St. John’s, NL
Holocaust Education 2025:
Yom HaShoah: 2025 Holocaust Remembrance Day Programs in Atlantic Canada Halifax, NS: Wednesday, April 23 | 7:00 PM | Paul O’Regan Hall, Halifax Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Road. Keynote Speakers: Peggy and Shimon Walt “Finding our Jewish Family in Lithuania” in conversation with Olga Milosevich. Program includes a commemorative candle-lighting ceremony, and a reception…
Read MoreJewish Community Event Cancellations
Due to the ongoing situation in the world, the following events have been postponed or cancelled: PJ Library Get Together Grants (however, PJ Library will still process reports/reimbursements for any events that took place before March 17th, 2020). All May AND June 2020 Birthright Israel Trips The 2020 International March of the Living All events planned at the Saint…
Read MoreInternational Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration in Halifax – Jan. 27th, 2pm, Pier 21
Date: Sunday, January 27 Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Location: Bronfman Theatre, Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21. Who Will Write Our History – Director: Roberta Grossman, 2018, 94 minutes, USA, English, Polish, Yiddish, with English subtitles. Registration required, free. In commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day the Atlantic Jewish Council, the Canadian Museum of Immigration, and the University…
Read More2019 Asper Human Rights and Holocaust Studies Program
2019 Asper Human Rights and Holocaust Studies Program We are presently making plans for the 2019 Asper Foundation Holocaust and Human Rights Studies Program. This program is for students in grades 8 and 9. All students are required to participate in 9 educational sessions (2 hours each, usually taught on Sunday mornings) and complete 10 hours of…
Read MoreCOMMENTARY: Remembering the Holocaust in Newfoundland and Labrador
An article by Gerhard P. Bassler published in St. John’s Telegram newspaper on Wed. January. 27th, 2021 in honour of International Holocaust Remembrance Day Holocaust Survivors Betty and Andreas Barban met Dunfield at a party in 1952. Betty asked why her naturalization certificate had not arrived while Andreas had his. He answered with a stern…
Read MoreNL Chabad’s Purim Party – March 10th; 5PM; Paul Reynolds Community Centre
Newfoundland Chabad invites everyone to the annual Family Purim Party. This year, the theme is Purim in Italy (Purim Italiano), featuring *Traditional Megillah reading, with simultaneous video*Kids program during the Megillah reading*Delicious Italian Cuisine *Caricaturist on site*Lively Music*Family Atmosphere Come in your best costume, in the spirit of Purim! When: Tuesday March 10th, 5 PM. (Megillah…
Read MoreNFLD Community Purim Party – March 8th; 3:30pm, St. David’s Presbyterian Church
JEWISH COMMUNITY HAVURA AND BETH EL SYNAGOGUESUNDAY, MARCH 8 FROM 3:30 PM TO 6:00 PMST. DAVID’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 98 ELIZABETH AVENUE ST. JOHN’S, NL A1B 1R8 ST. JOHN’S, NL A1B 1R1 It’s almost Purim, the merriest of Jewish holidays. It’s time to read the Megillah, wear costumes, eat, drink, and be merry. We are asking attendees to bring salads,…
Read MoreNewfoundland Hamantash Bake – Feb. 23rd, 10am; NFLD Chabad House
Jewish Community Havura Shabbat Service & Potluck Dinner (St. John’s) – Jan. 10th, 6:30pm, Contact the AJC for Location
The Jewish Community Havura’s bi-weekly Shabbat services resume this Friday, January 10th. Please contact the AJC for location information. Time: Arrival time is 6:30 with the service to begin at 7:00 p.m. Following the service, there will be a vegetarian/dairy potluck supper. A salad, main dish, dessert or other contribution to the meal would be…
Read MoreSt. John’s Public Menorah Lighting – Bannerman Park; Sun. Dec. 22nd, 4PM
Chabad of Newfoundland invites everyone to thier public Menorah lighting, which will take place at Bannerman park, on Sunday December 22nd at 4 PM. St. John’s Mayor Breen has confirmed his attendance and will address the crowd. Other elected officials will be attending as well. This event is open to everyone. NEW this year – a fire juggling show…
Read MoreGenocide and Improvisation: Listener and Teller – School of Music, St John’s, Nov 12, 12 PM
Join Dr. Irène Oore and Dani Oore as they present present Genocide and Improvisation: Listener and Teller. The presentation will be help in the Suncor Energy Hall in the School of Music in St John’s, NL on November 12 from 12-1 PM. This event explores elements of Dr. Irène Oore’s book The Listener: In the Shadow of…
Read MoreHavura Jewish-Christian-Muslim Dialogue – Oct 29, 7:30 PM, Health Sciences Centre, MUN
This year’s Jewish-Christian-Muslim Dialogue will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 29th at 7:30 pm in the Health Sciences Auditorium (2nd floor, Health Sciences Centre). The subject is Religion in an Age of Anxiety. This year’s participants are: MAHMOUD HADDARA, Former Imam and President, Muslim Association of Newfoundland & Labrador, and Professor Emeritus, Memorial University REV.…
Read MoreJewish Community Havura General Meeting – Nov 17, 10 AM, Merrymeeting Rd Sobey’s
The Jewish Community Havura’s Annual General Meeting will take place on Sunday, November 17th from 10 am-12 pm in the community room at the Sobey’s on Merrymeeting Road. A detailed agenda will be circulated closer to the time, but items to be discussed include the future of Havura, relations with other Jewish groups, and their finances.…
Read MoreChabad Newfoundland Rosh HaShana dinner – Monday, Sept. 30, 5:45 PM
Chabad Newfoundland is hosting a Rosh HaShana dinner on Monday, September 30 from 5:45 to 8:45 PM. The evening will include community candle lighting, a shofar service, and dinner, which includes traditional foods such as gefilte fish and brisket. Chabad is asking for $15 per adult and $8 per child (age 5–12), but no one…
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