Obituary: Jack Prince, 96, a pillar of Halifax’s Jewish community and a steadfast supporter of Israel
Jack Prince disembarked in Halifax harbour in the summer of 1939, at age 11. He spoke no English, but was fortunate enough to be aboard the last ship out of Poland before the start of the Second World War. And when he died on March 8, at the age of 96, Prince left a legacy […]
Matzah shortage emergency in Halifax has a happy ending—thanks to a local rabbi
An “emergency” shipment of matzah for Passover has arrived in Halifax just days after the Atlantic Jewish Council declared a city-wide matzah emergency. And organizer Rabbi Yakov Kerzner was on duty on April 2, at his Beth Israel Synagogue on Oxford Street to distribute the 150 pounds of matzahs which he hastily ordered earlier this […]
Obituary: Dr. Richard Goldbloom was an iconic figure in pediatrics in Canada
Dr. Richard Goldbloom, a prominent member of Atlantic Canada’s Jewish community, a leader in Halifax’s medical community, and an iconic figure in pediatric care across the country, died in Halifax on Nov. 19. He was 96. Goldbloom followed his father’s footsteps: Alton Goldbloom was reportedly Montreal’s first trained pediatrician and a former chief of staff […]
Ruth Goldbloom sculpture unveiled at Halifax’s Pier 21 Museum
A sunny morning, perfectly depicting Ruth Goldbloom’s glow and bright attitude, greeted more than 100 family members and friends Oct. 3 at Canada’s Museum of Immigration at Pier 21. They were gathered for the unveiling of a sculpture of Ruth, seated on a bench, surrounded by immigrants’ suitcases, with her beloved tap shoes sitting at […]
Halifax philanthropist to be honoured with a monument at Pier 21
Ruth Goldbloom turned a warehouse into a national immigration museum.
Halifax welcomes stranded El Al passengers on Shabbat
El Al Flight LY26 from Newark was forced forced to make an emergency landing in Halifax on Jan. 9. The passengers spent almost 48 hours in the Nova Scotia capital.
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Muslim activist Rana Zaman was given an award by the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission, which was later rescinded for anti-Semitic comments she made.
