NZFOI held a farewell reception for the H.E. Ambassador of Israel, Dr Itzhak Gerberg last night.
The event was well attended but guests needed to listen carefully as we also attracted a gathering of protesters, who attempted to disrupt proceedings with loud megaphones.
Guest speakers included Grant Close, of the Canterbury Hebrew Congregation; the Anglican Bishop of Christchurch, the Rt Rev Peter Carrell; Willy Fraser, Willy Tau and Tiraroa Reuben of Ngai Tahu; and Michael and Teresa Thomas of Prayer for Israel.
Thanks to everyone who supported the event. Many who attended reported that it was “moving,” “pleasurable,” and “a delight.”
The full text of our address may be downloaded from here.
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