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These items are ongoing events and classes only; the list was last
updated in February 2010. For other events, check the Jewish Independent
newspaper.
Arts and Culture
Vancouver: Bridging its History, 1895-1980, exhibit of Otto F. Landauer photographs. Until February 2010 at the Jewish museum.
More Than Just Games: Canada and the 1936 Olympics exhibit at the Vancouver Holocaust centre. Until June 2010. vhec.org or 604-264-0499.
Anthology of Jewish Music, 10 a.m., Sundays on CFRO FM 102.7. Call 604-684-8494.
Israeli dance classes at Har El, Mondays: beginners 6:15 p.m., intermediates 7:15 p.m., open dance 8:15 p.m. Contact Naomi at 604-568-4771 or naomidance@shaw.ca.
A Taste of Israeli Culture, weekly chat group to share and compare Israeli customs, recipe, etc. Facilitated by Lili Goldwein. Tuesdays, noon, at the Waldman library. 604-257-5111, ext. 249.
The Actor's Drop In, run by Irwin Levin, Josh Clark and Cassandra Freeman. Amateur and professional performers read and act scenes from plays and movies they bring in. Tuesday nights at Cineworks. 604-872-4638.
Israeli folk dancing with the WRSS JCC, Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Level I; 8 p.m., Level II. Cloverdale Seniors' Centre, 17671 56th Ave. 604-536-0195 or prc.city.surrey.bc.ca.
JCC Shalom Dancers, Tuesdays, 7:30-10 p.m. Looking for new dancers. Call Trudy, 604-241-0994.
Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir, Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m., at the Peretz Centre. All singers welcome. Call Donna, 604-325-1812.
Afternoon Yiddish Reading Circle. First and third Wednesdays of month, 3 p.m., at Peretz Centre. 604-873-4947 or 604-731-1193.
Israeli folk dancing at the Vancouver JCC, Wednesdays. All levels. Call Nona, 604-709-9027.
Israeli dance classes at Har El, Thursdays, 6:45 p.m. Call Naomi at 604-872-0179.
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Community
Camp Solomon Schechter Men's Camp April 23-25. A relaxing guys weekend of networking, poker, fishing, sports and more. For more details: 206-447-1967, campschechter.org or development@campschechter.org.
Daily minyan, 8:30 a.m., at Kollel, 1965 W. Broadway.
Eitz Chaim Shabbaton, first Friday of month, 7 p.m. Confirm by calling 778-883-5023.
Friday night dinners with the Community Kollel, Fridays, 7:30 p.m., 1965 West Broadway. No charge. RSVP to 604-738-7060.
Kabbalat Shabbat, second Friday of month, 7:30 p.m., Burquest JCC. Call 604-552-7221.
Shacharit services, fourth Saturday of month, 10 a.m., Burquest JCC. Call 604-552-7221.
Prayers, refreshments with Kollel rabbis, Sundays, 9 a.m., 1965 W. Broadway.
Pro-bono legal clinic, JFSA, Wednesdays, 3-5 p.m. For appointment, call 604-257-5151.
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Education
Torah Zone, supplementary Jewish education for children. Malky Bitton, 778-371-9508 or malky@chabadcitycentre.com.
Men's Torah study with Frank Segal, alternate Fridays, 8 a.m., at the Grind, 4125 Main St. Call 604-872-1614.
Kosher breakfast and d'var Torah, Fridays, 8 a.m., at Beth Hamidrash.
Torah study with Dr. Jerry Growe, 8:30-10 a.m., first and third Saturday of the month, at Temple Sholom.
Feed Your Mind, minyan and breakfast followed by a class at the Lubavitch Centre, Sundays, 9 a.m.
Minyanairs Club: service, breakfast, Torah discussion at Chabad Richmond, #200, 4755 Blundell Rd., Sundays, 9:30 a.m.
Hebrew language classes, for adults and children, 9:30 a.m., Sundays, Burquest JCC. 604-552-7221.
Trace your Jewish ancestry with the Jewish Genealogical Institute of B.C., every Sunday, 1-4 p.m., at the Jewish Museum and Archives of B.C. Call 604-257-5199.
Chai Teen Centre, learning and leadership for grades 8-11, Sundays, 7:30 p.m., Chabad of Richmond. 604-277-6427.
Coffee and learning with Kollel rabbis, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m., at the Kollel, 1965 W. Broadway St.
Sefer B'nei Yissachar, Chassidic kabbalistic teachings with Rabbi David Mivasair, Mondays, 9:30 a.m., 2644 Manitoba St. 604-875-0240.
Taste of the Talmud with Rabbi Lipa Dubrawsky, Mondays, noon, Isaac Waldman library. 604-257-5111, ext. 249.
Introduction to Judaism II, the ideas of the prophets, Mondays, 6:30-7:40 p.m., at Beth Tikvah. 604-271-6262.
Exploring Sefer Shmuel (the Book of Samuel) with Rabbi David Mivasair, Mondays, 7:30 p.m., 6184 Ash St. 604-875-0240.
