Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to visit Penticton, where I joined community members for dinner alongside our Okanagan Community Connector, Abbey Westbury. Tonight, I'm looking forward to being in Nelson for a community Shabbat potluck and spending time with Jewish residents.
This week, Canada Day offered a moment to reflect on the values that help shape our country: belonging, connection, and the understanding that we are stronger when we support one another. I shared some of those reflections in a recent Times of Israel blog. Read it here. As our community…
As Shabbat approaches, our thoughts are with the Jewish community in Venezuela following the devastating back-to-back earthquakes. Through our Venezuela Emergency Campaign, we are preparing to send urgent aid to help ensure affected families do not face this moment alone. This is deeply…
Important Message - Emails Impersonating Local Rabbis We have become aware of phishing emails circulating in the community that impersonate rabbis and Jewish organizational leaders. These messages often use urgent or personal language and phrases like "I have a timely request" or "Are you…
This past weekend, Whistler became a gathering place for Jewish communities from across British Columbia as it hosted Federation’s second Community Engagement Summit. It was not only a powerful expression of connection across the province, but also a first glimpse of what’s ahead. As we…
