Week of Events
Monday, May 8, 2017
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May 8, 2017 -Introduction to Judiasm – 7th Session May 8, 2017
Introduction to Judiasm – 7th Session May 8, 2017
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.
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
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May 9, 2017 -Simon Gaum Bereavement Centre Loss Support Group
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May 9, 2017 -Beth Book Club
Simon Gaum Bereavement Centre Loss Support Group
The 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.
Beth Book Club
Orphan 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…
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
No events on this day.
Thursday, May 11, 2017
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May 11, 2017 -Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story
Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story
“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…
Friday, May 12, 2017
No events on this day.
Saturday, May 13, 2017
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May 13, 2017 -A Conversation with Garry Williams about “KAMP”
A Conversation with Garry Williams about “KAMP”
Halifax 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,…
Sunday, May 14, 2017
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May 14, 2017 -LAG B’OMER BAR-B-Q & CELEBRATION
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May 14, 2017 -In Conversation with Jeanne Beker
LAG B’OMER BAR-B-Q & CELEBRATION
MOON 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…
In Conversation with Jeanne Beker
Sunday, May 14th, 2017 | 7:00 pm | Kenneth C. Rowe Hall | Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Join us for a FREE evening with Canadian fashion icon Jeanne Beker. Reflect on the heart-wrenching events of the Holocaust as she reads from her parents’ memoir, Joy Runs Deeper, and discusses how her parents’ story…