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AJC EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Director of Hillel & Next Generation Engagement

Role Overview The Director of Hillel & Next Generation Engagement is a creative, engaging, and enthusiastic individual with a strong background in Jewish and Israel education, capable of working both independently and as part of a team. As the successful candidate, you’ll be a self-starter and capable multi-tasker who will drive engagement of students, families…

Saying Goodbye to Lindsay Kerr, Our Director of Hillel & Next Generation Engagement

Three years ago I attended BBYO International Convention in Dallas, Texas and confirmed a suspicion I had been feeling for quite some time. Classroom teaching was not the right match for me; what I really wanted to do was work in Jewish informal education. Shortly after my teaching term ended I began looking for work…

Hillel Atlantic Fundraiser

Hillel Atlantic Canada provides Jewish life on campus for post secondary students, faculty, and recent graduates in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland. We do this through Shabbat and holiday dinners, game nights, lunch n learns, and providing young people with the materials they need to live their Jewish life whether they are local students…

Applications for 2020 Miasnik-Rein, Heinish, and Jason Greenblatt Scholarships are now OPEN!

Applications are now open for three different scholarships offered by the AJC: Miasnik-Rein Scholarships ($2,000 for an organized program of Jewish experiential education), the Heinish Scholarship ($1,000 for study in Israel), and the Jason Greenblatt Scholarship ($500 for Jewish studies). Eligible applicants must be both Jewish and residents of Atlantic Canada.

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…

Moishe House Fundraiser Proposal

Rachael Goldberg, under the auspices of Moishe House (a space with or without walls; empowering Young Jewish adults to perform acts of kindness within/without the Jewish community) invites you to participate in a chesed project. Rachael is collecting new/or slightly used bicycles for youth; six helmets; and/or the funds necessary to provide the above. These…

PRESS RELEASE: The Atlantic Jewish Council (AJC) and CIJA, our National Advocacy Agent, applaud the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 20, 2019 Press Release: The Atlantic Jewish Council (AJC) and CIJA, our National Advocacy Agent, applaud the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission Halifax, NS — Today, the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission formally rescinded the Human Rights Award presented to Rana Zaman of Halifax on Dec. 10. In response, the Atlantic Jewish Council (AJC)…

Chronicle 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…

A 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…

Holiday-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…