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BeyachadBC Hosts First Event for Newcomers

Relocating to a new community, whether it’s in another country or across the region, comes with the promise of new beginnings. It can also be a difficult time adjusting to an unfamiliar culture, especially if you don’t speak the local language or have a strong support network. That’s w…

Federation Releases Community Recovery Funds

Community recovery turned a pivotal corner today, when 21 partner agencies and community organizations received grants funded by generous contributions to Jewish Federation’s Community Recovery Fund. The grants, totalling $416,000, are the first round of critical community recovery funding…

Parenting in Times of Stress

Talking to children about difficult subjects can be tricky for parents at the best of times, let alone in the middle of a devastating event, such as the current pandemic. But having some helpful tools to guide the conversation can make all the difference.

That’s the view of Dr. Abigail Ge…

COVID’s Impact on Mental Health

The year 2020 has been unlike any other in recent history. As we approach its conclusion, the challenges that COVID has wrought upon our community will likely resonate for years to come. 

The arrival of the first vaccines has provided many of us with a welcome ray of hope that life as we k…

New: Seniors’ Resources Webpage

With the long, dark winter days and even more time at home looming ahead, Jewish Federation has curated a seniors resources and services webpage to help older adults stay connected socially, spiritually, and communally. The objective is to provide in one place easy online access to the wide …