Mystery of the Hebrew Alphabet, with Rabbi Binyomin Bitton. Mondays, 7:30-8:30 p.m., at Chabad of Downtown, 1260 Howe St.
Introduction to Judaism, an overview of history and traditions, Mondays, 7:45-9:15 p.m., at Beth Tikvah. 604-271-6262.
Partnership for Torah, Mondays, 8 p.m., at Schara Tzedeck.
Keeping Kosher with Rabbi Strausberg, at Young Israel in Richmond, Mondays, 8:20 p.m.
Mesilat Yesharim class at Beth Hamidrash. Mondays, 8:30 p.m. 604-872-4222.
Bring a Lunch & Learn, Jewish prayers with Rabbi Feigelstock, Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m., 600-890 W. Pender.
Great Jewish Personalities in our History, Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., at Beth Tikvah. 604-271-6262.
Parashat hashavuah in an all-female setting, with Dena Dubrawsky, Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., Chabad House. Call 604-266-1313.
Yeshivah Night. Pair up with a learning partner for study, Tuesdays at Chabad of Richmond, Wednesdays at the Lubavitch Centre and Thursdays at Chabad of Downtown, 7:30-9 p.m. Classes in Hebrew and Spanish also available. 604-418-8167.
Insights into the parashah, Tuesdays, 8 p.m., Young Israel of Richmond. 778-838-4249.
Kabbalistic insights with Rabbi Lipa Dubrawsky, Tuesdays, 8:30 p.m., 6290 Oak St.
Talmud study, with Rabbi Ilan Acoca, Beth Hamidrash. Wednesdays, 8 a.m., and Fridays, 8:45 a.m. Call 604-872-4222.
Study group with Rabbi Shmuel Birnham at Har El, Wednesdays, 11 a.m. 604-925-6488.
Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Jonathan Infeld, Wednesdays at Beth Israel and Thursdays downtown, noon. Lunch optional: $10. Call Gaynor, 604-731-4161.
Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Andrew Rosenblatt, Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m., Kornfeld, Mackoff, Silber, #1100-Bentall One Building.
Talmud Bava Kamma, Wednesdays, 3 p.m., at the law offices of Des Friedland. Call Rabbi Hillel Brody, 778-838-4249.
Advanced kabbalah class with Rabbi Shmulik, Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. at Kollel, 1965 W. Broadway.
Soul Talk, discussion group for women, offering a mystical look at women in the Bible, with Malky Bitton, Wednesdays, 8 p.m. 778-371-9508.
Introduction to Hebrew prayerbook reading, with Myra Michaelson. Wednesdays, 8-9 p.m., until April 28. To register, 604-731-4161.
Book of Genesis, in-depth study with Rabbi Strausberg at Young Israel in Richmond, Wednesdays, 8:20 p.m.
Lunch and Learn, with Rabbi Acoca. Thursdays, 12:15 p.m., at 395 West 22 Ave. 604-872-4222 or 604-435-5655.
Beginners kabbalah class. Thursdays, 8 p.m., at Kollel, 1965 West Broadway. 604-738-7060.
Mystical insights into the Torah portion, with Rabbi Lipa Dubrawsky, Thursdays, 8 p.m., Chabad Vancouver.
Learn Hebrew, Thursdays, 8 p.m., at the Kollel, 1965 W. Broadway St.
Kabbalah class with Rabbi Shmulik, Thursdays, 8 p.m., at Kollel, 1965 W. Broadway.
The Course in Mussar, led by Alan Morinis. www.morinis.ca.
Hebrew at the JCC, various levels offered every term. Call Daniella, 604-257-5118, or visit jccgv.com.
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Family
Camp Solomon Schechter Israeli Family Camp May 7-9 and June 4-6. For more details: 206-447-1967, campschechter.org or development@campschechter.org.
Camp Solomon Schechter Family Camp May 28-30. Spend Shabbat with Rabbi Zaiman. For more details: 206-447-1967, campschechter.org or development@campschechter.org.
Sholom Baby at Temple Sholom. 604-266-7190.
Tot Shabbat playgroup for newborns to three and a half, Fridays, 10 a.m., Har El. Call Doreen at 604-922-8237 for information.
Kabbalat Shabbat for kids, Fridays, 5:30 p.m., 2575 W. 8th Ave. Call 604-267-7060.
Family dinner and services, Fridays, Temple Sholom. 604-266-7190.
Monthly family Shabbatot at Eitz Chaim. 604-275-0007.
Children's Shabbat, Saturdays, 10:30 a.m., Beth Hamidrash. 604-872-4222.
Shabbat services for kids 3-9, Saturdays, 10:45 a.m., Young Israel of Richmond. 778-233-2019.
Ahavat Olam Kids Club, Saturdays, 11 a.m., at the Peretz Centre. ahavat-olam.ca or 604-872-4665.
Israeli dancing at the Vancouver JCC, Sundays. Teens, 5 p.m.; girls and women, 6 p.m. 604-257-5111, ext. 315.
