Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver eYachad newsletter

February 2, 2011 l 28 Shevat 5771

CARMEL RELIEF FUND TO SUPPORT VILLAGE OF ORPHANS AND IMMIGRANT CHILDREN

Over $30,000 raised in our community through Federation’s Carmel Fire Relief Fund will support the emergency services and reconstruction needs of the Yemin Orde Youth Village, which was badly damaged during the fire in December.

Yemin Orde was founded in 1953 to accommodate Holocaust orphans and immigrant children during the great immigration waves of the fifties. Today, the village is home to 500 immigrant children ages six to 19 from around the world. The majority of the children are from Ethiopia, countries of the former Soviet Union and Brazil. Many are orphans, some have families in their native countries but came to Israel alone, and others are from dysfunctional families. MORE


	TIME TO START PLANNING FOR THE SUMMER - AND THE NEXT SCHOOL YEAR On Thursday, February 10th, Jewish Federation is presenting the fourth annual Jewish Community Camp and School Fair. New for this year’s event is the addition of schools, providing the opportunity for parents to meet with administrators of local Jewish day schools at the same time that they connect with camp directors and summer program organizers – all in one convenient location. MORE

	NEW JEWISH YOUTH FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAM IN VANCOUVER Youth financial literacy is an ongoing issue, especially amongst those in our community affected by poverty. Until recently, resources didn’t exist to address these issues, but this week a new program designed to help promote financial self-sufficiency and entrepreneurship among Jewish immigrant youth was launched. MORE

	JDC HELPS NEEDY JEWS BRAVE FORMER SOVIET UNION'S HARSH COLD When a record cold blasted Northern Europe earlier this winter, Jewish Federation’s trusted partner, the Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) was there to help elderly Jews in the former Soviet Union. It’s all too easy to forget people like 78 year-old Irina, who suffers from debilitating arthritis, and struggles to stay warm through the bitter Ukrainian winter with nothing more than an ancient firewood heater.MORE

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Zeisler Memorial Lecture February 3 | 7:30 p.m. | For more information menkis@interchange.ubc.ca

Hearts are Wild February 3 | 7:00 p.m. | For more information samara_k@hotmail.com

North Shore Hebrew School Trivia Night and Silent Auction February 5 | 7:30 p.m. | For more information nshs@shaw.ca

Word Whip February 6 | 7:00 p.m. | For more information reisa@jccgv.bc.ca

Israeli Movie Night February 6 | 7:00 p.m. | For more information pam@freedman.ca

Health Care Symposium February 9 | 7:00 p.m. | For more information programming@scharatzedeck.com

Gallery Opening February 10 | 7:00 p.m. | For more information reisa@jccgv.bc.ca

Chutzpah! Festival February 10 - 27 |For more information ml@jccgv.bc.ca

Battle of the Bands February 12 | 7:30 p.m. | For more information foundation@louisbrier.com

Birthright Registration February 15 | 7:30 a.m. | For more information sgoldberg@jewishvancouver.com

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

High School Debates February 22 | 6:00 p.m. | For more information sgoldberg@jewishvancouver.com

Miriam's Legacy February 25 | 8:00 p.m. | For more information rivki@communitykollel.org

Above are selected items from the Community Calendar.
See complete listings here.

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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