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November 24, 2010   l   17 Kislev 5771







NEW GRANT PROGRAM TO FACILITATE INCLUSION FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Jewish Federation is pleased to introduce the Community Inclusion Grant program, created to enable systemic change across our community’s resources for youth and adults with special needs. Designed to encourage the creation of new and innovative programming, these grants are part of Federation’s overall plan to facilitate greater inclusion of Jewish youth and adults with special needs in our community. MORE


YOUTH FUTURES PROGRAM DELIVERS HOPE

Fostering connections to Israel is an important part of Jewish Federation’s commitment to building a vibrant and enduring Jewish community. As part of our mandate to do so, funds are directed to programs in Israel and overseas Jewish communities in need, where our partners deliver critical social services. MORE

MIDDLE EAST SECURITY EXPERT TO SPEAK DECEMBER 1ST

Join us on Wednesday, December 1st to learn from Middle East security expert Professor Amos Guiora as he speaks about the impact of lawfare and religious extremism. Professor Guiora will address the use of lawfare in contemporary society, and the impact of deliberate misuse of accepted laws, terms, and concepts on innocent members of society. MORE


 

PERMANENT HOLOCAUST EXHIBIT TO BE FEATURED AT CANADIAN MUSEUM FOR HUMAN RIGHTS

A permanent Holocaust exhibit will be a key feature of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, when it opens its doors in Winnipeg in 2013. You may remember seeing the museum showcased this past February at Manitoba’s pavilion during the Olympics. The museum, the first of its kind outside the National Capital Region, is the legacy of Jewish philanthropist Israel “Izzy” Asper. MORE

 
CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Miriam's Legacy November 25 l 8:00 p.m. l For more information info@communitykollel.org

It Doesn't Take a Rocket Scientist November 27 l 7:30 p.m. l For more information gaynor@bethisrael.ca

Chanukah in Chelm November 28 l 2:00 p.m. l For more information info@peretz-centre.org

Workshop: Digitizing Your Photographs November 28 l 2:00 p.m. | For more information info@jewishmuseum.ca

Norman Rothstein Theatre Rededication November 28 l 3:00 p.m. l For more information nicki@jccgv.bc.ca

Camp Miriam Telethon November 29 | 5:30 p.m. | For more information chaverim.miriam@gmail.com

Schara Tzedeck AGM November 30 | 7:00 p.m. | For more information shelley@scharatzedeck.com

Lawfare and Religious Extremism December 1 | 7:00 p.m. | For more information info@jewishvancouver.com

Chanukah Contest December 2 | 6:00 p.m. | For more information info@burquest.org

JCCGV Chanukah Party December 5 | 10:30 p.m. | For more information debbie@jccgv.bc.ca
Schara Tzedeck Chanukah Party December 5 | 5:30 p.m. | For more information shelley@scharatzedeck.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 Associ ation 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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