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September 19, 2011   l   20 Elul 5771









THE SECRET RESCUE: HOW ONE WOMAN'S CHOICE SAVED 3,228 JEWS

Women’s Philanthropy invites you to take part in an inspiring evening of choices, featuring Canadian heroine, Judy Feld Carr. Now in its eighth year, Choices is a celebration of women choosing to support our community. Hundreds of women come together under one roof for an evening of inspiration, and are united in one cause: strengthening our community through tzedakah. MORE

MARCH OF THE LIVING: A ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY

At the mention of Poland, many Jews immediately conjure up images of horror and destruction. The darkness of the Holocaust is so thick, it’s difficult to see through to the vibrancy of Jewish life that existed in the generations before. MORE

JEWISH FEDERATION FUNDS INTERNSHIPS FOR ETHIOPIAN ISRAELI STUDENTS IN VANCOUVER

This fall, two Ethiopian-Israeli students, Orly Pakato and Reut Worka will be in Vancouver, on a Jewish Federation-funded program, interning at local accounting firms PricewaterhouseCoopers and Lanyard Group of Companies. MORE


TAG BC ANNOUNCES NEW PROGRAMS

TAG BC, the community supplemental Jewish high school, has just started their 2011-12 year, with a fantastic array of new and strengthening programs on Monday nights. MORE
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
March of the Living Information Night September 20 | 7:30 p.m. | For more information info@jewishvancouver.com
Hillel's Welcome Back Party September 21 | 7:00 p.m. For more information rotem@vancouverhillel.ca
Lecture by Dr. Elliot Wolfson September 21 | 7:00 p.m. | For more information shannonl@vst.edu
Kabbalah Class September 21 | 7:30 p.m. | For more information rabbi@thekollel.com
Yeshiva Night September 22 | 8:00 p.m. | For more information rabbi@chabadcitycentre.com
Loaves of Love September 22 | 8:00 p.m. | For more information rabbi@thekollel.com
UBC/SFU Shabbat Dinner September 23 | 7:30 p.m. | For more informationrotem@vancouverhillel.ca
Shabbat Dinner September 23 | 7:30 p.m. | For more information rabbi@thekollel.com
Shana Tovah Cards and Honey Cake September 25 | 11:00 a.m. | For more information rabbi@chabadcitycentre.com
Genealogy Sunday September 25 | 1:00 p.m. | For more information info@jewishmuseum.ca
Beit Midrash Dedication September 25 | 7:30 p.m. | For more information programming@scharatzedeck.com
Above are selected listings from the community calendar. For a complete listing, click 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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