Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver eYachad newsletter

January 20, 2010 l 5 Shevat 5771

VANCOUVER JEWISH COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTES OVER $40,000 TO HAITI
In just under a week, our community has contributed over $40,000 to the Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund. The total will double, thanks to the Canadian government, which is matching donations.

Funds raised in Vancouver are being directed to the Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), our long-standing partner in the relief field. JDC is the largest international Jewish humanitarian assistance organization in the world, and has been providing effective, non-sectarian assistance to both Jews and non-Jews worldwide for 95 years. MORE


	JEWISH MOSAIC UNVEILED AT OAKRIDGE On December 15, Jewish Federation and the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver unveiled the first of five mosaics in Oakridge. The mosaic, sponsored by the JCCGV and Jewish Federation, was made possible with generous support from the Averbach, Shafran and Silber families. MORE

	FEDERATION PROVIDES EMERGENCY SUPPORT TO THE ETHIOPIAN NATIONAL PROJECT Destau was a seventh-grade student in Hadera with poor grades and a lack of motivation. His parents were unaware of where to turn for help, and he had come close to giving up on himself...MORE

	JEWISH COMMUNITY CAMP FAIR On Thursday, February 4th, Jewish Federation and the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver will be hosting the third annual Jewish Community Camp Fair. MORE

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

International Holocaust Remembrance Day January 24 | 7:00-9:00 p.m. l For more information info@vhec.org

When an Old House Whispers January 26 l 7:00-9:00 l For more information info@jewishmuseum.ca

Arcturus - Piano and Violin Concert January 27, l 1:00- 2:00 p.m. l For more information leah@jccgv.bc.ca

More Than Just Games: Canada & the 1936 Olympics Opening October 15, 2009 l 7:30-9:30 p.m. l For more information romefox@vhec.org

Faded Love January 27 l 6:30-7:00 p.m. l For more information dbalshine@louisbrier.com

JCCGV Sports Dinner January 28 l 5:00-11:00 p.m. l For more information tisha@jccgv.bc.ca

Vancouver Jewish Film Society - Sons of Sahknin January 31 l 4:30-7:30 p.m. l For more information vjff@telus.net

Comedy Cafe With Modi January 31 l 7:30-9:30 l For more information rabbi@centerforjudaism.org

Camp Fair February 4 l 3:30-7:00 p.m. | For more information sbordan@jewishvancouver.com

Community Event: Meet the Israeli Olympic Team February 14 l 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. l For more information sgoldberg@jewishvancouver.com

Above are selected items from Federation's Community Calendar.
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JFSA is pleased to announce our new mentorship pilot project geared towards Russian Jews. This project will build welcoming opportunities, connect the Russian Jewish community with our larger community and educate lay leaders about the Russian Jewish experience. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Adele at 604.257.5151 or email.

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 5-7:00PM 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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