Jennifer MacNeil

A Thoughtful Gathering for End-of-Life Planning and Bereavement Support

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On Thursday, April 3, 2025, JFS hosted the Dying, Death, Burial & Bereavement (DDB&B) Resource Fair at the Canadian Memorial Centre for Peace. This special event was designed to connect low-income and no-income older adults with compassionate support and accessible services and information related to end-of-life planning, grief, and funeral options. Throughout the day, the […]

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Honouring Tradition, Uplifting Lives

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This Passover, more than 1,300 people in our community were able to celebrate with warmth, comfort, and connection — all in ways that honored tradition and preserved dignity. Thanks to a collective effort, individuals and families across our community had equal access to Kosher L’Pesach food and meaningful Seders: 380 households received Passover hampers filled

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The Third Seder: A Night of Freedom, Recovery, and Community

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Led by Rabbi Joshua Corber, the new Director of JACS, the Third Seder brought together more than 50 people for a communal, Seder-inspired evening focused on addiction, recovery, and spiritual liberation. From the moment guests arrived, there was a vibrant energy in the room. People mingled, connected, and filled the space with warm conversation—there wasn’t

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Coming Together for Mental Health

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Passport: Mental Health  On January 19, JFS, with the generous support of United Way of BC, hosted the inaugural Passport: Mental Health workshops—an inspiring day dedicated to well-being and self-care. In addition to JFS, 10 community non-profits and local mental health and wellness providers engaged attendees through experiential or seminar-type presentations.   Throughout the day,

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Celebrating Culinary Heritage and Community Connections

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On December 19, 2024, the most recent Supper Club event, One Family’s Story: A Persian Jewish Journey, brought people together for an evening filled with rich traditions, stories, and flavors. Hosted by JFS staff Golriz Boroomand, the event offered guests an immersive experience into Persian Jewish culture and cuisine. Golriz told her family’s story of

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Sara’s House: Honouring a Legacy

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ASTEH Becomes Sara’s House Sara Ciacci z’l is, in many ways, an urban legend—a name synonymous with impact, compassion, and transformative change in our community. Sara dedicated her life to fighting food insecurity, most notably co-founding the Jewish Food Bank in 1984. She was also a passionate advocate against domestic violence, establishing ASTEH (Alternative Short

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