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February 2025
Fay and Ken Golden Annual Scholarship Application Period
Thanks to the generosity of Fay & Ken (z”l) Golden, JFS is pleased to offer two scholarships available yearly to students entering an accredited post-secondary institution in Canada. Each scholarship is available for up to $2,500, payable in one lump sum per academic year. These scholarships are open to people who meet ALL of the […]
April 2025
The Third Seder: Understanding Addiction and the Path to Freedom
The Third Seder: Understanding Addiction and the Path to Freedom A communal Seder-like meal where we will discuss and explore the deep connection between addiction, recovery and spiritual freedom. Led by Rabbi Joshua Corber, the new Director of JACS, who will share insights on addiction, Judaism, and the path to freedom. Whether you are in […]
Better At Home – Monthly Group Activity
Every month, we organize exciting outings to gardens, museums, and more! Come along and enjoy the adventure with us! Destination: Exhibitions Visit at The Polygon Gallery, followed by lunch at Lonsdale Quay Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Time: 10:00 am – 2:30 pm Group meet location: Marpole Neighborhood House (8585 Hudson St, Vancouver) No Need to […]
Better At Home – Monthly Group Activity
Every month, we organize exciting outings to gardens, museums, and more! Come along and enjoy the adventure with us! Destination: Flower Arrangement Workshop at Marpole Neighbourhood House, followed by lunch Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Group meet location: Marpole Neighborhood House (8585 Hudson St, Vancouver) Note: Please bring your […]
Thriving Seniors: Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
In this presentation we will explore the landscape of loss and the spectrum of grief emotions, i.e. sadness, anger, yearning, loneliness and guilt. Grieving is a very human, natural and holistic experience. We will explore how it affects us mentally, physically, socially, spiritually and creatively and how we can recognize what areas need attention. We […]
May 2025
JQT Mental Health Series: Dream Askew | Dream Apart
Dream Askew | Dream Apart are a pair of games by Avery Alder and Ben Rosenbaum, in which players collectively tell the story of Queer Strife Amid the Collapse (in Dream Askew), or Jewish Fantasy of the Shtetl (in Dream Apart). Each game is a beautiful, quick-to-learn, community-based Tabletop Roleplaying Game, perfect for both newbies […]
Nurturing Our Legacies: Descendants Sharing Survivors Recipes
Join us for a special culinary program for descendants of Holocaust survivors, in partnership with Jewish Family Services (JFS). Attendees are invited to share a dish passed down from their survivor relative. We will gather to share and enjoy these meaningful recipes—nurtured by the legacies of our loved ones. Please RSVP by April 24 using […]
Herb and Barbara Silber Seniors Sharing Shabbat
Let’s share Shabbat together! Seniors Sharing Shabbat is a once a month Shabbat meal delivery program generously supported by Herb and Barbara Silber. The vegetarian/parve meal will always have a main and a dessert included. You will also receive everything you may need to celebrate Shabbat at home: grape juice, candles and two challah rolls. […]
Coffee Klatch with lunch
Come and join us for our free monthly coffee get-together at the JFS Kitchen! The JFS Coffee Klatch is a casual gathering organized by Jewish Family Services (JFS) where community members come together over coffee (or other beverages) and a light lunch. Space is limited and registration is required!
JFS Innovators 2025: IGNITING CHANGE
JFS Innovators 2025: IGNITING CHANGE May 27, 2025 | 6:00pm – 9:30pm D/6 Bar & Lounge Get ready to ignite your passion for change at the JFS Innovators event! This electrifying gathering of over 300 attendees promises an unforgettable evening filled with inspiration, impact, and powerful storytelling. Learn more or purchase your tickets online.
June 2025
Better At Home – Monthly Group Activity
Every month, we organize exciting outings to gardens, museums, and more! Come along and enjoy the adventure with us! Destination: Honeybee Centre tour in Surrey, BC Date: Monday, June 23, 2025 Time: 10:00 am – 2:30 pm Group meet location: Marpole Neighborhood House (8585 Hudson St, Vancouver) No Need to Worry About Transportation: We provide […]
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Past Events
April 2025
08 April
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thriving Seniors: Everything you need to know–but didn’t know to ask–about MAiD
Expired
03 April
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Dying, Death, Burial & Bereavement Resource Fair
Expired
03 April
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Community Kitchen: Quinoa Dish With Dessert
Expired
March 2025
20 March
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Community Kitchen: Purim & Nowruz
Expired19 March
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Coffee Klatch with lunch
Expired
11 March
10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Better At Home – Monthly Group Activity
Expired
10 March - 11 April
All Day
JFS 2025 Passover Campaign
Expired
February 2025
25 February
10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Better At Home – Monthly Group Activity
Expired25 February
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thriving Seniors: Advance Planning–Why is it important and who can I turn to for Guidance?
Expired
January 2025
30 January
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Community Kitchen
Expired28 January
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thriving Seniors: Elder Abuse–What is it and what can we do about it?
Expired
26 January
1:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Better At Home – Monthly Group Activity
Expired
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