Past Events
The 2024 Atlantic Jewish Film Festival brought powerful stories and diverse voices to the screen, showcasing the richness of Jewish culture, history, and creativity. Audiences gathered for a weekend of inspiring cinema and meaningful conversation, featuring films like No Name Restaurant, The Monkey House, The Man in the Basement, Home, Converts: The Journey of Becoming…
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On October 7th, the community gathered at Beth Israel Synagogue to mark the one-year memorial of the tragic events that deeply affected us all. We came together to honor and remember the lives lost, including those taken hostage, and to support the families forever changed by that day. Through heartfelt prayers, stories, and moments of…
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The 2023-2024 AJC Community Calendar is now available! If we have your up-to-date address, you will receive a calendar just in time for Rosh Hashanah. The calendar includes: · Sept. 2023- Sept. 2024 calendar pages, which include English and Hebrew dates · All Major Jewish and Secular holidays · Shabbat Candle Lighting Times · Yizkors…
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Shavuot, a Jewish holiday that commemorates the giving of the Torah to the Israelites of Mount Sinai. In ancient times, it was a harvest festival that marked the end of the barley harvest and the beginning of the wheat harvest in Israel. A tradition associated with Shavuot is the popularity for dairy foods, one of…
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This year, shortly after Passover, Jews worldwide celebrated the 75th anniversary of the State of Israel. Yom Ha’atzmaut was celebrated with dance performers, speeches, and a kosher dinner curated by Michal Balas, featuring chef Yosi Levi. Jewish members of the community attended, ending the night with a celebratory dance party!
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