FEDERATION ANNUAL CAMPAIGN: STRENGTHENING JEWISH IDENTITY, ENRICHING COMMUNITY LIFE Vancouver is a beautiful place to live, but, as we all know, it is also very expensive. Our Jewish community is feeling the impact. Nearly half of our community members now live outside the City of Vancouver, beyond the reach of most of our community institutions. Many of them are struggling to connect to Jewish life and the community support systems they need. Many are unable to access Jewish programs and services – from the Jewish Food Bank to day camps and schools. Those who live more centrally are closer to the centres of Jewish life, but the high cost of living means many of them cannot afford to participate in Jewish programs. The Federation Annual Campaign aims to change that. Jewish Federation and our 37 partner agencies are committed to creating new pathways to connect individuals and families... MORE |
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| CALENDAR OF EVENTS |
| JSA Fall Symposium November 15 | 12:00 a.m. |
| Arza Presents Anat Hoffman at Temple Sholom November 15-16 | 7:00 p.m. |
| Hillel BC Telethon (PYI) November 16 | 6:30 p.m. |
| Hillel BC Telethon (PYI) November 17 | 6:30 p.m. |
| Jewish Museum & Archives AGM November 18 | 6:00 p.m. |
| Hillel BC Telethon (PYI) November 18 | 6:30 p.m. |
| Intersections: Cultural Exchange with Robbie Waisman November 18 | 7:00 p.m. |
| King David High School Open House November 18 | 7:00 p.m. |
| JLI Fall Course: Journey of the Soul November 18 | 7:30 p.m. |
| Hillel BC Telethon (PYI) November 19 | 6:30 p.m. |
| 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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