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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.

 

Event viewing instructions:

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,
3.  Now left double-click on the event itself: a full -page window will open, with all the information about the event. This window has a white background and black distinctive easy- to- see writing.
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Sholem Aleichem Speaker Series on Friday AM 11:00 am
Sholem Aleichem Speaker Series on Friday AM
Nov 2 @ 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[...]
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Monday Night Bridge at Beth Tikvah 7:00 pm
Monday Night Bridge at Beth Tikvah
Nov 5 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Monday Night Bridge at Beth Tikvah @ Beth Tikvah Synagogue | Richmond | British Columbia | Canada
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 7:30 pm
Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir
Nov 6 @ 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[...]
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BI: Wednesday Lunch & Learn with Rabbis Infeld & Stein 12:00 am
BI: Wednesday Lunch & Learn with Rabbis Infeld & Stein
Nov 7 @ 12:00 am – 1:30 am
Lunch and Learn with Rabbis Infeld & Stein. Ancient Jewish Wisdom and Current Affairs: An exploration of today’s headlines, through traditional Jewish teachings. In the Bev Libin Conference room.  Free light parev lunch — RSVP required.  604-731-4161  
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Kristallnacht at 80:Commemoration 7:00 pm
Kristallnacht at 80:Commemoration
Nov 8 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Kristallnacht at 80:Commemoration @ Congregation Beth Israel | Vancouver | British Columbia | Canada
Keynote Address: Chris Friedrichs, Professor Emeritus of History, UBC.  Kristallnacht at 80: Meaning and Memory.  Holocaust survivors are invited to light a memorial candle.  Presented by the VHEC in partnership with Congregation Beth Israel and the Azrieli Foundation.   
BI: Tea & Talmud with Rabbi Adam Stein 7:45 pm
BI: Tea & Talmud with Rabbi Adam Stein
Nov 8 @ 7:45 pm – 9:00 pm
Join us for tea and engaging, participatory group study with Rabbi Adam Stein.  Markin Family Boardroom.  When: 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month.  No registration required. Just drop in. 
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Sholem Aleichem Speaker Series on Friday AM 11:00 am
Sholem Aleichem Speaker Series on Friday AM
Nov 9 @ 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[...]
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Monday Night Bridge at Beth Tikvah 7:00 pm
Monday Night Bridge at Beth Tikvah
Nov 12 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Monday Night Bridge at Beth Tikvah @ Beth Tikvah Synagogue | Richmond | British Columbia | Canada
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 7:30 pm
Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir
Nov 13 @ 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[...]
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Sholem Aleichem Speaker Series on Friday AM 11:00 am
Sholem Aleichem Speaker Series on Friday AM
Nov 16 @ 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[...]
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In Focus: The Holocaust Through the VHEC Collection 1:30 pm
In Focus: The Holocaust Through the VHEC Collection
Nov 18 @ 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
In Focus: The Holocaust Through the VHEC Collection @ Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre (JCC) | Vancouver | British Columbia | Canada
Sunday, October 21, 2018  Alex Buckman is a child survivor, VHEC Outreach Speaker and artefact donor. Alex will speak about his artefacts that are currently on display in the In Focus exhibition. This includes a docent-led tour.  Sunday, November 18, 2018  Lillian Boraks-Nemetz is an award-winning author, child survivor and VHEC Outreach Speaker. Lillian will discuss her most recent book[...]
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Monday Night Bridge at Beth Tikvah 7:00 pm
Monday Night Bridge at Beth Tikvah
Nov 19 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Monday Night Bridge at Beth Tikvah @ Beth Tikvah Synagogue | Richmond | British Columbia | Canada
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 7:30 pm
Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir
Nov 20 @ 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[...]
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BI: Tea & Talmud with Rabbi Adam Stein 7:45 pm
BI: Tea & Talmud with Rabbi Adam Stein
Nov 22 @ 7:45 pm – 9:00 pm
Join us for tea and engaging, participatory group study with Rabbi Adam Stein.  Markin Family Boardroom.  When: 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month.  No registration required. Just drop in. 
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Sholem Aleichem Speaker Series on Friday AM 11:00 am
Sholem Aleichem Speaker Series on Friday AM
Nov 23 @ 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[...]
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Genealogy Sundays @ The Jewish Museum 1:00 pm
Genealogy Sundays @ The Jewish Museum
Nov 25 @ 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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Monday Night Bridge at Beth Tikvah 7:00 pm
Monday Night Bridge at Beth Tikvah
Nov 26 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Monday Night Bridge at Beth Tikvah @ Beth Tikvah Synagogue | Richmond | British Columbia | Canada
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 7:30 pm
Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir
Nov 27 @ 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[...]
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Bridge Club Chanukah Latke Luncheon 11:00 am
Bridge Club Chanukah Latke Luncheon
Nov 29 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Advance registration and payment required, $11.00 + GST includes LATKE LUNCH. 
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Sholem Aleichem Speaker Series on Friday AM 11:00 am
Sholem Aleichem Speaker Series on Friday AM
Nov 30 @ 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[...]

Nov
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Tue
Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir
Nov 27 @ 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.

 

Nov
29
Thu
Bridge Club Chanukah Latke Luncheon
Nov 29 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Advance registration and payment required, $11.00 + GST includes LATKE LUNCH. 

Nov
30
Fri
Sholem Aleichem Speaker Series on Friday AM
Nov 30 @ 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!

 

 

Dec
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Mon
Monday Night Bridge at Beth Tikvah
Dec 3 @ 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.

 

Dec
4
Tue
Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir
Dec 4 @ 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.

 

Dec
7
Fri
Sholem Aleichem Speaker Series on Friday AM
Dec 7 @ 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!

 

 

Dec
9
Sun
In Focus: The Holocaust Through the VHEC Collection
Dec 9 @ 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Sunday, October 21, 2018  Alex Buckman is a child survivor, VHEC Outreach Speaker and artefact donor. Alex will speak about his artefacts that are currently on display in the In Focus exhibition. This includes a docent-led tour. 

Sunday, November 18, 2018  Lillian Boraks-Nemetz is an award-winning author, child survivor and VHEC Outreach Speaker. Lillian will discuss her most recent book Mouth of truth: Buried Secrets. This includes a docent-led tour.

Sunday, December 9, 2018  Amalia Boe-Fishman is a child survivor and VHEC Outreach Speaker. Amalia will talk about her loaned artefacts that are currently on display in the In Focus exhibition. This includes a docent-led tour.  

Sunday, January 27, 2019  Richard Lowy is a member of the Second Generation. Richard shares the story of his father Leo Lowy (z”l), Holocaust survivor of Dr. Mengele’s experiments. 

Richard’s talk is followed by a screening of the film Leo’s Journey, a 60-minute documentary chronicling the firsthand story of Nazi Doctor Josef Mengele and his “medical experiments” on Jewish twins in Auschwitz during World War ll. Leo Lowy’s heart-wrenching journey is interwoven with historical footage and interviews. A docent-led tour is included. 

Dec
10
Mon
Monday Night Bridge at Beth Tikvah
Dec 10 @ 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.

 

Dec
11
Tue
Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir
Dec 11 @ 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.

 

Dec
13
Thu
BI: Wednesday Lunch & Learn with Rabbis Infeld & Stein
Dec 13 @ 12:00 am – 1:30 am

Lunch and Learn with Rabbis Infeld & Stein. Ancient Jewish Wisdom and Current Affairs: An exploration of today’s headlines, through traditional Jewish teachings.

In the Bev Libin Conference room. 

Free light parev lunch — RSVP required.  604-731-4161