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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
May 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[...]
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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
May 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[...]
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Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir 7:30 pm
Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir
May 7 @ 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
May 10 @ 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
May 11 @ 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[...]
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Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir 7:30 pm
Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir
May 14 @ 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
May 17 @ 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
May 18 @ 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[...]
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Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir 7:30 pm
Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir
May 21 @ 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
May 24 @ 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
May 25 @ 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[...]
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JSA Spring Forum | An Immigrant Family’s Influence: How My Parents, Uncle, and I Made Memorable Cultural Contributions 2:30 pm
JSA Spring Forum | An Immigrant Family’s Influence: How My Parents, Uncle, and I Made Memorable Cultural Contributions
May 26 @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
JSA Spring Forum | An Immigrant Family's Influence: How My Parents, Uncle, and I Made Memorable Cultural Contributions @ Peretz Centre
JSA is delighted to present our annual Spring Forum: An Immigrant Family’s Influence: How My Parents, Uncle, and I Made Influential Cultural Contributions with Ben Shneiderman. Sunday, May 26th at 2:30 p.m. At Peretz Centre – 6184 Ash Street, Vancouver Cost: $5.00  |  Refreshments Included  Free Underground Parking Join Ben Shneiderman as he explores the influential lives of his parents, journalists Samuel and Eileen[...]
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Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir 7:30 pm
Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir
May 28 @ 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
May 31 @ 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[...]

Oct
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Fri
Sholem Aleichem Speaker Series on Friday AM
Oct 18 @ 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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SHMINI ATZERET
Oct 21 all-day

SHMINI ATZERET: Eighth Day of Assembly

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SIMCHAT TORAH, DAY OF CELEBRATING THE TORAH
Oct 22 all-day

Simhat Torah, Day of Celebrating the Torah 

Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir
Oct 22 @ 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.

 

Oct
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Fri
Sholem Aleichem Speaker Series on Friday AM
Oct 25 @ 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!

 

 

Oct
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Tue
Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir
Oct 29 @ 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.

 

Oct
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Wed
AGING ACROSS CULTURES DIALOGUE TABLES
Oct 30 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Building support for multicultural older adults in Greater Vancouver! 

Come and be a part of our dynamic team as we share the unique experiences of aging among cultures. Let’s exchange stories, strategies, and successes in order to enhance each of our organizations. 

Join us as we identify commonalities and  outline the gaps in service to multi-ethnic seniors. Explore possible solutions to these deficits and develop an action  plan that share the information gained at the forum. 

To RSVP by October 17th, call 604-732-1555, email office@jsalliance.org

Nov
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Fri
Sholem Aleichem Speaker Series on Friday AM
Nov 1 @ 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
3
Sun
FALL SYMPOSIUM: Privacy & Security in the Internet Age
Nov 3 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

The Fall Symposium Speaker is Floyd Smith from COSCO Seniors’ Health and Wellness Institute. He will speak about 

  1. Risk vs Benefit
  2. Comparison of Different Home and Mobile Computer systems
  3. Home and Mobile Security 
  4. Password Management Software
  5. Infections and Vaccinations
  6. Internet of Things
  7. Email and Texting
  8. Social Media
  9. Online banking
  10. Online Shopping  
Nov
5
Tue
YOM HA ALIYAH (school observance)
Nov 5 all-day

Yom HaAliyah (school observance)