TAURANGA: October 7 Memorial Service
There will be an informal memorial service in co-operation with Graham Preston, co-founder of Bethlehem College, at Bethlehem College, where there is a memorial that acknowledges Israel and the Holocaust.
Monday 7 October
6.15am – 8am
Preston Park, Bethlehem College Grounds
Enter at BC entrance way, 24 Elder Lane
Follow signs to Rugby Field
Usher will guide you to the Park
This event is not organized by NZFOI so the views expressed by speakers at the event may not coincide with those of the Society.
CHRISTCHURCH: October 7 Memorial Service
On October 7, Israel suffered a terrorist attack and some 1,200 Israelis lost their lives. Multiple atrocities occurred and the uploaded footage horrified the world. It sparked a war and since then hundreds of Israeli Defence Forces have fallen in battle, to prevent another attack.
You are invited to a memorial service to mourn the dead and to honor those who have given everything to ensure the safety of Israel.
ADMISSION: Please bring a plate of finger food (no pork or seafood products, thanks).
VENUE: For security reasons, call our Secretary to find out the venue Ph 021 0224 2515.
TAURANGA: Israel, Antisemitism, and Civilisational Collapse – Oct 5
This event is not organized by NZFOI, and is promoted here as a service to the community. Opinions presented at this event may not coincide with the views of NZFOI.
HAMILTON: Standing with Israel Gathering Oct 6
This is not an event organized by NZFOI and so views and perspectives shared by the speakers may not necessarily be coincide with those of NZFOI.
CHRISTCHURCH: An evening with Kris Clancy, Holocaust Centre of New Zealand
Kris Clancy, Education Director, Holocaust Centre of New Zealand
You’re invited to an evening with the Kris Clancy, Education Director for the Holocaust Centre of New Zealand.
The Holocaust Centre of New Zealand is a place of remembrance for those who died in the camps. It allows school groups to learn and understand the significance of the Holocaust.
Through its programs and activities, the Centre allows educators to gain a deeper understanding of this tragedy and to enhance their skills in teaching the subject.
Since October 7, there has been a wave of antisemitism sweeping across the world, and New Zealand has not been immune. It is a stark reminder that the work of the Centre is much needed today.
POP-UP ONLINE EVENT: SUNDAY AUG 25, 5PM WITH BENHAM BEN TALEBLU
POP-UP INTERVIEW: SUNDAY AUG 25, 5PM WITH BENHAM BEN TALEBLU
Contact our secretary (secretary@nzfoi.org, 021 0224 2515) for the online link details.
Here’s a special treat: We bring you a live pop-up interview with Benham Ben Taleblu, an expert on Iran and its plans to dominate the Middle East.
The event will be hosted by our very own secretary.
Behnam Ben Taleblu is a senior fellow at FDD where he focuses on Iranian security and political issues. Behnam previously served as a research fellow and senior Iran analyst at FDD. Prior to his time at FDD, Behnam worked on non-proliferation issues at an arms control think-tank in Washington. Leveraging his subject-matter expertise and native Farsi skills, Behnam has closely tracked a wide range of Iran-related topics including: nuclear non-proliferation, ballistic missiles, sanctions, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the foreign and security policy of the Islamic Republic, and internal Iranian politics. Frequently called upon to brief journalists, congressional staff, and other Washington-audiences, Behnam has also testified before the U.S. Congress and Canadian Parliament.
His analysis has been quoted in The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Reuters, Fox News, The Associated Press, and Agence France-Presse, among others. Additionally, he has contributed to or co-authored articles for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, Fox News, The Hill, War on the Rocks, The National Interest, and U.S. News & World Report. Behnam has appeared on a variety of broadcast programs, including BBC News, Fox News, CBS Interactive, C-SPAN, and Defense News. Behnam earned his MA in International Relations from The University of Chicago, and his BA in International Affairs and Middle East Studies from The George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs.
