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A Subsidized Tour of Israel for all Mothers of Children 18 and Under
The JWRP Momentum Trip to Israel: A Free 8 Day Experience We are thrilled to offer the Jewish women of Atlantic Canada a chance to join the international phenomenon that is the Jewish Women’s Renaissance Project (JWRP). The goal of the JWRP is to create a renaissance of Jewish values that will impact you, your…
Read MoreInternational Holocaust Remembrance Day
International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Remembering Elie Wiesel and Yaffa Eliach Thursday, January 26, 6:30pm – Paul O’Regan Hall, Halifax Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax. Elie Wiesel, Nobel Peace Prize-winning author and Holocaust survivor, whose work for Holocaust remembrance continues to influence, passed away on July 2. Dr. Yaffa Eliach prominent and pioneering scholar of the Holocaust…
Read More5th Annual Spencer House Senior Centre Christmas Lunch
The AJC will host Christmas lunch on Sunday, December 25th at the Spencer House Seniors Centre on Morris Street, Halifax. Are you interested in volunteering to serve up some Christmas cheer for seniors on Christmas Day? There are lots of opportunities (serving-greeting-entertaining!) for those wishing to help out! Volunteers needed: 10:30AM – 2PM Contact Edna LeVine,…
Read MoreNaKh & Nosh: Bible Beyond the Torah
December 24, 12-1pm, NaKh and Nosh: Bible Beyond the Torah NaKh & Nosh on the 2nd-to-last Shabbat of December! Although Jews are the people of the book, there are many parts of the Jewish bible, the TaNaKh, we never read in services. The word TaNaKh is an acronym for the Jewish Bible’s 3 categories of…
Read MoreJewish Leadership in Parsha Toldot
Our Executive Director, Naomi Rosenfeld, was invited this past weekend to present the opening dvar Torah at Jewish Federations of Canada – UIA’s winter in-person board meeting. The following is a transcript of what she said. Hello everyone, and welcome to the winter in-person board meeting of Jewish Federations of Canada – United Israel…
Read MoreGrand Menorah Lighting Ceremony
Chabad & the City of Halifax Invite you to our Annual Grand Menorah Lighting Ceremony Celebrating the Fourth Night of Chanukah Tuesday, December 27th, 2016, 6PM at Halifax’s Grand Parade Sq. 1841 Argyle Street. Hot Latkes & Delicious Donuts Entertainment Face Painting Chanukah Crafts & Activities Dreidel House Decorate Chanukah Cookies Chocolate “gelt” Special Chanukah…
Read MoreVolunteers Needed for the Halifax Community Channukah Party!
Want to help the Halifax Jewish community celebrate Channukah? We need volunteers for all of the following times: Friday, December 16th, 8:00am-12:00pm: Party Set-Up at the Beth Sunday, December 18th, 3:30pm-4:30pm: Party Set-Up at the Beth Sunday, December 18th, 4:30pm-7:00pm: Station Facilitation & Supervision at the Party Sunday, December 18th, 7:00pm-8:00pm: Party Clean-Up at the Beth **Anytime**:…
Read More22 to 32-Year-Old Moishe House Without Walls Hosts Needed!
Moishe House Without Walls (MHWOW) empowers Jewish young adults to create community by hosting programs for their peers. Hosting and participating in MHWOW is open to Jewish young adults, ages 22-32. MHWOW events can be based on Jewish holidays and culture, Jewish learning, purely social, or social action/volunteer focused. Build your dream Jewish community with…
Read MoreShaar Shalom and Beth Israel Gift Shops Combined Channukah Sale
Sunday December 11 9AM to 12:00 Noon The Shaar Shalom Chanukkah Fair is pleased to announce an addition to the book sale in honour of our sorely-missed friend and congregant, Stacey Schwartz. Please visit our table at the fair. Dr. Stacey Schwartz, a long-time member of the Shaar Shalom community, passed away in September 2013…
Read MoreMassada Club Luncheon
Massada will be holding their next luncheon at the Beth Israel at noon on Thursday, December 8th. Admission is $10 per person.
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