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  • 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…

  • Introduction to Judiasm – 10th Session May 29, 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.

  • Late Night with the “Rabbis”

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

    On the first night of Shavuot Jewish throughout the world observe the centuries-old custom of conducting an all-night vigil dedicated to Torah learning, and preparation for receiving the Torah anew the next morning. One explanation for this tradition is that the Jewish people did not rise early on the day G-d gave the Torah, and…

  • Get the Scoop this Shavuot

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

    Hear the Ten Commandments dairy dinner following FAMILY $36 RSVP BEFORE MAY 15 For any more information call 902.422.4222 Email CHABADOFNS@AOL.COM

  • Shavuot Services

    The Shaar 1981 Oxford St, Halifax, NS, Canada

    Please join us as we celebrate receiving the Torah. After the service, there will be a special learning session from noon to 1pm facilitated by Rabbis Weiss and Rank.

  • Shavuot Services

    The Shaar 1981 Oxford St, Halifax, NS, Canada

    Please join us as we celebrate receiving the Torah. After the service and Yizkor, there will be a special learning session from noon to 1pm facilitated by Rabbis Weiss and Rank.

  • Kabbalat Shabbat with Musical Instruments

    The Shaar 1981 Oxford St, Halifax, NS, Canada

    Come join us Friday night June 2nd as we enter Shabbat together with song! Be prepared to sing and clap (and maybe even dance) as we welcome Shabbat with musical instruments. Led by Rabbi Rank. All are welcome!

  • A Jew at the WHO (World Health Organization)

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

    Barry Pakes is a Public Health specialist physician, who also works in primary care and emergency medicine. He is a Royal College Fellow in Public Health and Preventive Medicine, has an MPH from Harvard School of Public Health, a Diploma in Tropical Medicine from Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia and a PhD in Public Health Ethics…

  • Shabbat Morning Service and Kiddush in Honour of Shael Brown’s Graduation from Dalhousie University

    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 Jason…

  • Introduction to Judiasm – 11th Session June 5, 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.