Wellington Jewish Community Centre
Rabbi's Yom Ha'atzmaut Message PDF Print E-mail
Israel & Me – An UnConditional Love Story

While anticipating the formation of the State of Israel, around this time, sixty years ago, three major tasks stood before the leaders and citizens of the Holy land. These were :

Hagannah-Defense: Even before the formation of the State until this very day unfortunately, the need to defend the nation and its people as a right of existence has been the core focus, with a lot of energy, finance, manpower and time dedicated to this task.

Aliyah – Immigration: Nearly a million people made aliyah during the first year of the formation of the State. Olim from all corners of the world came to Israel. With all their different backgrounds and different cultures and different languages, the task to assimilate them and put them together in a ‘melting pot’ to make one strong nation with the same sense of belonging.

Chinuk & Yahadut – Education & Judaism: The Israel of today has many achievements in many aspects of education and is highly recognised in fields of technology and science, archeology, and many more. Along with this development and need to keep abreast in all aspects of modern technology and knowledge, Judaism has also flourished over the years. Thousands of students from kindergarten to Yeshivas and universities are learning, practicing and preaching the laws of Judaism – the biggest ever number in the history of the nation.
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Do You Love Food? PDF Print E-mail

Can you manage a small specialty business?

We are looking for someone to manage the Kosher Deli, a small, specialized food shop. The shop is at present open for 20 hours a week. This part-time position would suit someone with skills in customer relations and planning, someone who is well-organised and adaptable.

Knowledge about kosher food is helpful but support and advice readily available. Initiative and independence is encouraged.

For an expression of interest or a job description write to Wellington Jewish Community Centre, 80 Webb Street, Wellington, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it For further information phone Steven Sedley, 04 9711607
 
New Website PDF Print E-mail
WJCC

Welcome to the new and improved Wellington Jewish Community Website.

Please feel free to browse around the different sections via the menu on the left. We envision that this website will be a portal for all Jews living and visiting Wellington. With up to date events, Shabbat times, Blogs from the Rabbi and President and contact information for all community organisations, this website will be a one-stop-shop!

Here are just some of the functions available on this website:

  • Rabbi's Blog
  • President's Blog
  • Shaliach's Blog
  • Jewish events in Wellington
  • Shabbat times
  • Contact information for Jewish organisations
  • Community services available
  • Information for visitors
  • Latest news from Moriah and other community groups
  • And much more....

So please have a look around...

Feedback is much appreciated - please send all comments and critisism to the webmaster at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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