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These items are ongoing events and classes only; the list was last
updated in March 2008. For other events, check the Jewish Independent
newspaper.
Arts and Culture
Anthology of Jewish Music, 10 a.m., Sundays on
CFRO FM 102.7, with co-hosts Alan Tapper and Ethan Minovitz. Call
604-684-8494.
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 www.prc.city.surrey.bc.ca.
Jewish Folk Choir meets Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Peretz Centre. Call 604-325-1812.
JCC Shalom Dancers performing group rehearsals, Tuesdays,
7:30-10 p.m. Looking for new dancers. Call Trudy, 604-241-0994.
Israeli folk dancing at the Vancouver JCC, Wednesdays.
Intermediate couples, 6-7 p.m.; intermediate, 7-8 p.m.; beginners,
7-8 p.m.; open dancing, 8-10:20 p.m. Call Nona, 604-709-9027.
Israeli dance classes at Har El, Thursdays, 6:45 p.m. Call
Naomi at 604-872-0179.
Israeli dancing at Burquest, Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Call 604-522-7221.
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Community
Friday night dinners with the Community Kollel, Fridays, 7:30 p.m., 1965 West Broadway. No charge. RSVP to 604-267-7060.
Friday night dinner with Eitz Chaim, first Friday of the month, 7:30 p.m. No charge. RSVP by calling 778-883-5023.
Kabbalat Shabbat, second Friday of every month, 7:30 p.m., Burquest JCC. Call 604-552-7221.
Shacharit services, fourth Saturday of every month, 10 a.m., Burquest JCC. Call 604-552-7221.
Grief support group meets alternate Tuesdays at the JCC. Call Ellen, 604-257-5151.
Pro-bono legal clinic, JFSA, Wednesdays, 3-5 p.m. For appointment, call 604-257-5151.
Apples and Honey drop-in night for the whole community, second and fourth Wednesday of the month, 7-11 p.m., Campoverde Social Club, 1660 Cypress St. Call 604-734-1660 or e-mail applesandhoney@shaw.ca.
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Education
Men’s Torah study with Frank Segal, alternate Fridays, 8 a.m., at the Grind, 4125 Main St. Call 604-872-1614.
Lox and bagel breakfast, Mysteries of the Talmud, Fridays, 8 a.m., after services, Beth Hamidrash.
Torah Study with Dr. Jerry Growe, 8:30-10 a.m., first and third Saturday of the month, at Temple Sholom.
Shabbat afternoon shiur with Rabbi Shimi Yeshayahu, Saturdays, Eitz Chaim. Call 778-883-5023.
Shabbat afternoon shiur with Rabbi Hillel Brody, Saturdays, Young Israel of Richmond. Call 778-233-2019.
Women's Pirkei Avot classes, Saturdays, 5:30 p.m., 6426 Williams Rd., Richmond. Call Adina Salfinger, 604-241-5592.
Laws of Shabbat classes, Saturdays, 8 p.m., Young Israel of Richmond. Call 778-838-4249.
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.
Adult Hebrew classes with Zanna Linskaia. Sundays, advanced class 9:30 a.m.-noon, beginners 12:30-3 p.m. 10-week session at Burquest JCC, Coquitlam. Call 604-552-7221.
Prayers, refreshments, learning one-on-one with Kollel rabbis, Sundays, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Louis Brier Home. Call 604-267-7060.
Trace your Jewish ancestry with representatives from the Jewish Genealogical Institute of British Columbia who are available to help with your family history research every Sunday at the Jewish Museum and Archives of British Columbia between 1-4 p.m. Call 604-257-5199.
Jewish chanting with Lorne Mallin, student of Rabbi Shefa Gold, last Sunday of the month, 7:30 p.m., 3263 Heather St. $5. Call 604-222-3379.
Chai Teen Centre, learning and leadership for grades 8-11, Sundays, 7:30-9:15 p.m., Chabad of Richmond. 604-277-6427.
Sefer B’nei Yissachar, the month in Chassidic kabbalistic teachings with Rabbi David Mivasair, Mondays, 9:30-10 a.m., 2644 Manitoba St. 604-875-0240.
Taste of the Talmud with Rabbi Lipa Dubrawsky, Mondays, noon-12:45 p.m., Isaac Waldman Jewish Public Library, Vancouver JCC. Call 604-257-5111, ext. 249.
