Upcoming Events

Please join us for the Annual General Meetings (AGM) of both JFS and JACS (Jewish Addiction Community Services). This event will provide an opportunity to reflect on our accomplishments over the past year, discuss upcoming goals, and collaborate on our future direction. It is also a chance for us to recognize the staff, volunteers, and community partners that have gone above and beyond in their support of our work.

Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2025
Time: Registration Opens at 6:00 PM | AGM Start Time: 6:30 PM
Location: TBA

Everyone is welcome and RSVP is required. However, only JFS/JACS members can vote during the meeting.

Struggling with addiction or questioning your relationship with substances? Already in recovery but feeling spiritually disconnected?

Join JACS’ Jewish Addiction Circle (JAC) for a safe, confidential, and judgement-free space to share your story and connect with others. JAC offers more than support—it’s a caring community that taps into Judaism’s spiritual resources for healing and transformation.

All are welcome and new participants are screened to ensure a secure, supportive environment. If you’re seeking a Jewish-informed space to discuss addiction and recovery, JAC is here for you. Join us bi-weekly on Mondays from 7:00-8:30pm.

To register, contact us at 604-416-4164 or info@jacsvancouver.com.

Do you have a loved one facing addiction? You’re not alone—and there is hope.

Join a supportive community for Jewish individuals and allies navigating the pain and complexity of loving someone in active addiction, rooted in compassion and community.

To ensure a safe environment for all participants, newcomers are screened before joining. If you’re looking for a respectful, spiritually-grounded space to heal and grow, we would love to have you.

There is a solution. Be part of it. Join us bi-weekly on Tuesday evenings from 7-8:30pm.

To register, contact us at 604-416-4164 or info@jacsvancouver.com.

This 45-minute talk will guide you through the practical, financial, and emotional factors to consider when planning
a move in later life, from independent and assisted living choices to health and community supports.
We’ll finish with 15 minutes of open Q&A to answer your questions.

*Barbara Kirby will be presenting Zoom programming for Thriving Seniors from November 2025-February 2026.
Barbara is a certified professional consultant on aging and experienced advocate in both subsidized and
private long-term-care. She has authored “My Planning Guide and Personal Resources Book”
and the book “70 to 100 in a Blink – Lifestyle Planning, Support and Advocacy
for Seniors & Their Families – Solutions for a Better Life in Later Years.”

For more details, registration, and the Zoom link, please email seniorsoutreach@jfsvancouver.ca.

Struggling with addiction or questioning your relationship with substances? Already in recovery but feeling spiritually disconnected?

Join JACS’ Jewish Addiction Circle (JAC) for a safe, confidential, and judgement-free space to share your story and connect with others. JAC offers more than support—it’s a caring community that taps into Judaism’s spiritual resources for healing and transformation.

All are welcome and new participants are screened to ensure a secure, supportive environment. If you’re seeking a Jewish-informed space to discuss addiction and recovery, JAC is here for you. Join us bi-weekly on Mondays from 7:00-8:30pm.

To register, contact us at 604-416-4164 or info@jacsvancouver.com.

Share Your Voice on Housing

JFS is hosting a series of housing focus groups — and we want to hear from you! Your experiences and ideas will help us better understand the housing challenges our clients face and improve how we provide support.

Upcoming Focus Groups

Friday, November 14 | 2:00 – 3:30 PM
Getting Housing: Supply and Affordability

Friday, December 12 | 2:00 – 3:30 PM
Living Together: Tenant and Landlord Relationships, Safety, and Building Care

Friday, January 9 | 2:00 – 3:30 PM
When Help Stalls: Challenges With Agency Follow-Up

Location

The JFS Kitchen
53 East 3rd Avenue, Vancouver

Coffee, tea, and light snacks will be served.

We invite you to join one or all sessions — your voice matters!

Register today!

Join us for a creative and meaningful afternoon as we craft handmade felt poppy pins in honor of Remembrance Day.

Excavate & Express: Exploring Jewish Identity is a six-week online writing workshop for Jewish-identifying individuals. Through writing, reflection, mindfulness, and somatic practices, we’ll explore our identities, lineages, and stories in a supportive, small-group space.

No writing experience is needed, and sharing is always optional. This is a gentle, heart-centered workshop focused on connection—with self, Jewish roots, and community.

Program Details:
Dates: Wednesday evenings: November 5, 12, 19, 26 & December 3 & 10 (6 consecutive weeks)
Time: Evening workshop 7pm-8:30pm PST
Duration: 90-minute sessions
Participants: Open to 10
Cost per participant: $180 (Subsidy available, please apply online by clicking here.)
Platform: Zoom Video Conferencing

Registration opens on September 2nd and closes October 26th, 2025.

For more information, please click here.

Note: This is not a drop-in. Full attendance is encouraged. Participants should not be in crisis and must be open to engaging with challenging material.

There’s much to prepare for when aging in place; considerations include home modifications, financial strategies, health considerations, and building your unique care team. Join Barbara as she weaves facts, shared experiences, and resources throughout this session.

*Barbara Kirby will be presenting Zoom programming for Thriving Seniors from November 2025-February 2026.  Barbara is a certified professional consultant on aging and experienced advocate in both subsidized and private long-term-care. She has authored “My Planning Guide and Personal Resources Book” and the book “70 to 100 in a Blink – Lifestyle Planning, Support and Advocacy for
Seniors & Their Families – Solutions for a Better Life in Later Years.”

For more details, registration, and the Zoom link, please email seniorsoutreach@jfsvancouver.ca.

Struggling with addiction or questioning your relationship with substances? Already in recovery but feeling spiritually disconnected?

Join JACS’ Jewish Addiction Circle (JAC) for a safe, confidential, and judgement-free space to share your story and connect with others. JAC offers more than support—it’s a caring community that taps into Judaism’s spiritual resources for healing and transformation.

All are welcome and new participants are screened to ensure a secure, supportive environment. If you’re seeking a Jewish-informed space to discuss addiction and recovery, JAC is here for you. Join us bi-weekly on Mondays from 7:00-8:30pm.

To register, contact us at 604-416-4164 or info@jacsvancouver.com.

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–registration link coming soon!