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.

Jun
6
Sat
Limmud NZ and Oz: June 6-14 @ Online
Jun 6 – Jun 14 all-day
This year Limmud NZ is combining with Limmud Oz to provide a fascinating programme of Jewish learning online. Click here to see the programme. Click here for early bird registrations: $36 pp. ABOUT LIMMUD
From when we founded it in 2008, the national Jewish community embraced the annual Jewish Learning Conference, run by the Zionist Federation of New Zealand. When we started the JLC, we discovered that the community was hungry for more Jewish learning. And each year, we have strived to reach more people and make the conference even bigger and better. In 2010, we joined the international Limmud Federation. For the past 30 years, Limmud has brought Jewish education to communities around the world. Limmud brings together Jews of all strands, stripes and flavours, in an atmosphere of shared passion for and dedication to learning. We’re very proud to be part of the global Limmud community. We’ve got an exciting line-up this year, with presenters from near and far, presenting on a diverse range of scintillating topics.
Feb
28
Sun
CHRISTCHURCH FEBRUARY GATHERING FEB 28: The Iran Nuclear Deal @ Halswell Centre
Feb 28 @ 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

CHRISTCHURCH FEBRUARY GATHERING: THE IRAN NUCLEAR DEAL

2.30pm, Sunday, February 28

Hao Rm, Halswell Centre,
341 Halswell Rd, Christchurch

From 6:30 am Sunday, February 28, Christchurch will be in a Level 2 Lockdown. Under Level 2 rules, attendance will be limited to a maximum of 100.

NZ Friends of Israel invites you to a discussion on the issues arising from renewing the Iran nuclear deal.

            • What was the original nuclear deal?
            • What was learnt from it?
            • What are the risks to Israel if Iran successfully develops a nuclear weapon?
            • What can be done about it?
            • What can we do about it?

Admission: Bring a plate of finger food, please no pork or seafood products.

Jun
20
Sun
CHRISTCHURCH:  IN THE WAKE OF THE LATEST GAZA-ISRAEL CONFLICT, WHAT’S NEXT? SUNDAY JUNE 20, 2.30PM @ Halswell Centre
Jun 20 @ 2:30 PM

Iron Dome SAM missiles on the left, rise up to intercept Hamas’ rockets on the right.

CHRISTCHURCH:  IN THE WAKE OF THE LATEST GAZA-ISRAEL CONFLICT, WHAT’S NEXT? 

20 June 2021, 2.30pm

Halswell Community Centre, 328 Halswell Rd, Christchurch.

GPS coordinates: -43.581902, 172.568741

  • Why did the police storm the Temple Mount?
  • What is Sheikh Jerrah?
  • How was the conflict conducted by both sides?
  • What was the reaction in NZ to the conflict?
  • Why was there no public rally in support of Israel in Christchurch?

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

Feb
27
Tue
Israel on Trial in the Hague — thinc. @ Online
Feb 27 @ 12:00 AM

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Andrew Tucker (1963) studied law in Australia (BA/LLB), UK (BCL) and The Netherlands, and has worked since 1988 as an adviser and consultant to private companies, governments and (semi-)public entities in various fields of international law.

Andrew was a Fellow of the Law Faculty of the University of Melbourne from 1994 to 2001, and Research Associate at the TMC Asser Institute in The Hague from 1996-1998. Based in The Netherlands, he is Principal of Tucker & Associates.

Andrew is co-author of ‘Israel on Trial’, Soest (NLD), thinc. (2018) and “Two states for two peoples?” (2022/23)

 

Israel on Trial in the Hague — thinc. @ Online
Feb 27 @ 7:00 AM

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Andrew Tucker (1963) studied law in Australia (BA/LLB), UK (BCL) and The Netherlands, and has worked since 1988 as an adviser and consultant to private companies, governments and (semi-)public entities in various fields of international law.

Andrew was a Fellow of the Law Faculty of the University of Melbourne from 1994 to 2001, and Research Associate at the TMC Asser Institute in The Hague from 1996-1998. Based in The Netherlands, he is Principal of Tucker & Associates.

Andrew is co-author of ‘Israel on Trial’, Soest (NLD), thinc. (2018) and “Two states for two peoples?” (2022/23)

 

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

Standing together to stand with Israel

Bryce Turner Christians for Israel on the Know My Faith podcast | Meet Bryce Turner from ...

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
21
Thu
CHRISTCHURCH: Sheree Trotter: Indigenous Peoples and Israel @ Te Hapua Halswell Centre
Mar 21 @ 7:30 PM

Dr Sheree Trotter

Indigenous Peoples and the Middle East Conflict

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.

Apr
20
Sat
PALMERSTON NORTH: March and Vigil for Israel and the Hostages @ The Square
Apr 20 @ 11:30 AM

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.

May
4
Sat
CHRISTCHURCH: Golda the Movie Saturday May 4, 4.45pm @ Silky Otter, Wigram
May 4 @ 4:45 PM – 6:30 PM

CHRISTCHURCH: We’re organizing a group to go and see Golda Meir at the Wigram Silky Otter Theatre at 5pm on Satuday. See you there! Just turn up and buy your ticket. 5pm is the beginning of the session time, so you might like to turn up a little earlier.

May
16
Thu
On Zoom: Global Prayer for Israel May 16 @ Zoom call online
May 16 @ 4:00 AM – 11:00 AM