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Urgent 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…

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…

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…

Joel 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.

Community member Shimon Walt featured on Dalhousie University’s “We Are Dal”

Shimon Walt, an accomplished musician and a professor in Dalhousie University’s Fountain School of Performing Arts, has been featured in Dalhousie University’s “We Are Dal” profiles. We are so pleased for Shimon, and invite you to read his reflections on his life and career by clicking here.

Tiferes Israel Bulletin for Rosh HaShana

This year’s Tiferes Israel Synagogue bulletin is available for download as a PDF. You may download the bulletin for the High Holidays by clicking on http://www.tiferesisrael.com/Docs/bulletinTishri5780.pdf Shana tova!

Wine from Israel for the High Holidays

Yarden brand Kosher Israeli wines are available in Metro Halifax for the Holidays. Both the Hermon Red and the Hermon White are available at eight NSLC outlets in Metro Halifax: The Port, Joseph Howe Dr, Bayers Lake, Mill Cove, Larry Uteck, Fall River, Tantallon and Portland Street. Also available at NSLC stores in Antigonish, Bridgewater,…

Halifax Partnership

“Halifax Partnership supports businesses looking to export to new markets, create innovative solutions or new products, or hire new talent. Our SmartBusiness Program can help your business grow and succeed by connecting you to the right resources and contacts quickly and at no charge. We are your one-stop shop for navigating business development programs and resources…

The Canadian Jewish Playwriting Competition

We are just over a month away from our July 3, 2019 deadline for the Canadian Jewish Playwriting Competition. The winning playwright will receive a $1,000 prize, an 8-hour workshop with an Equity director, and up to six Equity actors. This workshop concludes in a public staged play reading presentation. For more information about the…

Passover Items at Dominion — 260 Blackmarsh Road, St. John’s, NL

It has come to our attention that the Dominion at 260 Blackmarsh Road, St. John’s has a number of discounted Passover items! The leftover Passover foods are egg matzot, shmura matzo meal, regular matzo meal (Manischwitz), and matzo farfel. All are discounted to 50% off retail, and they are located on the discount shelves outside…