Posts by Aviva Rubin-Schneider
Kosher for Passover Products in Saint John
The No Frills in Saint John has a huge range of Kosher for Passover groceries as well as frozen and fresh goods.
Read MoreVeahavta Le Reacha Kamocha: Profiling the Impactful Role of the Halifax Jewish Community in the aftermath of the Swissair 111
Date: Sunday April 7th, 2019 Time: 4:30 PM Location: The University of King’s College – Red Room https://www.halifaxtoday.ca/local-news/kings-student-researching-jewish-community-response-in-aftermath-of-swissair-crash-1350701?fbclid=IwAR1CgtzlVns1Ne9y3mYtKi6Zzb5lXh8NxQFwib3Slpi9b1mQtQ84e9WLQdY
Read MorePassover Foods now available at Sobeys and Joseph Howe Superstore
Sobeys has just put out a large selection of kosher groceries. NOT ALL OF THE ITEMS ON THE SHELVES ARE MARKED FOR PASSOVER, SO BE SURE TO CHECK!!! Located at the back of the store in the area of the kosher meat and frozen products. There is currently no jam, but another order may be…
Read MoreThe Many advantages of Learning Hebrew
Joanna Mirsky Wexler alone teaches introductory Hebrew to grades 2 and 3, Israeli culture and Hebrew to Grade 4 students and Jewish history to grades 6 and 7. She uses games and activities with the younger students to make learning fun, so they associate Jewish school, and by extension their Jewish identities, with feeling good.
Read MoreIsrael Advocacy Committee
Israel today faces an intensive and increasingly sophisticated assault on its right to exist as a sovereign, democratic Jewish state. Atlantic Canada is not immune to these threats. On college campuses, within professional and academic associations, and at local community events, instances of delegitimization targeting Israel continue to arise. Sophisticated tactics are increasingly used to…
Read MoreHelping Hillel Atlantic Canada cook monthly Shabbat Dinners from Scratch!
Every month during the academic year, Hillel hosts a Shabbat dinner in Halifax for all post-secondary students. For Kashrut reasons, all meals are cooked from scratch in our programming space’s kitchen on the day of the monthly Shabbat Dinner. If you are interested in being involved with Hillel Atlantic Canada or helping out in any…
Read MoreFree JWRP Trip to Israel Info Session
The AJC is thrilled to once again offer Jewish mothers of Halifax a chance to join the international phenomenon that is the Jewish Renaissance Project (JWRP). The goal of the JWRP is to create a renaissance of Jewish Values that will impact you, your family, your community, and ultimately the world. The highlight of this…
Read MoreInterfaith Harmony Week Event
We are delighted to participate as a host site again this year for the World Interfaith Harmony Week, an annual interfaith programming series across Halifax. On Friday, February 1st, we will open our doors to visitors of all faiths and backgrounds, to join us for our regular Friday night services.
Read MoreBirthright Israel Summer 2019 Pre-Registration is now open
Looking for something to do this summer? Why not go to Israel for free?! Summer trip options and dates can be found here. This summer season Canada Israel Experience is running a special trip that will be in Israel over Yom Hazikaron (Memorial Day) and Yom Haatzmaut (Independence Day). This experience will enhance an already…
Read MoreA Tu B’Shvat Culinary Experience: Taste of Israel – Jan 18th, 8pm
Join Chabad for an incredible night of Israeli cuisine, music and ruach on Saturday January 18th, at 8 pm. In celebration of all the incredible flavors of Israel following the holiday of Tu B’Shevat. Date: January 19th, 2019 Location: The Chabad House – 1171 Waterloo St, Halifax, NS, B3H 3L6 Cost: Adult $36 Contact for…
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