Yom HaAtzma’ut
Community Calendar
If you have any questions or require changes to an event, please contact Betina Zuckermann Cynamon at bcynamon@jewishvancouver.com.
May 1, 2025
May 16, 2025
Lag B'Omer
May 26, 2025
Yom Yerushalayim
Apr
24 2025
May
4 2025
2025 36th annual Vancouver Jewish Film Festival
12:00PM - 9:00PM
2025 36th annual Vancouver Jewish Film Festival are April 24 through May 4 - in person screenings
Apr
29 2025
May
5 2025
Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver Annual Campaign 2025
9:00AM - 12:00AM
BC
The JCC Annual Campaign raises crucial funds that allow the JCC to continue to run programs and services for the community.
May
1 2025
Rosh Chodesh: Movement, Music & Creativity with Aliza Rothman
7:30PM - 9:30PM
BC
Join Aliza Rothman, open floor movement teacher and expressive arts therapist, for a unique journey through the Hebre…
May
2 2025
Communal Shabbat Dinner - Salt Spring Island
5:00PM - 9:00PM
Join us for a warm and welcoming Communal Shabbat Potluck Dinner on May 2nd as we come together to celebrate Shabbat …
May
2 2025
Shabbat for Israel
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Shabbat Dinner in solidarity of Israel, a friendraiser - collaboration between BI and JNF
May
4 2025
CHW Games Day
10:30AM - 3:00PM
BC
We are moving our annual Games Day to Sunday! Event will include lunch, silent auction and door prizes and is being h…
May
4 2025
Klezfest 2025 - A festival of Klezmer Music and Yiddish Dance
11:00AM - 6:00PM
BC
A full-day Klezmer music and Yiddish dance event with two workshops and a family dance.
May
5 2025
May
10 2025
Hillel Global Giving Week
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Hillel BC
6145 Student Union Boulevard
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1
Hillel Global Giving Week - spring fundraiser across the Hillel movement
May
6 2025
Nuturing our Legacies: Descendants Sharing Survivor Recipes
6:00PM - 8:00PM
JFS Kitchen
54 E 3rd Avenue
Vancouver,
Please join us for a descendant program sharing recipes and food from survivor relatives
May
6 2025
Kehila Society AGM
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Toby Rubin
V7C 3Y8, BC V7c 3Y8
This will be Kehila's 26th AGM and Volunteer Recognition
May
7 2025
Jewish Book Club – The Art of Leaving - Salt Spring
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Monthly gathering of the Salt Spring Jewish Book Club. May’s selection is Ayelet Tsabari’s memoir The Art of Leav…
May
7 2025
Reform Cantors and Cantorial Soloist of Canada Annual Concert
6:30PM - 9:30PM
BC
Cantorial music concert
May
8 2025
Congregation Beth Israel - Seniors Luncheon
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
989 West 28th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5Z0E8
Hot Lunch with Guest Speaker
Menu & Speaker TBD
May
8 2025
May
10 2025
Documentary Screening of “We Will Dance Again” - Squamish
2:00PM - 4:30PM
Let us gather to watch We Will Dance Again, a powerful documentary about the tragic Oct 7 Hamas terrorist attack at t…
May
10 2025
Israeli Dance party- Israel@77 - Langley
4:30PM - 7:30PM
Celebrate Israel’s 77th Birthday with a Party That Dances Straight into Your Heart!
Get ready to groove in blue & w…
May
13 2025
Mind Care Talks #3 – Wellness Resource Fair & Keynote Talk!
6:00PM - 8:00PM
🕕 6:00 PM – Wellness Resource Fair & Refreshments
Meet local mental health professionals, explore services, and…
May
14 2025
Mifgash Dorot in Burnaby for Jewish Community Members 60+
10:00AM - 12:00PM
burnaby, BC
Mifgash Dorot in Burnaby for Jewish Community Members 60+
When: May 14th 10-12
Where: Burnaby
Join us for a relaxed a…
May
14 2025
Seniors' Lunch- Congregation Har El
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Har Elders Seniors’ Lunches are back! Join us for delicious food, great company, and a meaningful presentation by g…
May
14 2025
May
15 2025
May
15 2025
May
18 2025
A community celebration of Lag BaOmer with a traditional bonfire. The gathering features outdoor pita-making on a spe…
May
20 2025
Join us for traditional Israeli dancing - all ages and abilities welcome - and falafel! With world-renowned dance ins…
May
21 2025
Israel@77 in Burnaby
7:00PM - 9:00PM
BC
We Will Dance Again with Israeli Dance instructor Marcelo Marianoff
Join us for a fun-filled evening to celebrate Isra…
May
21 2025
Israel@77 in Burnaby with Marcelo Marianoff
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Get ready to groove and learn new Israeli dance moves at our 2nd annual workshop featuring world renowned instructor…
May
22 2025
Not-Just-Ladies'-Luncheon
11:30AM - 1:30PM
This month, OJC member, Harley Kushmier, will join us to share insights and experiences gleaned from his recent trip …
May
22 2025
Israeli Folk Dancing with Marcela Marianoff- WRSS
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Israeli folk dancing class led by world renowned teacher Marcelo Marianoff, followed by dinner catered by Ofra’s Kitchen.
May
22 2025
May
23 2025
RJDS Community Kabbalat Shabbat
1:00PM - 2:00PM
BC
Join RJDS for a Community Kabbalat Shabbat on Friday, May 23 @ 1pm
May
25 2025
Vancouver WALK with Israel
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Burrard bridge
Vancouver, BC
Peaceful march and rally on Burrard Bridge in Vancouver
May
25 2025
JCC Festival of Jewish Culture
12:00PM - 4:00PM
BC
Join the JCC to celebrate Jewish culture: cuisine, music, art, dance, and so much more!
May
25 2025
JSA'S Spring Forum Symposium- Magical Moments
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Peretz Center
6184 Ash Street
Vancouver, BC `V5Z 3G9
Join us for an interactive and inspiring activity with Darryl Segal and Linda Frimer
May
25 2025
Emergency Medicine in Action: Healing the Negev Post Oct 7th
7:00PM - 9:00PM
TDD
Vancouver, BC
Dr Oren Wacht, head of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev's Department of Emergency Medicine and a volunteer Magen…
May
25 2025
Rosh Chodesh Women's Circle
7:00PM - 9:30PM
Coquitlam
BC
With the intention of strengthening the bonds between women, the Earth
and moon's cycle and building community - The …
May
25 2025
May
27 2025
May
28 2025
Or Shalom School Open House
5:00PM - 6:30PM
4370 Sophia St
Looking for a joyful, meaningful way for your child to connect with Judaism?
Join Or Shalom’s open house for our Je…
May
28 2025
King David- Year End Celebration
6:00PM - 10:00PM
BC
celebrating King David's students accomplishment throwout the year
May
30 2025
Shabbat on the Beach & Shavuot Gathering - Salt Spring Island
5:45PM - 8:00PM
The season’s first Shabbat on the Beach, a long-standing Salt Spring tradition of singing and welcoming Shabbat in …
May
30 2025
Celebrate Shavuot and welcome Shabbat with us!
Join us for a joyful community Kabbalat Shabbat followed by a deliciou…