF ZION
We will have song sheets available.
At 12 noon we will raise the flags and walk to opposite the Plaza, where we will sing, pray, and declare we are with the Nation of ISRAEL.
Come and stand with us.
Hi Folks
Are you shocked by the killing of innocent civilians? Are you feeling conflicted as to who is “in the right” in the Israeli-Gaza conflict? Why as a Christian should you care about a dispute on the other side of the world? Are you puzzling over what a Christian response should be? If any of these questions resonate with you, then this event is for you.
Hope Presbyterian in Amyes Rd Hornby, has invited us to join a discussion panel at their evening service, this Sunday at 7pm.
The topic is: What should be the Christian attitude toward Israel and Gaza?
They have already had two sermons over the last two weeks on the history of Israel for background, and the sermons can be found here (click the image):
You’re invited to take part in this fascinating discussion. The Q&A session is going to be informative and rewarding. Even more so, if you have thought about it already so bring some questions with you.
See you there!
Dr Sheree Trotter
Today, one hears that the Palestinians are an indigenous people that is having their homeland stolen from them by the white settler colonialists, the Jews. Is this true?
The events of October 7 have divided New Zealanders. The connection to indigenous rights has created fault lines for our Maori community.
On Thursday, we are delighted to welcome Dr Sheree Trotter to talk to us about the establishment of the Indigenous Embassy Jerusalem and her views on how the Middle East Conflict has impacted her Maori Community.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Dr Sheree Trotter is a researcher, writer, and co-director of the Indigenous Coalition For Israel. She also co-founded the Holocaust and Antisemitism Foundation, Aotearoa New Zealand (formerly Shadows of Shoah). Sheree is Māori (Te Arawa) and earned her PhD in History at the University of Auckland.
NZFOI: Under the circumstances, Israel needs all the supporters it can get.
ISRAEL FOCUS GROUP
17 March Meeting
The Café, Gracecity Church,
17 Marewa Rd, Greenlane, Auckland
2.00pm – Meet & Greet
2.30pm – Meeting to Commence
Dr SHEREE TROTTER will be our Guest Speaker
& if available Hon. ALFRED NGARO
Dr Sheree Trotter & Hon. Alfred Ngaro
are the Directors of the recently opened
Indigenous Embassy Jerusalem.
This Embassy is for the Indigenous of the Nations in
Solidarity with Israel & the Jewish People.
This Embassy is exactly the 100th Embassy
To be opened in the State of Israel &
The 5th in Jerusalem
We will include Prayers for Israel
Followed by Refreshments
Collection will be Taken
Please invite likeminded family & friends
Ps 122 v 6
Pray for thew Peace of Jerusalem:
They shall prosper that Love Thee
Ps 1221 v 4
Behold, He that Keepeth Israel
Shall neither Slumber nor Sleep
We Pray
Thy will be done on Earth
As it is in Heaven
After October 7, Israel needs your Love
Livestream: 23/03/2024 Tony Kan Friends for Israel – YouTube
The October 7 Massacres were a turning point in Israel’s relations against Gaza.
Hamas’ brutality, its targetting of women for rape, disfigurement, its indiscriminant execution and torture of civilians horrified the world.
Hundreds of hostages were taken.
In this latest conflict, everything is being turned upside down.
Hamas has turned homes into battlefield cover, civilians into shields and even UN agencies into extensions of its own organization.
Now months later, it is Israel that is being vilified and not Hamas.
Today, chants such as “K– the Jews! F– the Jews! G– the Jews!” can be heard and nothing is done about it.
October 7 has launched a wave of Anti-Semitism across the world and New Zealand is caught up in it too.
For us New Zealanders, for Christians, for Jews, for Atheists, for Muslims, for anyone who believes in justice, what does this mean? What is our connection to the modern state of Israel? Why should we care? And if we care, what should we do?
If what you have seen through the news has stirred something inside you, and you’ve been wanting to know what you can do about it then join us on Saturday, March 23, 2.30 pm at Church on Vogel.
Please bring a plate of finger food. We’d be grateful if you didn’t include any pork or seafood products.
Our distinguished women speakers are:
Tal Hochman
Director of Policy and Government Relations, Israel Women’s Network
Her role at the Israel Women’s Network is to advocate for women through legislation and policy initiatives at the Knesset and other government offices. She previously worked as a trained social worker with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Tel Aviv University and a Master’s degree in International Social and Public Policy from the London School of Economics. Tal will be speaking about her work in the Israeli and the international arena following October 7 crimes by Hamas Against Women.
Idit Codish
Director Of Development & International Partnerships, Michal Sela Forum
Ms. Codish is a Development Professional with extensive experience in the field of Israeli NGOs. With a passion for social justice, specifically women’s rights and the rights of other marginalized populations, Idit has dedicated nearly 20 years to the development field. Born in Israel and raised in the United States, Idit is a published author, and holds a dual BA from McGill University in Theater Studies and Jewish History.
Idit will be speaking about her work at the Michal Sela Forum to save lives and prevent violence against women through innovation and technology and her activity in the international arena to combat domestic violence.
Melinda Jones
Founder and President of The Kiverstein Institute
A human rights lawyer, author of 13 books, National President of NCJWA and based in Melbourne, Australia. Melinda describes herself as both an educator and scholar – teaching on a range of human rights issues as well as Jewish topics.
Melinda is the Founder and President of the The Kiverstein Institute, which is devoted to supporting and strengthening the feminist arena in Jerusalem. She will be speaking about the silence of the international community on crimes by Hamas against women and the call to action for Jewish women of the diaspora.
