Source: CBC #news #novascotia

##amherst mayor responds to proposed tolls at N.S., N.B. border
In an interview with the CBC's Tom Murphy, Mayor Rob Small explained how people in his community are reacting to #newbrunswick's plan and what impact it would have on his town.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7135127?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #novascotia

##amherst pumps brakes on transit plans during budget deliberations
The Town of ##amherst is considering putting off a bus system due to financial concerns, despite the issue being brought up by many during the last municipal election.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/amherst-transit-decision-9.7116191?cmp=rss

"I love connecting #Jews to #Judaism. There’s a big part of the #Jewish world where people don’t know what they’re missing out on. If people have only ever been exposed to one stream of Judaism from a young age, their worldview will be shaped by that experience. We have access to knowledge, spirituality, and meaningful ways to connect to G-d, and we should be sharing this with all Jews.

I try to show them love by inviting them to #Shabbat dinners and powerful experiences. These are all very important things to me. But I wasn’t always this way.

I grew up in #Sharon, #Massachusetts, surrounded by a rich tapestry of Jewish life. I attended #TempleIsrael, a #Conservative #synagogue, spent summers at #CampYJ in #Amherst, #NewHampshire, and was involved in #BBYO throughout high school. Between #Hebrew #school three days a week and my parents hosting many Jewish holidays, Judaism was woven into the fabric of my daily life.

Yet despite this strong foundation..."

https://jewishpostandnews.ca/uncategorized/my-path-to-being-more-observant-building-a-jewish-life-on-love-not-fear/

Source: CBC #news #novascotia

##amherst library employee says cuts will hurt users
An ##amherst, N.S., public library employee warns that reduced staff hours will slow services and book deliveries between libraries, negatively impacting users.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/amherst-library-employee-says-cuts-will-hurt-users-9.7091144?cmp=rss