Here is a calendar of upcoming events, up and down the country. Some are organized by us, others by like-minded organizations and groups.
How I survived the Holocaust in Czechoslovakia
There will be public meetings also in Wellington and Auckland; keep an eye out on our website for notices of these events once the times and dates have been confirmed.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Peter Gaspar is a Holocaust survivor and educator, who uses his experiences to help inform young people about the dangers of prejudice and discrimination. Peter was born in Bratislava in Czechoslovakia and survived the war by going into hiding. Along with his parents, Peter was hidden for three years and then during the last six months, Peter and his mother were interned in the Terezin Concentration Camp. Peter currently volunteers with the Courage to Care program in Melbourne inspiring young people to be more accepting and tolerant. This year he will also be travelling to schools throughout New Zealand, through the HOPE Project.
How I survived the Holocaust in Czechoslovakia
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Peter Gaspar is a Holocaust survivor and educator, who uses his experiences to help inform young people about the dangers of prejudice and discrimination. Peter was born in Bratislava in Czechoslovakia and survived the war by going into hiding. Along with his parents, Peter was hidden for three years and then during the last six months, Peter and his mother were interned in the Terezin Concentration Camp. Peter currently volunteers with the Courage to Care program in Melbourne inspiring young people to be more accepting and tolerant. This year he will also be travelling to schools throughout New Zealand, through the HOPE Project.
ISRAEL, INDIA AND INNOVATION: 7.30 pm, September 4
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Ambassador Dr Gerberg is the current Ambassador of Israel to New Zealand.
Note: There will also be a time of prayer for Israel, and New Zealand.
CHRISTCHURCH: BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS — SEMINAR ON CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND PEACEMAKING
2pm-8.30pm, September 6
Oxford Terrace Baptist Church, 288 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch.
For catering purposes, please contact office@otbc.org.nz or ph 379 5996.
The views of Dr Awad are his own and may not represent those of NZ Friends of Israel Association Inc.
ABOUT THE FACILITATOR:
Dr Sami Awad is the Executive Director of the Holy Land Trust. He is a Christian Palestinian devoted to nonviolent resistance against the continuing Israeli presence in the region
While the world treats Israel as a pariah nation, the Bible, God’s Word, reveals a future where Israel continues to be a blessing to every nation on this planet! This seminar provides a summary of key elements of God’s plan for Israel.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Murray Dixon is
an ordained Anglican minister, who served as an RNZAF chaplain for a number of years before taking up the role of Vicar of Christ Church in Jerusalem for six years. After his time in Jerusalem he joined Ellel Ministries International Training School at Pierrepont in the UK for six years, where he was part of the leadership team, as well as contributing in pastoral and teaching roles. He was an early pioneer of Prayer for Israel in New Zealand and is author of several books, including “Israel: Land of God’s Promise”.
An overview of the people of God – Jews & Christians
This in depth seminar reveals Jesus at work establishing His Kingdom as revealed in both Old and New Testaments from Genesis to Revelation, answering key questions, including: What does this mean for 21st century Christians? How does this affect NZ? Can we rely upon the Bible today as truth? What do we learn from history?
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Murray Dixon is an ordained Anglican minister, who served as an RNZAF chaplain for a number of years before taking up the role of Vicar of Christ Church in Jerusalem for six years. After his time in Jerusalem he joined Ellel Ministries International Training School at Pierrepont in the UK for six years, where he was part of the leadership team, as well as contributing in pastoral and teaching roles. He was an early pioneer of Prayer for Israel in New Zealand and is author of several books, including “Israel: Land of God’s Promise”.
UN Resolution 2334 and New Zealand
At the end of 2016, NZ used its position on the UN Security Council to co-sponsor UN Resolution 2334. This resolution, among other things, undermined Israel’s historical claims to Jerusalem as its historical and cultural capital. In protest, Israel withdrew its ambassador from New Zealand.
Its reported that all but two (Bill English and Murray McCully) of the government caucus at the time, objected to New Zealand’s actions. Gerry Brownlee has led the way for relations with Israel to be restored. This will be the first time the Ambassador will be publicly speaking in Christchurch since relations were restored.
You are invited to a briefing on this controversy, and Israel’s views on how relations between our two countries can progress from here.
There will be an extensive Q&A time.
Admission is free but please bring a plate of finger food. A collection will be taken to help defray expenses.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Prior to his appointment as the Ambassador of Israel to New Zealand, Dr. Gerberg was Director of Southern Africa Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem. He also served as Ambassador to
Georgia (2007-2012) as well as Ambassador of Israel to Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, Botswana and Malawi (2002-2003).
Ambassador Dr. Gerberg is married to Shifra Gerberg
and they have three children.
Diplomatic Positions:
2007-2012: Ambassador to Georgia
2002-2003: Ambassador to Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, Botswana and Malawi
1999-2002: Ambassador to Zimbabwe
1996-1997: Consul General, Israeli Consulate General in Shanghai (China)
1992-1996: Consul General, Israeli Consulate General in Bombay (India)
1985-1989: Second Secretary, Israeli Embassy in Manila (Philippines)
Academic Positions:
2014 – 2015 – Lecturer, University of Haifa
2005-2007 – Lecturer, Tel-Aviv University
Education:
2002 -2009: Ph.D. in International Politics from University of South – Africa (UNISA)
1998-1999: M.A. in Political Science from Haifa University
1998-1999: Israeli National Defense College – National Security
1990-1991: Davis Institute- Direction in New World Order
1990-1991: Truman Institute – Pre-Negotiation in Diplomacy
1983-1984: Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Foreign Affairs Cadet’s Course
1982-1986: M.A. in Mass Communications from the Hebrew University
1979-1980: Teaching Diploma in Social Science from University of Tel-Aviv
1976-1980: B.A. in Political Science from University of Tel-Aviv