Christchurch Jewish Synagogue Address: 406 Durham Street Christchurch Postal Address: P.O. Box 21-253 Christchurch Telephone: 03 365 7412 Email: info@chc.org.nz Welcome to the Canterbury Hebrew Congregation, serving the Jewish community in Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region. Our synagogue, Temple Beth-El, is situated in central Christchurch. We offer regular Shabbat services as well as cheder classes, Bar and Bat Mitzvah training, conversion support, holiday services and a variety of social activities. We are also home to the South Island chapter of Habonim Dror and the Christchurch Council of Jewish Women. RELIGIOUS SERVICES Traditional services are held each Shabbat morning at 9.30am. Progressive services are held the first and third Friday of each month at 6.30pm followed by a shared meal. UPCOMING EVENTS 2008 Thu Mar 20th 8:45pm First Reading of the Megillah at the Shul. Fri Mar 21st afternoon, before Shabbos Second Reading of the Megillah at the Shul. Fri Mar 21st 4:00pm PURIM BASH In the Sydney Goldsmith Community Hall. An event for the entire family. With a special program for the Children. Games Songs Nosh L'Chayim! Megila Prizes Dancing.     LIST AN EVENT? email your details ACCOMMODATION There are many motels and hotels at various price ranges that are within walking distance to the synagogue. This link gives a list of the ones nearby. KOSHER FOOD The purchase of kosher food in Christchurch is very limited. However the Kiwi Kosher Directory www.kosherkiwidirectory.co.nz can help you when shopping in any supermarket in New Zealand. Kiddush wine - contact info@chc.org.nz to purchase Matzah and Matzah meal can be bought at Johnson's grocers 787 Columbo Street, Christchurch 03 366 3027 Challah - Ma's and Pa's Bakery 319 Stanmore Road, Christchurch. Needs to be ordered 24 hours in advance. 389 4848 Kosher food can be bought in Wellington and Auckland. WELLINGTON - Kosher Deli kdeli@ihug.co.nz AUCKLAND - Shul Shop reception@ahc.org.nz CHABAD There is a Chabad house here in Christchurch run by Rabbi Mendy Goldstein. Email: rabbigoldstein@chabadofnewzealand.com Phone: 365 5603 Address: 140A Lichfield Street 3rd floor BEREAVEMENT SERVICES The Canterbury Hebrew Congregation and the Chevrah Kedusha work with John Rhind Funeral Directors. They are situated 13-19 London Street, Christchurch. 03 379 9920 LINKS Wellington Jewish Communities www.beth-el.org.nz www.sinai.org.nz Auckland Jewish Communities www.ahc.org.nz www.bethshalom.org.nz NZ Immigration www.aji.org.nz NZ Jewish Page www.geocities.com/SouthBeach/4603/jewish.html Jerusalem Post - Israel's English Language Daily www.jpost.com Haaretz - English Version www.haaretz.com Debka File - Breaking News and Analysis www.debka.com top