Posts by Aviva Rubin-Schneider

The 2025-2026 AJC Community Calendar is now available! If we have your up-to-date address, you will receive a calendar just in time for Rosh Hashanah. The calendar includes: ·      Sept. 2025- Sept. 2026 calendar pages, which include English and Hebrew dates ·      All Major Jewish and Secular holidays ·      Shabbat Candle Lighting Times ·      Yizkors…

The 2024-2025 AJC Community Calendar is now available! If we have your up-to-date address, you will receive a calendar just in time for Rosh Hashanah. The calendar includes: ·      Sept. 2024- Sept. 2025 calendar pages, which include English and Hebrew dates ·      All Major Jewish and Secular holidays ·      Shabbat Candle Lighting Times ·      Yizkors…

Each summer, Camp Kadimah welcomes campers from across Canada and around the world to its beautiful site on Lake William in Barss Corner, Nova Scotia. Founded in 1943 by the Atlantic Jewish Council, Kadimah has become a cherished home-away-from-home for generations of Jewish youth. With its vibrant ruach (spirit), deep community roots, and unforgettable summer…

Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day, is a time of celebration, community, and pride. This year, we marked the occasion with a lively BBQ and picnic at Sir Sandford Fleming Park (The Dingle), where families came together to enjoy great food, music, and each other’s company. The park was filled with laughter, Israeli flags, and the…

Yom HaZikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day, was marked with a moving ceremony at the Beth Israel Synagogue. Together, we paused to remember and honour the soldiers and victims of terror who gave their lives in the defense of the State of Israel. The community gathered in reflection, mourning, and deep appreciation for their sacrifice and legacy.

The Purim event was one of those events all kids look forward to. Many teenagers reminisce the times they got to dress up, be creative, and be a superhero for a day. This event brought members of the community together to do crafts, Megillah reading, shows and share some treats! It was an event held…

Passover, or Pesach, is a major Jewish holiday commemorating the Israelites’ exodus from their enslavement in Egypt. It is also a time to celebrate with our friends and families. We must recognize that our freedoms should never be taken for granted. While we all have our differences, now is a time for us to come together and collectively…

Tu Bishvat, often called the “New Year of the Trees,” is a Jewish holiday that celebrates nature and the environment, traditionally marked by planting trees and eating fruits of the land. This year, the Tu Bishvat event took place in the valley, where families gathered to learn about the holiday, plant trees, and enjoy the…

The Hanukkah event was a joyful celebration that lit up the community! Families came together to light the menorah, spin dreidels, enjoy delicious sufganiyot, and take part in festive crafts and music. It was a warm and welcoming evening filled with tradition, laughter, and holiday spirit for all ages!