Halifax
Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story Panel Discussion – Halifax Central Library, Oct 24, 7 PM
Please join us on Thursday, October 24, 2019, from 7:00-8:30 pm in the Paul O’Reagan Hall at The Halifax Central Library for an in-depth conversation about Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story. The event is FREE to the public. Panelists: Old Stock Playwright, Hannah Moscovitch Atlantic Jewish Council Executive Director, Naomi Rosenfeld Canadian Museum of…
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 MorePJ Library Sukkot at the Discovery Centre – Oct 20, 1-4 PM – **SOLD OUT**
In honour of Sukkot, please bring the whole family to Sukkot at the Discovery Centre! Registration is required for this fun and educational program. Activities Include: Once Upon a Worm (Children’s Activity), To Every Season (Dome Theatre Film), Sukkot Snacks **Participants are welcome to remain at the Discovery Centre (with supervision) after the program until 5 PM!**…
Read MoreShaar Shalom Early Bird Hanukkah Sale – Oct 27, 9:30 AM-12 PM
Mark your calendars! Shaar Shalom is having an Early Bird Hanukkah Sale on Sunday October 27th from 9:30 AM until 12:30 PM at 1981 Oxford Street. The synagogue purchased a large variety of Hanukkah items at great prices so they have decided to have an early bird sale and they are happy to pass on…
Read MoreHoliday-friendly Voting Options for the 2019 Federal Election
This year’s poll dates are not calendar-friendly for our people: they conflict with Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, two of the four Advance Poll days coincide with Shabbat (October 11 and 12) and that the two others coincide with Sukkot, October 13 and 14, 2019. However, Elections Canada is aware of the conflict and has…
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 MoreEvery Street Has a Story to Tell: Jack Novack and Family
By Heather Feswick Originally published in Neighbours of Halifax South Debbie and Jack Novack met for the first time after knowing of each other for many, many years. Jack was friendly with her brothers but “never paid much attention to Debbie, since she was several years younger.” When the age spread was no longer an issue, their lives took an entirely different direction. “It was…
Read MoreShaar Shalom Employment Opportunity: General Manager
Founded in 1953, Shaar Shalom is a conservative Jewish congregation providing egalitarian religious services, as well as educational and cultural programs, for its members and the community. Shaar Shalom is committed to learning, fellowship, and community. Founded in 1953, Shaar Shalom is a conservative Jewish congregation providing egalitarian religious services, as well as educational and…
Read MoreShaar Shalom Lecture at Dalhousie: Michaëlle Jean – Oct. 16, 7 PM, Student Union Building
Please join us as we welcome the former Governor General of Canada, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean to deliver the 2019-20 Shaar Shalom Lecture at Dalhousie University. The Shaar Shalom Lecture at Dalhousie University is an annual lecture series which explores the broad themes of tolerance, multiculturalism, diversity and difference in contemporary Canadian society. Established as a…
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