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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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JSA Spring Forum | An Immigrant Family’s Influence: How My Parents, Uncle, and I Made Memorable Cultural Contributions 4:00 pm
JSA Spring Forum | An Immigrant Family’s Influence: How My Parents, Uncle, and I Made Memorable Cultural Contributions
May 26 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 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 4:00 p.m. At Peretz Centre – 6184 Ash Street, Vancouver Cost: $5.00  |  Refreshments Included  Free Underground Parking Register Now: CLICK HERE Join Ben Shneiderman as he explores the influential lives of his[...]
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EEE #2 Film: Broadway Musicals, a Jewish Legacy
Jan 24 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Our second Empowerment Series features Broadway Musicals, a Jewish Legacy. This documentary by Michael Kantor and narrated by Joel Grey explores the unique role of Jewish composers and lyricists in the creation of the modern American Musical. The film will be followed by a light nosh. Cosponsored by JCC Seniors. 

 

Engaging, humorous, and provocative, Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy examines the unique role of Jewish composers and lyricists in the creation of the modern American musical. The film showcases the work of legends such as Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, George and Ira Gershwin, Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II, Leonard Bernstein, and Stephen Sondheim.

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Genealogy Sundays @ The Jewish Museum
Jan 28 @ 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 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.

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Genealogy Sundays @ The Jewish Museum
Feb 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 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.

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JSA Empowerment #3: THE MAGIC OF LAUGHTER
Mar 21 @ 11:45 am – 1:45 pm

With over four decades of entertaining people with Magic and Comedy, we are excited to have Stephen Kaplan, the Maestro of Magic, do what he loves to do best–a laugh filled presentation of fun! Please visit his website at http://www.theMaestroOfMagic . 

Lunch $10.00 – RSVP by March 16th -Lunch is Optional 

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Genealogy Sundays @ The Jewish Museum
Mar 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 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.

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Empowerment Series #4: Perla’s Music Workshop
Apr 17 @ 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm

The response to music is an indication of  how deeply music helps the body and mind to relax, but it also touches the heart and soul,

making it easier for feelings to surface. this music workshop, led by Perla Barabak, provides multiple benefits for seniors. 

Kosher Lunch $13 – RSVP by April 16th – Lunch is optional.

Program cosponsored by Congregation Beth Israel – by donation.

Senior’s Lunch Program presented by Jewish Family Services.

Contact Queenie Hamovich 604-558-5709; qhamovich@jfsvancouver.ca

Reserve in advance.  Free parking.

 

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Genealogy Sundays @ The Jewish Museum
Apr 29 @ 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 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.

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JSA Peer Support Services: Volunteer Opportunity, Friendly Home Visit Program
Apr 30 all-day

Are you looking for a Meaningful Volunteer Opportunity?

Our Peer Support Services is accepting applications for our Friendly home Visit Program. 

This volunteer training will prepare you with the skills to interact with seniors in our community and will enhance employment opportunities and personal growth. 

Training will consist of five consecutive sessions of three hours each, beginning on Monday, April 30th, and ending on May 28th 2018. 

Please telephone Grace or Charles for the specific hours of the course. 

You will become more skilled with age-related challenges, grief and loss, isolation, loneliness and many other issues facing older adults. 

We are an inclusive organization and reach out to all seniors. Come and be a part of our great team! 

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JSA Peer Support Services: Volunteer Opportunity, Friendly Home Visit Program
May 7 all-day

Are you looking for a Meaningful Volunteer Opportunity?

Our Peer Support Services is accepting applications for our Friendly home Visit Program. 

This volunteer training will prepare you with the skills to interact with seniors in our community and will enhance employment opportunities and personal growth. 

Training will consist of five consecutive sessions of three hours each, beginning on Monday, April 30th, and ending on May 28th 2018. 

Please telephone Grace or Charles for the specific hours of the course. 

You will become more skilled with age-related challenges, grief and loss, isolation, loneliness and many other issues facing older adults. 

We are an inclusive organization and reach out to all seniors. Come and be a part of our great team! 

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JSA Peer Support Services: Volunteer Opportunity, Friendly Home Visit Program
May 14 all-day

Are you looking for a Meaningful Volunteer Opportunity?

Our Peer Support Services is accepting applications for our Friendly home Visit Program. 

This volunteer training will prepare you with the skills to interact with seniors in our community and will enhance employment opportunities and personal growth. 

Training will consist of five consecutive sessions of three hours each, beginning on Monday, April 30th, and ending on May 28th 2018. 

Please telephone Grace or Charles for the specific hours of the course. 

You will become more skilled with age-related challenges, grief and loss, isolation, loneliness and many other issues facing older adults. 

We are an inclusive organization and reach out to all seniors. Come and be a part of our great team!