Yoga and kabbalah, with Yuval Maduel and Rabbi Shmulik Yeshayahu, Mondays, 7:30 p.m, 1965 W. Broadway. Call 604-267-7060.
Exploring Sefer Shmuel (the Book of Samuel) with Rabbi David Mivasair, Mondays, 7:30-9 p.m., 6184 Ash St. 604-875-0240.
Yahadut Mi Zavit Shona, Jewish thought, in Hebrew, with Rabbi Ilan Acoca, Mondays, 7:45 p.m., Schara Tzedeck Synagogue.
Sephardi liturgy and mesilat yesharim, an evening of singing and learning at Beth Hamidrash. Mondays 7:30 p.m. Call 604-872-4222.
Windows to the Torah with Rabbi Binyomin Bitton, Mondays, 8-9 p.m., Chabad of Downtown, 943 Homer St.
Partnership for Torah with rabbis and educators from around Vancouver, 8-9:30 p.m., Mondays, Schara Tzedeck.
Kabbalah class with Rabbi Avraham Feigelstock, Mondays, 8 p.m., Schara Tzedeck.
Kabbalah class with Rabbi Avraham Feigelstock, Mondays, 8 p.m., 2235 W. 20th Ave.
Bring a Lunch & Learn, Jewish prayers with Rabbi Feigelstock, Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m., 600-890 W. Pender St.
Counselling in Chassidism with Shaarey Tefilah, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., at the rabbi's home, 913 West 14th Ave.
Great Jewish controversies in Jewish history, adult education program, Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., Beth Tikvah. Call 604-2716262.
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 of Torah, Talmud, halachah, kabbalah and more, Tuesdays, 7:30-9 p.m., Chabad of Richmond. Classes in Hebrew and Spanish also available. Call 604-418-8167.
Kabbalistic Insights with Rabbi Lipa Dubrawsky, Tuesdays, 8:30 p.m., 6290 Oak St.
Mysteries of the Talmud, Wednesdays, 8 a.m., with Rabbi Ilan Acoca, Beth Hamidrash. Call 604-872-4222.
Study group with Rabbi Shmuel Birnham at Har El, Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-noon. 604-925-6488.
Lunch and Learn, topical discussion group 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.
Kabbalah class with Rabbi Shmulik Yeshayahu. Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., 1965 West Broadway.
Insights into the weekly parashah, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., Young Israel of Richmond. Call 778-838-4249.
Yeshivah Night, pair up with a learning partner for study of Torah, Talmud, halachah, Kabbalah and more, Wednesdays, 7:30-9 p.m., Lubavitch Centre. Classes in Hebrew and Spanish also available. Call 604-418-8167.
Soul Talk, weekly Torah discussion for women with Rebbetzin
Malky Bitton, Wednesdays, 8:30-9:15 p.m., Chabad of Downtown Vancouver,
943 Homer St. Call 778-371-9508.
Yeshivah Night, pair up with a learning partner for study of Torah, Talmud, halachah, Kabbalah and more, Thursdays, 7:30-9 p.m., Chabad of Downtown. Classes in Hebrew and Spanish also available. Call 604-418-8167.
Lunch and Learn, weekly parashah reading with Rabbi Acoca. Thursdays, 12:15 p.m., at the office of Raber Mattuck Accountants, Suite 318, North Tower Oakridge Centre. For details, 604-872-4222. For directions, 604-435-5655.
Mystical insights into the Torah portion of the week, with Rabbi Lipa Dubrawsky, Thursdays, 8 p.m., Chabad House, Vancouver.
Kabbalah class with Rabbi Shmulik Yeshayahu, Thursdays, 8 p.m., Eitz Chaim.
The Course in Mussar, led by Alan Morinis. www.morinis.ca.
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Family
Preschool storytime, Fridays 10:30-11 a.m. at the Isaac Waldman Jewish Public Library. Call 604-257-5111.
Monthly family Shabbatot at Or Shalom. Call 604-872-1614, ext. 1.
Tot Shabbat playgroup for newborns to three and a half, Fridays, 10 a.m., Har El. Call Doreen at 604-922-8237.
Sarah Baker baby club, Fridays, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Beth Israel. Call 604-731-4161.
Kabbalat Shabbat for kids, Fridays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., 2575 W. 8th Ave. Call 604-267-7060.
Children's Shabbat program, Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Eitz Chaim. Call 604-275-0007.
