Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver eYachad newsletter

December 22 , 2010 l 15 Tevet 5771

ISRAELI AND CANADIAN STUDENTS BUILD LASTING CONNECTIONS

Over Chanukah, 10 students from Har Vagai High School in our partnership region of the Upper Galilee Panhandle, were in Vancouver visiting their sister school, King David High School (KDHS). The students were here as part of the Gesher Chai (Living Bridge) aspect of Jewish Federation’s Partnership 2000 program with the Upper Galilee Panhandle region in Israel. The program aims to deepen connections with Israel on a person-to-person basis, and build lasting ties between our two communities. MORE


	MERCAZ MA'ASE WINS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD Recently, Mercaz Ma'ase – a Jewish Federation-funded volunteer program for at-risk youth in Israel - was honoured with the prestigious Social Affairs Prize from the Sderot Conference for Society. The conference has been an important national annual event for the past eight years in Sderot, a town that has suffered thousands of rocket attacks from Gaza. MORE

	HIGH SCHOOL DEBATES ENGAGE JEWISH YOUTH ACROSS THE LOWER MAINLAND Fostering connections to Israel is an important part of Federation’s commitment to building a vibrant and enduring Jewish community. To that end, our Israel and Overseas Department keeps our community connected to Israel through local celebrations, education and advocacy. MORE

	FELLOWSHIP IN INTERNATIONAL JEWISH SERVICE Do you know a young Jewish thinker or doer with a strong interest in international Jewish affairs and public service? The Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), Jewish Federation’s trusted overseas partner in non-sectarian disaster relief and long-term development assistance worldwide, is currently recruiting for the 2011 – 2012 Ralph I. Goldman (RIG) Fellowship. MORE

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Miriam's Legacy December 31 | 8:00 p.m. | For more information rivki@communitykollel.org

Film: Both Sides of the Wire January 5 | 7:00 p.m. | For more information info@jewishmuseum.ca

Building Peace Between Israelis and Palestinians January 8 | 7:30 p.m. | For more information info@peaceittogether.ca

Israeli Film - Pa'am Haiti January 13 | 7:00 p.m. | For more information pam@freedman.ca

JNF Tu B'Shvat Telethon January 16 | 9:00 a.m. | For more information micky.goldwein@jnf.ca

Raoul Wallenberg Day Film Screening January 16 | 1:30 p.m. | For more information fmiller@vhec.org

VHA Open House January 18 | 10:00 a.m. | For more information vha@vhebrewacademy.com

VTT Bingo Evening January 18 | 5:30 p.m. | For more information tabraham@talmudtorah.com

Taste of Israel January 20 | 6:00 p.m. | For more information micky.goldwein@jnf.ca

Fraytik Tsu Nakht January 21 | 6:30 p.m. | For more information info@peretz-centre.org

Beth Tikvah Dinner Dance January 22 | 7:30 p.m. | For more information janchenkis@hotmail.com

Above are selected items from the Community Calendar.
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FEDERATION FEATURES

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The Jewish Museum and Archives of British Columbia is looking for photographs of youth groups from any date and from anywhere in British Columbia. If you have photographs of youth groups or even some members of a group doing crafts, projects or other activities, please call Laura Moodie, executive director at 604.638.7289.

Do you know someone in need of financial help? The Hebrew Free Loan Association offers interest free loans up to $5,000 and emergency loans up to $750 to members of the Jewish community to help deal with family emergencies, start a new career, pursue education, settle new immigrants, deal with business failure, or generally make ends meet. Apply for yourself or tell someone you know. Please contact us 604.257.5151 or online.

The L’Chaim Adult Day Centre has space available for the beloved fragile older adult in your life.
L’Chaim provides a warm, supportive and stimulating day program and respite for caregivers. L'Chaim also operates in Richmond. For more information, please call Annica Carlsson Hyman at 604.257.5111, local 400 or email.

The JCCGV's Bagel Club runs a weekly community kitchen program open to all adults with special needs, Mondays from 5-7:00 p.m. in the program kitchen at the JCCGV. For more information please contact Anat Toledano at 604.257.5111 ext.710 or email.

Do you have a room to rent or a secondary suite available?
Jewish Family Service Agency has regular requests from clients for both short and long-term housing in the community. If you have a home to share or suite available, please call our housing coordinator at 604.257.5151.

Want to meet new people? Learn new skills? Feel part of the community?
Shalom BC Volunteer Centre has many opportunities listed on their website from one-time events to regular commitments, updated every Friday. Please check the website or call 604.257.5181.

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