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Shabbat Message—Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver

Shabbat Message—Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver

By Jewish Federation of Vancouver

Welcome to the weekly Shabbat Message from the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver, featuring our CEO, Ezra Shanken. Warm, friendly and just a few minutes long, our Shabbat Message makes it easy to stay up-to-date on the significant issues and events in our Jewish community.

Inspired by the Jewish values of tikkun olam, tzedakah, klal Israel and chesed, the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver’s mission is to strengthen the quality of Jewish life locally, in Israel and around the world.

For more content and information, visit www.jewishvancouver.com.
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Shabbat Message—Jewish Federation of Greater VancouverDec 09, 2018

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Making History and Sharing Your Seder

Making History and Sharing Your Seder

More than 40 kids and parents had a blast making their own matzah with our Connect Me In program and Chabad Lubavitch BC in Coquitlam. Find out more in our Shabbat Message: https://us19.campaign-archive.com/?e=&u=71019f2948f54d5b880b65e3a&id=1dcf8945ad
Apr 12, 201906:14
Israel updates and the next generation
Mar 29, 201905:31
The Difference One Person Can Make
Mar 22, 201906:36
Updates from New Zealand, Tel Aviv & Here At Home

Updates from New Zealand, Tel Aviv & Here At Home

There's a lot in this week's Shabbat Message, from three letters of solidarity from Jewish organizations to our Muslim neighbours, to updates on Tel Aviv, to news from our community.
Mar 15, 201907:47
From Day Schools to Yom Ha’atzmaut we have you covered
Mar 08, 201906:33
Being Part of the Bigger Picture

Being Part of the Bigger Picture

Our Shabbat Message is out of this world! jfgv.org/newsletters/Fr…

Shout outs to @JewishAgency, @HillelIntl, @jfcuia, @jfsvancouver, @KDHSVancouver and more.

Thanks @TeamSpaceIL and @SpaceX for the great pic!
Mar 01, 201906:29
Extending Our Reach Locally And Abroad
Feb 15, 201906:06
Community Discussions Inform Priorities

Community Discussions Inform Priorities

Read this week's Shabbat Message and find out how community consultations inform our priorities and those of our partners. Plus, a shout out to our volunteer canvassers! https://us19.campaign-archive.com/?e=&u=71019f2948f54d5b880b65e3a&id=2a086c09a3 P.S. Many thanks to CIJA and the JCC for sharing photos with us this week.
Feb 09, 201906:28
Where We Know We Are Not Alone

Where We Know We Are Not Alone

Read our Shabbat Message with shout outs to @PamelaComedy @CIEBirthright and more.
Feb 02, 201906:19
Advocacy, Outreach and #WeRemember

Advocacy, Outreach and #WeRemember

There was so much happening in our community this week, from #WeRemember events to an incredible challah bake for families. Shout outs to our partners, CIJA, Vancouver Talmud Torah, Hillel BC, Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre, World Jewish Congress, PJ Library and PJ Library of Vancouver! https://us19.campaign-archive.com/?e=&u=71019f2948f54d5b880b65e3a&id=15f9c5ee42
Jan 25, 201906:12
This week's Shabbat message we have Israel updates, connections, and more.

This week's Shabbat message we have Israel updates, connections, and more.

Check out all the news from Jewish Vancouver
Jan 19, 201906:42
Hitting a milestone. Filling a Gap

Hitting a milestone. Filling a Gap

What do our upcoming Connect Me In, PJ Library, and Birthright-Israel events all have in common?
Jan 12, 201905:20
Capturing our communities history in the new year.

Capturing our communities history in the new year.

Happy New Year! Hear about the important work of the Jewish Museum and Archives of BC and The upcoming CIJA Grassroots Focus Groups.
Jan 04, 201903:47
A 2018 Year In Review
Dec 28, 201803:02
Picking Up Where We Left Off

Picking Up Where We Left Off

Last week’s message was packed, so this week we’re picking up where we left off. Shout outs to Tikva Housing Society, Hebrew Free Loan Association of Vancouver, Selina Robinson, and our colleagues and friends at Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles.
Dec 21, 201806:08
Community Connections Near and Far
Dec 16, 201805:49
Bring Light To Those Around You

Bring Light To Those Around You

Public menorah lightings, spark a mitzvah and our partnership region.
Dec 09, 201807:30
Hannukah is all about family food and fun.

Hannukah is all about family food and fun.

Shin Shins, Seniors, Scribe and Shelley all in this weeks podcast
Dec 02, 201808:07
How Jewish Organizations Changed Ruths Life.

How Jewish Organizations Changed Ruths Life.

This is your campaign commitment in action.
Nov 25, 201806:02
Supporting our Home and our Homeland

Supporting our Home and our Homeland

Helping to victims in southern Israel to helping kids get to camp it is all in a weeks work at JFGV.
Nov 17, 201807:55
The Power of Individuals to Make A Difference

The Power of Individuals to Make A Difference

From Solidarity Shabbat to Righteous Among The Nations Showed Our Power As Individuals
Nov 11, 201808:13
November 2, 2018

November 2, 2018

Solidarity with the Pittsburgh Jewish community
Nov 02, 201809:44
October 26, 2018

October 26, 2018

A special message about Pittsburgh and then a message about partnerships
Oct 28, 201807:30
October 19, 2018

October 19, 2018

Greetings from Israel. Building partnerships and more
Oct 21, 201806:24
October 12, 2018

October 12, 2018

Making sense of the challenges we face
Oct 12, 201806:00
October 5, 2018

October 5, 2018

The cost of living a Jewish life in Canada.
Oct 05, 201806:39
September 28, 2018

September 28, 2018

Recording a little later in the week: From a Sukkah at King David High School to Parliament Hill and back. It has been a busy Sukkot at Jewish Federation. Take a listen.
Oct 03, 201806:15
September 21, 2018

September 21, 2018

Watch our campaign art come to life!
Sep 21, 201805:53