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Enhanced care for survivors

Jewish Family Services (JFS) and Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre (VHEC) have formed a new partnership to serve Greater Vancouver’s Holocaust survivor community. Beginning last month, JFS is now administering both the socialization and social services Claims Conference grants, which have…

Catering through pandemic

photo - Ricci Segal, owner of Perfect Bite Catering Co

Ricci Segal, owner of Perfect Bite Catering Co. (photo from Perfect Bite) The Perfect Bite Catering Co. works out of Vancouver Talmud Torah’s kosher kitchen. In addition to providing hearty lunches for VTT students, staff and parents of children who…

Fostering nature’s care

photo - Richmond Jewish Day School held a week of activities revolving around Tu b’Shevat

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…

It’s been a hard two years

photo - Last summer, given COVID’s continued presence and restrictions, campers were especially happy to be at camp

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…

There’s no place like Miriam

photo - Judah Altman, left, Daniel Fine and Marina Levy all packed up for the bus

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,…

Fun and safety during pandemic

photo - During the pandemic, JCC Camp Shalom has continued to be a constant source of fun and a safe environment for the community

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…

Back to camp, to being a kid

photo - At summer camp, kids build community, take on challenges, become independent and develop leadership skills

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…

Summer of a lifetime awaits

photo - Camp Kalsman has almost 300 acres, perfect for a wide range of activities

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…

Educating the next leaders

photo - King David High School student and Climate Education Reform British Columbia member Sara Bauman

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…