AJC’s departing executive director on the future of Jewish life in Atlantic Canada
Helping to rejuvenate the Jewish community of 4,000 spread across four Atlantic provinces.
Atlantic community reaches out to those in need
Joel Jacobson looks at the various initiatives the Atlantic Jewish Council are implementing to help the Jewish community during the coronavirus pandemic.
Federations focusing efforts on communities’ critical needs
Alex Rose speaks with federations across the country to find out how they’re ensuring that everybody’s basic needs are met during the coronavirus pandemic.
Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission rescinds award to woman with history of hateful remarks
Muslim activist Rana Zaman was given an award by the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission, which was later rescinded for anti-Semitic comments she made.
New president has bold vision for the Atlantic Jewish Council
Marilyn Chippin Kaufman assumed the two-year mantle of president of the Atlantic Jewish Council at the organization’s annual general meeting in Halifax on Oct. 18.
The woman bringing a touch of Israel to Atlantic Canada
Joel Jacobson profiles Moldovan-born, Israeli-raised Lucy Kleinerman, who’s been working tirelessly with the Atlantic Jewish Council.
Halifax Jewish, LGBTQ communities mend rifts with Pride Shabbat
A Pride Shabbat dinner on July 28 was the first-ever effort in Halifax to bring together the local Jewish and LBGTQ communities.
