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September 25, 2013   l   21 Tishirei, 5774



JOIN US AT THESE CAMPAIGN EVENTS

Celebrating Generosity
October 10, 2013

Celebrating Generosity is an appreciation event that we have created exclusively for 2013 Federation Annual Campaign donors at $1,000 household gift and above. This event is an upbeat, fun evening with great food, great drink and a fabulous crowd!

Event Details
October 10, 2013 | 7:30 p.m.
FanClub | 1050 Granville Street
Complimentary valet parking
Dietary laws observed
Minimum household gift of $1,000 to the 2013 Federation Annual Campaign.

$54 per person. Purchase your tickets here.

Celebrating Generosity is expected to sell out. Maximum two guests per household, please. Upon registering, your name will be added to the guest list.

For more information, contact Anna Vander Munnik at amunnik@jewishvancouver.com or 604.257.5109. MORE




MARCH OF THE LIVING - TEEN AND ADULT INFORMATION SESSIONS

We are offering three March of the Living trips in 2014: one for students in grades 10-12, a separate trip for adults, and a separate trip for young adults aged 24-34. MORE

FORUM ON FOOD SECURITY

On Tuesday, October 1, 2013, Jewish Federation and the Jewish Family Service Agency (JFSA) will host a forum titled Food, Dignity and Choice: Ending Hunger in Jewish Community. MORE

CAMPAIGN OPENING EVENT A HUGE SUCCESS

More than 1,100 community members joined together to kick off the Federation Annual Campaign with Jason Alexander, better known as Seinfeld’s George Costanza, the infamous double dipper of chips. MORE

PACIFIC CHAI DRAGON BOATERS SUPPORT FIRST NATIONS

Our community’s Pacific Chai dragon boat team proudly took part in the All Nations Canoe Gathering on September 17, 2013 in False Creek. The team joined First Nations members in traditional cedar dugout canoes to paddle from Vanier Park to Science World, where they were welcomed in a traditional ceremony. MORE

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Simchat Torah Celebration September 26 | 7:30 p.m. | For more information info@lubavitchbc.com
Kollel Friday Night Experience September 27 | 7:30 p.m. | For more information info@thekollel.com
Shabbat Dinner at Chabad UBC September 27 | 7:30 p.m. | For more information rabbi@chabadubc.com
Yom Kippur War Lecture September 29 | 10:00 a.m. | For more information israel@jccgv.bc.ca
Gilad Schalit September 29 | 8:00 p.m. | For more information vancouver@jnf.ca
March of the Living Registration September 30 | 12:00 a.m. | For more information iheiber@jewishvancouver.com
Food Matters: Food Security in the Jewish Community
October 1 | 7:00 p.m. | For more information info@jfsa.ca
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 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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