Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver eYachad newsletter

July 28, 2010 l 17 Av 5770

ALAN DERSHOWITZ TAKES YOUR QUESTIONS AT OPENING NIGHT

On Monday, September 20th, Jewish Federation will welcome Alan Dershowitz, world-renowned human rights advocate, Harvard lawyer and best-selling author of The Case for Israel. The format of this event is unique: Instead of speaking on a single pre-determined topic, Alan Dershowitz will answer questions submitted by community members. This is your opportunity to help steer the discussion, and to engage him in topics that are meaningful to you.

Whether you are interested in Jewish continuity, Israel, anti-Semitism or other Jewish topics, Alan Dershowitz has something to say about it. We invite you to join the conversation by submitting your questions in advance when you purchase tickets online. MORE


	JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER VANCOUVER LEADER HONOURED IN ISRAEL This past month, women’s philanthropy chair, Karen James, travelled on a mission to Israel, where participants learned first-hand how our overseas partners, the Joint Distribution Committee and the Jewish Agency for Israel deliver critical services in local communities, and gained a greater understanding of the needs of these communities. MORE

	JEWISH FEDERATION WELCOMES NEW CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver is pleased to welcome the latest addition to the Annual Campaign team Cheryl Hebb, CFRE, in the position of campaign director. Cheryl comes to Jewish Federation from the Vancouver General Hospital and University of British Columbia Hospital Foundation, where she previously held the director of fundraising for community role. MORE

	ETHIOPIAN-ISRAELI STUDENTS INTERN AT VANCOUVER LAW FIRMS This summer, two Ethiopian-Israeli students are in Vancouver on a Federation-sponsored program to intern at local law firms. Federation has provided funds to support outstanding students, who otherwise would not have the means to pay for their education, and to enable them to gain valuable work experience. MORE

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Miriam's Legacy July 29 l 8:00 p.m. l For more information rivki@communitykollel.org

Friday Night Dinner July 30 l 7:30 p.m. l For more information rabbi@communitykollel.org

Hillel at Pride Parade August 1 l 11:30 a.m . l For more information pat@vancouverhillel.ca

Ahavat Olam at Pride Parade August 1 l 11:30 a.m. | For more information plgold@vcn.bc.ca

Opening: A Joyful Harvest August 5 l 7:00 p.m. l For more information lmoodie@jewishmuseum.ca

Kollel Business Connection August 10 | 7:00 a.m. | For more information rabbi@communitykollel.org

Beth Israel Golf Tournament August 19 | 11:00 a.m. | For more information shannon@bethisrael.ca

David Oppenheimer Commemoration August 29 | 3:00 p.m. | For more information mwinston@jewishmuseum.ca

Kollel Summer Barbeque August 29 | 5:00 p.m. | For more information rabbi@communitykollel.org

Birthright Registration September 14 | 9:00 a.m. | For more information sgoldberg@jewishvancouver.com

An Evening with Alan Dershowitz September 20 | 7:30 p.m. | For more information campaign@jewishvancouver.com

Above are selected items from Federation's Community Calendar.
See complete listings here.

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 5-7:00PM 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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