On September 4th, volunteers from all JFS programs were celebrated and thanked at a special Volunteer Appreciation event. JFS staff welcomed our wonderful volunteers to the Vancouver Jewish Community Garden for an evening of light refreshments, entertainment, and a chance to celebrate the many achievements that have been made possible by these dedicated individuals. Charlotte […]
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This Hunger Action Month, we pause to reflect on our shared journey—40 years of nourishing lives and fostering hope within our community. At JFS, we work year-round to combat hunger and food insecurity, and this month is a reminder of the difference we’ve made together. A Legacy of Compassion Forty years ago, JFS food programs
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In January 2024, the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) released the Global Demographic Report on Jewish Holocaust Survivors, a demographic study on Jewish Holocaust survivors living around the world. These global findings mirror what is happening here at JFS. JFS Holocaust Survivor Program Our Holocaust Survivor Program has approximately 160 participants
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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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Being healthy is not a “one-size-fits-all” concept: it looks different for everyone. Enter holistic wellness, which acknowledges that the mind, body, and spirit are interconnected with your overall well-being. This is important to keep in mind as we journey through our golden years, since our bodies change. However, these changes do not have to stop
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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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Among its many roles in our community, JFS is an educational hub that emphasizes skill-building and empowerment for our community members. JFS also supports the education and learning of professionals in care fields. Each year, our counselling program hosts 12 intern counselling students as they finish up their masters programs with an 8-month practicum. This
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Hunger Action Month is here again! At JFS, we are working on food access issues, hunger, and food insecurity all year long. Hunger Action Month is a great time to talk about it. Missed the 2022 Hunger Action Month blog post? Read about Food Security 101. Today let’s find out: when it comes to JFS
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MindsEye Photography by Tybie; Nucleus Photography by Efrat Gal-Or On a sunny Sunday afternoon, the community came together to mark the grand opening of the long-awaited Vancouver Jewish Community Garden (VJCG). The event was filled with excitement and a strong sense of unity as community members, volunteers, and founding organizations gathered to witness the transformation of
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