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November 24, 2013   l   21 Kislev, 5774



PHILIPPINES TYPHOON RELIEF FUND CONTINUES

One of the strongest storms on record slammed into the central Philippines on Friday, November 8, 2013, killing thousands of people. Many more are feared dead and close to one million people have been forced to flee their homes. Typhoon Haiyan raced across a string of highly populated Philippine islands, leaving behind landslides, blocked roads, uprooted trees and tragic destruction.

Our Community’s Response—Relief Fund Now Open
Jewish Federation opened the Philippines Typhoon Relief Fund relief fund, which has raised $37,251 to date. One hundred percent of donations goes directly to aid, and donations are being matched by the Government of Canada until December 9th.

Donate online today, or call our office at 604.257.5110.

Providing Non-Sectarian Humanitarian Relief
Whenever and wherever disaster strikes, Jewish Federation is there to help in times of crisis. Our fundraising efforts will be combined with those of other Jewish communities in Canada through Jewish Federations of Canada-UIA. Funds collected through the emergency campaign go directly to help victims and their families through the Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) and Israeli-based humanitarian organization IsraAID, our trusted partners in the rescue and relief field. MORE

COMMUNITY ADVOCACY AND SHARED VALUES

Recently our community has been engaged in a lively debate about the most effective ways to advance issues we all care about. The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) works on behalf of Jewish Federations across Canada to advocate for Israel and Jewish issues. MORE

AXIS ROLLS OUT NEW YOUNG ADULT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Registration has begun for Leadership Lab, Axis’ new immersive leadership development program for young professionals ages 24–35. Axis is Jewish Federation’s new program for young adults committed to building a vibrant young Jewish community in Metro Vancouver. MORE

DEDICATED VANCOUVER TEACHER RECEIVES GRINSPOON-STEINHARDT AWARD

Every year, the Grinspoon-Steinhardt Foundation honours Jewish educators around North America who have made a great contribution to their field. MORE

PJ LIBRARY AND VANCOUVER HEBREW ACADEMY PARTNER FOR PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

Playing, snacking and listening to a book being read about why little Hanna finally allowed her Sabbath dress to get dirty. This seems like a preschool-aged child’s happy place; and so it was on Tuesday morning, November 5, 2013, when Vancouver Hebrew Academy (VHA) and PJ Library came together to facilitate an open house for VHA’s preschool program. MORE
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Jewish Book Festival November 23-28 | 10:00 a.m. | For more information nicole@jccgv.bc.ca
Menorah Workshop November 24 | 10:00 a.m. | For more information admin@chabadrichmond.com
BI Pre-Hannukah Bash November 24 | 10:30 a.m. | For more information gaynor@bethisrael.ca
Hillel PYI November 24-27 | 5:00 p.m. | For more information orit@vancouverhillel.ca
Jewish Federation Board Meeting November 25 | 7:30 p.m. | more information nkarsyente@jewishvancouver.com
Agam Menorah Lighting November 27 | 6:00 p.m. | For more information info@lubavitchbc.com
JSA Empowerment Through Music November 29 | 11:00 a.m. | more information office@jsalliance.org
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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