Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver eYachad newsletter

June 2, 2010 l 20 Sivan 5770

JEWISH FEDERATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Engaging the Next Generation: Keeping Jewish Values Alive

You are invited to attend Federation’s Annual General Meeting on Monday, June 14th. In addition to the business of the AGM, we will welcome Michael Brooks, executive director, University of Michigan Hillel, who will speak to the challenges faced by young adults today, with a keynote address titled Engaging the Next Generation: Keeping Jewish Values Alive. MORE


	JEWISH READING MADE EASY The Isaac Waldman Jewish Public Library recently launched a Book of the Week program. Designed to connect Jewish adults with meaningful Jewish-themed books, the program offers a weekly write-up of featured recommended readings by Jewish authors or on Jewish themes. MORE

	JOURNEY CONTINUES FOR MARCH OF THE LIVING STUDENTS This past April, a group of thirteen local high school students embarked on March of the Living - a two-week trip to Poland and Israel to bear witness to the atrocities of the Holocaust, and build their connection to Israel. MORE

	WOMEN GATHER TO BUILD A CARING AND COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITY This past Sunday, nearly thirty women in our community gathered for a day of giving back at Women's Philanthropy Mitzvah Day. The women met at the Peretz Centre to sort through donated goods before dispersing to various mitzvah sites throughout both the general and Jewish communities. MORE

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Lion of Judah Appreciation Evening June 2 l 6:00 p.m. l For more information campaign@jewishvancouver.com

Kollel Singles 45+ Dinner June 7 l 8:00 p.m. l For more information rabbi@communitykollel.org

VTT's Bye Bye Birdie Musical June 8-9 l 7:00 p.m. l For more information tabraham@talmudtorah.com

Jewish Women International BC Rainbow Lunch June 13 l 11:30 a.m. | For more information egoldman@telus.net

Theodor Herzl's Birthday Party June 13 l 2:00 p.m. l For more information bethtikvah@btikvah.ca

Vancouver Jewish Folk Concert Spring Concert June 13 | 2:30 p.m. | For more information info@peretz-centre.org

Jewish Federation Annual General Meeting June 14 | 7:30 p.m. | For more information info@jewishvancouver.com

Kollel Pub Night June 14 | 8:00 p.m. | For more information rabbi@communitykollel.org

Philosopher's Cafe June 16 | 7:00 p.m. | For more information mwinston@jewishmuseum.ca

Meet Rabbi Hillel Brody June 17 | 4:00 p.m. | For more information foundation@louisbrier.ca

VTT Gentlemen's Dinner June 17 | 7:00 p.m. | For more information gents@talmudtorah.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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