General News
An Israel Advocate on Campus in Halifax Shares Her Story
We are so proud of Daphne Klajman, a recent graduate of St. Mary’s University, who stood up for Israel and Judaism while in Halifax
Read MoreAn Update on Recent Disturbing Reports Regarding Neo-Nazism in Cape Breton
July 24th: We are aware of reports in the German newspaper Der Spiegel, amplified in the Halifax Examiner, that allege that a network of German nationals are attempting to acquire land in Cape Breton with the purpose of establishing a colony of far right radicals and neo-Nazi ideologues. We were first made aware of these reports in…
Read MoreLISA GOLDBERG: The magic of grandparents in the time of COVID-19: Remembering Bubbe
Originally Published in the Chronicle Herald on Friday, July 17th, 2020 “Over the last month, I find myself thinking frequently of my grandparents, and the many hours I spent in their company during my childhood. I often wonder what they would think about this pandemic, particularly given their collective experiences entailed living through the Depression,…
Read MoreApplications for Canadian Birthright Trip Leaders for the 2021 Season are now OPEN
Must be 21 or older, live in Canada, and have been to Israel before Interested in leading a Birthright Israel trip in 2021? Your chance is here!Applications for the Madrichim In Training program are now being accepted! Don’t miss out on your chance to be part of our award-winning cohort of leaders!For more information about this unique…
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*Grandparents must have a grandchild with a current PJ Library subscription* https://pjlibrary.org/grandparent-enrollment
Read MoreProud feeling mutual for the Novacks
John DeMont, The Chronicle Herald, published June 20th, 2020
Read MorePier 21’s Canada Day Music Video
Featuring Leon Dubinsky & Family singing “We Rise Again” Pier 21’s special Canada Day music video brought so many of us together, even while apart! The video features a performance by Leon Dubinsky and family as well as a group rendition/medley of his famous song: “We Rise Again“.The AJC was proud to partner with Pier 21 and sponsor…
Read MoreThe AJC’s Anti-Black Racism Statement and List of Resources & Jewish Community Initiatives
Dear Community Members, The Atlantic Jewish Council remains committed to our Jewish values of Pikuach Nefesh and Tikkun Olam, and our shared responsibility to combat all forms of hate and discrimination. We stand steadfast with our friends and neighbours of the Black Community of Atlantic Canada in both denouncing anti-Black racism and urgently supporting collective efforts…
Read MoreEverything Happening Online for Yom Ha’atzamut 5780 on Wednesday April 29th, 2020!
**Please click on an event to learn more about it and register** ***There is one-time $18 fee associated with all “IsraPalooza” events*** 10:00am ADT; 10:30am NDT Rikud/Dance fitness session with UJA Toronto’s ShinShinim & Canadian Young Judaea 11:00am ADT; 11:30am NDT An Interactive Story Time with PJ Library for ages 5 and under Krav Maga…
Read MoreDo you know someone in the Atlantic region who needs help right now?
Please reach out to Naomi at executivedirector@theajc.ca. We have assistance available for those in our community who need help right now, whether it be help running errands, getting groceries, or needing financial assistance in these unprecedented times.
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