Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver

Our community is at a turning point. For many, the high cost of living is putting Jewish community life out of reach. And living far from the heart of our community makes it harder to stay connected. With your help, we can change that.

Watch our campaign video.

Last week, the Province of British Columbia declared a state of emergency due to the rapid spread of wildfires across the province. In response, Jewish Federations of Canada-UIA has opened a British Columbia Fire Relief Fund.

A seventh-generation rabbi, Rabbi Kula inspires people around the world using Jewish wisdom to speak to modern life. He is the Co-President of CLAL, a leadership training institute, think tank, and resource center co-founded by Elie Wiesel z”l.

An Olympic medalist in Judo, Arik Zeevi is passionate about the power of sport to develop youth and communities for the long term. His Olympic Excellence Program for youth in Kiryat Shmona helps young people in our partnership region reach their full potential.

Zoya knows first hand the impact community can make, having been embraced by the Vancouver community when she emigrated from Moldova. Now, as Director of Strategic Partnerships for the JDC, Zoya helps young Jews connect with their heritage in re-emerging European Jewish communities.

An internationally known disability and mental health advocate and professional stand-up comedian, Pamela’s stories of growing up in a body she had no control over are engaging, powerful, a little bit heart-wrenching, and unapologetically funny.

Read our Jewish Federation's 2017-18 Annual Report.

Watch this short video about our community leaders reflecting on 30 years of Jewish Federation.

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.