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Alzheimer’s Dementia and You: A Public Discussion.
Panel Discussion with keynote speaker Dr. Deborah Toiber, PhD. Dr. Toiber will report on findings from her latest research about mechanisms that can slow or stop Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and neurodegenerative aging.
Panel Discussion featuring Alzheimer Society of BC and Jewish Family Services to discuss resources and answer questions.
JSA invites you to Chai Tea in Celebration of Seniors.
Admission is $36.00 which includes Entertainment, Door Prizes and More!
We will celebrate Serge Haber’s 90th Birthday.
Event Co-Chairs Marie Doduck and Helene Rosen.
Fill your hearts with joy as we listen to the songs we love! Join us for a fun filled afternoon featuring music by Caviar & Lace – Michelle Carlisle and Saul Berson are a duo that perform an eclectic mix of classic, jazz and folk songs. Reserve in advance for a delicious lunch.
Program cosponsored by Kehila Society – by Donation.
Lunch $12 – RSVP by June 21st – Lunch is Optional
Join the Vancouver Police Department and community partners for the Seniors’ Health and Safety Fair.
Opening remarks by Vancouver Police Chief Constable Adam Palmer
Seniors’ Centres and Networks, Elder Abuse, Personal Safety, Health, Diversity.
A light breakfast will be served. Sponsored by the Vancouver Police Foundation.
Current issues Israel faces in the Middle East
God’s plan for Israel and Why Christians should bless the Jewish Nation.
Israeli Guest Speakers:
Anne Ayalon, President, CFMDA
Danny Ayalon, Ambassador
With music and singing led by Elana Watson, Director of CFMDA
FEDtalks: Join us for an inspiring campaign opening.
Rabbi Irwin Kula, The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership.
Pamela Schuller, Disability Advocate & Stand-Up Comedian.
Arik Zeevi, Israeli Olympian, Judo.
Zoya Shvartzman, The Joint Distribution Committee (JDC)
Come Join us for a fun filled musical evening honouring special volunteers:
For only $36, enjoy a delicious dinner and super entertainment featuring Jazz Singer Jill Samycia.
Registration 5:00 PM; AGM 5:15 PM; Dinner 6:00 PM. To reserve call 604-732-1555 or email: office@jsalliance.org
Vegetarian option available. Free Parking on P1 or P2.
Sunday, October 21, 2018 Alex Buckman is a child survivor, VHEC Outreach Speaker and artefact donor. Alex will speak about his artefacts that are currently on display in the In Focus exhibition. This includes a docent-led tour.
Sunday, November 18, 2018 Lillian Boraks-Nemetz is an award-winning author, child survivor and VHEC Outreach Speaker. Lillian will discuss her most recent book Mouth of truth: Buried Secrets. This includes a docent-led tour.
Sunday, December 9, 2018 Amalia Boe-Fishman is a child survivor and VHEC Outreach Speaker. Amalia will talk about her loaned artefacts that are currently on display in the In Focus exhibition. This includes a docent-led tour.
Sunday, January 27, 2019 Richard Lowy is a member of the Second Generation. Richard shares the story of his father Leo Lowy (z”l), Holocaust survivor of Dr. Mengele’s experiments.
Richard’s talk is followed by a screening of the film Leo’s Journey, a 60-minute documentary chronicling the firsthand story of Nazi Doctor Josef Mengele and his “medical experiments” on Jewish twins in Auschwitz during World War ll. Leo Lowy’s heart-wrenching journey is interwoven with historical footage and interviews. A docent-led tour is included.
The topic of Aging will be discussed and illustrated by members of various ethnic groups. What are the similarities, and what are the differences?
Keynote Address: Chris Friedrichs, Professor Emeritus of History, UBC.
Kristallnacht at 80: Meaning and Memory.
Holocaust survivors are invited to light a memorial candle.
Presented by the VHEC in partnership with Congregation Beth Israel and the Azrieli Foundation.
