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Passover Food Update
Halifax Queen Street Sobey’s The Sobey’s on Queen Street has kosher for Passover food. The dry goods are located between the seafood and bakery departments. You won’t miss the big display of matzoh. The kosher for Passover dairy and meat are located at the back-right corner of the store. Joseph Howe Drive Superstore The Superstore…
Read MoreUrgent Help Required for COVID-19: Take Action Now!
Now, more than ever, charities, non-profits, and social service agencies are essential.They help the most vulnerable in our society — the elderly, people with disabilities, victims of violence, the socially isolated, those facing food insecurity, those struggling with mental illness, the homeless, the list goes on. Meeting the needs of these populations during the best…
Read MoreThe AJC Offices have Transitioned to Working Remotely
In an attempt to better practice social distancing, the AJC staff will be working remotely. However, we want to make it clear that we are still open and here to support this community. Please feel free to reach out to us if we can help you in any way: Naomi Rosenfeld, Executive Director: 902-422-7493 or executivedirector@theajc.ca Edna…
Read MoreIsraeli Krav Maga Workshop – Feb. 13th, 7pm, @The Shaar
Registration for Spring/Summer 2020 Birthright Israel Trips is Now Open for Jewish Young Adults ages 18-32!
Birthright Israel is an international organization that provides the gift of a FREE 10 or 7 day organized trip to Israel for Jewish young adults ages 18-32. Canada Israel Experience (CIE) is the only Canadian trip organizer for Birthright Israel. The Atlantic Jewish Council is proud to help subsidize Birthright Israel trips for Jewish young…
Read MoreChronicle Herald Article About Pinchas Gutter’s Holocaust Testimony
This year’s Holocaust Education Week was a wonderful success. We thank everyone who attended and helped to make the week as meaningful and educational as it was. Nicole Munroe from the Chronicle Herald reflected on Pinchas Gutter’s moving testimony. For those who were unable to attend the event, Munroe’s article provides an eloquent and informative summary…
Read MoreA Search for Jewish-Designed Homes from the 1950s and 1960s
Dr. Gerald L. Pocius, Senior Research Fellow at Cape Breton University, is researching mid-century modern homes in the Sydney-Cape Breton area, built in the 1950s and 60s by Jewish professionals. These were often architect-designed homes, following the latest ranch house fashions of their day. Pocius’ work has focused so far on four houses on Howe Street (built by…
Read MoreHoliday-friendly Voting Options for the 2019 Federal Election
This year’s poll dates are not calendar-friendly for our people: they conflict with Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, two of the four Advance Poll days coincide with Shabbat (October 11 and 12) and that the two others coincide with Sukkot, October 13 and 14, 2019. However, Elections Canada is aware of the conflict and has…
Read More2019 Atlantic Jewish Film Festival Tickets
Advance Ticket Prices Please Note: Ticket prices are more at the door. Ticket prices include service charges and taxes. *You do not need physical tickets for the films. Once you purchase tickets, your name will be on a list that we will have at the box office. If your tickets are under someone else’s name,…
Read MoreJoel Pink Recognized for Prestigious Career
Last month, community member Joel Pink was recognized in an article in Halifax Magazine for his 50-year career as a criminal defense attorney. We send our congratulations to Joel, and invite the community to read Avery Mullen’s article by clicking here.
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