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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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.
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.
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.
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.
We invite you to join us for a tribute to Doctors without Borders (Medecins sans Frontieres, MSF), whose members show incredible civil courage in war zones and elsewhere on a daily basis. Dr. Joseph Copeland, a UBC/ BC Children’s Hospital emergency physician with vast field exposure from the Arctic to the tropical regions, will introduce the Nobel Peace Prize-winning organization and share his own experiences from the MSF frontline work.
Film: Access to the Danger Zone provides a look at the challenges of delivering humanitarian aid in armed conflicts. The film explores the strategies that MSF uses to save lives in the world’s war zones.
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.
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.
Canadian Friends of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, jointly with Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre and Congregation Schara Tzedeck present:
The Max Stern Art Restitution Project: In search of Nazi-looted art.
7:30 p.m. followed by a reception. Free Event. RSVP Required. vanc@cfhu.org 604-257-5133
Opening remarks by Mr. Robert Heffel. Guest Speaker – Prof. Clarence Epstein, Senior Director, Urban and Cultural Affairs, Concordia University; Head of the Max Stern Art Restitution Project.
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.
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.