Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver
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The themes of our #Shabbat Message are remembrance and celebration, honours and inspiration. From #YomHaZikaron and #YomHaatzmaut to Joe Segal honoured by the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade and this video about our colleague Shelley Rivkin. Watch then read the message here: https://bit.ly/3x4LiMM

If you missed our Yom Ha'atzmaut celebration last night, you can relive the fun by watching our recording. Also look at our virtual program filled with community greetings, fun videos, and messages from local and Israeli businesses that supported our community celebration. Video: https://youtu.be/A0zh4duNGp4 Program: https://issuu.com/barbibraude/docs/yh73-program-2021

It’s not too late to sign up! Join us virtually tonight at 7:30 to celebrate Israel’s 73rd birthday! Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver

Are you interested in working in the Jewish community? We're hiring for 2 positions, a Manager of Young Adult Engagement for Axis Vancouver and a Manager of Marketing and Communications for the Jewish Community Foundation! Head to https://bit.ly/2Q70Oal to learn more!

It's not too late to sign up. Join us tonight at 7:30 to commemorate Israel's fallen soldiers and civilians. Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/2OkmMGe

What a fantastic evening! Kol HaKavod to a well deserved honorary and a great educational institution Shalhevet Girls High School! Mazal tov Shelley Rivkin your... an inspiration for our community!! The evening also included a wonderful performance by Israel Philharmonic - but not to be outdone... host Howard Jampolsky!! See more

Check out our CEO Ezra S. Shanken wearing this great, made in Israel mask from Tikva Housing Society! Vancouver Talmud Torah Alumni

Donate now! From now until December 1st, your gift to our Annual Campaign will be DOUBLED, so you can have twice the impact in our community, thanks to PearTree Canada! https://www.jewishvancouver.com/donate-fb #GivingTuesday

When you support the community through the Federation Annual Campaign, every gift will go where it is needed most. Make a gift at www.jewishvancouver.com/donate-fb.

In this week's #Shabbat Message, we're celebrating the incredible role women play in community. Many thanks to the incomparable Fran Belzberg for sharing her thoughts on the impact of #covid19 and Federation's role in recovery. https://mailchi.mp//time-is-given-to-us-to-use-wisely-5830 #philanthropy #philanthropist #lionofjudah . We're proud to work with our partners: JFS Vancouver, BC Vancouver Talmud Torah Alumni Vancouver Hebrew Academy King David School, Vancouver Shalhevet Girls High School Axis Vancouver Congregation Beth Hamidrash Congregation Har El Or Shalom Synagogue Congregation Schara Tzedeck Temple Sholom - Vancouver, Canada JCC of Greater Vancouver CIJA Tikva Housing Society JFS Jewish Food Link Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre

We are honoured to have the incomparable Frances Belzberg share her insights about how important it is to find your place and make a difference in the community. She is playing a critical role in our community's recovery, and so can you! Donate today at https://bit.ly/35zH3Oa . We're proud to work with our partners: JFS Vancouver, BC Vancouver Talmud Torah Alumni Vancouver Hebrew Academy King David School, Vancouver Shalhevet Girls High School Axis Vancouver Congregation Beth Hamidrash Congregation Har El Or Shalom Synagogue Congregation Schara Tzedeck Temple Sholom - Vancouver, Canada Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver CIJA Tikva Housing Society JFS Jewish Food Link Kehila Society of Richmond, B.C.

Community leader and philanthropist Frances Belzberg knows how vital Federation is to the future of our community. We are extremely grateful for her support, and you can help too by donating to our Annual Campaign at https://www.jewishvancouver.com/donate-fb . We're proud to work with our partners: JFS Vancouver, BC Vancouver Talmud Torah Alumni Vancouver Hebrew Academy King David School, Vancouver Shalhevet Girls High School Axis Vancouver Congregation Beth Hamidrash Congreg...ation Har El Or Shalom Synagogue Congregation Schara Tzedeck Temple Sholom - Vancouver, Canada JCC of Greater Vancouver CIJA Tikva Housing Society JFS Jewish Food Link . Governor General of Canada See more

