General News
Introducing a New 7-Week Hebrew Lesson Series!
Come out for our first session to join our Shlicha, Lucy, on August 30th at 7 PM at the new Hillel/AJC programming space next to the Beth Israel Synagogue (1480 Oxford Street) for Hebrew lessons! Lessons will be every Thursday from August 30th until October 11th.
Read MoreRosh Hashanah With the Jewish Community Havura
Greetings! The Jewish Community Havura would like to invite you to celebrate Rosh Hashanah with us on Sunday evening, September 9th, and Monday morning September 10th at the Northbank Lodge, Pippy Park. Sunday evening, September 9th Please gather at 5:00 p.m. as the service will begin at 5:30 p.m. sharp. The community potluck meal will…
Read More15th Annual Holocaust Education Week: Oct 24 – Nov 2 2018
[hr] In Memoriam This year Holocaust Education Week is dedicated to the memory of two Holocaust survivors, who passed away this year, Steven Markus (1923-2018) and Philip Riteman (1922-2018). Their contributions to Holocaust education will not be forgotten. “While writing this story of our lives during the Second World War in Hungary, I think back to…
Read MoreWines 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 nine NSLC outlets in Metro: The Port, Quinpool Rd, Joseph Howe Dr, Bayers Lake, Mill Cove, Larry Uteck, Fall River, Tantallon and Portland Street, and in Antigonish. Both the Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon and…
Read MoreSaying Goodbye to Lucy, the AJC’s Schlicha, after two months in Atlantic Canada!
The AJC is thrilled to have brought a schlicha (Israeli emissary) to Atlantic Canada for the first time in many years! Our schlicha, Lucy Kleinerman, is from Rehovot, Israel. Recently, Lucy completed a year as a JAFI Israel Fellow at Hillel York University in Toronto. As an Israel Fellow, Lucy was working with the Jewish students on…
Read MoreIsrael Booth @ Mosaic Multicultural Festival – Aug. 18th, 2018
We’ll be hosting an Israel booth at the Mosaic Multicultural Festival on August 18th from 10am-5pm. Come stop by and say hello! Want to help out? Volunteer shifts will be an hour long at the Halifax Waterfront. If interested, please contact Naomi at nrosenfeld@theajc.ca.
Read MoreNazi Occupied Amsterdam – Family Fact and Historical Fiction
Come out to the St. John Jewish Historical Museum on 91 Leinster Street to have an author reading and presentation of the Address of Amsterdam by Mary Dingee Fillmore and Ruth Wolpin. This will take place on Monday August 13th at 7:00 PM.
Read MoreWe’re hiring ANOTHER student for the Summer!
Looking for something to do this summer? Check out the following job we’re hiring for! Special Projects Coordinator Start Date: July 9th, 2018 End Date: Aug. 31st, 2018 Hours per week: 30 Number of weeks: 8 Hourly wage: $12.00 Location: Halifax, NS Responsibilities: Helping plan, organize and coordinate all AJC programs/events including our upcoming Pride Shabbat Dinner, Camp Kadimah’s 75th-anniversary…
Read MoreFolktales From the Middle East
Come to hear Israeli Folklorist, Yoel Perez, telling folktales from the Middle East on July 11th at the Latern, 35 Barnes Rd, St. John’s, from 8:00PM – 9:30PM. The event will cost $15 cash at the door and is wheelchair accessible. Visiting teller Yoel Perez presents a unique evening that mixes history with storytelling, as…
Read MoreBehind Enemy Lines
Mathe Cohn, a 98 year-old Holocaust survivor will be sharing her story of courage and faith, as a French spy against the Nazis. Come hear her speak on August 8th, at 6:15PM at the Holiday Inn, 180 Portugal Cove Rd. – Banquet Room. Space is limited so book your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-true-story-of-a-jewish-spy-in-nazi-germany-tickets-46728764994?aff=chbd Seniors and students, please…
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