Posts by Aviva Rubin-Schneider
United Against Genocide
RESCHEDULED AJFF Film: Tevye’s Daughters – Sun., Dec. 9th, 1:30PM, Museum of Natural History
At the beginning of the 20th century, in the Jewish shtetl of Anatovka, Jews and Christians are trying to live in peace and in accordance with their religious beliefs. Tevye, the milkman, struggles to support his wife and five daughters. He knows that their only way out of poverty is to make successful marital matches.…
Read MoreThe Movie “1945” is Coming Back to Halifax
Did you miss our January screening of “1945” – One of the Top 10 Films of the Year! If so, it will be showing in Halifax at Cineplex Park Lane Theatres, on Saturday, October 13 (4:40 pm), Sunday, October 14 (7:30 pm) and Tuesday, October 16 (1:30 pm). Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.cineplex.com/Theatre/Cineplex-Cinemas-Park-Lane 1945…
Read MoreSaint John Jewish Film Festival: Oct. 21st-25th, 2018!
Saint John Jewish Historical Museum 91 Leinster Street, Saint John, N.B. E2L 1J2 For immediate release – September 12, 2018 The Saint John Jewish Historical Museum is pleased to announce that it will be holding the Fifth Annual Saint John Jewish Film Festival from October 20 to October 25, 2018. The films to be shown…
Read MoreLucy, our Shlicha, can come speak in your child/grandchild’s school!
Lucy, our new Shlicha, will be in town until mid-October. During that time, Lucy has been invited to speak/coordinate activities in several public schools across Atlantic Canada. Would you like Lucy to come to your child/grandchild’s school? Topics that Lucy can speak about/plan an activity around include: Israel Judaism Rosh HaShanah Yom Kippur Sukkot Simchat…
Read More“Mona Parsons: The Bitterest Time” – Sept. 15th & 16th in Halifax
Mona Parsons was the only female Canadian citizen to be imprisoned by the Nazis. On Saturday, September 15th at 8pm and Sunday, September 16th at 8pm, there will be a show entitled ” The Bitterest Time: The war story of Mona Parsons” playing at the Neptune Theatre in Halifax. Tickets are $30.00 each.
Read MoreYom Kippur Services & Breakfast in St. John’s, NFLD with the Jewish Community Havura
All are invited to attend the Yom Kippur services and break-fast with the Jewish Community Havura. Yom Kippur 2018 begins at sunset on Tuesday, September 18th and ends at nightfall (6:54 p.m.) on Wednesday, September 19th. We plan to break our fast together at a community break-fast vegetarian/dairy potluck supper, following the end of services…
Read MoreCommemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Jewish Legion at Windsor, NS
Please join the Jewish Legion Centennial Society and the Town of Windsor in commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Jewish Legion at Ford Edward National Historic Site in Windsor, Nova Scotia on Sept 23, 2018, from 1-4PM.
Read MoreRosh Hashanah With the Jewish Community Havura
Greetings! The Jewish Community Havura would like to invite you to celebrate Rosh Hashanah with us on Sunday evening, September 9th, and Monday morning September 10th at the Northbank Lodge, Pippy Park. Sunday evening, September 9th Please gather at 5:00 p.m. as the service will begin at 5:30 p.m. sharp. The community potluck meal will…
Read MoreWines For the High Holidays
Yarden brand Kosher Israeli wines are available in Metro Halifax for the Holidays. Both the Hermon Red and the Hermon White are available at nine NSLC outlets in Metro: The Port, Quinpool Rd, Joseph Howe Dr, Bayers Lake, Mill Cove, Larry Uteck, Fall River, Tantallon and Portland Street, and in Antigonish. Both the Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon and…
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