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  • Gimme Shelter: Housing Rights in Halifax – A Panel Discussion

    The Shaar 1981 Oxford St, Halifax, NS, Canada

    On the Shabbat of Sukkot, when we dwell in temporary structures (Sukkot), we will explore the struggles of those without permanent homes. A panel featuring leading housing rights advocates, experts, and community members Sheri Lecker and Dr. Jeff Karabanow will follow services. Come hear their stories of activism and learn what you can do to…

  • Erev Simchat Torah

    The Shaar 1981 Oxford St, Halifax, NS, Canada

    Please join us for some food and spirited dancing specially for children to get ready for Simchat Torah. The children's procession will begin at 6pm with traditional services following at 7:30pm.

  • Post Bar/Bat mitzvah Outing at Seven Bays Bouldering

    Seven Bays Bouldering 2019 Gottingen Street, Halifax, NS, Canada

    A special get-together for everyone who celebrated a bar/bat mitzvah in the last year. Bar/bat mitzvah honorees of recent years also welcome. Please contact Rabbi Weiss Rabbirayshweiss@gmail.com for more information.

  • Introduction to Judiasm – 17th Session October 16, 2017

    The Shaar 1981 Oxford St, Halifax, NS, Canada

    The 24-session course, taught by Rabbi Weiss and occasionally by Rabbi Rank, is intended for both conversion candidates and anyone interested in deepening their Jewish knowledge. Registration for the course is now closed.

  • The Gilsig Series in Jewish Arts and Culture Presents The Sarajevo Haggadah: Music of the Book

    Dalhousie Arts Centre 6101 University Avenue, Halifax, NS, Canada

    Drawing upon the musical traditions of Spain, Italy, Austria, and Bosnia-Herzegovina, and featuring the haunting imagery of the manuscript itself, The Sarajevo Haggadah: Music of the Book, creatively interprets the artifact as a universal symbol of exile, return, and co-existence. Admission is FREE but space is limited. Please arrive early. With an introductory lecture by Dr. Daniel Brandes,…

  • Atlantic Jewish Film Festival Opening Night – “The Women’s Balcony” with Special Guest Dr. Sheva Medjuck

    Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane 5657 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, NS, Canada

    Director: Emil Ben-Simon Producers: Osnat Handelsman-Keren, Talia Kleinhendle CAST: Orna Banai, Itzik Cohen, Einat Sarouf, Igal Naor, Evelin Hagoel, Aviv Alush, Yafit Asulin Distributor: Menemsha Films Country: Israel   Year: 2016   Running Time: 96 minutes An accident during a bar mitzvah celebration leads to a gender rift in a devout Orthodox community in Jerusalem…

  • Atlantic Jewish Film Festival – Short Program

    Museum of Natural History 1747 Summer Street, Halifax, NS, Canada

    Bring your lunch to the Short Program! Special guest, Stephen Cooke, will be in attendance at the Short Program. WOMEN IN SINK Hebrew with English subtitles Director/Producer: Iris Zaki Distributor: Go2Films Country: UK, Israel   Year: 2015  Running Time: 36 minutes The Jewish director of this film installed a camera over the hair washing basin…

  • Atlantic Jewish Film Festival – “The Wedding Plan”

    Museum of Natural History 1747 Summer Street, Halifax, NS, Canada

    Hebrew with English subtitles - Nominee for Best Film at the 2016 Venice Film Festival! Director: Rama Burshtein    Producer: Assaf Amir CAST: Noa Kooler, Amos Tamam, Oz Zehavi, Irit Sheleg, Ronny Merhavi Distributor: Films We Like Country: Israel    Year: 2016    Running Time: 110 minutes At 32, Michal is finally looking forward to…