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Antisemitism – since 7 October 2023
New Zealand Jewish Community denounces escalating antisemitism, silence from political leaders. As the New Zealand Jewish community experiences unprecedented levels of antisemitic abuse, the New Zealand Jewish Council calls on political leaders, religious leaders and all of civil society to condemn antisemitism unequivocally. Members of Aotearoa’s small Jewish community report feeling more vulnerable than they…
Read MoreWellington City Council – Sister city relationship with Ramallah
We are pleased that the first two motions – to recognise the “State of Palestine” and light up the Michael Fowler Centre in Palestinian colours on 15 May were withdrawn. As regards the motion to pursue a sister city relationship with Ramallah, we are very disturbed by the message that this gives Wellington residents and,…
Read MoreDischarged without conviction following antisemitic and homophobic attack
On the night of June 2 2022, four men attacked my home with antisemitic and homophobic graffiti while I slept inside. A burned rainbow flag was left staked out the front. I live in a deconsecrated church that I have turned into an art project. It is commonly known that I am a member of…
Read MoreNew Zealand: Activist ire over IHRA
Australia/Israel Review Miriam Bell 3 October 2022 Joining the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) could be an important step forward in New Zealand’s battle against the rise of antisemitism, but anti-Israel lobbyists are already trying to undermine any such plans. New Zealand has been slow to join the 44-member alliance, which works to promote…
Read MoreNew Zealand joins International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance
World Jewish Congress – Pesach 2022
Social Cohesion
In respomnse to the Ministry of Social Development’s request for feed back on social cohesion the following submission was made.
Read MoreTerrorist attacks in Israel
Terrorist attacks in Israel – 11 murdered in one week We are deeply distressed by the attack overnight in Israel in which five people have been murdered by a Palestinian with terrorist affiliations. In the last week, 11 Israelis have been murdered in three separate attacks, the previous two being ISIS-inspired. The murder of anyone…
Read MoreAntisemitism in New Zealand 2021 Survey
Report on Antisemitism in Aotearoa New Zealand 2021.
Read MoreUkraine Crisis Appeal
Closes 14 March 2022 Links: The Central British Fund for World Jewish Relief (WJR) The Joint Distribution Committee (JDC)
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