by Stephen Levine
Whether seeking a better life or fleeing for their lives, Jewish immigrants have brought to New Zealand a passion for education, a devotion to family and communal survival, and a strong social conscience.
They also have a concern for issues beyond their adopted country – Zionism has shaped the life of many Jewish people, and an interest in the human rights of Jews around the world underpins New Zealand’s Jewish community.
Main image: A Jewish family celebrate Hanukkah
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