"It's time for everybody to step up and say 'what can I do to help.'" -Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Vancouver Chair, Diane Switzer. We're here to support the community through the unprecedented challenges of #COVID, but we need your help. Give today: https://bit.ly/2UR9VLc

For many of us, food is a way of connecting to who we are. Ilana Labow, Food Security Consultant, knows how important food security is to the entire community, especially through #COVID. Click here to donate https://www.jewishvancouver.com/donate-fb . We're proud to work with our partners: JFS Vancouver, BCVancouver Talmud Torah Alumni Vancouver Hebrew Academy King David School, VancouverShalhevet Girls High School Axis Vancouver Congregation Beth Hamidrash Congregation Har ElOr Shalom Synagogue Congregation Schara Tzedeck Temple Sholom - Vancouver, Canada JCC of Greater Vancouver CIJA Tikva Housing Society JFS Jewish Food Link

Tonight! Join us at 7:30 PM for a lecture and discussion about Yitzchak Rabin on the 25th anniversary of his assassination. Learn about Rabin's life, legacy, and lasting impact on Israeli society from Gilad Perry Dror, Israel's Director of International Partnerships. Click the link below to register. https://bit.ly/31qE9rX

Learn about Israeli Combat (Krav-Maga) from three-time Israeli national champion Niv Goffman. Born on Kibbutz Kfar Szold in our partnership region, Niv has been practicing this Israeli martial art since his early teens and has some stories to tell, starting with his service in the Israel Defense Forces and his career as a medaled athlete. Niv will also demonstrate special moves for Krav Maga enthusiasts. Click the link below to register.... https://us02web.zoom.us//tZEpcOuqrT8pHtd0NM9sIjs1KVgrOzGIu . . . . . This program is sponsored by the Department of Diaspora Affairs of the World Zionist Organization - and the Canadian Zionist Federation. In partnership with JCC of Greater Vancouver and Axis Vancouver

"We need to ensure the viability of our community, and we need to do it now." Our community is reeling from the effects of #COVID, and we need your help. Donate today: https://bit.ly/2UR9VLc

Last chance to register for the Virtual Trivia Night! Join us tomorrow, Thursday October 15th for this free Israel-themed event. Questions are for all ages and knowledge ranges. The top three scorers will each win a fabulous prize. Register at https://bit.ly/30HEdmV.

A great story by Rebeca Kuropatwa for Jewish Independent on multigenerational, interprovincial, philanthropic father and son Peter and Jonathon Leipsic. "Jonath...on Leipsic is chair of the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver’s annual campaign, and his father, Peter Leipsic, is co-chair of the annual campaign of the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg." See more

@Shawna Merkur, Co-Chair of Women’s Philanthropy, speaks from the heart about community and the power of your philanthropy. Click here to donate https://www.jewishvancouver.com/donate-fb . We're proud to work with our partners: @JFS Vancouver, BC @Vancouver Talmud Torah Alumni Vancouver Hebrew Academy King David School, Vancouver Shalhevet Girls High School Axis Vancouver Congregation Beth Hamidrash Congregation Beth Israel Vancouver @Congregation Har El Or Shalom Synagogue C...ongregation Schara Tzedeck @Temple Sholom - Vancouver, Canada JCC of Greater Vancouver CIJA Tikva Housing Society . Our 2020 Campaign Working Cabinet: Jonathon Leipsic, Alex Cristall, Lana Marks Pulver, Shawna Merkur, Sue Hector, Mike Averbach, Dr. Daniel Dodek, Shay Keil, Al Szajman, Alvin Wasserman, Catherine Epstein See more

Today, we join communities and organizations across the country to mark #NationalHousingDay and recognize the challenges faced by many people finding a place to live, especially through the #COVID pandemic. Click the link to support housing security in our community. https://bit.ly/2UR9VLc

Join Jewish Museum and Archives of British Columbia on Wednesday, November 18th, for a very special event to kick off the 50th Anniversary celebrations of the Jewish Historical Society of BC, featuring Keynote Speaker Dr. Elizabeth Shaffer, Executive Director of the Residential School History & Dialogue Centre at the University of British Columbia and Assistant Professor at the UBC School of Information. In her talk, Museums as Spaces of Dialogue and Disruption, Dr. Shaffer will interrogate the complicated history of museums and archives, and contemplate how these institutions could better serve their communities.

