The Baron de Hirsch Hebrew Benevolent Society


We hope that you will enjoy your stay with us and explore the wonderful environment of Nova Scotia.

Please contact us with your upcoming travel plans so that we can do our utmost to make your stay here as enjoyable as possible. Our office is open Monday to Friday from 9:00-1:00. After office hours, please feel free to contact Rabbi Grunstein at (902) 444-6684. For ideas as to Tourist sites that are worth catching, and as to where to spend your time in NS, please fell free to contact R' David Ellis at 902-429-0102, or by e-mail at rovingrav@yahoo.ca .

We boast a vibrant Jewish Community with a Mikvah on our premises, an Eruv that encompasses the hotels below, and a Daily Minyan throughout the year.

Please feel free to come and join us at Minyan Times, as well as during office hours to view our beautiful Synagogue.

Below you will find some useful information about Jewish life in our City.

Accommodations

 

Bed and Breakfast

The closest to the Synagogue are;

The Verandah B&B, 1394 Edward Street (5-7 minute walk to Shul), (902) 494-9500.

Era B & B, 6084 Inglis Street, (902) 425-6186.

Dormitories (May to August only)

Dalhousie University (4 minute walk to Shul), (902) 494-8840.

King's College (across the street from the Shul), (902) 422-6011, ext 132, speak to Stephanie Carver.

Hotels

There are several hotels within walking distance of the Synagogue and inside the Eruv. Most have key card entry, and therefore before Shabbat please be sure to mention to the non-Jewish staff that you will require assistance opening your door on Shabbat.

The Lord Nelson Hotel and Suites (approximately 1 mile from Synagogue),

1515 South Park Street, (Corner of Spring Garden Road and South Park Street).

(902) 423-6331

1-800-565-2020 for reservations

Fax: (902) 423-7148

Most rooms have kitchenettes; no pool on premises.

The Cambridge Suites Hotel (approximately 1.25 miles from Synagogue).

1583 Brunswick Street (Corner of Brunswick Street and Sackville Street, across from Citadel Hill)

(902) 420-0555

1-888-417-8483

Fax: (902) 420-9379

Rooms have kitchenettes, Continental breakfast included with rooms (some food is Kosher, please consult our Rabbi for direction in this matter).

Pool on premises.

The Holiday Inn Select Halifax Centre (approximately 1.25 miles from Synagogue).

1980 Robie Street (Corner of Robie Street and Quinpool Road, across from the Halifax Commons).

(902) 423-1161

1-800-465-4329

Fax: (902) 423-9069

Pool on premises.

 
 
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