Halifax
Wine 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 MoreFiddler on the Roof – Spatz Theatre, Nov 2 and 3
Show Times: Saturday, November 2 at 7:30 PM Sunday, November 3 at 7 PM Location Spatz Theatre 1855 Trollope Street Halifax, NS, B3H 0A4 https://www.spatztheatre.ca/ Ticket prices range from $20 to $30 and are available online at Ticket Halifaxhttps://spatztheatre.boldtypetickets.com/events/97860626/fiddler-on-the-roof
Read MoreTorah Completion and Dedication Ceremony – Halifax Chabad, September 15, 4:00 PM
On Sunday, September 15, join Chabad to celebrate the completion of the Izah Suissa Torah. The event will begin at the corner of Robie and South Street at 4 PM, with a procession along South Street to the Chabad House at 1171 Waterloo St. for Hakafot, dancing, and celebration. The celebration will include a live…
Read MoreLag B’omer BBQ and Celebration — May 22, 5:30pm, Chabad House
In celebration of Lag B’omer, there will be a free BBQ dinner with games, activities, and a bonfire! The event is on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at Chabad House, 1171 Waterloo street. There is parking available in the parking garage on Seymour street near the corner of South street. The day of Lag B’omer is…
Read MoreThe AJC’s Yom Ha’atzmaut Carnival 5779 – May 9th, 4:30pm, Isleville Park
Come celebrate Israel’s 71st birthday at the AJC’s family-friendly yom-ha’atzmaut carnival! When: Thursday May 9th, 2019 | 4:30pm-8:00pm Where: Isleville Park, 3460 Isleville Street (the park entrance is at the corner of Isleville & Sebastian) What: A carnival full of Israeli music, carnival games, a bouncy castle, lots of food, and of, course, birthday cake!…
Read MoreBirthright Orientation Session – April 24, 5:30 PM
Wednesday, April 24 Hillel House – 1480 Oxford st 5:30pm Kosher for Passover snacks will be provided
Read MoreHalifax Yom Hashoah Memorial Service May 1, 7:30 PM
Date: Wednesday, May 1, 7:30PM Location: Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 | 1055 Marginal Road| Keynote speaker: Ellin Bessner, author of Double Threat: Canadian Jews, the Military and WWII Program includes: a memorial candle-lighting ceremony, with a reception and book signing to follow. Presented in partnership with the Canadian Museum of Immigration at…
Read MoreMasa’s Yom Hazikharon Facebook Live Broadcast, May 7th, 1:00 – 2:30 PM
Yom Hazikharon is one of those times when we are challenged with curating opportunities on this side of the ocean, to share the intensity of emotions alongside Israel. One of the most meaningful, powerful and professional ceremonies taking place in Israel every year on Yom Hazikharon is that of the Jewish Agency’s Masa Israel Journey.…
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