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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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Peer Support Services: Emotional Support Training 1:00 pm
Peer Support Services: Emotional Support Training
Nov 2 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Peer Support Services: Emotional Support Training @ Zoom
We can make a difference!  The next Peer Support virtual training in Emotional Support is offered starting Sunday, October 31st. Are you interested in helping support the quality of lives for Seniors? Some are experiencing:  Grief & loss  Disconnect from their loved ones  Age related health challenges  A need to connect to their community  Social isolation  Cognitive impairment Come and[...]
Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir 7:30 pm
Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir
Nov 2 @ 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 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[...]
6
Peretz Centre: Exploring Jewish Writers online, Saturdays, 10:30 10:30 am
Peretz Centre: Exploring Jewish Writers online, Saturdays, 10:30
Nov 6 @ 10:30 am – 12:15 pm
Exploring Jewish Writers online, Saturdays, 10:30 This lively group has moved to Zoom and now meets every Saturday, 10:30-12:15. The group reads and discusses English-language texts of prominent Jewish writers. Some of these texts will be translations, others will have been written in English. Sometimes the texts are provided in advance as a .pdf; other times, the group reads aloud[...]
7
Peer Support Services: Emotional Support Training 1:00 pm
Peer Support Services: Emotional Support Training
Nov 7 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Peer Support Services: Emotional Support Training @ Zoom
We can make a difference!  The next Peer Support virtual training in Emotional Support is offered starting Sunday, October 31st. Are you interested in helping support the quality of lives for Seniors? Some are experiencing:  Grief & loss  Disconnect from their loved ones  Age related health challenges  A need to connect to their community  Social isolation  Cognitive impairment Come and[...]
Choices: Women’s Philanthropy 5:00 pm
Choices: Women’s Philanthropy
Nov 7 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Choices: Women's Philanthropy @ Zoom
Join us virtually on November 7th with bestselling author, mother, and former reality TV star, Jill Zarin! Jill will share how she survived, thrived, and made her community better during the pandemic. We will also hear from women right here in our Jewish community as we draw inspiration from our own stars too. Sunday, November 7th, 2021 | 5:00 p.m. Register here.[...]
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Peer Support Services: Emotional Support Training 1:00 pm
Peer Support Services: Emotional Support Training
Nov 9 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Peer Support Services: Emotional Support Training @ Zoom
We can make a difference!  The next Peer Support virtual training in Emotional Support is offered starting Sunday, October 31st. Are you interested in helping support the quality of lives for Seniors? Some are experiencing:  Grief & loss  Disconnect from their loved ones  Age related health challenges  A need to connect to their community  Social isolation  Cognitive impairment Come and[...]
Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir 7:30 pm
Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir
Nov 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[...]
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11
Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day
Nov 11 all-day
Remembrance Day
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Sholem Aleichem Speaker Series on Friday AM 11:00 am
Sholem Aleichem Speaker Series on Friday AM
Nov 12 @ 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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Peretz Centre: Exploring Jewish Writers online, Saturdays, 10:30 10:30 am
Peretz Centre: Exploring Jewish Writers online, Saturdays, 10:30
Nov 13 @ 10:30 am – 12:15 pm
Exploring Jewish Writers online, Saturdays, 10:30 This lively group has moved to Zoom and now meets every Saturday, 10:30-12:15. The group reads and discusses English-language texts of prominent Jewish writers. Some of these texts will be translations, others will have been written in English. Sometimes the texts are provided in advance as a .pdf; other times, the group reads aloud[...]
14
Peer Support Services: Emotional Support Training 1:00 pm
Peer Support Services: Emotional Support Training
Nov 14 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Peer Support Services: Emotional Support Training @ Zoom
We can make a difference!  The next Peer Support virtual training in Emotional Support is offered starting Sunday, October 31st. Are you interested in helping support the quality of lives for Seniors? Some are experiencing:  Grief & loss  Disconnect from their loved ones  Age related health challenges  A need to connect to their community  Social isolation  Cognitive impairment Come and[...]
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Peer Support Services: Emotional Support Training 1:00 pm
Peer Support Services: Emotional Support Training
Nov 16 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Peer Support Services: Emotional Support Training @ Zoom
We can make a difference!  The next Peer Support virtual training in Emotional Support is offered starting Sunday, October 31st. Are you interested in helping support the quality of lives for Seniors? Some are experiencing:  Grief & loss  Disconnect from their loved ones  Age related health challenges  A need to connect to their community  Social isolation  Cognitive impairment Come and[...]
Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir 7:30 pm
Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir
Nov 16 @ 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 19 @ 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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Peretz Centre: Exploring Jewish Writers online, Saturdays, 10:30 10:30 am
Peretz Centre: Exploring Jewish Writers online, Saturdays, 10:30
Nov 20 @ 10:30 am – 12:15 pm
Exploring Jewish Writers online, Saturdays, 10:30 This lively group has moved to Zoom and now meets every Saturday, 10:30-12:15. The group reads and discusses English-language texts of prominent Jewish writers. Some of these texts will be translations, others will have been written in English. Sometimes the texts are provided in advance as a .pdf; other times, the group reads aloud[...]
21
JSA Virtual Fall Symposium: Triumphs and Trials Using Technology 1:00 pm
JSA Virtual Fall Symposium: Triumphs and Trials Using Technology
Nov 21 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
JSA Virtual Fall Symposium: Triumphs and Trials Using Technology @ Zoom
Jewish Seniors Alliance Virtual Fall Symposium Triumphs and Trials Using Technology: Social Isolation Among Older Adults Sunday, November 21st at 1:00 pm On Zoom Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83973326943?pwd=eXpDd3ZwMDNnZzU3ZzU3VVNmbTlBQT09 To Join by phone, dial 778-907-2071 and enter the following: Meeting ID: 839 7332 6943 Passcode: 103625    
Peer Support Services: Emotional Support Training 1:00 pm
Peer Support Services: Emotional Support Training
Nov 21 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Peer Support Services: Emotional Support Training @ Zoom
We can make a difference!  The next Peer Support virtual training in Emotional Support is offered starting Sunday, October 31st. Are you interested in helping support the quality of lives for Seniors? Some are experiencing:  Grief & loss  Disconnect from their loved ones  Age related health challenges  A need to connect to their community  Social isolation  Cognitive impairment Come and[...]
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Peer Support Services: Emotional Support Training 1:00 pm
Peer Support Services: Emotional Support Training
Nov 23 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Peer Support Services: Emotional Support Training @ Zoom
We can make a difference!  The next Peer Support virtual training in Emotional Support is offered starting Sunday, October 31st. Are you interested in helping support the quality of lives for Seniors? Some are experiencing:  Grief & loss  Disconnect from their loved ones  Age related health challenges  A need to connect to their community  Social isolation  Cognitive impairment Come and[...]
Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir 7:30 pm
Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir
Nov 23 @ 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 26 @ 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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Peretz Centre: Exploring Jewish Writers online, Saturdays, 10:30 10:30 am
Peretz Centre: Exploring Jewish Writers online, Saturdays, 10:30
Nov 27 @ 10:30 am – 12:15 pm
Exploring Jewish Writers online, Saturdays, 10:30 This lively group has moved to Zoom and now meets every Saturday, 10:30-12:15. The group reads and discusses English-language texts of prominent Jewish writers. Some of these texts will be translations, others will have been written in English. Sometimes the texts are provided in advance as a .pdf; other times, the group reads aloud[...]
28
Peer Support Services: Emotional Support Training 1:00 pm
Peer Support Services: Emotional Support Training
Nov 28 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Peer Support Services: Emotional Support Training @ Zoom
We can make a difference!  The next Peer Support virtual training in Emotional Support is offered starting Sunday, October 31st. Are you interested in helping support the quality of lives for Seniors? Some are experiencing:  Grief & loss  Disconnect from their loved ones  Age related health challenges  A need to connect to their community  Social isolation  Cognitive impairment Come and[...]
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Peer Support Services: Emotional Support Training 1:00 pm
Peer Support Services: Emotional Support Training
Nov 30 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Peer Support Services: Emotional Support Training @ Zoom
We can make a difference!  The next Peer Support virtual training in Emotional Support is offered starting Sunday, October 31st. Are you interested in helping support the quality of lives for Seniors? Some are experiencing:  Grief & loss  Disconnect from their loved ones  Age related health challenges  A need to connect to their community  Social isolation  Cognitive impairment Come and[...]
Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir 7:30 pm
Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir
Nov 30 @ 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[...]

