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Join us virtually on November 7th with bestselling author, mother, and former reality TV star, Jill Zarin! Jill will share how she survived, thrived, and made her community better during the pandemic. We will also hear from women right here in our Jewish community as we draw inspiration from our own stars too.
Sunday, November 7th, 2021 | 5:00 p.m.
Register here.
The link to the event will be sent closer to the date.
Guest Speaker
While she may be best-known for her role on The Real Housewives of New York City, Jill Zarin is a successful entrepreneur, has a passion for philanthropy, and is the bestselling co-author of Secrets of a Jewish Mother. Through her wit and positivity, she will share how her desire to give back to her community raised thousands of dollars for PPE for frontline workers, all while inspiring a new business venture with her daughter.
This is an evening you won’t want to miss.
We look forward to “seeing” you at Choices!
Courtney Cohen, Leanne Hazon and Sherri Wise
Co-Chairs, Choices
*Please note that there is a suggested minimum donation of $54 to support the Federation Annual Campaign, and for first time Choices attendees, a suggested minimum donation of $36 . Please contact Ricki Thal to discuss further.
JSA – Phyliss and Irving Snider Foundation Empowerment Series:
Learning About our Jewish Museum and Archives
Wednesday, March 27th at 11:00 a.m. on Zoom
Join us to meet Elana Wenner, Director of Programming and Development at JMA, who will share with us the history of this amazing organization, their initiatives and ways we can support keeping our legacy and history alive and well!
To join the Zoom meeting: CLICK HERE
Cosponsored by Peretz Centre and Jewish Museum and Archives
Elana Wenner, JMABC Director of Programming and Development
Elana is the Director of Programming and Development at the Jewish Museum and Archives of BC. She was born and raised in Vancouver, to a family with deep Canadian Jewish roots that date back to the 1930s in Vancouver and the1880s in Canada. She holds a BA in Jewish Studies from McGill University and an MA in Jewish Studies from Concordia University, with an MA thesis on the history and development of Jewish life and culture in Western Canada. Elana lives in Vancouver near Pacific Spirit Park, with her two young children and one aging cat. She enjoys outdoor activities, reading historical fiction, and engaging those around her in Jewish communal life through innovative and experiential modes of education.
