Richmond Jewish Day School held a week of activities revolving around Tu b’Shevat. (photo from RJDS) Richmond Jewish Day School held a weeklong event celebrating the holiday of Tu b’Shevat, which fell this year on Jan. 17. Tu b’Shevat has…
Temple Sholom treasurer Daniel Gumprich, left, president Melody Robens-Paradise and Rabbi Dan Moskovitz. (photo from JCF) Temple Sholom has a new $1 million endowment fund that will provide the congregation with stable, long-term income for the synagogue in perpetuity. “We…
Last summer, given COVID’s continued presence and restrictions, campers were especially happy to be at camp. (photo from Camp Hatikvah) Prior to 2020, Camp Hatikvah was experiencing unparalleled success. With enrolment maximized, the organization was in the position to focus…
Judah Altman, left, Daniel Fine and Marina Levy all packed up for the bus. (photo from Camp Miriam) Returning to Camp Miriam every summer is like going home. The kids shouting and laughing for joy, the bright smiles of the counselors,…
In these uncertain times, JCC Camp Shalom set out to continue to be a constant source of fun and a safe environment for the whole community. For the second year, the exceptional circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic demanded that the…
At summer camp, kids build community, take on challenges, become independent and develop leadership skills. (photo from Camp Solomon Schechter) There’s a place where kids can simply be themselves. Where they build community, take on challenges, become independent and develop…
Camp Kalsman has almost 300 acres, perfect for a wide range of activities. (photo from Camp Kalsman) Rabbi Ilana Mills, director of URJ Camp Kalsman, started attending camp when she was 8 years old. “I remember being uncertain what the…
King David High School student and Climate Education Reform British Columbia member Sara Bauman (photo from Sara Bauman) Weather events like the recent floods across British Columbia and last summer’s record fire season are prompting questions about how to plan…
Markus Spodzieja, owner of the Bikery, the first and only certified kosher bakery on Vancouver Island. (photo from the Bikery) Victoria’s Jewish community and area foodies received welcome news for their taste buds this summer. For the past four months,…
Debbie Setton Tabenkin sees travel, genealogy and fun with grandkids in her future. (photo by Jocelyne Hallé) Debbie Setton Tabenkin, one of the most familiar faces to anyone who has frequented the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver in the…