Nov
26
Fri
Sholem Aleichem Speaker Series on Friday AM
Nov 26 @ 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!

 

 

Nov
27
Sat
Peretz Centre: Exploring Jewish Writers online, Saturdays, 10:30
Nov 27 @ 10:30 am – 12:15 pm

Exploring Jewish Writers online, Saturdays, 10:30

This lively group has moved to Zoom and now meets every Saturday, 10:30-12:15.

The group reads and discusses English-language texts of prominent Jewish writers. Some of these texts will be translations, others will have been written in English. Sometimes the texts are provided in advance as a .pdf; other times, the group reads aloud in turn, which allows for interruptions for questions and comments, and results in spontaneous and stimulating discussion. If for any reason you choose not to read aloud, you can follow the text while others read, and join the discussion.

For questions or to be added to the participants list to receive the text and the Zoom invitation, contact Al Stein, 604 731 1193 or alstein577@gmail.com

Nov
28
Sun
Peer Support Services: Emotional Support Training
Nov 28 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

We can make a difference! 

The next Peer Support virtual training in Emotional Support is offered starting Sunday, October 31st.

Are you interested in helping support the quality of lives for Seniors?

Some are experiencing:

  •  Grief & loss
  •  Disconnect from their loved ones
  •  Age related health challenges
  •  A need to connect to their community
  •  Social isolation
  •  Cognitive impairment

Come and join our great team of volunteers at Jewish Seniors Alliance!

Skills you will learn during the training:

  •  Communication skills
  •  Boundary setting
  •  Aging health challenges
  •  Understanding of self-awareness and responsibility
  •  And many more!

