When the late Leon Glassman and his wife, Rose Marie, established the Leon Glassman Fund for Jewish Continuity through Education with the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Vancouver a decade ago, the businessman and philanthropist hoped that the Jewish community…
For many Jewish teens, political engagement can feel like something that happens to other people – adults, activists, someone else. Kesem Heilweil felt that way, too, until the summer before Grade 10. Heilweil was 14 years old when her family…
The Jewish community’s Pride truck displayed rotating digital messages throughout the Aug. 2 parade. (photo from JFBC) Jewish Federation of British Columbia (JFBC) and the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) brought a truck into the Vancouver Pride Parade…
Among the 13 individuals awarded the province’s Medal of Good Citizenship this year is Jewish community member Alan Kwinter. The honour celebrates individuals, groups and organizations whose generosity and selflessness have made lasting contributions to their local communities. An independent…
Jeff Moss, executive director of the Jewish Seniors Alliance, speaks at the June 2 launch of the Health Care Needs Home Care campaign. (screenshot) The Jewish Seniors Alliance of British Columbia is leading a broad coalition calling on the provincial…
Growing Together – a garden program for young adults with varying abilities, run by the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver and Jewish Family Services – is facilitated by Ran Keren. (photo from JCC) This spring, the Jewish Community Centre…
Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld, left, and Rabbi Yechiel Oirechman cut the ribbon at the July 6 dedication of the newly completed Mikvah of Chabad. (photo by Lior Noyman) Metro Vancouver Jewish community members gathered July 6 at Chabad Lubavitch of British…
Rabbi Schneur and Bina Druk and their family are enjoying life in Whistler. (photo from Chabad of Whistler) The Jewish community in Whistler has warmly welcomed Rabbi Schneur and Bina Druk, co-directors of Chabad of Whistler, and their family, who…
By supporting the Al and Lola Roadburg Special Companion Endowment Fund at the Louis Brier Jewish Aged Foundation, community members can help ensure that more Louis Brier Home and Hospital residents receive the compassionate presence they deserve. (photo from LBJAF)…
Abrasha Wosk testimonial evening at Congregation Schara Tzedeck March 6, 1977. Back row: Joyce Wosk, Sonny Wosk, Esther Aroni and husband Hymie, Rosalie and Joe Segal. Front row: Abrasha and Chava Wosk. (photo from JMABC L.01598) The Jewish Museum &…
