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Tag: Nova Scotia

0 Communities Ethics

A Flash of Chesed Lighting the Night

Charlotte Friedland in Jewish Action · 18 Sep

In the aftermath of the Swissair Flight 111 disaster, members of the Orthodox Union (OU) demonstrated remarkable chesed (kindness) by assisting Jewish families affected by the tragedy.

0 Holidays Communities

New year, new hurricane: Atlantic Canada once again on alert as Hurricane Lee threatens Rosh Hashanah celebrations

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 14 Sep 2023

Hurricane Lee, a Category 1 storm, is threatening Atlantic Canada this weekend, with Nova Scotia and New Brunswick bracing for strong winds, power outages, and potential flooding.

0 Communities Holidays

High Holiday Hurricane: How Maritime Jews celebrated Rosh Hashanah after post-tropical storm Fiona

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 28 Sep 2022

This episode covers how the Jewish community in Sydney, Nova Scotia, observed Rosh Hashanah in the aftermath of post-tropical storm Fiona, which left their synagogue cold and without power.

0 Communities Culture

Atlantic Canada's first-ever Reform community kicks off with a virtual seder

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 13 Apr 2022

This episode discusses the establishment of Atlantic Canada's first-ever Reform Jewish community, led by Rabbi N. Siritsky, which aims to connect unaffiliated Jews through virtual gatherings like a Passover Seder.

0 Culture Television/Film

Jonathan Torrens

Not That Kind of Rabbi · 24 Jun 2021

Jonathan Torrens, a Canadian personality, has used his time in the spotlight to focus on love, balance, and creativity.