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Please note, due to COVID-19, events listed on our Events Calendar may have been temporarily suspended. Please contact the hosting organizations to check their status.

 

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1.  You will see the events of the whole month, in small segments, in the colour of the organization, with the title of the event and the time,
2.  Put your cursor on the event and you will see a small pop-up box with the name of the event, the time and price,
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Radical Readings: Biblical Symbolism in Leonard Cohen’s Songs 7:00 pm
Radical Readings: Biblical Symbolism in Leonard Cohen’s Songs
Oct 18 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Matthew Gindin’s Radical Readings series will be on Oct. 18, 7 pm.  Topic: Biblical Symbolism in Leonard Cohen’s Songs.  Leonard Cohen made extensive and brilliant use of symbols and images from the Hebrew bible and Jewish Spiritual literature in his songs. We’ll go through the lyrics to three songs and discuss the riches to be found there upon close reading. [...]
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Genealogy Sundays @ The Jewish Museum 1:00 pm
Genealogy Sundays @ The Jewish Museum
Oct 29 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
For those researchers who feel that they need extra help with their genealogical research, representatives from the Jewish Genealogical Institute of BC are available to assist with genealogical queries. Free access to our databases-(ancestry.com, findmypast.com )  and computers at Jewish Museum & Archives of BC is available on the last Sunday of each month. Phone for appointment, 604-257-5199. These databases[...]
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Radical Readings: Biblical Symbolism in Leonard Cohen’s Songs
Oct 18 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Matthew Gindin’s Radical Readings series will be on Oct. 18, 7 pm. 

Topic: Biblical Symbolism in Leonard Cohen’s Songs. 

Leonard Cohen made extensive and brilliant use of symbols and images from the Hebrew bible and Jewish Spiritual literature in his songs. We’ll go through the lyrics to three songs and discuss the riches to be found there upon close reading. 

Matthew Gindin is a journalist and educator and is the Education Director at the Peretz Centre. This is the second class in this year’s series of five lectures.

He is currently writing a book about Cohen’s spiritual life. 

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Genealogy Sundays @ The Jewish Museum
Oct 29 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

For those researchers who feel that they need extra help with their genealogical research, representatives from the Jewish Genealogical Institute of BC are available to assist with genealogical queries. Free access to our databases-(ancestry.com, findmypast.com )  and computers at Jewish Museum & Archives of BC is available on the last Sunday of each month. Phone for appointment, 604-257-5199.

These databases are available for anyone’s use free of charge, during the operating hours of the Jewish Museum and Archives of British Columbia. A nominal charge will be made for document photocopies. Researchers must book an appointment with the Archivist to use the programs. Appointments will be booked in two hour blocks.

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NIDUS: Representation Agreements
Nov 15 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Are you prepared? For End-of-Life? For Incapacity? For your Future?

What are the  key legal documents in BC to plan for incapacity, end-of-life and after death? Who gets copies and where do you register your plans so they are available when needed?

Representation Agreement Presentation- Planning for the Future, Incapacity and End-of-Life Care with Maureen MacDonald. 

A will is not enough. We will provide an overview of Representation Agreements, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Wills. No registration required. 

“Help for Seniors” with Representation Agreements and related planning: 

A Nidus-trained volunteer will meet with seniors to help them decide about planning for the future. The appointments are 30 minutes and are free. Seniors can book another appointment if needed. 

Friday afternoons, 1:00 – 3:30 pm. By appointment only, no drop-ins. Phone South Granville Seniors Centre at 604-732-0812. Ask to make an appointment for Representation Agreements with Maureen. 

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JSA Empowerment Series: #1 THE HISTORY OF JEWISH HUMOUR
Nov 24 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Join us for our first Empowerment Series as Matthew Gindin takes us on a journey through time and laughter as he explores the history of Jewish Humour. Matthew Gindin is a well-respect journalist, lecturer, teacher and notable columnist for the Jewish Independent. 

 

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Genealogy Sundays @ The Jewish Museum
Nov 26 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

For those researchers who feel that they need extra help with their genealogical research, representatives from the Jewish Genealogical Institute of BC are available to assist with genealogical queries. Free access to our databases-(ancestry.com, findmypast.com )  and computers at Jewish Museum & Archives of BC is available on the last Sunday of each month. Phone for appointment, 604-257-5199.

These databases are available for anyone’s use free of charge, during the operating hours of the Jewish Museum and Archives of British Columbia. A nominal charge will be made for document photocopies. Researchers must book an appointment with the Archivist to use the programs. Appointments will be booked in two hour blocks.

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Genealogy Sundays @ The Jewish Museum
Dec 31 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

For those researchers who feel that they need extra help with their genealogical research, representatives from the Jewish Genealogical Institute of BC are available to assist with genealogical queries. Free access to our databases-(ancestry.com, findmypast.com )  and computers at Jewish Museum & Archives of BC is available on the last Sunday of each month. Phone for appointment, 604-257-5199.

These databases are available for anyone’s use free of charge, during the operating hours of the Jewish Museum and Archives of British Columbia. A nominal charge will be made for document photocopies. Researchers must book an appointment with the Archivist to use the programs. Appointments will be booked in two hour blocks.

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Sholem Aleichem Speaker Series on Friday AM
Jan 5 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Our SASSY group meets online on Friday mornings to hear stimulating guest speakers and participate in lively discussions. Open to all ages.

For more information or to be added to the Zoom invitation list: gydachud@gmail.com

Every Friday at 11:00 am we welcome Guest speakers who have expertise, passion and incredible knowledge about a multiplicity of themes from current affairs, to artists and authors, to TED Talk conversations, history, life experiences from around the world, to local events and services like our Vancouver Public library Heath Services, chair yoga and so many more. 

All are welcome!

 

 

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Yiddish Advanced
Jan 8 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Monday Night Bridge at Beth Tikvah
Jan 8 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm

The last Bridge Game will be held on May 6th, 2019. 

The MONDAY night game is an ACBL sanctioned game, master points awarded, entry fee $10.00.

 

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Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir
Jan 9 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir rehearsal: every Tuesday at 7:30 pm. Conductor: David Millard, accompanist: Elliott Dainow.

The largest, best, and Only Yiddish choir west of Winnipeg, the Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir performs the music of the Jewish people in Yiddish, Hebrew, Ladino and English, as well as other languages of countries where Jews have lived.

The Choir performs for holiday celebrations and special events at the Peretz Centre and in the Jewish and mainstream communities. The Choir welcomes all new members. What better way to spend a Tuesday evening.