Children's Shabbat program, Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Beth Hamidrash. Call 604-872-4222.
Shabbat morning services for children age 3-9, Saturdays, 10:45 a.m., Young Israel of Richmond. Call 778-233-2019.
Family Shabbat service at Beth Israel, ongoing, 11 a.m. 604-731-4161.
Israeli dancing at the Vancouver JCC, Sundays. Teens, 5 p.m.; girls and women, 6 p.m. Call 604-257-5111, ext. 315.
Sportball for toddlers 18-36 months, Mondays, 11:15 a.m.-noon, and for children 3-4 years old, 11:30-12:15 p.m., Beth Israel. Call 604-731-4161.
Multi-level Hebrew school classes, for children in grades K through 7, Mondays, 4-6 p.m., Eitz Chaim. Call 604-275-0007.
Youth program, Mondays, 6-8 p.m., Eitz Chaim. 604-275-0007.
Monthly parenting workshops with child and family therapist Dr. Yoram Mines, Wednesdays, 8-10 p.m., JFSA. $5 per family. Pre-register at 604-257-5151.
Multi-level Hebrew school class, Burquest Jewish community, for children in grades K through 7, Thursdays, 4:30 p.m. Call 604-552-7221.
Parents and tots gather to shmooze, play and learn in a Jewish-themed environment, Thursdays, Burquest JCC. Call 604-552-7221.
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Health
Deep and shallow water fitness with Adrienne Fox, Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 p.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays, 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.
The Bagel Club meets Sundays, 3-5 p.m., and the last Monday of the month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. All events at the Vancouver JCC. The Bagel Club is a social club for Jewish adults with special needs. Call 604-257-5111, ext. 710.
Yiddish Conversation Circle. Practise your Yiddish with others in this free drop-in program. Tuesdays, 2 p.m., at the Waldman library, Vancouver JCC. Call 604-257-5111, ext. 249, or e-mail library@jccgv.bc.ca.
Jewish Advocacy for the Conservative Party meets on the third Tuesday of every month at the Vancouver JCC. Call 778-898-2548 or e-mail jacpgroup@yahoo.com.
ESL Circle of Conversation, conversational English for foreign-language speakers. Free drop-in program, Thursdays, 2:15 p.m., at the Isaac Waldman library, Vancouver JCC. Call 604-257-5111, ext. 249.
Seniors
Sholem Aleichem Seniors Club, Fridays, 10:30 a.m., Peretz
Centre. Call 604-873-1777.
L'Chaim Adult Day Centre at the Vancouver JCC has space available for fragile older adults. A nominal fee provides a hot kosher lunch, snacks, and a varied program that includes exercise, music, speakers, discussions and Jewish topics. Call 604-257-5111, ext. 400.
JCC Seniors: play and learn bridge, Fridays, 11 a.m.; walking
group, Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.; chair yoga, Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.;
Tai Chi, Tuesdays, 1 p.m.; discussion group in the library, Wednesdays,
10:30 a.m.; poker or Mah Jongg, Wednesdays, 1 p.m.; Israeli dance,
Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m.; duplicate bridge, Thursdays, 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.
Seniors drop-in with the Kehila Society, Mondays, 10:30
a.m.-2 p.m., Beth Tikvah, with armchair yoga, conversation groups,
bingo, guest speakers, afternoon entertainment and wellness clinic.
Light kosher lunch at noon for $5. Call 604-204-0048 for information.
Seniors Lunch Club and program, Temple Sholom, Tuesdays,
noon. Transportation provided. Call JFSA, 604-257-5151, for more
information.
Mah Jongg group meets at Burquest JCC, Thursdays, 10:30
a.m.-2:30 p.m. Looking for seniors to join for bridge, cribbage
or other games. Call Pearl, 604-942-0073.
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Youth
TAG learning and social night for teens in grades 8-12, Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Temple Sholom. Call 604-266-7190.
Latte and Learning with NCSY, Mondays, 7:15 p.m., Starbucks, Oak at 22nd. Call 604-773-5139.
NCSY Auerhahn Teen Lounge drop-in, big screen TV, Playstation 2, Ping Pong, air hockey, computers, snacks and more, Wednesdays, 7-10 p.m., Schara Tzedeck. Call 604-773-5139.
Latte and Learning with NCSY, Thursdays, 7:15 p.m., Starbucks, No. 2 Road. and Blundell, Richmond. Call 604-323-6308.
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