Candace Kwinter, our Israel & Global Engagement Chair, knows how well we are positioned to help the community, here at home and worldwide. Click here to donate https://www.jewishvancouver.com/donate-fb . We're proud to work with our partners: @JFS Vancouver, BC Vancouver Talmud Torah Alumni Vancouver Hebrew Academy King David School, Vancouver Shalhevet Girls High School Axis Vancouver Congregation Beth Hamidrash @Congregation Beth Israel Vancouver Congregation Har El Or Shal...om Synagogue @Congregation Schara Tzedeck Temple Sholom - Vancouver, Canada JCC of Greater Vancouver CIJA Tikva Housing Society . Our 2020 Campaign Working Cabinet: Jonathon Leipsic, Alex Cristall, Lana Marks Pulver, Shawna Merkur, Sue Hector, Mike Averbach, Dr. Daniel Dodek, Shay Keil, Al Szajman, Alvin Wasserman, Catherine Epstein See more

Jonathon Leipsic, our 2020 Annual Campaign Chair, recognizes the responsibility that each of us has to our family and community. Support our Annual Campaign by donating at https://www.jewishvancouver.com/donate-fb . We're proud to work with our partners: Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Vancouver @JFS Vancouver, BC Vancouver Talmud Torah Alumni @Vancouver Hebrew Academy King David School, Vancouver Shalhevet Girls High School Axis Vancouver Congregation Beth Hamidrash C...ongregation Beth Israel Vancouver Congregation Har El Or Shalom Synagogue Congregation Schara Tzedeck Temple Sholom - Vancouver, Canada JCC of Greater Vancouver CIJA @Tikva Housing Society . Our 2020 Campaign Working Cabinet: Jonathon Leipsic, Alex Cristall, Lana Marks Pulver, Shawna Merkur, Sue Hector, Mike Averbach, Dr. Daniel Dodek, Shay Keil, Al Szajman, Alvin Wasserman, Catherine Epstein See more

Our amazing board chair, Alex Cristall, knows that #COVID has made connecting to Jewish life difficult, but you can be part of the solution! Donate at https://bit.ly/35zH3Oa . We're proud to work with our partners: JFS Vancouver, BC Vancouver Talmud Torah Alumni Vancouver Hebrew Academy King David School, Vancouver Shalhevet Girls High School Axis Vancouver Congregation Beth Hamidrash Congregation Har El Or Shalom Synagogue Congregation Schara Tzedeck Temple Sholom - Vancouver, Canada Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver CIJA Tikva Housing Society JFS Jewish Food Link

#COVID has had a huge impact on community organizations. Diane Switzer, Chair of the Jewish Community Foundation’s Board of Governors, knows that each and every one of us can make a difference. Click here to be part of the solution https://www.jewishvancouver.com/donate-fb . We're proud to work with our partners: Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Vancouver @JFS Vancouver, BC Vancouver Talmud Torah Alumni Vancouver Hebrew Academy King David School, Vancouver Shalhevet Gir...ls High School Axis Vancouver Congregation Beth Hamidrash Congregation Beth Israel Vancouver Congregation Har El Or Shalom Synagogue Congregation Schara Tzedeck Temple Sholom - Vancouver, Canada JCC of Greater Vancouver CIJA Tikva Housing Society . Our 2020 Campaign Working Cabinet: Jonathon Leipsic, Alex Cristall, Lana Marks Pulver, Shawna Merkur, Sue Hector, Mike Averbach, Dr. Daniel Dodek, Shay Keil, Al Szajman, Alvin Wasserman, Catherine Epstein See more

