Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver eYachad newsletter

April 13, 2011 l 9 Nissan, 5771

IDEASLAM CREATES BUZZ IN COMMUNITY

We've kick-started some action in the Jewish community. Just a few short weeks ago, over fifty 20- and 30-somethings came together to share their ideas for building and improving our community at IdeaSlam. Innovative new program ideas were shared for this demographic, and Jewish Federation is collaborating with PresenTense – a Jerusalem-based organization that provides training in social entrepreneurship - to help turn these ideas into reality through the potential funding of fellowships and initiatives that would provide the resources needed to bring them to life. MORE


	PASSOVER IN OUR COMMUNITY This Passover, there’s something for everyone in our community. From understanding the Passover holiday and rituals to creating new ones, Passover is deeply entrenched with tradition. We’ve put together a list of resources for you, including local seders, food and drink recipes, hagaddah options, and songs and video. Take this opportunity to share some of your holiday traditions on our Facebook page. MORE

	THE PJ LIBRARY CELEBRATES ONE YEAR OF CONNECTING JEWISH FAMILIES WITH JUDAISM This spring, The PJ Library is celebrating its first anniversary on the Lower Mainland. The program sends free, high-quality, age-appropriate Jewish-themed children’s books and music to families with young children on a monthly basis, no strings attached. MORE

	STRENGHTENING IMPORTANT SKILLS AND DEVELOPING JEWISH VALUES This past March, our community's fourth to seventh grade students competed in the 23rd Annual Public Speaking Contest. The contest, presented by Jewish Federation and State of Israel Bonds, and supported by the Jewish Community Centre, was an enormous success, with over 100 students participating. MORE

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Philosopher's Cafe April 13 | 7:00 p.m. | For more information info@jewishmuseum.ca

JCC Jewish Book Festival: Howard Jacobson April 13 | 7:30 p.m. | For more information nicole@jccgv.bc.ca

Family Passover Seder April 18 | 7:30 p.m. | For more information info@communitykollel.org

Passover Seder - Chabad Richmond, Downtown, and Lubavich BC April 18 | 7:30 p.m. | For more information info@seder2011.ca

First Passover Seder April 18 |8:00 p.m. For more information info@communitykollel.org

Second Passover Seder April 19 | 8:00 p.m. | For more information info@seder2011.ca

Second Passover Seder April 19 | 8:30 p.m. | For more information info@communitykollel.org

Third Community Seder April 23 | 6:00 p.m. | For more information info@peretz-centre.org

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

Yom Hashoah Commemorative Evening May 1 | 7:00 p.m. | For more information romefox@vhec.org

Jewish Film Night in Richmond May 3 | 6:00 p.m. | For more information kehila@uniserve.net

Louis Brier Auxiliary's Mother's Day Tea May 5 | 2:00 p.m. | For more information vsprinkling@louisbrier.com

Yom Hazikaron Ceremony May 8 | 7:00 p.m. | For more information sgoldberg@jewishvancouver.com

Above are selected items from the Community Calendar.
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FEDERATION FEATURES

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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 5-7:00 p.m. 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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