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Festival of Jewish Culture

MAIN EVENT: Sunday, May 31

12:00pm-4:30pm, at the JCC

A celebration of Jewish culture & tradition honouring Jewish Heritage Month.

EVENTS ARE FREE WITH PRE-REGISTRATION


LOCAL ARTISANS MARKETPLACE

FOOD TRUCKS

HAMSA MAKING ARTS & CRAFTS


WORKSHOPS


RIKUD B’YACHAD DANCE SHOWCASE

12:30pm in the NRT. (tickets for purchase)
With dancers from JCC Orr Chadash & Orr Yeladim, VTT, RJDS, Kol Halev, Flamenco, Aviv, and Dena Wosk School of Performing Arts.


FINALE – Jewish Folk Music Sessions

GLOBAL SOUND SPIRITUAL GATHERING with Tori Greene, Yonnie Dror and Daniel Feldman.
Expand your global Jewish music palate in a unique gathering of sounds and prayers from across the Jewish diaspora and Israel, and let your heart and spirit be lifted.

May is Canadian Jewish Heritage Month (officially recognized by Parliament in 2018). It honors the 250-year history and contributions of Jewish Canadians to the nation’s social, economic, political, and cultural fabric.

Come celebrate the Jewish heritage & culture with us!


Hebrew Sunday Storytime & Breakfast

Israeli breakfast followed by Hebrew Storytime and activity. Hang out and chat in Hebrew while you enjoy some food and your kids engage in activities. $7.50/adult, $5.50/child

Sunday, May 10, 10:00am – 12:00pm

 


Project Heroes Concert

With Israeli singer and storyteller Gilad Segev
Celebrating courage, resilience, Jewish pride, and unity through music and personal stories.
Wednesday, May 13, 7:00pm at the NRT


With Caryl Eve Dolinko

A Woman’s Guide to World Travel
with CIRCLE OF FRIENDS FOR WOMEN 55+
Thursday, May 14, 2:00pm Visit JBF page for details


With Adeena Sussman

Zariz: 100 Easy, Breezy, Tel Aviv-y Recipes
Virtual Event Presented By Hadassah Usa/Canada
Tuesday, May 19, 4:00pm Visit JBF page for details


Exhibit Opening Reception – Lilian Broca: Lilith

Wednesday, May 20 at 6:00pm
in the Zack Gallery
View “Lilith” photo book


Ice Cream in the atrium

Thursdasy, May 21, 3:00pm – 5:00pm
The JCC invites everyone to join us for ice cream sundaes. Happy Shavuot!


Shavuot Potluck Dinner

A community Shabbat dinner (dairy) for Hebrew speakers, including a short Kabbalat Shabbat with songs and readings.
Friday, May 22, 6:30pm


Community Tiyul and Picnic

A family nature walk, ending with a snack picnic and games on the beach.
Sunday, May 24, 10:00am – 12:00pm


Singalong with Miriam Benny

Join us for some singing, laughing & schmoozing
Sunday, May 24, 7:00-9:30pm


Israeli Dance Workshop

For staff of the Jewish Orgtanizations
Monday, May 25, 2:00pm


Artist Talk / Slide Presentation with Lilian Broca

Lilian will discuss all “Lilith” artwork images from the series and her process. All are welcome.
Tuesday, May 26, 7:00pm
View “Lilith” photo book


Piano Recital: Jewish Composers Showcase

Featuring Dmitri Kristalinsky
Wednesday, May 27, 11:30am (doors open at 11:00am)
Tickets: $10


Shabbat in the atrium

Join the JCC staff and ECE department and we welcome Shabbat with songs and candlelighting.
Friday, May 29


Simon(z’l) and Raisie Jacobson

 

 

Contact Nomi: nomi@jccgv.bc.ca

 


 

 

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