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  • Scholar in Residence Weekend at the Beth – Rabbi Michael Skobac

    Beth Israel Synagogue 1480 Oxford Street, Halifax, NS, Canada

    Friday evening at Shabbat Dinner - Topic - "Is Religion Killing Judaism?" Shabbat morning at Kiddush - Topic - "Judaism and Inner Peace" Shabbat evening 7:30 - Topic - "Judaism and Meditation"

  • NaKh and Nosh: Bible Beyond the Torah

    The Shaar 1981 Oxford St, Halifax, NS, Canada

    Although Jews are the people of the book, there are many parts of the Jewish bible, the TaNaKh, we never read in services. The word TaNaKh is an acronym for the Jewish bible's 3 categories of books: the Torah (the five books of Moses), Nevi'im (the Prophets), and Ketuvim (the Scriptures). Over the course of the Jewish…

  • Father’s Day Cemetery Visit

    Shaar Shalom Cemetery Connaught Avenue (just below the corner of Windsor Street), Halifax, NS

    On Father’s Day, June 18th, the cemetery will be opened for visits between 9 am and 11 am. Rabbi Weiss will be present until 9:45 am, before leaving for the Hebrew School Closing Ceremony

  • Introduction to Judiasm – 13th Session June 19, 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.

  • Beth Book Club

    Lisa & Yakov Kerzner's home 1226 Blenheim Terrace, Halifax, NS, Canada

    The next book club meeting will take place at the home of Lisa and Yakov Kerzner, 1226 Blenheim Terrace, on Tuesday evening, June 20th at 7:00.  The book chosen is "The Marrying of Chani Kaufman" by Eve Harris.  Judith Goldberg will be the facilitator. Please contact the Beth office (902-422-1301) to reserve a spot.

  • Introduction to Judiasm – 14th Session June 26, 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 Canadian Jewish Experience

    The Shaar 1981 Oxford St, Halifax, NS, Canada

    The Canadian Jewish Experience is a volunteer initiative to celebrate Canada and the contributions made by Jews to the building of a modern country. The Canadian Jewish Experience is presented through a detailed exhibit. It focuses on nine major themes, including patterns of immigration, war and diplomacy, public service, justice and human rights, economic growth,…

  • Beginner Hebrew Lessons

    Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, NS, Canada

    Come learn Hebrew this summer! Beginning this Monday evening, Tamar Ellis will be teaching a rudimentary Hebrew summer class series at the Halifax Central Public Library.

  • Lubavitch Day Camp

    Chabad-Lubavitch of the Maritimes 1171 Waterloo Street, Halifax, NS, Canada

  • Canadian Jewish Experience Exhibit

    Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, NS, Canada

    The full Canadian Jewish Experience exhibit will be on display at the Central Library from July 17th-28th. Please join us Monday, July 17th at 7PM for the exhibit opening featuring the Hon. Geoff Regan.