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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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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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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We are proud to share with you the exciting success of a new program model that JFS is currently piloting! Accessible mental health care is a core service provided by JFS. High-quality mental health services are essential for all people, yet they can often be out of reach for people experiencing poverty. In 2020, the
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Meet Alexander and Katrina who arrived with their two young children, Artem and Sophie earlier this year. Thanks to the help of JFS their kids were able to enjoy summer camps at the JCC and are now both attending Vancouver Talmud Torah. The additional financial help from JFS, the grocery deliveries and donations of household
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We are proud of the several new initiatives introduced this past year that align with one of those values – Diversity & Inclusion.
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“He who saves just one life, saves the world entire.” The Talmud JFS had been working with the Zubris family of four who arrived a few months ago from Kherson, a city in the Ukraine that was under attack. They were in need of temporary housing and JFS CEO, Tanja Demajo inquired about potential rentals available with Board
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