Bnei Akiva New Zealand is a non-profit organisation which operates on a volunteer basis as a social group for Jewish youth. We hold weekly recreational and educational activities and host camps bi- annually during the winter and summer school vacations. Bnei is open to Jewish children between 8-16 years. Bnei Akiva provides a positive environment in which education, community and cultural heritage can flourish.

B.A is run for the youth, by the youth. Through our activities we strive to strengthen the rich cultural heritage of our chanichim (members), by promoting ethics and tolerance, meaningful values and a strong sense of self. This not only benefits the Jewish community, but the philanthropy and altruism endorsed by Bnei also affects society at large. Our members are inspired to participate and contribute to the wider Jewish and New Zealand communities.

Bnei Akiva New Zealand runs weekly meetings for the Jewish youth from the ages of 8-16 in Auckland and Wellington and conducts leadership courses and holiday camps bi-annually. we also organise community events, such as, fairs, fundraisers and dinners. As the Jewish community in New Zealand is small, the active participation of our is essential to the community. The movement plays a vital part in providing youth with education and the sense of belonging. In a world where diversity is not always tolerated, it is easy to feel out of place. Bnei Akiva, however, equips the youth with the tools to know their history and feel proud of their traditions. As a result they have confidence in themselves and a strong social identity. From this solid foundation, they can then go on to make a difference in the world.

Contact Details

Auckland Head: Geoffrey Beinart-Smollan
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Phone: 021 061 4095

Wellington Head: Nathan Hart
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Phone: 021 214 4689

Auckland and National Shlichim: Emma and Ephraim Zuriel
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Phone: 021 488 030 (Ephraim) 021 488 050 (Emma)

Website: http://www.bneiakiva.org.nz

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