We are horrified by the hostage situation that began this morning when an armed gunman entered Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas during Shabbat services.

The Ronald S. Roadburg Foundation, founded in 2021 after the passing of local Vancouver businessman Ron Roadburg, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Gurvis as Chief Executive Officer.

First, knowing that funds would be needed in both the short and long terms, we immediately opened the BC Flood Relief Fund with a $10,000 disbursement from our emergency relief fund.

We are pleased to share the Jewish Community Foundation’s announcement of the establishment of a new $1 million endowment fund to support Temple Sholom!

‘The Other People’ initiative spearheaded by Jewish Federation’s inter-faith liaison Rabbi Bregman, is now brining their important message to the next generation. With the objective to share their experiences and give people the opportunity to meet “other people” the team took to the classroom to challenge the perspectives of students at King David High School (KDHS).

We are made stronger as a whole when every part of our community is thriving. Many of us rely on resources that are maintained by Orthodox community members and organizations, and which are crucial to day-to-day life and lifecycle events, including the mikveh, the chevra kadisha, and more.

While you may not be able to visit Israel right now, you can still discover its incredible sights and rich culture. Jewish Federation’s Israel and Global Engagement department has organized a series of fun and stimulating virtual events to help transport you there.

Sent every Friday. With his warm, personal tone, our CEO, Ezra S. Shanken, makes it easy to keep up with the most important issues and events in our community.

PJ Library sends free, award-winning books that celebrate Jewish values and culture to families with children 6 months through 8 years old.