Posts by Aviva Rubin-Schneider
Chanukah Potluck (PEI) – Dec. 22nd, 3pm, Stratford
Date and Time: Sunday Dec 22 2019 3:00 – 5:00PMEvent: Chanukah PotLuck (dairy and parve) at the home of Shamara and Michael Fleischmann Location: Home of Shamara and Michael (contact AJC for location) Notes: Latkes and sufganiyot always welcome…but salads and other dishes also needed and enjoyed! 😉 Dreidels available. Please feel free to bring your own Chanukiah and candles. And children…
Read MoreDebra’s Annual Channukah Open House 2019 (PEI) – Dec. 29th, 2pm, Summerside
Sunday, December 29th, 2pm-6pm
Read MoreBook Reading: The Ghost Keeper by Natalie Morrill – Saint John Jewish Historical Museum, Nov 17, 2 PM
Join us at the Saint John Jewish Historical Museum on Sunday afternoon at 2 pm for a book reading of Natalie Morrill of The Ghost Keeper, followed by a reception. Copies of her book will also be available for sale. The Ghost Keeper by Natalie Morrill Sunday, November 17, 2019, 2:00 to 4:00 pm 91…
Read MoreRobbery of the Heart – Kristallnacht documentary screenings Nov 5, 7, and 10 at HRM libraries
Micah Brandt, a filmmaker from Los Angeles with Nova Scotian roots, has created a documentary about Kristallnacht titled Robbery of the Heart. The film will be screened in 38 cities around North America, including four screenings in Halifax. The following free screenings will take place at HRM public libraries. NOVEMBER 5 Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library @…
Read MoreOld Stock: A Refugee Love Story – Jewish Community Discount – Oct 30-Nov 23, Neptune Theatre
Neptune Theatre is offering a special discount to the Jewish community for those who wish to see Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story. When purchasing tickets, enter the code 2019AJC for 20% off before selecting your seats. You will not be able to enter the code after selecting your seat. For anyone who is unsure…
Read MoreHavura Jewish-Christian-Muslim Dialogue – Oct 29, 7:30 PM, Health Sciences Centre, MUN
This year’s Jewish-Christian-Muslim Dialogue will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 29th at 7:30 pm in the Health Sciences Auditorium (2nd floor, Health Sciences Centre). The subject is Religion in an Age of Anxiety. This year’s participants are: MAHMOUD HADDARA, Former Imam and President, Muslim Association of Newfoundland & Labrador, and Professor Emeritus, Memorial University REV.…
Read MoreJewish Community Havura General Meeting – Nov 17, 10 AM, Merrymeeting Rd Sobey’s
The Jewish Community Havura’s Annual General Meeting will take place on Sunday, November 17th from 10 am-12 pm in the community room at the Sobey’s on Merrymeeting Road. A detailed agenda will be circulated closer to the time, but items to be discussed include the future of Havura, relations with other Jewish groups, and their finances.…
Read MoreA Search for Jewish-Designed Homes from the 1950s and 1960s
Dr. Gerald L. Pocius, Senior Research Fellow at Cape Breton University, is researching mid-century modern homes in the Sydney-Cape Breton area, built in the 1950s and 60s by Jewish professionals. These were often architect-designed homes, following the latest ranch house fashions of their day. Pocius’ work has focused so far on four houses on Howe Street (built by…
Read MoreMoishe House Without Walls and the Youth Reconciliation Initiative Shabbat Dinner – Oct 25, 5:30 PM. 2158 Gottingen St
The Youth Reconciliation Initiative and Halifax Moishe House WOW (Without Walls) are partnering to co-host an event discussing reconciliation with Indigenous peoples from a Jewish perspective. DATE: Friday, October 25, 2019 TIME: 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm LOCATION: MNFC, 2158 Gottingen Street, Halifax SCHEDULE: – Land acknowledgment and blessing – Presentation by Emily Nasson from…
Read MoreJoel Pink Recognized for Prestigious Career
Last month, community member Joel Pink was recognized in an article in Halifax Magazine for his 50-year career as a criminal defense attorney. We send our congratulations to Joel, and invite the community to read Avery Mullen’s article by clicking here.
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