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June 30, 2011   l   28 Sivan 5771









NEW LEADERSHIP AND FINANCIAL REPORTING AT FEDERATION AGM

At Jewish Federation’s Annual General Meeting on June 20th, we welcomed new board chairs and directors, recognized outgoing leadership and reported on a change to the fiscal year that will benefit the organization.

Outgoing Jewish Community Foundation board chair, Mitchell Gropper, was re-elected to the Jewish Federation board and subsequently appointed its new chair. He succeeds Michael Fugman, who concluded his two-year term as board chair. Ron Rozen was elected to the Jewish Community Foundation board, and appointed its new chair. MORE

LOCAL DONOR FAMILIES FUND SCHOLARSHIPS IN ISRAEL

Seventy-four students will be studying at Tel Hai College this fall, thanks in part to Vancouver donors, the Coleman, Rothstein and Zalkow families. MORE

OVER $10,000 RAISED TO HELP JAPAN EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI VICTIMS

Our community joined together to raise over $10,000 through the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund, helping to provide critically needed food and emergency supplies, medical assistance...MORE



 

JFNA PARTICIPATES IN ISRAELI EMERGENCY SIMULATION DRILL

The Israel office of The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) played an important role in the June 2011 national emergency simulation drill, called “Turning Point 5”... MORE
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Projections Exhibit June 30 | 7:00 p.m. | For more information info@vhec.org
Loaves of Love June 30 | 8:00 p.m. For more information info@thekollel.org
Shabbat Dinner July 1 | 7:30 p.m. | For more information rabbi@thekollel.org
Kollel BBQ July 3 | 5:30 p.m. | For more information info@thekollel.com
A Tale of Two Souls July 3 | 7:30 p.m. | For more information info@thekollel.com
Kollel Business Connections July 5 | 6:00 p.m. | For more information rabbi@thekollel.org
Anti Semitism in the New South Africa July 13 | 7:00 p.m. | For more information info@jewishmuseum.ca
Old Jews Telling Jokes July 14 | 6:30 p.m. | For more information karon@jsalliance.org
Hadassah-WIZO Pro Am Golf Tournament July 18 | 12:15 p.m. | For more information office@vancouver.chw.ca
VHA Garden Party August 14 | 6:00 p.m. | For more information vha@vhebrewacademy.com
Beth Israel Golf Tournament August 18 | 1:00 p.m. | For more information shannon@bethisrael.ca
Community Film Screening September 11 | 10:00 a.m. | For more information film@vjff.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 604.639.1400 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. 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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