Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver

01/23/2025

📚 Join us for Health and Drama – From Vignettes to Novellas, a captivating literary event exploring the intersections of health, resilience, and storytelling.

📅 Sunday, February 23 | 1:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $18
https://www.showpass.com/health-and-drama-from-vignettes-to-novellas-nora-gold-and-stan-lubin/

💡 Featuring:

- Dr. Nora Gold, author of two novellas that delve into love, secrets, and the power of connection.

- Dr. Stan Lubin, sharing heartfelt stories from his extensive career in medicine.

Moderated by Helen Pinsky and hosted by the Circle of Friends for Women. Sponsored by The Weinberg Residence.

01/23/2025

✨ COMING TOGETHER AROUND CHALLAH! ✨

Calling all families with kids ages 4–8! 👫👩‍👧 Join us at the J on Sunday, Feb 23, at 10:30 am for a special morning filled with baking, storytelling, and connection.

Featuring:

- Sidura Ludwig sharing Rising – a beautiful tale of challah-making and family traditions.

- Selina Alko, illustrator of Sharing Shalom, celebrating community and hope.

Let’s knead, shape, and bake challah together while embracing the warmth of Shabbat rituals. FREE event! Pre-registration required.

👉 Register now: https://www.showpass.com/coming-together-around-challah-sidura-ludwig-and-selina-alko/

01/22/2025

💫 Let’s Raise Tomorrow’s Leaders Today! 💫

It all starts at the J — where children of all backgrounds and abilities are given the chance to learn, grow, and thrive in a safe, nurturing space. 💙 Every donation, no matter the amount, builds a brighter future for our kids.
What can YOUR donation do?

$500 → Give preschoolers a foundation in gymnastics
$1,000 → Provide one year of free library programs for kids
$2,500 → Set kids up for success with swimming & outdoor adventures
$5,000 → Train teens to become leaders as camp counselors
$10,000 → Change lives through one-on-one support for kids with diverse needs

Sponsored by VELA Wealth & Harness Investment Management

Learn more and donate today: https://www.jccsportsdinner.com/sac

All donations $18 and greater are eligible for a charitable tax receipt. RBC JCC Sports Dinner

Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver

01/22/2025

⚾ Hey, Vancouver baseball fans!
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, Feb 11, 2025 – Israeli Baseball is coming to the J! ⚾

Catch the inspiring documentary "Israel Swings for Gold", featuring Team Israel at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. PLUS, meet the legends:

⭐ Ian Kinsler – Hall of Fame nominee & Team Israel Manager.

⭐ Nate Fish – Israel National Team Manager & CEO, Israel Baseball Americas.

📅 Event Highlights:
6:30 pm – Doors open
7:00 pm – Film screening
8:30 pm – Q&A with Ian & Nate
9:00 pm – Reception

🎟️ Tickets: $18
https://jccgv.com/event/israeli-baseball-comes-to-the-j/

01/21/2025

💜 Volunteer Spotlight: Gloria Altman💜

Gloria (pictured second left) has been a well-loved weekly volunteer at Waldman Library since 2016, and won the JCC President’s award for her service in 2023. You can find her at the circulation desk on Monday afternoons, brightening up the library with her good humour.

Thank you for your constant diligence and dedication to the library over the last eight years, Gloria!💙🤍

01/21/2025

📚Jewish Book Club: Laurie Frankel in Conversation📚

Calling all book lovers! On Tuesday, February 25 at 8:00 pm, join us for an intimate evening with the award-winning author of This Is How It Always Is – Laurie Frankel!

Dive into her newest novel, Family Family, a heartfelt exploration of what truly makes a family. Stay for the conversation and connect with friends over a nosh (wine optional!).

🎟️ Tickets: $20
📆 Reserve your spot now: https://www.showpass.com/for-book-clubs-and-book-lovers-laurie-frankel-family-family/



Jewish Book Festival

01/21/2025

✨THANK YOU✨ to everyone who shared your voice in the Fitness Centre survey! Your feedback is shaping the future of fitness at the J. 💪🏽💙

🎉 Shoutout to Soyoung Suh, the lucky winner of our draw! Soyoung is walking away with 3 x 30-minute sessions of Personal Training, Private Pilates, or Bodywork Massage!