The training is being offered free of charge and includes approximately 44 hours over 7 weeks on Sundays from 1:00-5:00 p.m., and Tuesdays from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Upon completion of training, volunteers are expected to commit to a minimum of one year visiting clients.

Interviews will be set up on Zoom.

If you are interested, please contact Grace Hann at grace@jsalliance.org, 778-828-1917,

or Charles Leibovitch at charles@jsalliance.org, 778-840-4949.

 

Nov
30
Tue
Peer Support Services: Emotional Support Training
Nov 30 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

We can make a difference! 

The next Peer Support virtual training in Emotional Support is offered starting Sunday, October 31st.

Are you interested in helping support the quality of lives for Seniors?

Some are experiencing:

  •  Grief & loss
  •  Disconnect from their loved ones
  •  Age related health challenges
  •  A need to connect to their community
  •  Social isolation
  •  Cognitive impairment

Come and join our great team of volunteers at Jewish Seniors Alliance!

Skills you will learn during the training:

  •  Communication skills
  •  Boundary setting
  •  Aging health challenges
  •  Understanding of self-awareness and responsibility
  •  And many more!

The training is being offered free of charge and includes approximately 44 hours over 7 weeks on Sundays from 1:00-5:00 p.m., and Tuesdays from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Upon completion of training, volunteers are expected to commit to a minimum of one year visiting clients.

Interviews will be set up on Zoom.

If you are interested, please contact Grace Hann at grace@jsalliance.org, 778-828-1917,

or Charles Leibovitch at charles@jsalliance.org, 778-840-4949.

 

Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir
Nov 30 @ 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
2
Thu
JSA Snider Foundation Empowerment Series 2021: Inspired by Story and Song
Dec 2 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

JSA Snider Foundation Virtual Empowerment Series 2021: Inspired by Story and Song
Thursday, December 2nd at 2:00 pm. on Zoom

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89390818305?pwd=eElSa3NLN1ZUaG9oTmRlUDlrMUJlZz09

To join by phone, dial 778-907-2071 and enter the following:

Meeting ID: 893 9081 8305
Passcode: 301630

 

 

Dec
3
Fri
Sholem Aleichem Speaker Series on Friday AM
Dec 3 @ 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
4
Sat
Peretz Centre: Exploring Jewish Writers online, Saturdays, 10:30
Dec 4 @ 10:30 am – 12:15 pm

Exploring Jewish Writers online, Saturdays, 10:30

This lively group has moved to Zoom and now meets every Saturday, 10:30-12:15.

The group reads and discusses English-language texts of prominent Jewish writers. Some of these texts will be translations, others will have been written in English. Sometimes the texts are provided in advance as a .pdf; other times, the group reads aloud in turn, which allows for interruptions for questions and comments, and results in spontaneous and stimulating discussion. If for any reason you choose not to read aloud, you can follow the text while others read, and join the discussion.

For questions or to be added to the participants list to receive the text and the Zoom invitation, contact Al Stein, 604 731 1193 or alstein577@gmail.com

Dec
5
Sun
Peer Support Services: Emotional Support Training
Dec 5 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

We can make a difference! 

The next Peer Support virtual training in Emotional Support is offered starting Sunday, October 31st.

Are you interested in helping support the quality of lives for Seniors?

Some are experiencing:

  •  Grief & loss
  •  Disconnect from their loved ones
  •  Age related health challenges
  •  A need to connect to their community
  •  Social isolation
  •  Cognitive impairment

Come and join our great team of volunteers at Jewish Seniors Alliance!

Skills you will learn during the training:

  •  Communication skills
  •  Boundary setting
  •  Aging health challenges
  •  Understanding of self-awareness and responsibility
  •  And many more!

The training is being offered free of charge and includes approximately 44 hours over 7 weeks on Sundays from 1:00-5:00 p.m., and Tuesdays from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Upon completion of training, volunteers are expected to commit to a minimum of one year visiting clients.

Interviews will be set up on Zoom.

If you are interested, please contact Grace Hann at grace@jsalliance.org, 778-828-1917,

or Charles Leibovitch at charles@jsalliance.org, 778-840-4949.

 

Dec
7
Tue
Peer Support Services: Emotional Support Training
Dec 7 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

We can make a difference! 

The next Peer Support virtual training in Emotional Support is offered starting Sunday, October 31st.

Are you interested in helping support the quality of lives for Seniors?

Some are experiencing:

  •  Grief & loss
  •  Disconnect from their loved ones
  •  Age related health challenges
  •  A need to connect to their community
  •  Social isolation
  •  Cognitive impairment

Come and join our great team of volunteers at Jewish Seniors Alliance!

Skills you will learn during the training:

  •  Communication skills
  •  Boundary setting
  •  Aging health challenges
  •  Understanding of self-awareness and responsibility
  •  And many more!

The training is being offered free of charge and includes approximately 44 hours over 7 weeks on Sundays from 1:00-5:00 p.m., and Tuesdays from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Upon completion of training, volunteers are expected to commit to a minimum of one year visiting clients.

Interviews will be set up on Zoom.

If you are interested, please contact Grace Hann at grace@jsalliance.org, 778-828-1917,

or Charles Leibovitch at charles@jsalliance.org, 778-840-4949.