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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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
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