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  • Shabbat Morning Service and Bat Mitzvah of Maya Sobol

    The Shaar 1981 Oxford St, Halifax, NS, Canada

    Shabbat morning services begin at 9:15 a.m. every Saturday.  Shabbat liturgy, nusach and Divrei Torah delivered by our Rabbi make each Shabbat inspiring for those attending.  There are also many occasions throughout the year when the congregation will hold special Shabbat services, from a scholar-in-residence Shabbat to a university student Shabbat and more. This Shabbat celebrates…

  • 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,…

  • Shabbat Morning Service and Bar Mitzvah of James Falk-Garcia

    The Shaar 1981 Oxford St, Halifax, NS, Canada

    Shabbat morning services begin at 9:15 a.m. every Saturday.  Shabbat liturgy, nusach and Divrei Torah delivered by our Rabbi make each Shabbat inspiring for those attending.  There are also many occasions throughout the year when the congregation will hold special Shabbat services, from a scholar-in-residence Shabbat to a university student Shabbat and more. This Shabbat celebrates…

  • 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.

  • Tea is for Talmud Session 1

    Starbucks 5991 Spring Garden Road (corner of Robie and Spring Garden), Halifax, NS

    Join Rabbi Weiss at the Starbucks on Spring Garden Road (corner of Spring Garden and Robie) during your lunch-break for the first of five weekly lunchtime Talmud classes. Each week, come explore one essential Talmud story and its implications today. English translations provided, no RSVP required.  

  • Simon Gaum Bereavement Centre Loss Support Group

    The Shaar 1981 Oxford St, Halifax, NS, Canada

    Are you suffering from a loss? If you are interested in a safe space for processing loss and grief within a supportive Jewish context, please join us at our next session this coming Tuesday. The group is open to anyone in the community, will convene monthly, and is co-facilitated by psychotherapist and Shaar member Judy…

  • Pursuing Justice: Panel and Discussion

    The Shaar 1981 Oxford St, Halifax, NS, Canada

    Join us after services for a panel discussion featuring community members and lawyers Darrel Pink, Josh Judah, and Emma Halpern, each speaking on their own work, Access to Justice, and current major justice issues locally. The panel discussion and Q&A will be moderated by Yolana Wassersug. About the panelists:   Emma Halpern serves as Equity Officer…