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March 24 , 2010   l   9 Nisan 5771




22ND ANNUAL PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST
Nervous in front of a crowd? These kids have it all under control.

Federation’s Israel and Overseas Affairs department is ready to host over 150 students in grades four through seven who are preparing for the 22nd annual Public Speaking Contest. Each student will deliver a three minute speech in front of their peers, parents, moderators and judges - and some will even do it in Hebrew. MORE


KDHS STUDENTS BUILD CONNECTIONS IN ISRAEL
Nineteen students from King David High School recently returned from a 10 day trip to Israel, where they spent time primarily in the north, and ended with short visits to Tzfat, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. The highlight, said Debbie Appelbaum, one of three staff on the trip, “was watching the connections develop and strengthen between KDHS and Har Vagai students.” MORE

VANCOUVER WELCOMES THE PJ LIBRARY
Do you have a child or grandchild aged six months to five years old? Sign them up for The PJ Library.

Free Jewish children’s books and CDs are about to be delivered to local homes through The PJ Library® – no strings attached
. MORE

 

FREE PASSOVER SONGS
Need a little extra something in your back pocket for Afikomen negotiations? Want to keep your kids' attention all seder long? This Passover, Jewish Federation is excited to bring to you free Passover downloadable songs for your kids. MORE

 
CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Men's Seder March 25 l 7:00 p.m. | For more information templesholom@telus.net

Exploring the Elements March 25 l 7:00 p.m. l For more information reisa@jccgv.bc.ca

After Hours Exhibit- "Home Away From Home" March 25 l 7:00 p.m. l For more information mwinston@jewishmuseum.ca

Pre-Pesach Shabbat Dinner March 26 l 6:00 p.m. l For more information gaynor@bethisrael.ca

Communal Passover Seder March 29 l 7:30 p.m. l For more information info@lubavitchbc.com

Chabad Richmond Community Seder March 29 l 7:45 p.m. l For more information info@chabadrichmond.com

Passover with the Kollel March 29 l 8:00 p.m. l For more information rabbi@communitykollel.org

Passover Seder Downtown Vancouver March 29 l 8:00 p.m. l For more information rabbi@chabadcitycentre.com

Second Night Seder March 30 l 6:00 p.m. | For more information templesholom@telus.net

Seder at Burquest April 2 l 6:00 p.m. l For more information info@burquest.org
Peretz Centre Community Third Seder April 3 | 5:30 p.m. | For more information info@peretz-centre.org
Above are selected items from Federation's Community Calendar.
See complete listings here.
 
FEDERATION FEATURES
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The JCCGV is looking for volunteers for the 7th Annual Festival HaRikud, May 16-17, 2010. For more information, contact Debbie Tabenkin at debbie@jccgv.bc.ca, or click here.

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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