VOLUNTEER PROFILE — JUDITH COHEN Federation Annual Campaign Women’s Philanthropy Chair Volunteer chair of Women’s Philanthropy for Federation’s Annual Campaign, Judith Cohen is no stranger to Jewish Federation’s philanthropic work. She has volunteered for the Annual Campaign as a canvasser, committee member for Night of 100 Dinners, and co-chair of the Lion of Judah committee (both committees organize events to recognize women who make significant gifts to the Annual Campaign). In addition to having over 20 years of campaign experience, Judith brings business savvy to her role—she is the co-owner of RENEW Period Lighting and Decorative Arts (formerly Vancouver Architectural Antiques Ltd.), which has been in business for over 38 years. Women Advocating for Women The Women’s Philanthropy chair is a member of the Federation Annual Campaign’s working cabinet, which provides overall leadership to the Annual Campaign. The Women’s Philanthropy portfolio focuses on fundraising activities such as educational and community building programs, face-to-face canvassing, and reward and recognition programs. MORE |
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| CALENDAR OF EVENTS |
| Lashon Hara by Robin Atlas June 1-21 | 7:00 p.m. | more information gallery@jccgv.bc.ca |
| Negotiating Identities June 3 | 8:00 p.m. | For more information gaynor@bethisrael.ca |
| Shavuot Dairy Dinner June 3 | 9:45 p.m. | For more information info@lubavitchbc.com |
Reading of the Ten Commandments June 4 | 11:00 a.m. | more information info@lubavitchbc.com |
| JLI Spring Course June 4 - July 9 | 7:30 p.m. | more information info@lubavitchbc.com |
| Shabbat Dinner at Chabad UBC June 6 | 7:30 p.m. | more information rabbi@chabadubc.com |
| Kollel Friday Night Experience June 6 | 7:30 p.m. | For more information info@thekollel.com |
| Above are selected items from the Community Calendar. See complete listings here. |
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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.
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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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