🔗 Keep an eye on our socials for more ways to get involved!

01/21/2025

After 471 days in captivity, Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher have returned home to Israel.🤍💙

We continue to stand together, waiting and praying for the safe return of all our sisters and brothers.🎗️

Welcome home, Romi, Emily, and Doron. We have been waiting for you!

01/21/2025

✨ COMING TOGETHER AROUND CHALLAH! ✨

Calling all families with kids ages 4–8! 👫👩‍👧 Join us at the J on Sunday, Feb 23, at 10:30 am for a special morning filled with baking, storytelling, and connection.

Featuring:

- Sidura Ludwig sharing Rising – a beautiful tale of challah-making and family traditions.

- Selina Alko, illustrator of Sharing Shalom, celebrating community and hope.

Let’s knead, shape, and bake challah together while embracing the warmth of Shabbat rituals. FREE event! Pre-registration required.

👉 Register now: https://www.showpass.com/coming-together-around-challah-sidura-ludwig-and-selina-alko/



Jewish Book Festival

01/21/2025

📖 Selina Robinson: Truth Be Told - In Conversation 📖

Join us for an insightful discussion on February 22 at 7:30 pm at the Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre. Selina Robinson, a senior minister in BC’s government and one of Canada’s most prominent Jewish elected officials, will discuss her memoir, Truth Be Told.

In her candid reflections, Selina shares the personal and professional challenges she faced in confronting antisemitism, offering critical lessons about leadership, multiculturalism, and the importance of standing firm in the face of adversity.

🎟️Tickets are $25.
https://www.showpass.com/opening-night-selina-robinson-truth-be-told/



Jewish Book Festival

01/20/2025

🌟 It All Starts at the J 🌟

At the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver, we believe “it takes a village to raise a child,” and we’re honoured to be at the heart of that village. We strive to provide an inclusive and accessible space where every child—no matter their background or financial circumstance—can explore, learn, and thrive.

From inspiring swim clubs and dance classes to vital subsidies and diverse programs, the JCC provides a place where potential is nurtured, friendships are built, and every child is empowered to succeed and grow. 🌱✨

01/20/2025

🧘‍♀️✨ FREE KIDS YOGA CLASS! ✨🧘‍♂️

Let your little ones explore mindfulness and movement in a fun, nurturing environment!

Preschool (Ages 3-5) - Includes daycare pick-up/drop-off.
👉 RSVP here: https://shorturl.at/ibgQ9

School Age (Ages 5-9)
👉 RSVP here: https://shorturl.at/kLKrg

Spaces are limited—secure your spot today and give your kids the gift of yoga!

01/20/2025

🌞 Happy Monday, or maybe it's feeling a bit blue? Either way, we’re here for you. 🤍💙 Life has its ups and downs, and at the JCC, we strive to create a second home where you feel supported, no matter the day.

Let’s tackle the week together—because community makes every day a little brighter. 💫

01/17/2025

Shabbat Shalom!🕯️🕯️ As we gather in peace and reflection this Shabbat, our thoughts remain with our sisters and brothers in Israel. We continue to hope and pray for their safe return. 💙🤍

01/17/2025

Shabbat Shalom to our lovely community! 💙🤍

This meditation recited on Shabbat morning is the response of a poetic soul to the daily rising of the sun.

01/17/2025

📸💙 Share your moments with us! Tag us in your photos and use to be part of our community’s story. We can’t wait to see how you’re making memories at the J! 🫶💙

01/17/2025

🕯️✡️ Join us for a FREE Pre-Fest Event in Honour of International Holocaust Remembrance Day✡️🕯️

Roger Frie: Edge of Catastrophe – Erich Fromm, Fascism, and the Holocaust
Monday, January 27, 2024 | 7:00 PM

Award-winning historian and social philosopher Roger Frie uncovers unpublished Holocaust correspondence from Erich Fromm’s family, revealing his journey as a German-Jewish refugee and his fight against fascism, racism, and destructiveness. This event sheds light on the profound themes of responsibility, justice, and human solidarity.

📍 Pre-register today: https://jccgv.com/jewish-book-festival-events/jan-27/
Presented in partnership with the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre.



Jewish Book Festival