Women’s Philanthropy Co-Chairs Shawna Merkur and Sue Hector know how important it is to lead by example. Get involved by supporting the Annual Campaign and making a gift to the Community Recovery Fund at https://www.jewishvancouver.com/donate-fb . We're proud to work with our partners: JFS Vancouver, BC Vancouver Talmud Torah Alumni @Vancouver Hebrew Academy King David School, Vancouver Shalhevet Girls High School @Axis Vancouver Congregation Beth Hamidrash Congregation Beth ...Israel Vancouver Congregation Har El Or Shalom Synagogue Congregation Schara Tzedeck Temple Sholom - Vancouver, Canada JCC of Greater Vancouver @CIJA @Tikva Housing Society . Our 2020 Campaign Working Cabinet: Jonathon Leipsic, Alex Cristall, Lana Marks Pulver, @Shawna Merkur, Sue Hector, Mike Averbach, Dr. Daniel Dodek, Shay Keil, @Al Szajman, Alvin Wasserman, Catherine Epstein See more

Coming up next as part of our webinars for Hebrew speakers: 1. tomorrow- learn all about the upcoming elections with Nico Slobinsky and Geoffrey Druker. Registration required: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_ZkkJf6RkTnWxakstldg3_w 2. Next Sunday, Oct 18th at 11:00AM: Experts from Ben- Gurion University will share their vision about the future of Tourism.... Registration required: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_f8AbZ0CXTZ-zLK42b2g6Aw : - .

The work we do around the world is part of what inspires Candace Kwinter, our Israel and Global Engagement Chair. We make it easy to make an impact; donate today at https://bit.ly/35zH3Oa . We're proud to work with our partners: JFS Vancouver, BC Vancouver Talmud Torah Alumni Vancouver Hebrew Academy King David School, Vancouver Shalhevet Girls High School Kehila Society of Richmond, B.C. Axis Vancouver Congregation Beth Hamidrash Congregation Har El Or Shalom Synagogue Congregation Schara Tzedeck Temple Sholom - Vancouver, Canada Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver CIJA Tikva Housing Society JFS Jewish Food Link

Less than 4 days before the Virtual Trivia Night! Join us on October 15th with your family and friends for this FREE Israel-themed event. Questions are for all ages and knowledge ranges. The top three scorers will each win a fabulous prize. Register at https://bit.ly/30HEdmV.

It's so exciting to see young leaders like Justin Segal stepping up to keep community organizations strong. Make a difference today by donating at https://bit.ly/35zH3Oa . We're proud to work with our partners: JFS Vancouver, BC Vancouver Talmud Torah Alumni Vancouver Hebrew Academy King David School, Vancouver Shalhevet Girls High School Kehila Society of Richmond, B.C. Axis Vancouver Congregation Beth Hamidrash Congregation Har El Or Shalom Synagogue Congregation Schara Tzedeck Temple Sholom - Vancouver, Canada Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver CIJA Tikva Housing Society JFS Jewish Food Link

We're grateful to consultants like Ilana Labow for her work on #FoodSecurity. Do your part to ensure everyone in our community has access to healthy, nutritious food. Donate today at https://bit.ly/35zH3Oa . We're proud to work with our partners: JFS Vancouver, BC Vancouver Talmud Torah Alumni Vancouver Hebrew Academy King David School, Vancouver Shalhevet Girls High School Axis Vancouver Congregation Beth Hamidrash Congregation Har El Or Shalom Synagogue Congregation Schara Tzedeck Temple Sholom - Vancouver, Canada Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver CIJA Tikva Housing Society JFS Jewish Food Link

Since #COVID hit, our community organizations need your help more than ever to survive. We're grateful to Sue Hector for her Women's Philanthropy leadership, and you can help too, at https://bit.ly/35zH3Oa . We're proud to work with our partners: JFS Vancouver, BC Vancouver Talmud Torah Alumni Vancouver Hebrew Academy King David School, Vancouver Shalhevet Girls High School Axis Vancouver Congregation Beth Hamidrash Congregation Har El Or Shalom Synagogue Congregation Schara Tzedeck Temple Sholom - Vancouver, Canada Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver CIJA Tikva Housing Society JFS Jewish Food Link

