REFUGEE AND MIGRANT CRISIS – THE JEWISH AND CANADIAN PERSPECTIVES AT FEDTALKS Several months ago, when we first discussed FEDtalks with Irwin Cotler, we identified the fallout from failed states – particularly issues of migration – as a key focus of his address at our Annual Campaign Opening event. Little did we know that the issue would come to a head in the weeks immediately leading up to FEDtalks on September 17, 2015. We know this is an issue that our community cares about deeply, and at FEDtalks we will explore the refugee and migrant crisis. First, Irwin Cotler will help us understand the various factors at play and Canada’s past and future roles. Another FEDtalks speaker, Rabbi David Wolpe – named by Newsweek Magazine as the most influential rabbi in America... MORE |
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| CALENDAR OF EVENTS |
| JCF Trustees Meeting September 10 | 4:30 p.m. |
| Ian Penn Pole September 10 - October 11 | 7:00 p.m. |
| JMABC New Website Launch Party September 10 | 7:00 p.m. |
| JNF High Holiday Appeal September 13-15 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Rosh Hashana Services September 13-15 | 7:15 p.m. |
| Rosh Hashanah Dinner and Complete Schedule September 13-14 | 7:30 p.m. |
| Federation Annual Campaign Opening: FEDtalks September 17 | 7:30 p.m. |
| 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.
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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