Festival of Jewish Culture
Thank you!
As Jewish Heritage Month comes to a close, we want to thank everyone for making this year’s celebration such a success.
Over the past month, our community experienced an incredible lineup of programs and events—from premier art exhibitions, to Israeli dancing, to celebrating Shabbat with our Early Childhood children. Together, these moments reflect the diversity and vibrancy of Jewish culture, create meaningful experiences for our members, and exemplify the J’s role in our community. See you next May!
2026 MAIN EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
A celebration of Jewish culture & tradition honouring Jewish Heritage Month.
LOCAL ARTISANS MARKETPLACE – FOOD TRUCKS – HAMSA MAKING ARTS & CRAFTS
FREE WORKSHOPS
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- Israeli Dance Workshop by Marcelo Marianoff
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- Jewish Food Workshop by Hummus Express
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- Krav Maga Self Defense Workshop by Hit & Run
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- Jewish Street-Art-Mural Workshop by Zohar Hagbi
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 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
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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