Gifting a legacy to the community

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Museum to Host Holocaust Remembrance Day

For the second year Auckland will  host the United Nations International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Read more

Four-year-old attacked in Auckland

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

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

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

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