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CHRISTCHURCH, DEC 2: Hanukkah Kid’s Party

HANUKKAH PARTY

CHRISTCHURCH:
SUNDAY, 2PM, 2 DECEMBER 2018

WOOLSTON COMMUNITY CENTRE, 689 FERRY RD

Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of rededication, also known as the festival of lights, is an eight-day festival beginning on the 25th day of the Jewish month of Kislev.  In 2018, it will begin on the evening of December 2.

Hanukkah is probably one of the best-known Jewish holidays, not because of any great religious significance, but because of its proximity to Christmas. Many non-Jews (and even many assimilated Jews!) think of this holiday as the Jewish Christmas, adopting many of the Christmas customs, such as elaborate gift-giving and decoration.

This Year we are organizing a celebration with many family-oriented activities and tasty traditional Hanukkah foods.

  • Food
  • Dreidel competition
  • Face painting
  • Card making workshops
  • Music
  • Folk dancing
  • Chanukiah making workshops
  • Challah bread making workshop

Where:  Woolston Community Centre, 689 Ferry Rd, Christchurch.
When: 2pm-5pm, Sunday December 2, 2018.
Admission:  A collection will be taken to help defray expenses; please bring a plate of Hanukkah themed food.   For inspiration, see https://ind.pn/2OlymL9. 

CHRISTCHURCH: OCT 24: The Story of the Jews: Part V


THE STORY OF THE JEWS
(Part V)

CHRISTCHURCH:
Thursday, 7.00 PM, 24 October 2019

Woolston Community Library Hall, 689 Ferry Rd, Christchurch 

Simon Schama presents an epic five-part series exploring the extraordinary story of the Jewish experience from ancient times to the present day. Drawing on original scholarship and Sharma’s own family history, this is a story that is at once deeply historical and utterly contemporary, taking viewers on a journey from the biblical past to tomorrow’s front pages. Travelling the globe from the Middle East to Eastern Europe, from New York and Burlington to Cairo in Jerusalem, the story unfolds with the help of a dazzling cast of historical characters, vivid storytelling, stunning location photography, and encounters with people who live with the passions and perplexities of the Jewish story today. At the heart of the story of the Jews is a compelling argument about distinctiveness and difference, separation and isolation, tolerance and prejudice, but it is also a celebration of the ways in which Jewish thought, Jewish imagination and Jewish achievement have transformed the world for us all.

In a review for The Daily Telegraph, Neil Midgley described the first episode as a “resounding success”, saying: “Schama told the story efficiently and evocatively – and deftly picked out stories that would illustrate his overarching thesis about how Judaism managed to survive…In Schama’s view, to be a Jew is to be verbal…By the end of this first episode, Schama had given the title of his programme an intriguing double meaning. Over its four remaining parts, The Story of the Jews promises to be not only a chronological history, but also a common narrative of what unifies and fortifies Jewish people”

Where:  Woolston Community Library Hall, 689 Ferry Rd, Christchurch.  Please note the time, date and venue is different from that published in our newsletter.

When:  7.00pm, Thursday October 24.

Admission:  A plate of finger food.  Please no pork or seafood products. 

CHRISTCHURCH: MAR 31: The Story of the Jews: Part III


THE STORY OF THE JEWS
(Part III)

CHRISTCHURCH:
SUNDAY, 2.30PM, 31 MARCH 2019

Northwood Villa Clubrooms, O’Neill Ave, Christchurch 

Simon Schama presents an epic five-part series exploring the extraordinary story of the Jewish experience from ancient times to the present day. Drawing on original scholarship and Sharma’s own family history, this is a story that is at once deeply historical and utterly contemporary, taking viewers on a journey from the biblical past to tomorrow’s front pages. Travelling the globe from the Middle East to Eastern Europe, from New York and Burlington to Cairo in Jerusalem, the story unfolds with the help of a dazzling cast of historical characters, vivid storytelling, stunning location photography, and encounters with people who live with the passions and perplexities of the Jewish story today. At the heart of the story of the Jews is a compelling argument about distinctiveness and difference, separation and isolation, tolerance and prejudice, but it is also a celebration of the ways in which Jewish thought, Jewish imagination and Jewish achievement have transformed the world for us all.

