Calendar

Here is a calendar of upcoming events, up and down the country. Some are organized by us, others by like-minded organizations and groups.

Oct
6
Fri
Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah
Oct 6 – Oct 7 all-day

Shemini Atzeret (שמיני עצרת – “the Eighth [day] of Assembly”) is a Jewish holiday. It is celebrated on the 22nd day of the Hebrew month of Tishrei (first month of calendar). In the Diaspora, an additional day is celebrated, the second day being separately referred to as Simchat Torah. In Israel and Reform Judaism, the holidays of Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah are combined into a single day and the names are used interchangeably.

Simchat Torah or Simḥath Torah (also Simkhes Toreh, Hebrew: שִׂמְחַת תורָה, lit., “Rejoicing with/of the Torah,”) is a celebration marking the conclusion of the annual cycle of public Torah readings, and the beginning of a new cycle. Simchat Torah is a component of the Biblical Jewish holiday of Shemini Atzeret (“Eighth Day of Assembly”), which follows immediately after the festival of Sukkot in the month of Tishrei (mid-September to early October on the Gregorian calendar).

Dec
7
Thu
Chanukkah
Dec 7 @ 8:45 PM – Dec 15 @ 8:45 PM

Hanukkah (Hebrew: חֲנֻכָּה, usually spelled חנוכה pronounced [χanuˈka] in Modern Hebrew, also romanized as Chanukkah or Chanuka), also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple (the Second Temple) in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt of the 2nd century BCE. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days, starting on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew calendar, which may occur at any time from late November to late December in the Gregorian calendar.

Feb
3
Sat
CHRISTCHURCH: Prayer for Israel monthly meeting @ Lady Wigram Village
Feb 3 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

PFI meeting is 1st SATURDAY of the month.

Lady Wigram Village
210 Kittyhawk Ave Wigram
SKYBAR
Mustang Apt building

10am – cuppa – 12md (ish)
Followed by…
Light lunch, available with Dick & I plus a few others in the cafe.

 

Directions:

Main Entrance
Enter Foyer
Turn LEFT at Reception.(weekend staff know nothing about meeting.)
Walk past dining room on left & Cafe on right.
Walk thru to Mustang Apts at stone wall.
Take lift to 1st floor.
Exit, turn left & spot flag at end of corridor.

Feb
29
Thu
CHRISTCHURCH: NZFOI MEETING FEB 29 @ Hao Rm, Halswell Centre
Feb 29 @ 7:30 PM

Standing together to stand with Israel

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We will be joined by Bryce Turner, National Director of CFI.

Bryce led a team to Israel after October 7 to

  1. Show support to beleaguered Israelis
  2. Help out wherever they could as they took tradespersons along
  3. Record and bring back survivors’ stories.

Bryce has been a sought-after public speaker since his return.

ABOUT C4I

Christians for Israel (C4I) is a non-denominational movement. We believe that God is still faithful to all His covenants with, and promises to the nation of Israel.

LATER IN THE MEETING

We will be discussing:

  1. Latest developments in Israel.
  2. Anti-Semitism in New Zealand.
  3. The Refugee Issue and the roles of UNRWA and UNHCR.
  4. More ideas about what you can do to support Israel.

There’s also a chance to return and find more books from our library.

We’re meeting at the Hao Rm, Halswell Centre, 341 Halswell Rd, Christchurch.

Please bring a plate of finger food:  No seafood or pork products, thanks.

Mar
2
Sat
CHRISTCHURCH: Prayer for Israel monthly meeting @ Lady Wigram Village
Mar 2 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

PFI meeting is 1st SATURDAY of the month.

Lady Wigram Village
210 Kittyhawk Ave Wigram
SKYBAR
Mustang Apt building

10am – cuppa – 12md (ish)
Followed by…
Light lunch, available with Dick & I plus a few others in the cafe.

 

Directions:

Main Entrance
Enter Foyer
Turn LEFT at Reception.(weekend staff know nothing about meeting.)
Walk past dining room on left & Cafe on right.
Walk thru to Mustang Apts at stone wall.
Take lift to 1st floor.
Exit, turn left & spot flag at end of corridor.

Apr
6
Sat
CHRISTCHURCH: Prayer for Israel monthly meeting @ Lady Wigram Village
Apr 6 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

PFI meeting is 1st SATURDAY of the month.

Lady Wigram Village
210 Kittyhawk Ave Wigram
SKYBAR
Mustang Apt building

10am – cuppa – 12md (ish)
Followed by…
Light lunch, available with Dick & I plus a few others in the cafe.

 

Directions:

Main Entrance
Enter Foyer
Turn LEFT at Reception.(weekend staff know nothing about meeting.)
Walk past dining room on left & Cafe on right.
Walk thru to Mustang Apts at stone wall.
Take lift to 1st floor.
Exit, turn left & spot flag at end of corridor.

Apr
7
Sun
AUCKLAND Release the Hostages Rally – April 7 @ Britomart
Apr 7 @ 2:00 PM
May
1
Wed
PALMERSTON NORTH: Praying for Israel meeting @ Church on Vogel
May 1 @ 7:00 PM

The events of October 7 and the subsequent war is distressing for all.

Yet the future of Christians and Jews is tied cosmically together.  At the same time, God loves all of humankind, so much so that He sent His Son to die for us all.

Now the conflict seems to be spreading with Iran’s attack on Israel.

The need for fervent prayer is high.

Please join us in prayer each Wednesday 7 pm, at

Church on Vogel
127 Vogel St
Palmerston North

May
4
Sat
CHRISTCHURCH: Prayer for Israel monthly meeting @ Lady Wigram Village
May 4 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

PFI meeting is 1st SATURDAY of the month.

Lady Wigram Village
210 Kittyhawk Ave Wigram
SKYBAR
Mustang Apt building

10am – cuppa – 12md (ish)
Followed by…
Light lunch, available with Dick & I plus a few others in the cafe.

 

Directions:

Main Entrance
Enter Foyer
Turn LEFT at Reception.(weekend staff know nothing about meeting.)
Walk past dining room on left & Cafe on right.
Walk thru to Mustang Apts at stone wall.
Take lift to 1st floor.
Exit, turn left & spot flag at end of corridor.

May
15
Wed
PALMERSTON NORTH: Praying for Israel meeting @ Church on Vogel
May 15 @ 7:00 PM

The events of October 7 and the subsequent war is distressing for all.

Yet the future of Christians and Jews is tied cosmically together.  At the same time, God loves all of humankind, so much so that He sent His Son to die for us all.

Now the conflict seems to be spreading with Iran’s attack on Israel.

The need for fervent prayer is high.

Please join us in prayer each Wednesday 7 pm, at

Church on Vogel
127 Vogel St
Palmerston North