Sunday, May 25
12:00pm-4:30pm
Open to all – come and join us!
Celebrating the Jewish Heritage Month
MUSIC – FOOD – DANCE – ART – LOCAL ARTISANS – WORKSHOPS & MORE
- Food Trucks
- Local artisans
Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre
- 12:15 – 1:00 – Israeli dance performances
22nd Annual Festival Ha’Rikud. Buy tickets
JCC Wosk Auditorium
- 1:00-1:40 and 2:00-2:40 – Jewish Music workshop with Itamar Erez and Yonatan Dror
Free. Sign up here
- 2:45-3:00 – Israeli choir
- 3:00- 3:20 – Showstoppers
- 3:30-4:15 – Band Haopziot
WORKSHOPS
Free. Please sign up to confirm your spot.
View Photo Book
Chim’s Photojournalism: From War to Hope:
ON EXHIBIT IN THE ZACK GALLERY April 21 – June 15.
- Opening Reception & Talk
Thursday, May 1, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
- Talk & Walk (around the Gallery)
May 6, 10:30am
- Talk and Slide Presentation
May 8, 6:30 – 8:00pm
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Music in the Atrium
Enjoy Jewish music in the JCC Atrium on the first official day of the Festival of Jewish Culture
May 1, 10:45am
Shabbat Sing-Along with Moshe Bonen and Nomi Zysblat
Bring your toddlers and preschoolers for a short Shabbat Sing-Along
Friday, May 2, 10:30am
Behind the Songs with Moshe Bonen
Join us for a Yom Ha’atzmaut evening of nostalgia in a “kumzitz” style concert.
Moshe Bonen, multifaceted musician (who’s worked with many well known Israeli artists) and former Israeli radio broadcaster (Galatz, Galgalatz) will bring an overview of evolving Israeli music throughout the years. With his warm and inviting voice Moshe will be singing along with Nomi Zysblat, embellishing with history and personal stories from behind the scenes of the Israeli music industry.
Saturday, May 3, 8:00pm
The Anza Club, 3 West 8th Ave
Ages: 19+
$10 Buy tickets
Nephesh Theatre (Israel) Without an Evil Eye
This Award winning one-man play is an innovative production blending theatrical storytelling and stand up comedy.
Using humor, Asaf Ben Shimon recounts his inspiring life story of growing up as a Moroccan Jew in Israel and how his gradual descent into blindness enabled him to see and affirm the gift of life.
A play which promises a moving and impactful experience. Discussion with the actor will follow the show.
Wednesday, May 7 at 11am
Thursday, May 8 at 7pm
Tickets: $36 / $18 Buy tickets
ShiShi Potluck Dinner
Friday, May 16, 7:00pm
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Western Canada Jewish Book Awards
Award Ceremony
Tuesday May 13, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
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Jewish Street Art
Youth Workshop
Thursday, May 22 2:00-5:00 pm
Jewish Book Festival presentation
BEN SHNEIDERMAN presents the English translation of S.L. SHNEIDERMAN
“Journey Through the Spanish Civil War”
Thursday, May 22, 7:00pm
Jewish Strathcona Walking Tour
Discover the rich history of Vancouver’s early Jewish community by exploring the neighbourhood that they once called home. Tour is approximately 1.5 hours long, rain or shine.
Friday May 23, 11:30am
Meet at 501 E. Georgia
Free. Sign up to reserve your spot
Family Shabbat Picnic breakfast
Saturday, May 24, 10:30am
at the Spanish Banks Beach
Join us for a packed picnic breakfast and a short tiyul (walk). Appropriate for all levels and ages.
Enjoy stories, songs, exploration and snacks.
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