In a review for The Daily Telegraph, Neil Midgley described the first episode as a “resounding success”, saying: “Schama told the story efficiently and evocatively – and deftly picked out stories that would illustrate his overarching thesis about how Judaism managed to survive…In Schama’s view, to be a Jew is to be verbal…By the end of this first episode, Schama had given the title of his programme an intriguing double meaning. Over its four remaining parts, The Story of the Jews promises to be not only a chronological history, but also a common narrative of what unifies and fortifies Jewish people”

Where:  Northwood Villa Clubrooms, McNeill Ave, Northwood, Christchurch.  Please note the venue is different from that published in our newsletter.

When:  2.30pm, Sunday March 31.

Admission:  A plate of finger food.  Please no pork or seafood products. 

CHRISTCHURCH: NOV 18: The Story of the Jews: Part II

THE STORY OF THE JEWS
(Part II)

CHRISTCHURCH:
SUNDAY, 2PM, 17 February 2019

Northwood Villa Clubrooms, O’Neill Ave, Christchurch 

Simon Schama presents an epic five-part series exploring the extraordinary story of the Jewish experience from ancient times to the present day. Drawing on original scholarship and Sharma’s own family history, this is a story that is at once deeply historical and utterly contemporary, taking viewers on a journey from the biblical past to tomorrow’s front pages. Travelling the globe from the Middle East to Eastern Europe, from New York and Burlington to Cairo in Jerusalem, the story unfolds with the help of a dazzling cast of historical characters, vivid storytelling, stunning location photography, and encounters with people who live with the passions and perplexities of the Jewish story today. At the heart of the story of the Jews is a compelling argument about distinctiveness and difference, separation and isolation, tolerance and prejudice, but it is also a celebration of the ways in which Jewish thought, Jewish imagination and Jewish achievement have transformed the world for us all.

In a review for The Daily Telegraph, Neil Midgley described the first episode as a “resounding success”, saying: “Schama told the story efficiently and evocatively – and deftly picked out stories that would illustrate his overarching thesis about how Judaism managed to survive…In Schama’s view, to be a Jew is to be verbal…By the end of this first episode, Schama had given the title of his programme an intriguing double meaning. Over its four remaining parts, The Story of the Jews promises to be not only a chronological history, but also a common narrative of what unifies and fortifies Jewish people”

Part 1 starts with Creation

Where:  Northwood Villa Clubrooms, McNeill Ave, Northwood, Christchurch.  Please note the venue is different from that published in our newsletter.

When:  2pm, Sunday February 17.

Admission:  A plate of finger food.  Please no pork or seafood products. 

CHRISTCHURCH: NOV 18: The Story of the Jews: Part I

THE STORY OF THE JEWS
(Part I)

CHRISTCHURCH:
SUNDAY, 2PM, 18 NOVEMBER 2018

Northwood Villa Clubrooms, O’Neill Ave, Christchurch (Note the change in venue, being different than that in the newsletter, please advise your friends and other members if you know they are interested in coming).

Simon Schama presents an epic five-part series exploring the extraordinary story of the Jewish experience from ancient times to the present day. Drawing on original scholarship and Sharma’s own family history, this is a story that is at once deeply historical and utterly contemporary, taking viewers on a journey from the biblical past to tomorrow’s front pages. Travelling the globe from the Middle East to Eastern Europe, from New York and Burlington to Cairo in Jerusalem, the story unfolds with the help of a dazzling cast of historical characters, vivid storytelling, stunning location photography, and encounters with people who live with the passions and perplexities of the Jewish story today. At the heart of the story of the Jews is a compelling argument about distinctiveness and difference, separation and isolation, tolerance and prejudice, but it is also a celebration of the ways in which Jewish thought, Jewish imagination and Jewish achievement have transformed the world for us all.

In a review for The Daily Telegraph, Neil Midgley described the first episode as a “resounding success”, saying: “Schama told the story efficiently and evocatively – and deftly picked out stories that would illustrate his overarching thesis about how Judaism managed to survive…In Schama’s view, to be a Jew is to be verbal…By the end of this first episode, Schama had given the title of his programme an intriguing double meaning. Over its four remaining parts, The Story of the Jews promises to be not only a chronological history, but also a common narrative of what unifies and fortifies Jewish people”

Part 1 starts with Creation

Where:  Northwood Villa Clubrooms, McNeill Ave, Northwood, Christchurch.  Please note the venue is different from that published in our newsletter.

When:  2pm, Sunday November 18.

Admission:  A plate of finger food.  Please no pork or seafood products. 

AUCKLAND: Keren HaYesod Israel@70 Aliyah Fundraiser: Oct 7

Celebrate Israel’s 70th anniversary at this special event!

