DIAMOND JUBILEE MEDAL WINNERS This new commemorative medal was created to mark the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne, and was personally approved by the Queen. The medal program is part of the Diamond Jubilee Year celebrations, organized by the Government of Canada. The Diamond Jubilee is only the second time in Canada’s history that the country has honoured the 60-year reign of a monarch. Karen James was one of 25 people from Canadian Jewish communities whose names were put forward by the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) in recognition of the work they do in the community and the significant contributions they have made. CIJA was one of the partner organizations that was selected by organizers to nominate candidates. Karen, who is also an active Jewish Federation volunteer leader and past chair of Women’s Philanthropy, joined the other CIJA nominees in Ottawa to receive her medal. MORE |
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| CALENDAR OF EVENTS |
| Shabbat Dinner February 1 | 7:30 p.m. | For more information |
| Lecture with Gershon Hundert February 4-14 | 7:00 p.m. | For more information ajsi@jccgv.bc.ca |
| JCC Sport Dinner February 7 | 5:00 p.m. | For more information nicki@jccgv.bc.ca |
| Shabbat Dinner February 8 | 7:30 p.m. | For more information |
Friday Night Live February 8 | 7:00 p.m. | For more information info@templesholom.ca |
| Chutzpah Festival February 9 - March 3 | 7:00 p.m. | For more information
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Use It and improve It February 14 | 11:00 a.m. | For more information office@jsalliance.org
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| Fraytik tsu Nakht Secular Shabbes observance February 15 | 6:00 p.m. | For more information info@peretz-centre.org |
| Shabbat Dinner February 15 | 7:30 p.m. | For more information rabbi@thekollel.com |
| YossiLinks Purim Costume Party February 16 - 17 | 8:00 p.m. | For more information yhavusha@hotmail.com |
| Above are selected items from the Community Calendar. See complete listings here. |
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Do you know someone in need of financial help? The Hebrew Free Loan Association offers interest free loans up to to a maximum of $7,000 for personal loans, $10,000 for education and special purpose loans, and up to $750 for emergency loans 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 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.
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