Auckland Hebrew Congregation

Auckland Living Guide

This guide has been dividing up into the following sections.

EDUCATION


Kadimah Collge www.kadimah.school.nz/ Kadimah College is an independent composite Jewish day school that provides an education for Primary & Intermediate years underpinned by universal core Jewish values. For more information, contact Kadimah College (PH 373 3072).	Raye Freedman Library www.rfl.org.nz The Raye Freedman Library is a Jewish Community Library that aims to promote Jewish secular education by providing educational, cultural and information resources on all subjects of Jewish interest.	Bnei Akiva www.bneiakiva.org.nz Bnei Akiva New Zealand is a non-profit organisation which operates on a volunteer basis as a social group for Jewish youth. They hold weekly recreational and educational activities and host camps bi-annually during the winter and summer school vacations.	AHC Education Education Page The Auckland Hebrew Congregation runs a Men’s Talmud Class, Women’s Beit Midrash programme and J-Tec (Youth Education). Click on the above link for more information.

SOCIAL NETWORKING


JYA www.jya.co.nz Jewish Young Adults (JYA) is a link for those in their 20s and 30s who want to live an active Jewish life in Auckland. They help facilitate regular events and offer all the useful information you need as a single, taken, or married young Jew.	AUJS www.aujs.com.au The Australasian Union of Jewish Students (AUJS) is the federal body for Jewish student societies at university campuses in Australia and New Zealand. They provide a wide variety of political, social and educational activities based on their four pillars – Judaism, activism, pluralism and Zionism. Their famous Israel Programs send hundreds of students to Israel each year.	B’nai Brith Auckland www.bnaibrith.org.nz Through its membership base and network of volunteer supporters, B'nai B'rith is involved in a wide range of activities in the areas of human rights and anti-discrimination, promoting inter-ethnic and inter-religious understanding, social justice, community welfare, youth and young adults, senior citizens' housing, education and health, and support for the State of Israel.	ZFNZ www.zfnz.org.nz The Zionist Federation of New Zealand (ZFNZ) is the administrative and support entity for many of the community organisations that contribute to the continuity of Jewish lives in New Zealand, and ongoing support of Israel.

KOSHER FOOD

Kosher Kiwi Directory
www.kosherkiwidirectory.co.nz
Kosher Kiwi is the largest kosher certification agency in New Zealand. Their website is an online directory that lists Kosher products available in this country.

Greys Ave Deli
T +64 9 373 2908
7:30am - 3:30pm Mon - Fri
9:00am - 11:00am Sun
The Greys Ave Deli is Auckland’s largest stockist of Kosher food and only Kosher cafe. The Deli offers a wide range of Kosher specialty goods from all over the world including meat, chicken, cheese and fresh Challot every Friday. Also available in-store is the Kosher Kiwi Directory; a bound booklet listing Kosher brands available in Supermarkets throughout New Zealand.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES


Greys Avenue Centre Service Times The main centre for the AHC is located at 108 Greys Avenue, Auckland Central. Synagogue services are held every Shabbat & Chag. Click the above link for service times.	AHC Stiebel Service Times The Eastern Suburbs Stiebel is a unique place of community gathering and prayer. Services are held every Shabbat and Chag throughout the Jewish calendar. Click the above link for service times.	Mikveh The Mikveh at 108 Greys Avenue has recently been renovated. These renovations are now completed. If you wish to attend please email office@ahc.org.nz	Rabbi The AHC are currently looking for a New Rabbi and would welcome any interest in the position. Please contact the AHC office at office@ahc.org.nz.

COMMUNITY SERVICES


Shalom Court www.shalomcourt.co.nz Shalom Court is a boutique rest home in the Auckland suburb of Meadowbank. Home to a maximum 29 residents, premium care and service is tailored and delivered to each resident guest. Shalom Court is owned and operated by a charitable trust.	Auckland Chevra Kadisha The Auckland Chevra Kadisha & Benevolent Society is a volunteer organisation that oversees funerals, burials and stone settings for the Auckland Jewish Community. They also provide a relief service for members of the congregation who are unwell. In case of an emergency, contact Malcolm Silverman for funerals (PH: 021 336 788), Valerie Levy for relief (PH: 027 293 2143) & Marcus Tetro for consecrations (PH: 486 1007).	AJI www.aji.org.nz The Auckland Jewish Immigration (AJI) is a volunteer immigration organisation working under the auspices of the Auckland Hebrew Congregation. They offer advice to new immigrants on the immigration procedures, finding jobs, accommodation and schooling.	CSG www.auckcsg.org.nz The Community Security Group (CSG) is a dedicated group of volunteers who work hard to ensure the safety and security of their friends, family and fellow congregants. CSG provides preventative, responsive and consultative services to the Auckland Jewish Community.