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  • Community Hanukkah Party

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

    Bring the whole family out to the 2016 Community Hanukkah Party Date: Sunday, December 18th, 2016 Time: 4:30pm -7:00pm Location: Beth Israel Synagogue Tickets: $10.00/person - Purchase at the door - Children 3 and under attend for free

  • 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…

  • On the Author’s Stage: Allison Lawlor featuring The Saddest Ship Afloat

    Keshen Goodman Public Library 330 Lacewood Dr, Halifax, NS, Canada

    Allison Lawlor presents her new book The Saddest Ship Afloat: The Tragedy of the MS St. Louis. Be transported back in time to a tragic event in Canadian immigration history where more than six hundred Jews aboard the MS St. Louis attempted to escape Nazi rule. In partnership with Nimbus Publishing. 

  • Film Screening – Paragraph 175

    Scotiabank Auditorium, Marion McCain Social Science Building 6135 University Avenue, Halifax, NS, Canada

    The screening of the film, Paragraph 175, will be followed by a panel discussion. Ken Setterington, award-winning author of Branded by the Pink Triangle, will be the keynote speaker. He will be joined by playwright Garry Williams, artist & chronicler Robin Metcalfe, and Holocaust scholar Doroto Glowacka, in a panel moderated by lawyer and activist…

  • CIJA Grassroots Consultation – Atlantic Region

    Hillel House 1881 Walnut Street, Halifax, NS, Canada

    We’re excited to announce our next round of community consultations coming to the Atlantic Region on January 24th at 7:30 PM (8:00 PM in Newfoundland). From confronting BDS and strengthening ties with Israel, to enhancing Jewish community security and empowering social services agencies, everything we accomplish is because of you. Be part of our work. Make your…

  • 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…

  • Gabbai Training Workshop

    The Shaar 1981 Oxford St, Halifax, NS, Canada

    The Shaar Gabbais are congregants who help facilitate the smooth flow of Torah services on Shabbat morning.  Come learn everything you need to know about serving in the very important capacity.  Led by long-time Shaar gabbai Marty Zelenietz with Rabbi Weiss.

  • Introduction to Judiasm – First Session is Monday, March 6, 2017 at 7:30pm

    The Shaar 1981 Oxford St, Halifax, NS, Canada

    The 24-session, weekly course, taught by Rabbi Weiss and occasionally by Rabbi Rank, is intended for both conversion candidates and anyone interested in deepening their Jewish knowledge. Free for Shaar Shalom or Beth Israel members. If you are not a member and wish to register, the course fee is $250 per individual and $360 per couple. To…