Community leader and philanthropist Frances Belzberg knows how important it is to find your place in the community. Each of our partner organizations plays a critical role, and so can you. Donate today at https://www.jewishvancouver.com/donate-fb . We're proud to work with our partners: @JFS Vancouver, BC Vancouver Talmud Torah Alumni Vancouver Hebrew Academy King David School, Vancouver Shalhevet Girls High School Axis Vancouver Congregation Beth Hamidrash Congregation Beth ...Israel Vancouver Congregation Har El @Or Shalom Synagogue Congregation Schara Tzedeck @Temple Sholom - Vancouver, Canada JCC of Greater Vancouver CIJA Tikva Housing Society . Our 2020 Campaign Working Cabinet: Jonathon Leipsic, Alex Cristall, Lana Marks Pulver, @Shawna Merkur, Sue Hector, Mike Averbach, Dr. Daniel Dodek, Shay Keil, @Al Szajman, Alvin Wasserman, Catherine Epstein See more

When #COVID hit, we never hesitated. We're here for you, and you can help us be there for the community. Make your Annual Campaign gift today at https://bit.ly/35zH3Oa . We're proud to work with our partners: JFS Vancouver, BC Vancouver Talmud Torah Alumni Vancouver Hebrew Academy King David School, Vancouver Shalhevet Girls High School Axis Vancouver Congregation Beth Hamidrash Congregation Har El Or Shalom Synagogue Congregation Schara Tzedeck Temple Sholom - Vancouver, Canada Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver CIJA Tikva Housing Society JFS Jewish Food Link

Wishing everyone a safe, happy Thanksgiving!

Hear from Risa Levine about the urgent and crucial work of our Community Recovery Task Force. Everyone has a role to play in recovery. Donate today at https://www.jewishvancouver.com/donate-fb . We're proud to work with our partners: JFS Vancouver, BC Vancouver Talmud Torah Alumni Vancouver Hebrew Academy King David School, Vancouver Shalhevet Girls High School Axis Vancouver Congregation Beth Hamidrash Congregation Har El Or Shalom Synagogue Congregation Schara Tzedeck Temp...le Sholom - Vancouver, Canada Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver CIJA Tikva Housing Society JFS Jewish Food Link . Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Vancouver See more

Today, we pause for a moment in memory of the 11 lives lost at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh two years ago. #PauseWithPittsburgh

We’re grateful to community leaders like Craig Diamond, who are leading the way. He is making a difference by supporting our Annual Campaign and our Community Recovery Fund. You can make a difference by donating today at https://www.jewishvancouver.com/donate-fb . We're proud to work with our partners: JFS Vancouver, BC Vancouver Talmud Torah Alumni Vancouver Hebrew Academy King David School, Vancouver Shalhevet Girls High School Axis Vancouver Congregation Beth Israel Vancouver Congregation Beth Hamidrash Congregation Har El Or Shalom Synagogue Congregation Schara Tzedeck Temple Sholom - Vancouver, Canada Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver CIJA Tikva Housing Society JFS Jewish Food Link

The amazing Yael Segal is inspiring young donors in our community as co-chair of the Ben Gurion Society. Have you made your Annual Campaign gift? It’s quick, easy and secure: https://www.jewishvancouver.com/donate-fb . We're proud to work with our partners: JFS Vancouver, BC Vancouver Talmud Torah Alumni Vancouver Hebrew Academy King David School, Vancouver Shalhevet Girls High School Axis Vancouver Congregation Beth Hamidrash Congregation Har El Or Shalom Synagogue Congregation Schara Tzedeck Temple Sholom - Vancouver, Canada Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver CIJA Tikva Housing Society JFS Jewish Food Link

Our incredible campaign chair, Jonathon Leipsic, knows that keeping our entire community connected is essential. You can make a difference. Give today at https://www.jewishvancouver.com/donate-fb . We're proud to work with our partners: JFS Vancouver, BCVancouver Talmud Torah Alumni Vancouver Hebrew Academy King David School, Vancouver Shalhevet Girls High School Axis Vancouver Congregation Beth Hamidrash Congregation Har El Or Shalom Synagogue Congregation Schara Tzedeck Temple Sholom - Vancouver, Canada Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver CIJA Tikva Housing Society JFS Jewish Food Link