Sportball at Beth Israel, Mondays, 11:40 a.m. for children 3-4; 1:30 p.m. for ages 4-5. 604-731-4161. Register at sportball.ca.
Multi-level Hebrew school class, for grades K through 7, Mondays, 4 p.m., Eitz Chaim. 604-275-0007.
Monthly parenting workshops with child and family therapist Dr. Yoram Mines, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., JFSA. $5 per family. Pre-register at 604-257-5151.
Multi-level Hebrew school class, Burquest Jewish community, for grades K through 7, Thursdays, 4:30 p.m. 604-552-7221.
Parents and tots shmooze, play and learn, Thursdays, Burquest JCC. 604-552-7221.
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Health
Martial Art Beit Midrash with Congregation Emanu-El. Explore tai-chi and kung fu with master Jared Wolk and Rabbi Harry. Sundays, 1 p.m. Bring water, snack, blanket or yoga mat. rabbiharry@gmail.com.
Deep water aquatic fitness training with Adrienne Fox, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m., Vancouver JCC. 604-257-5111
Shallow water aquatic fitness training with Adrienne Fox, Fridays, 9 a.m. Vancouver JCC. 604-257-5111.
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Meetings
Jewish writers group for published and unpublished writers, meets monthly. Call Dan, 604-277-6570, for information.
Kollel Café, presentations on a Jewish topic, discussion and a light breakfast. Sundays, 10 a.m. at Kollel. 604-738-7060.
The Bagel Club meets Sundays, 2-4 p.m., and Mondays, 5-7 p.m., for Community Kitchen. All events at the Vancouver JCC. The Bagel Club is a social club for Jewish adults with special needs. 604-257-5111, ext. 710.
Jewish Advocacy for the Conservative Party meets third Tuesday of month at Vancouver JCC. 778-898-2548 or jacpgroup@yahoo.com.
Jewish singles (45+) meet at Bean Brother's, 2179 W. 41st Ave. Wednesdays, from 7 p.m. Contact Ed Goldberg, 604-986-8565.
ESL Circle of Conversation, conversational English for foreign-language speakers. Free drop-in, Thursdays, 2:15 p.m., at the Isaac Waldman library. 604-257-5111, ext. 249.
Seniors
Sholem Aleichem Seniors meets Fridays, 10:30 a.m., at Peretz Centre. 604-873-1777.
L'Chaim Adult Day Centre for fragile older adults, at Vancouver JCC. Fee provides a hot kosher lunch, snacks, programming. 604-257-5111, ext. 400.
JCC Seniors: Chair Yoga, Friday, 9:30 a.m., Social Bridge, Friday, 11 a.m.; Poker, Sunday, noon; Poker, Monday 1 p.m.; Walking Group, Tuesday, 9:30a.m., Chair Yoga, Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., Duplicate Bridge, Tuesday, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, In the News, 10:30 a.m., Arts & Crafts, Wednesday, 1 p.m., Mah Jongg, Wednesday, 1 p.m., Poker, Wednesday, 1 p.m.; Duplicate Bridge, Thursday, 11 a.m. Events take place at the Vancouver JCC. Drop-in charges vary. Call 604-257-5111, ext. 208, or e-mail seniors@jccgv.bc.ca.
Kehila Richmond Jewish Seniors, exercises, speakers, entertainment, wellness clinic and a kosher lunch. Mondays, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Beth Tikvah. $7/$9. 604-241-9270.
Seniors Lunch Club program, at Temple Sholom. Tuesdays at noon. Transportation provided. Call JFSA, 604-257-5151.
L'Chaim Richmond kosher lunch and program, Thursdays, 7051 Moffatt Rd. 604-257-5111, ext. 400, or dina@jccgv.bc.ca.
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Youth
2010 Sports Series for teens and preteens with the Vancouver JCC. Monthly Saturday night outings. 604-257-5111.
Israeli dancing, Sundays, at the Vancouver JCC. Classes for grades 3-4, 5-6 and an intensive for grades 7-12; with performance at Festival Ha'Rikud, May 16. $90 plus costume fee. Call Debbie, 604-257-5113, or visit jccgv.com.
Sunday Hebrew Camp program for kids 6-10. Sundays until June, 12:20-3:30 p.m., at King David High School. 604-738-7060 or info@communitykollel.org.
Torah High, youth in grades 8-12 can earn Jewish studies credits or just pop in. Mondays, 6:15 p.m., at King David High School. Register at torahhigh.ca or 604-323-6308.
Karate at the Vancouver JCC, Mondays and Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
TAG, the Jewish Community Supplementary High School of Greater Vancouver. Bus transportation is available from Richmond. Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at King David High School. 778-886-8241 or tagbc@telus.net.
Latte and Learning with NCSY, Tuesdays, 7:15 p.m., at Starbucks on Oak at 22nd Ave. 778-320-5139.
NCSY Auerhahn Teen Lounge drop-in, Wednesdays, 7-10 p.m., at Schara Tzedeck. 778-320-5139.
Cooking at the Vancouver JCC with Hilit Nurik, Thursdays, 5-6 p.m.
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