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Tikva’s rent subsidy program

“Thank you for the gift you gave us this coming year. You made our lives less challenging during these difficult times. We are very grateful for your help and support. We have just received the cheque from you. Thank you…

People-centred vision

photo - Entrepreneur Brian Scudamore’s success is due in part to lessons he learned from his grandparents about how to treat people

Entrepreneur Brian Scudamore’s success is due in part to lessons he learned from his grandparents about how to treat people. (photo from O2E) When Brian Scudamore addressed business owners at Small Business BC’s Inspire event, held Sept. 29 at the…

Habonim Day Camp helps alleviate strike stress

Habonim Dror Camp Miriam madrichim (counselors) partnered with Temple Sholom during the recent teacher’s strike, with the formation of a Habonim Day Camp. Lior Bar-El, a madrich at Camp Miriam and Habonim Day Camp, and a University of British Columbia…

Kids get ORT games benefit

photo - World ORT’s Nechama Kenig, a Kadima Mada professional from Israel, was here in May with colleague Udi Gibory

World ORT’s Nechama Kenig, a Kadima Mada professional from Israel, was here in May with colleague Udi Gibory. (photo from ORT Vancouver) On Wednesday, Oct. 22, ORT Vancouver hosts its Annual Card Party at Richmond Country Club. All funds are…

CHW Vancouver opens in style

photo - Sandy Chernoff, left, with honoree Bonnie Belzberg

Sandy Chernoff, left, with honoree Bonnie Belzberg. (photo from CHW Vancouver Centre) On Sept. 21, Vancouver Centre council of Canadian Hadassah-WIZO (CHW) held its opening event, a brunch with a fashion show and a program honoring volunteer Bonnie Belzberg. The…

Beth Israel comes home

photo - The new LEED Gold-equivalent synagogue now faces 28th Avenue

The new LEED Gold-equivalent synagogue now faces 28th Avenue. (photo by Jan Lee) The energy was palpable last Sunday, Sept. 14, as congregants from Vancouver’s oldest Conservative synagogue gathered outside the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver. Everything was ready…

Fun on water and land at Camp Hatikvah

photo - Gardening is just one of the new activities keeping kids engaged on land at Camp Hatikvah

Gardening is just one of the new activities keeping kids engaged on land at Camp Hatikvah. (photo from Camp Hatikvah) Fun on water and land Located on a stunning peninsula in the Okanagan and surrounded by water on three of its…

Shelter access studied

A study for the Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness led by a Simon Fraser University master’s student has found that a disproportionate number of people chronically staying in Victoria’s emergency shelters are seniors. Hannah Rabinovitch conducted the longitudinal study…

Limmud seeking presenters

photo - Rabbi Carey Brown presents at LimmudVan ’14

Rabbi Carey Brown presents at LimmudVan ’14. (photo from Limmud Vancouver) The inaugural event of Limmud Vancouver received rave reviews for its diverse and engaging presenters. The second annual festival of culture, creativity and learning promises to be even better. Would…

Housing survey needs your views

Are you concerned about the cost of living and the lack of affordable housing in Vancouver? Is it preventing you, or someone you know, from feeling connected to the Jewish community? Tikva Housing Society in collaboration with the Jewish Federation…