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2014 / 5774 Holocaust Memorial / Yom HaShoah Services in Atlantic Canada
Holocaust Memorial Day / Yom HaShoah 2014 / 5774 programs in Nova Scotia: Halifax, NS. Monday, April 28th, 2014, 7:30PM. McNally Theatre Auditorium, Saint Mary’s University, 923 Robie St, Halifax, NS. Special guest: Helena Jockel, Holocaust survivor. Special presentation: Azrieli Foundation. Special presentation: Two Planks and a Passion Theatre, 937: Voyage of the St. Louis.…
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Sunday, January 26th at 3pm KTS Room, New Academic Building, 2nd Floor, University of King’s College,6350 Coburg Road. Film: The House on August Street, Ayelet Bargur, director (2007, Hebrew and German with English subtitles, 63 minutes). “This valuable historical document tells with great expertise and effectiveness the moving story of the children of Beit Ahavah in Berlin and the way…
Read MoreDalhousie IOC Hosts Wine and Cheese Party
The stately University Club on Dalhousie University’s Studley Campus served as a fitting backdrop to “Building Bridges: Israeli Wine & Canadian Cheese”, an event hosted by Dalhousie Israel on Campus on November 20, 2013 in coordination with the Atlantic Jewish Council and The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs. http://www.cija.ca/cooperation/dalhousie-ioc-hosts-wine-and-cheese-party/
Read MoreTom Forrestall “35 Days in Israel” Gallery
These beautiful, original Tom Forrestall watercolours are all available for purchase at the Atlantic Jewish Council office, selling for $4100 each. Please contact Jon Goldberg, AJC executive director, for more information: jgoldberg@theajc.ca
Read MoreSaint John Jewish Historical Museum Fundraiser
On Friday, October 11th, the Saint John Jewish Historical Museum will be hosting a fundraiser, featuring guest speaker Sir Andrew Burns, the first UK Envoy for post-Holocaust Issues. The luncheon will begin at 11:30. Tickets are $100 each (with a $65 charitable tax receipt), and are available for purchase online (at www.harbourstation.ca) or by phone…
Read MoreNova Scotia Human Rights Awards
Nominations are being sought of people and organizations from around the province of Nova Scotia for the 2013 Human Rights Awards. As the Atlantic Jewish Council is a long time member of Partners for Human Rights, we feel that it is time to recognize those who make life better for us in the province by promoting human…
Read More2013 Holocaust Memorial Services in Atlantic Canada
Below please find a list of Holocaust services happening throughout Atlantic Canada. All programs are free and open to the public with fellowship to follow the program.
Read MoreTom Forrestall: 35 Days in Israel, February 1st -28th, watercolour paintings on paper
Opening reception Wednesday, February 6th 7pm – 9pm. Nova Scotia Archives, 6016 University Ave. Halifax. See group program information below. Painted in Israel in the Fall of 2010, 35 Days in Israel is famed Canadian artist Tom Forrestall’s series of 24 watercolour paintings on paper. The exhibit will be on display for public viewing from…
Read MoreDavid Silverberg: A Retrospective.
Until March 31st, 2013 at Jacks Gallery, 450 Main St. Wolfville, N.S.
Read MoreInternational Holocaust Remembrance Day Program, Wednesday, January 23rd
The AJC, in partnership with the University of King’s College, will host the International Holocaust Remembrance Day program on Wednesday, January 23rd at 7pm with keynote speakers Holocaust survivor Philip Riteman and Dr. Dorota Glowacka, author of Disappearing Traces, Holocaust Testimonies, Ethics, and Aesthetics. This program will also include musical performances with a reception and book signing to…
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