Halifax
2026 Programs
STUDENT PROGRAM: Wednesday, October 28 | 10:30 AM | LIVESTREAM Please join us for this year’s student program honouring the life and legacy of Holocaust survivor Helena Jockel (1919 – 2016), author of her memoirs We Sang in Hush Voices. Her story of courage and resilience continues to inspire us and reminds us of the…
Read MoreKosher Israeli Wines are Available in Halifax for the High Holidays
Two locally popular Holiday Kosher wines are the Hermon Red and Hermon White, made by Yarden at Golan Heights Winery in Israel. These quality Israeli wines are available in HRM at the following 8 NSLC outlets: The Port, Bayers Lake, Joseph Howe Drive, Larry Uteck, Mill Cove, Portland St, Tantallon and Fall River. They are also available at…
Read MoreMoishe House Fundraiser Proposal
Rachael Goldberg, under the auspices of Moishe House (a space with or without walls; empowering Young Jewish adults to perform acts of kindness within/without the Jewish community) invites you to participate in a chesed project. Rachael is collecting new/or slightly used bicycles for youth; six helmets; and/or the funds necessary to provide the above. These…
Read MoreCity of Halifax Grand Menorah Lighting – Dec. 23rd, 6PM, Grand Parade SQ.
Chabad & The City of Halifax invite you to the annual Chanukah Celebration… Monday | Dec 23 | 6PMHalifax’s Grand Parade SQ.1841 Argyle Street Grand Menorah Lighting Latkes, Donuts, Crafts & Dreidel Play House! Special Chanukah Gift for All Attendees!
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 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.
Read MoreCommunity 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 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…
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