Posts by Aviva Rubin-Schneider
Community member Shimon Walt featured on Dalhousie University’s “We Are Dal”
Shimon Walt, an accomplished musician and a professor in Dalhousie University’s Fountain School of Performing Arts, has been featured in Dalhousie University’s “We Are Dal” profiles. We are so pleased for Shimon, and invite you to read his reflections on his life and career by clicking here.
Read MoreConcert at the Tiferes Israel Synagogue, Moncton – Oct 6, 4 PM
On Sunday, October 6th, at 4 PM, Shlomo and Kobi Brummer will be singing at the Tiferes Israel Synagogue. Shlomo has performed in prestigious choirs, including the Great Synagogue Jerusalem Choir and the Neimah Choir of London. Kobi is a popular and energetic Jewish-Hasidic singer. His recordings are played on Israeli radio stations and at…
Read MoreChabad Newfoundland Rosh HaShana dinner – Monday, Sept. 30, 5:45 PM
Chabad Newfoundland is hosting a Rosh HaShana dinner on Monday, September 30 from 5:45 to 8:45 PM. The evening will include community candle lighting, a shofar service, and dinner, which includes traditional foods such as gefilte fish and brisket. Chabad is asking for $15 per adult and $8 per child (age 5–12), but no one…
Read MoreHigh Holiday Times – Temple Sons of Israel, Cape Breton
Rosh HaShanah Sunday, September 29 – Erev Rosh HaShanah Service: 6:30 PM Candle lighting: 6:38 PM Monday, September 30 – First Day of Rosh HaShanah Service: 9:00 AM Tashlich at park: 6:00 PM Minchah: 6:30 PM Candle lighting: 7:28 PM Tuesday, October 1 – Second Day of Rosh HaShanah Service: 9:00 AM Holiday ends: 7:26 PM _______________________________ Yom Kippur Tuesday,…
Read MoreInterfaith Gathering and Climate Action Rally – Sept 20, 12 PM, Grand Parade, Halifax
Please join us for an Interfaith Gathering and Climate Action Rally at noon on Friday, Sept 20 at Grand Parade in Halifax. At this event, we’ll honour the victims of climate change with a moment of silence and hear from faith leaders and climate change activists about the state of the climate crisis and how…
Read MoreTiferes Israel Bulletin for Rosh HaShana
This year’s Tiferes Israel Synagogue bulletin is available for download as a PDF. You may download the bulletin for the High Holidays by clicking on http://www.tiferesisrael.com/Docs/bulletinTishri5780.pdf Shana tova!
Read MoreWine from Israel 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 eight NSLC outlets in Metro Halifax: The Port, Joseph Howe Dr, Bayers Lake, Mill Cove, Larry Uteck, Fall River, Tantallon and Portland Street. Also available at NSLC stores in Antigonish, Bridgewater,…
Read MoreLissa Skitolsky Lecture: “Thinking the American Present with our Genocidal Past,” Sept 13, 3:30 PM, Dalhousie
This Friday, September 13, Dalhousie professor Lissa Skitolsky, Spatz Chair in Jewish Studies, will be giving a free lecture on considering the current state of American politics in the light of our genocidal history. The lecture will be at 3:30 PM in Seminar Room #1130 of the Marion McCain Arts and Social Sciences Building at…
Read MoreLearn Hebrew online with Ilana Clyde: Thursday nights from Sept 26 – Nov 21
This fall, on Thursday evenings from 7-8PM on September 26 – November 21, Ilana Clyde (of PEI) is offering free, beginner-level, conversational Hebrew lessons. She will be using Zoom, an online conference software, to give lessons that you can take from the comfort of your own home! To learn more and to reserve your spot,…
Read MoreJewish Community Havura Shabbat Service in St. John’s, NL, Sept 13, 7 PM
Time: Arrival time is 6:30 with the service beginning at 7:00 PM. Location: St. John’s, NL. Please contact the AJC at info@theajc.ca for specific address. Following the service, there will be a vegetarian/dairy potluck supper. A salad, main dish, dessert or other contribution to the meal would be appreciated. Whether you bring a dish or not,…
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