Auckland celebrates Hanukkah …everyone. From Shalom.Kiwi, a huge thank you Alison and everyone who made the event such a success and we hope to see even more people next year! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dx2eFCSgYDc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZ3TjNu7OEk https://youtu.be/5S3hBOKI33o…
The mutating virus: Understanding anti-Semitism …Europe”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERuWj1qrYNo The hate that begins with Jews never ends with Jews. That is what I want us to understand today. It wasn’t Jews alone who suffered under Hitler. It…
London Klezmer Quartet coming to New Zealand …new day. The spirit of the album reflects current and perennial themes of migration and community. Formed in 2009, the group comprises four London-based klezmorim with a shared interest in…
Israeli flag raised high at Youth Sailing World Championships in Auckland …was won by Katy Spychakov in the girls RX:S. However, it was Yoav Omer taking first place in the boys RS:X event which set Hatikva playing in Auckland. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UodsQaUWBYA It’s…
TVNZ Neighbourhood celebrates Jewish culture …devoted a segment to celebrating Jewish culture. The episode joined the Moses family for Passover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xohrl5ApbEs I hope for my boys, in terms of the society that they grow up…
Thou must rejoice in temporary housing …lulav (Palm branch), aravot (two willow branches), and hadassim (three myrtle branches). These four species are waved around and then a procession takes place around the sukkah or synagogue. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gODQ0pgR64Y…
Peres’ funeral: Stirring moments from an historic event …is sealed. It seems clear that in the Jewish world, and in the eyes of many others, history will judge Peres kindly. The world has lost a great man. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsH2KoElBh8…
Bassem Eid on the UN, Palestinian leadership and Iran Catch Bassem Eid on the UN, Palestinian Leadership and Iran. Filmed in Auckland in August 2015. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKP2gFHOJ1I Produced by Middle East Voices…
Shanah Tovah and a sweet 5777 from Shalom.Kiwi …and partying for most Jews. At the end of the ten days of repentance is the day of atonement (Yom Kippur). More on that soon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFiGoFGo-z4 There are actually four…
A 60 second bird’s eye view of Tel Aviv …by Condé Nast Traveler and in the top 40 best destinations as voted by Condé Nast Traveler readers. Here is some spectacular footage of Tel Aviv from Hananya Naftali. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ilv2nRKQstE…
Party 424 metres below the sea …the Dead Sea an iconic dance music spot. Share in the moment with this video from 2014 when David Guetta headlined. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whXYV05p3_Y I want to celebrate life with people”David Guetta…
Te Reo Māori: More than just a language …more important than land. Professor Zuckermann has a dire warning for New Zealand – take te reo Māori seriously or risk losing it and “intellectual sovereignty” along with it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_5Qkk7KsRE&feature=youtu.be…
Government incites, teenager murdered. When will it end? …to concede that terrorism existed in Israel, let alone that it was a contributing issue. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8apGAgFe7cg When will the terrorist attacks on innocent civilians end? The reality is, they will…