You are invited to a celebration of Israel’s 70th anniversary, and to help raise money to support bringing the Jewish people home.

The Israel70 project is a joint effort by many of New Zealand’s pro-Israel groups, including representatives of the Pacific Islands and the Jewish community.

The first part of the project is fundraising, for those seeking sponsorship of aliyah. The cost of sponsoring one olim including their paperwork, packing, transportation, flight to Israel, and the full first year integration programme is approximately $5500 NZD. Individuals and groups are committing to sponsor all or part of this cost. All donations go directly to aliyah via Keren Hayesod.

Secondly, the showcase event on Sunday October 7th will begin with a formal  powhiri at 5:15pm. Guests will then be invited to join the Israel70 organising committee and the visiting dignitaries for a cocktail function featuring an exhibition of Israeli technology and innovation.

Following the cocktail function, guests will be asked to take their seats in the Cole Theatre for the showcase event that includes performances and addresses from dignitaries.

The evening will conclude with a short but very special auction of several magnificent items brought all the way from Israel especially for the occasion.

Where:  Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre
When: Sunday 5.15pm, 7 October 2018.
Admission:  $130, no door sales.

Tickets available from https://bit.ly/2zGUlYB.

Dress code: Formal

CHRISTCHURCH: Rami Sherman: August 12

Operation Entebbe after 40 Years: A personal recollection

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

In 1976, when an Air France place was hijacked and rerouted to Entebbe, Rami was the Operations Officer of the unit, under the command of Yoni Netanyahu.

In his capacity as Operations Officer, he was in involved throughout the week, preparing the unit for the Operation.

Among other things, he coordinated with Dan Shomron, the Commander of the Operation, and the Israeli Air Force.

Within the Operation, Rami was part of the 33 officers and soldiers who freed the hostages at the Entebbe terminal. He arrived with the first Hercules that landed in the airport, and was in the car that was driving behind the famous Mercedes.

After Yoni Netanyahu was injured, he drove him to the Hercules, where a team of medical professionals were waiting, but unfortunately they could not save Yoni’s life.

Later, Rami was the commander who led the rescued hostages to the Hercules.

Upon returning to Israel, Rami continued to serve in the unit, and was a Special Operations Commander until 1980.

After he was released from active duty, he helped establish the reserves unit.

Rami Sherman was born on 4 April 1953. His parents were Holocaust survivors and came to Israel in 1945.

Rami grew up on Kibbutz Lehavot Habashan, which is in the north of the country and was on the Syrian border until the Six Day War in 1967. He was educated in the Kibbutz system.

In 1972, Rami enlisted in the army and was accepted into an elite special forces unit, which today is allowed to be named – Sayeret Matkal (the Chief of Staff’s Special Forces). He successfully completed the combat soldier course and was sent to Officers’ School in order to return and receive command of a squad within the unit.

At age 50, he was released from doing reserve service.

Rami is married, has two daughters and grandfather to five grandchildren.

In 1990, Rami finished his studies in physiotherapy at the University of Tel Aviv, and since that time he has worked as a physiotherapist in various positions, including, among other things, as a physiotherapist for the Israeli Olympic team.

In 1993, Rami and his family moved to Kibbutz Ma’agan Michael, where they still live today.

RSVP – Limited Seating.  Book ahead.  SOLD OUT

RANGIORA: Maddy Worthington: The Aliyah Return Centre: Tuesday August 7, 7pm

Maddy Worthington

Maddy Worthington has been serving in Israel for almost 3 years, alongside her husband, James, and with their children – Isabelle, Lucy & Reuben. As often happens when people go to serve in Israel, they were moved from where they went to serve, to where God wanted them to be. They work now with Aliyah Return Centre, (which is run by Christians, Arabs, and Israelis,) in the Galilee, and also help with a beautification team, who collect rubbish from the shores of Kinneret Lake. Maddy will be speaking on their work, with Q & A, and .showing a short DVD called  “I Am Israel.“

Date and Time:  Tuesday 7th August, at 7pm.

Venue:  Rangiora Baptist Church, 11 East Belt, Waimakariri District 7400

WELLINGTON: Rami Sherman: Entebbe Rescue, 40 Years On: Aug 10, 10am

You are invited to hear Rami Sherman give a personal account of his experiences as he helped lead Operation Entebbe, where 152 hostages were rescued from terrorists.

WELLINGTON: Entebbe: 3,800 km of Responsibility: Aug 8, 5.30pm

Tim MacIndoe MP invites you to hear a personal recollection by Rami Sherman…

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