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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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iFestival Judio! A Celebration of Latin American Jewish Culture 6:00 pm
iFestival Judio! A Celebration of Latin American Jewish Culture
Aug 2 @ 6:00 pm – Aug 9 @ 9:00 pm
iFestival Judio! A Celebration of Latin American Jewish Culture @ Peretz Centre for Secular Jewish Culture
You are invited to choose and enjoy from two live conceerts and dance nights, art show and sale, book sale, kids’ story workshop, Latin American film and guest speakers as more than 23 performers and presenters from Buenos Aires to BC come together. Tickets $5 to $20. See special vent pass combos on Eventbrite.ca  #Festval Judio
Sholem Aleichem Speaker Series on Friday AM 11:00 am
Sholem Aleichem Speaker Series on Friday AM
Aug 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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BRITISH COLUMBIA DAY
BRITISH COLUMBIA DAY
Aug 5 all-day
British Columbia Day (not an official stat holiday) 
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Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir 7:30 pm
Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir
Aug 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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Sholem Aleichem Speaker Series on Friday AM 11:00 am
Sholem Aleichem Speaker Series on Friday AM
Aug 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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TISH’A B’AV: THE 15th OF AV – NEW YEAR FOR TREES
TISH’A B’AV: THE 15th OF AV – NEW YEAR FOR TREES
Aug 11 all-day
Tish’a B’Av and the 3 Weeks: The 15th of Av is a major  fast day remembering the day when the Temple in Jerusalem was destroyed not once but twice. 
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Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir 7:30 pm
Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir
Aug 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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Tu B’Av
Tu B’Av
Aug 15 – Aug 16 all-day
Holiday of Love
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Sholem Aleichem Speaker Series on Friday AM 11:00 am
Sholem Aleichem Speaker Series on Friday AM
Aug 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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Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir 7:30 pm
Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir
Aug 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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Sholem Aleichem Speaker Series on Friday AM 11:00 am
Sholem Aleichem Speaker Series on Friday AM
Aug 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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Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir 7:30 pm
Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir
Aug 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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Sholem Aleichem Speaker Series on Friday AM 11:00 am
Sholem Aleichem Speaker Series on Friday AM
Aug 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[...]
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Sholem Aleichem Speaker Series on Friday AM
Aug 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!

 

 

Sep
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LABOUR DAY
Sep 2 all-day
Sep
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Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir
Sep 3 @ 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.

 

Sep
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Fri
Sholem Aleichem Speaker Series on Friday AM
Sep 6 @ 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!

 

 

Sep
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NEW Historic Walking Tour: JEWISH STRATHCONA
Sep 8 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

 Starting Times on each day: 10 am

Join  us for an informative and highly entertaining walk through the early history of our  community.

Contact us to reserve your spot:  info@jewishmuseum.ca 

http://www.jewishmuseum.ca/program/strathcona-gastown  

 

Sep
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Tue
Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir
Sep 10 @ 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.

 

Sep
11
Wed
End of Summer BBQ for Certified Peer Support Volunteers
Sep 11 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Peer Support Services of Jewish Seniors Alliance invites you to celebrate. 

Join the Summer BBQ in appreciation of the Certified Peer Support Volunteers of JSA.

Sep
13
Fri
Sholem Aleichem Speaker Series on Friday AM
Sep 13 @ 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!

 

 

Sep
15
Sun
Historic Walking Tour: JEWISH GASTOWN
Sep 15 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

 Starting Times on each day: 11 am

Join  us for an informative and highly entertaining walk through the early history of our  community.

Contact us to reserve your spot:  info@jewishmuseum.ca 

http://www.jewishmuseum.ca/program/strathcona-gastown  

 

Jewish Museum: BRAAI ON THE BEACH-Chosen Food Returns
Sep 15 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Braai on the Beach: Celebrating traditional South African Cuisine. 

The Jewish Museum and Archives of BC invites you to a very special dining event  Join us on the shores of Locarno Beach for a sunset braai (traditional South African Barbecue) to wrap up the summer.  We will be indulging in specialties of the Cape including Boerewors, Miele Pap, and Melktert.  

Volunteers Needed: Please contact Michael if you’d be willing to help out: mschwartz@jewishmuseum.ca 

All proceeds support the work of the Jewish Museum and Archives of BC.