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May 4, 2014   l   4 Iyar, 5774



VOLUNTEER PROFILE— GEOFFREY DRUKER AND THE YOM HAZIKARON COMMITTEE

Yom Hazikaron Committee Chair
If you ask about Geoffrey Druker’s involvement in Vancouver’s Yom Hazikaron ceremony, the annual remembrance of Israeli fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism, you might hear, “In Vancouver, Geoffrey Druker is Yom Hazikaron.” Geoffrey has been chairing the local Yom Hazikaron ceremony for over 20 years—not because he won’t give up his post, but because no one can imagine anyone else in his place.

The Yom Hazikaron Ceremony
Observed the day before Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day, Yom Hazikaron is as solemn as Yom Ha’atzmaut is joyous. In Vancouver, the ceremony draws about 400 people and follows a typical Israeli Yom Hazikaron ceremony format, which includes poems, readings, songs and a moment of silence. “It’s a community hug and support for the families in our community who have lost family and friends,” says Geoffrey.
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PLANNING FOR 2014 FEDERATION ANNUAL CAMPAIGN UNDERWAY

Buoyed by the success of the 2013 Federation Annual Campaign, which raised $7.7 million and an additional $200,000 in designated gifts, the Campaign Working Cabinet is already planning for this year’s campaign. MORE.

IS THERE A NEED FOR ADDICTIONS SERVICES WITHIN THE JEWISH COMMUNITY?

For the past year an informal group of professionals, Rabbis and interested community members have been exploring the need for support services for people affected by addictions, within the context of Jewish values and traditions... MORE

UPDATE ON UKRAINE

As we have all witnessed in the past two weeks, following the annexation of the Crimea, pro-Russian protests and activities have intensified in eastern Ukraine.. MORE

2014 FESTIVAL HA’RIKUD - CELEBRATING NASHIM

Founded in 2004, the annual Festival Ha’Rikud, brings together youth from all walks of life in celebration of Jewish and Israeli culture through music and dance. MORE

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
VHEC 'An Evening In' Annual Campaign May 4 | 10:00 a.m. | For more information ninakrieger@vhec.org
Retired/Rewired?! JSA Spring Forum May 4 | 1:30 p.m. | more information office@jsalliance.org
Yom Hazikaron Ceremony May 4 | 7:30 p.m. | For more information info@jewishvancouver.com
Yom Ha'atzmaut Celebration Event May 5 | 7:30 p.m. | For more information info@jewishvancouver.com
Kehila Society Annual General Meeting May 8 | 6:30 p.m. | more information kehila@uniserve.com
VTT Gentlemen's Dinner May 8 | 6:30 p.m. | more information tabraham@talmudtorah.com
JCC Festival Ha'Rikud Show May 8 | 7:00 p.m. | For more information debbie@jccgv.bc.ca
Kollel Friday Night Experience May 9 | 7:30 p.m. | For more information info@thekollel.com
Shabbat Dinner at Chabad UBC May 9 | 7:30 p.m. | more information rabbi@chabadubc.com
JCC Festival Ha'Rikud May11 | 12:00 p.m. | more information debbie@jccgv.bc.ca
Film Night- A Place at the Table May 13 | 7:00 p.m. | For more information bethtikvah@btikvah.ca
KDHS Teaching for Tomorrow May 14 | 6:30 p.m. | more information www.khds.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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