Special Events
Events
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NaKh and Nosh: Bible Beyond the Torah
The Shaar 1981 Oxford St, Halifax, NS, CanadaAlthough 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…
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Yom Ha’atzmut 5777 – Israel’s Independence Day
St. Mary's Boat Club 1641 Fairfield Rod, Halifax, NS, CanadaAdmission includes a full-length concert, snacks, treats, games, & more!
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Introduction to Judiasm – 6th Session May 1, 2018
The Shaar 1981 Oxford St, Halifax, NS, CanadaThe 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.
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Lunch N’ Learn – “Transplants Save Lives – Are Science and Jewish Law in Sync about Death and Donating Organs?”
Southwest Properties 1475 Lower Water Street, Suite 100, Halifax, NS, CanadaDr. Philip Belitsky and Rabbi Yakov Kerzner will lead a discussion titled: "Transplants Save Lives - Are Science and Jewish Law in Sync about Death and Donating Organs?" Please join our host Jim Spatz, at the offices of Southwest Properties, 1475 Lower Water Street, Suite 100 for this Lunch N' Learn Program Please RSVP by Monday,…
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Introduction to Judiasm – 7th Session May 8, 2017
The Shaar 1981 Oxford St, Halifax, NS, CanadaThe 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.
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Simon Gaum Bereavement Centre Loss Support Group
The Shaar 1981 Oxford St, Halifax, NS, CanadaThe loss support group is an ongoing, monthly safe space for processing loss and grief within a supportive Jewish context, open to anyone in the community. Co-facilitated by psychotherapist and Shaar member Judy Bates and Rabbi Weiss.
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Beth Book Club
Jennifer Wolfson's home 6137 Inglis Street, Halifax, NS, CanadaOrphan Number 8, by Kim van Alkemade, is the next selection for the Beth Book Club. The discussion group will be held on Tuesday, May 9th, 7:30 pm at the home of Jennifer Wolfson, 6137 Inglis Street and will be facilitated by Dr. Sheva Medjuck. The Book Club is open to all members of the…
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Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story
The Waiting Room 6060 Almon Street, Halifax, NS, Canada“Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story” written by Hannah Moscovitch, Ben Caplan, and Christian Barry & directed by Christian Barry About the Production 2b theatre company, a local Halifax company, joins forces with 2 young Jewish adults living in Halifax: klezmer-folk sensation Ben Caplan and Dora Award-winning local playwright Hannah Moscovitch to tell a Canadian Jewish…
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A Conversation with Garry Williams about “KAMP”
The Shaar 1981 Oxford St, Halifax, NS, CanadaHalifax director, actor, & musician Garry Williams has teamed with Jamie Bradley to create a musical about the experience of gay men in concentration camps during the Holocaust. Excerpts from the production were presented at Halifax Central Library on April 24th. People have questioned the idea of a musical about the Holocaust, but in fact,…
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LAG B’OMER BAR-B-Q & CELEBRATION
Conrose Park Jubilee Road & Waegwoltic Avenue, Halifax, NS, CanadaMOON BOUNCE, AMUSEMENT & JEWISH-THEMED CARNIVAL GAMES The day of Lag B’Omer is celebrated as an exhibition of Jewish pride and unity, Lag B’Omer (the 33rd day of the counting of the Omer) commemorates the lives of the great Rabbi Akiva and Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai who were examples of proud loyalty to G-d and…