Gifting a legacy to the community

September 16, 2020 by  
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For 93-year-old Ann Gluckman, so much these days comes down to a sense of mitzvah and giving back to the community. Read more

Police restrain protesters in Auckland

May 15, 2018 by  
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A line of police prevented conflict restrained a small group of Auckland Peace Action protesters at an Israel 70th anniversary event. Read more

Anti-Semitic blogger Brendon O’Connell arrested on arrival to New Zealand

October 29, 2017 by  
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Brendan Lee O’Connell, 46, was jailed in 2011 in Perth after being found guilty of six racial hatred charges – and has failed to claim political asylum in New Zealand. Read more

Muslim cleric stood down for hate speech

November 23, 2016 by  
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An Auckland-based Muslim cleric who delivered a series of hate speeches has been permanently stood down. Read more

Scientist Peter Gluckman attains New Zealand’s highest honour

June 2, 2015 by  
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Auckland-based Sir Peter Gluckman is the Prime Minister’s chief science advisor and has been named a Member of the Order of New Zealand. Read more

Pop star with a conscience?…asks Keren Cook

March 1, 2015 by  
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I must admit when I saw pop star legend Katy Perry had recently visited Auschwitz death camp, I was surprised and impressed, all at once. Read more

The Holocaust remembered in Auckland

January 27, 2015 by  
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Auckland has hosted an International Holocaust Remembrance day…a J-Wire video report from Keren Cook. Read more

Museum to Host Holocaust Remembrance Day

January 21, 2015 by  
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For the second year Auckland will  host the United Nations International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Read more

Four-year-old attacked in Auckland

November 23, 2014 by  
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A four-year-old boy wearing a yarmulke and tzitzit was hit on the head while walking home from school with his mother in Mt Eden, Auckland. Read more

Israel float at Auckland’s Mardi Gras

February 24, 2014 by  
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Members of the Israeli Embassy staff in Wellington have participated in the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in Auckland. Read more

Shoah Exhibition at Auckland University

June 14, 2013 by  
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The Shadows of Shoah Exhibition was opened recently at Auckland University of Technology by Auckland Mayor Len Brown. Read more

Kadimah going from strength to strength

August 29, 2012 by  
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As Wellington’s only Jewish days school prepares to shut its doors, Auckland’s Kadimah School reports an upturn in numbers. Read more