WEAAD 2023 Photo Album
Thank you to everyone who attended the JFS World Elder Abuse Awareness Day event on June 15, 2023. And a special thank you to our community partners for making this event such a success!
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Events
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
In partnership with Jewish Family Services, Kerrisdale Oakridge Marpole Better at Home, the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver, Seniors First BC and the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver, the World Elder Abuse Awaerness Day event brought the community together to raise awareness on the pressing issue of elder abuse. We were privileged to witness
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Thank you for Imagining the Future!
Together, we raised over $442,000 to support more than 3,000 people through JFS’ critical programs and services, including food assistance, mental health and counselling, and advocacy and care management. [Photography by Ana Kliri, Josh Bowie & Maryna Kozar. Full photo gallery below.] The JFS Innovators luncheon was a remarkable event. With an impressive attendance of 550
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Nourishing Bodies, Minds, and Spirits
On the sunny afternoon of May 11th, 50 people from JFS’ community joined together at the Kitchen for B’tayavon: A Celebration of Israeli Food. Thank you to the Jewish Federation for providing funding for this event, and to both the Federation and Israel@75 for making this event such a great success! Thank you to our hosts, Victoria
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Make A Meal, Build Community
The Food Security team proudly launched the Community Kitchen program from our very own Kitchen. Naomi Kestenbaum-Evans taught guests how to cook delicious and affordable meals that they took home in time to celebrate the High Holy Days. But, what made this gathering extra special was the feeling of togetherness and the forging of new
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Community Kitchen: Dumplings from Around the World
The Community Kitchen series bring individuals together to learn new skills, and to connect with the community through the common language of food.
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City Beet Farm: Veggies for Neighbours
City Beet Farm is a small-scale, multi-site urban farm based in Riley Park – Little Mountain Neighbourhood in Vancouver.
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JFS Innovators 2023: Imagine the Future
We are excited for the 17th annual Innovators Lunch. After three years of being apart, we can’t wait for this highly-anticipated, future-forward event.
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Depression & Anxiety Support Group
In these difficult times, we are all more subject to depression and anxiety. Group meetings start May 13, 2020.
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Parenting Support Group: For Parents With Children Who Have Special Needs
This group will be a safe space where parents can share their experiences. Group starts May 20, 2020.
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