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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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Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir 7:30 pm
Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir
Apr 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
Apr 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[...]
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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
Apr 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[...]
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Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir 7:30 pm
Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir
Apr 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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Sholem Aleichem Speaker Series on Friday AM 11:00 am
Sholem Aleichem Speaker Series on Friday AM
Apr 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
Apr 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[...]
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Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir 7:30 pm
Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir
Apr 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
Apr 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
Apr 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[...]
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Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir 7:30 pm
Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir
Apr 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
Apr 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
Apr 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[...]
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Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir 7:30 pm
Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir
Apr 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[...]

Sep
4
Fri
Sholem Aleichem Speaker Series on Friday AM
Sep 4 @ 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!

 

 

Sep
5
Sat
Peretz Centre: Exploring Jewish Writers online, Saturdays, 10:30
Sep 5 @ 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

Sep
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LABOUR DAY
Sep 7 all-day
Sep
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Jewish Seniors Alliance Annual General Meeting
Sep 10 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Annual General Meeting (AGM) – Jewish Seniors Alliance of Greater Vancouver

Thursday, September 10th, 2020
5:00 pm Via Zoom – Registration Required
Please email: office@jsalliance.org by September 7th to receive the meeting invitation
Call for a Board Member Nomination due by August 26th

Please note: Only paid up members of the Society are eligible to vote at the AGM.

 

Sep
11
Fri
Sholem Aleichem Speaker Series on Friday AM
Sep 11 @ 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!

 

 

Sep
12
Sat
Peretz Centre: Exploring Jewish Writers online, Saturdays, 10:30
Sep 12 @ 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

Sep
18
Fri
Erev Rosh Hashanah – Jewish New Year
Sep 18 all-day

Erev Rosh Hashanah – Jewish New Year

Rosh Hashanah, The Jewish New Year, marks the start of the Jewish New Year.  It is both a day of judgment for mankind, as well as an exhilarating time of closeness and reconciliation with God. 

Begins sunset of  Friday, September 18, 2020
Ends nightfall of  Sunday, September 20, 2020

Sholem Aleichem Speaker Series on Friday AM
Sep 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!

 

 

Sep
19
Sat
Rosh Hashanah – Jewish New Year
Sep 19 – Sep 20 all-day

Rosh Hashanah – Jewish New Year

Rosh Hashanah, The Jewish New Year, marks the start of the Jewish New Year.  It is both a day of judgment for mankind, as well as an exhilarating time of closeness and reconciliation with God. 

Begins sunset of  Friday, September 18, 2020
Ends nightfall of  Sunday, September 20, 2020

Peretz Centre: Exploring Jewish Writers online, Saturdays, 10:30
Sep 19 @ 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