General News
Beth Book Club: Inaugural Meeting
Tuesday, February 28th, 7:30pm, at the Loebenberg Residence – 6193 Inglis. Join us for the inaugural meeting of a new book club facilitated by Myra Freeman. Enjoy a good read and a great discussion as we delve into the plot, the characters, symbolism, and themes. Open to All Beth and Shaar Members RSVP to the…
Read MoreNew Informative Sessions with Rabbi Kerzner of the Beth Israel
#1 The Secret Lives of Our Forefathers (and their Wives) #2 Tangled Tales form the Talmud
Read MoreNew Introduction to Judaism Course at the Shaar Shalom Synagogue
New Introduction to Judaism Course First session: Monday, March 6, 7:30pm at the Shaar This 24-session, weekly course, taught by Rabbi Weiss and occasionally by Rabbi Rank, is intended for both conversion candidates and anyone interested in deepening their Jewish knowledge. Free for members. If you are not a member and wish to register, the course…
Read MoreUN World Interfaith Harmony Week
February 1-7 2017. Sacred spaces guide for guests. www.ihhalifax.ca
Read MoreSpecial Film Screening – Paragraph 175
Screening with Discussion to Follow Sunday Jan. 22, 2pm, Scotiabank Auditorium
Read More2017 Asper Human Rights and Holocaust Studies Program
We are presently making plans for the 2017 Asper Foundation Holocaust and Human Rights Studies Program. This program is for students in grades 8, 9 or 10. All students are required to participate in 9 educational sessions (2 hours each, usually taught on Sunday mornings) and complete 10 hours of independent community service. The curriculum for the educational component…
Read MoreOn the Author’s Stage: Allison Lawlor featuring The Saddest Ship Afloat
Keshen Goodman Public Library, Jan. 17th, 2017, 7pm Allison Lawlor presents her new book The Saddest Ship Afloat: The Tragedy of the MS St. Louis. Be transported back in time to a tragic event in Canadian immigration history where more than six hundred Jews aboard the MS St. Louis attempted to escape Nazi rule. In…
Read MoreA Recently-Arrived Family in Our Community Needs Your Help
We are in need of our community to step up and help a recently-arrived family by providing supper meals, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Mom has been diagnosed with cancer and is currently undergoing aggressive treatment. The family has two young teenage children. The family is uncomfortable asking for help and so we are not naming…
Read MoreCIJA’s Atlantic Region Grassroots Consultation
CIJA, the AJC’s national advocacy partner, is excited to announce their next round of community consultations coming to the Atlantic Region on January 24th at 7:30 PM (8:00 PM in Newfoundland). From confronting BDS and strengthening ties with Israel, to enhancing Jewish community security and empowering social services agencies, everything we accomplish is because of you. Be part…
Read MoreChazzan Brummer is coming to Moncton, January 13-14
Please note that on January 13-14, Tiferes Israel Synagogue will have the delight to listen to Schlomo Brummer, an outstanding Cantor with a beautiful voice. He will be in the Synagogue, leading services for Friday night service at 4:40 pm Saturday morning service at 9 am In the evening of Saturday, January 14, he will be performing (with Miky Braun pianist) at 7:00 pm One hour of Classical…
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