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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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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This fall, Barbara Silber celebrated her 75th birthday in a way that truly reflects her generous spirit—by giving back to the community in the spirit of Tikkun Olam. Instead of receiving gifts, Barb and her husband Herb Silber invited family and friends to support a cause close to her heart: The Herb and Barbara Silber
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This fall has brought an expansion of local partnerships for JFS Food Security Programs. These partnerships are enriching lives by increasing food security and advancing food justice. Donations from Locally Owned Farms Two locally owned farms have joined the group of farms providing local produce for JFS Grocery and Meals Programs. Heppell’s Potato Corp. has
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2024 is the 18th, or Chai anniversary of our most significant fundraiser, JFS Innovators. In that time, the event has raised over $5 million to support vital JFS programs and initiatives for thousands of individuals and families. As we prepare to welcome attendees to this year’s event, we pause to celebrate the many innovations and
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The Spring Equinox is right around the corner and the Vancouver Jewish Community Garden is officially ready for its 2024 season! With all the City of Vancouver permits and inspections now complete, Congregation Beth Israel, Jewish Family Services, and Vancouver Talmud Torah will be able to plan programming in the garden to cultivate the overlapping
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Whether it be Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, Winter Solstice or Festivus for the rest of us, most cultures and communities have a winter celebration involving faith, bright lights, family, friends and food. Umm, lots of food. Even though I grew up in a secular family, winter holidays were one of the best times of the year
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Jewish Family Services (JFS) is excited to announce the purchase of a commercial building at 2929 Commercial Drive to serve as our headquarters and services hub. After renovations are completed, the 20,000-square-foot building will offer the necessary space and infrastructure for all of JFS’ social service offerings and with the ownership of this building, JFS
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A huge thank you to everyone who participated in Project Isaiah to help bring healthy and nutritious food to our friends’ and neighbors’ tables! Your generosity and commitment is especially valued in these challenging times. Thanks to our incredible partnerships with local synagogues, schools, and YOU, JFS grocery and meal programs will be able to
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The Vancouver Jewish Community Garden is in full bloom. Click Here to Learn More
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