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“Dangerous Enemy Sympathizers” Book Launch Event − May 13, 7-9pm, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick
Please join author Andrew Theobald at the Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, 23 Dineen Dr, Fredericton for the launch of his new book “Dangerous Enemy Sympathizers” beginning at 7 P.M. J. Brent Wilson, Editor Emeritus of the New Brunswick Military Heritage Project, and Ed Caissie, Curator/Chairperson of the New Brunswick Internment Camp Museum, will be…
Read MoreCapital Community Church Yom HaShoah Memorial Service
Capital Community Church in Fredericton, NB held a Memorial Service on April 28th, 2019 in commemoration of the Holocaust with guest speaker Andy Réti. Courtesy of Eric Porter, a video of the service has been put together and uploaded to YouTube for anyone who wishes to see it, or who was in attendance and would like to see it again. The video of…
Read MoreYom HaShoah and Ellin Bessner: In The News
This past week, we recognized Yom HaShoah with programs across the Maritimes. We were fortunate to have author Ellin Bessner with us to read from and discuss her book Double Threat. CTV News published a video story about Ellin, Yom HaShoah, and the memorial program at the Canadian Immigration Museum at Pier 21. The story…
Read MoreCanadian Fund for the Victims of Poway
In the wake of Saturday’s tragic shooting in Poway, California, Jewish Federations of Canada – UIA – our parent organization – has set up a fund for Canadians who wish to donate in support of the victims and their families. Funds raised will be distributed through the Jewish Federation of San Diego County to support…
Read MoreSimon Gaum Bereavement Centre Monthly Loss Support Group – May 7th, 7pm, Rabbi Weiss’ Office
Are you suffering from a loss? If you are interested in a safe space for processing loss and grief within a supportive Jewish context, please join us. The Simon Gaum Bereavement Centre Loss Support Group is open to anyone in the community, convenes monthly, and is co-facilitated by psychotherapist and Shaar member Judy Bates and…
Read MoreIsrael: A Soundtrack – A Presentation in Honour of Yom Ha’atzmaut 5779 – May 6th, 7pm, Halifax Grammar School
Israel: A SoundtrackMonday May 6th, 7PM, Halifax Grammar School About Israel: A Soundtrack In honour of Yom Ha’atzmaut 5779, come experience Israel from a different angle: 90 exhilarating minutes of history, politics, and culture through local music and dances. Experienced by thousands of people all around the world, Israel: A Soundtrack is a presentation that…
Read MoreHalifax Yom Hashoah Memorial Service May 1, 7:30 PM
Date: Wednesday, May 1, 7:30PM Location: Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 | 1055 Marginal Road| Keynote speaker: Ellin Bessner, author of Double Threat: Canadian Jews, the Military and WWII Program includes: a memorial candle-lighting ceremony, with a reception and book signing to follow. Presented in partnership with the Canadian Museum of Immigration at…
Read MoreShaar Book Club on April 28th, 12:30 PM
The shaar will be holding their next bookclub on Sunday, April 28th at 12:30 PM, in the Shaar library. The discussion will be regarding Abigail Pogrebin’s My Jewish Year: 18 Holidays, One Wondering Jew. Coffee and Bagels will be served at the event.
Read MoreMemorial Vigil for Christchurch Mosque victims March 22
There is a Vigil tomorrow for the victims of the Christchurch Mosque shootings Saturday March 22 at 11:00 am in front of Province house on Grafton street.
Read MoreThe Many advantages of Learning Hebrew
Joanna Mirsky Wexler alone teaches introductory Hebrew to grades 2 and 3, Israeli culture and Hebrew to Grade 4 students and Jewish history to grades 6 and 7. She uses games and activities with the younger students to make learning fun, so they associate Jewish school, and by extension their Jewish identities, with feeling good.
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