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 the Jewish…
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50th Yahrzeit of Brian Epstein
Beth Israel Synagogue 1480 Oxford Street, Halifax, NS, CanadaSaturday night, August 12th, the 21st day of the month of Av, will be the 50th yahrzeit of Brian Epstein (Shmuel ben Zvi), the manager of The Beatles, the most successful band in history. We will be saying kaddish (at times below) and celebrating his life with a Beatles singalong at the Beth Israel at…
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Tea and Talmud
The Smiling Goat Cafe (previously Just Us Cafe) 5896 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, NSJoin Rabbi Weiss at Just Us! Coffeehouse, 5896 Spring Garden Rd, during your lunch-break for the fifth and final installment of our summer lunchtime Talmud series. Each week, come explore one essential Talmud story and its implications today. We will meet in the room upstairs reserved under Rabbi Weiss’ name. English translations provided, no RSVP…
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Jewish Queer Monthly Meet-up
Humani-T Cafe 1451 SouthPark Street, Halifax, NSA monthly social coffee group for LBGTQ+ Jews will be having their first meeting at the Humani-T cafe on South Park (1451 South Park St. @ The Trillium) at 8:30 pm, Tuesday August 15th. All ages welcome.
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Simon Gaum Bereavement Centre Committee Meeting
The Shaar 1981 Oxford St, Halifax, NS, CanadaOur monthly loss support group will resume in September. In the meantime, if you are interested in getting involved in the Simon Gaum Bereavement Centre, which provides support to mourners in our community, please consider joining us for this planning meeting.
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The AJC’s Family Shabbaton Weekend at Camp Kadimah
Camp Kadimah Barss Corner, Lunenburg County, NS, CanadaEnjoy a fun, family weekend on the shores of beautiful Lake William, Barss Corner, Lunenburg County! Registration is open to the entire region, and spaces are limited. Adults: $95 each | Children (ages 5-15): $65* each | Children 4 & under: FREE *Have 3 or more children? After registering your first two children, each subsequent…
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Shabbat Morning Service – Legal Challenges Facing Israel in the International Arena
The Shaar 1981 Oxford St, Halifax, NS, CanadaShabbat morning services begin at 9:15 a.m. every Saturday. This Shabbat we will have a special presentation on Legal Challenges Facing Israel in the International Arena during services ( in place of Rabbi Weiss' sermon). Come hear Israeli Foreign Ministry’s Director of International Law, Sarah Weiss-Ma’udi speak on the current set of challenges and opportunities Israel…
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Shaar Shalom Mini-Soccer Tournament (weather permitting)
The Shaar 1981 Oxford St, Halifax, NS, CanadaGrab your sneakers and join us for a mini soccer tournament on the Shaar Shalom lawn on Pepperell St Sunday, August 27, 1-2:30pm (weather permitting). All soccer gear will be provided. All ages and abilities very welcome!
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Shabbat Morning Service and a Report from Mercaz-Canada Executive Director Rabbi Jennifer Gorman
The Shaar 1981 Oxford St, Halifax, NS, CanadaExecutive Director Rabbi Jennifer Gorman will give a eeport from Mercaz-Canada during Shabbat services (in place of Rabbi Weiss’ sermon). Rabbi Jennifer Gorman will share what is the Conservative/Masorti Movement in Israel and around the world, with a summary of recent events in Israel affecting our movement, from the Kotel to the conversion bill and…
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Young Family Picnic and Play-Time Get-Together
Westmount Playground 67 Edward Arab Avenue, Halifax, NS, CanadaPlease join Rabbi Weiss and Rabbi Rank for an informal get together for families with babies and toddlers (and anyone else who would like to join) on September 3rd, 11am-1pm at the Westmount Playground, for a vegetarian potluck picnic and play time. RSVP: Rabbirayshweiss@gmail.com