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Past Events

The AJC’s Anti-Black Racism Statement and List of Resources & Jewish Community Initiatives

Dear Community Members, The Atlantic Jewish Council remains committed to our Jewish values of Pikuach Nefesh and Tikkun Olam, and our shared responsibility to combat all forms of hate and discrimination. We stand steadfast with our friends and neighbours of the Black Community of Atlantic Canada in both denouncing anti-Black racism and urgently supporting collective efforts…

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We’re looking for volunteers to make some calls!

We’re trying to connect with every single person in the community, to make they are ok during the COVID-19 crisis. Are you willing to volunteer to make some calls? Contact Naomi at executivedirector@theajc.ca!

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Do you know someone in the Atlantic region who needs help right now?

Please reach out to Naomi at executivedirector@theajc.ca. We have assistance available for those in our community who need help right now, whether it be help running errands, getting groceries, or needing financial assistance in these unprecedented times.

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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…

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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…

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Ongoing Community Programs

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