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Supporting Strong, Connected Jewish Communities Wherever You Call Home

 

Jewish life in British Columbia is vibrant, diverse, and shaped by communities across the province. With approximately 40,000 Jews calling BC home, our Federation is committed to creating meaningful ways for people to connect, belong, and experience Jewish life, wherever they live. 

 

Jewish communities are growing and organizing in ways that reflect their own histories, strengths, and priorities. Each community is unique, shaped by its people, geography, and interests.

 

Federation brings long‑standing relationships, experience, and shared community resources to stand alongside these communities as they build today and look toward the future.  

Explore Jewish Communities Across BC: 

Map of Jewish communities across British Columbia

Greater Vancouver Area

Cities in this Region

Burnaby

New Westminster

North Vancouver

Richmond

West Vancouver

Vancouver

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Metro East

Cities in this Region

Coquitlam

Port Coquitlam

Port Moody

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Surrey & Delta Region

Cities in this Region

Ladner  

South Surrey  

Tsawwassen  

White Rock  

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Fraser Valley

Cities in this Region

Abbotsford  

Chilliwack  

Langley  

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Sea-to-Sky

Cities in this Region

Pemberton

Squamish

Whistler

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Gulf Islands 

Cities in this Region

Bowen Island

Salt Spring Island

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Vancouver Island  

Cities in this Region

Campbell River 

Comox Valley  

Victoria  

Nanaimo 

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Okanagan

Cities in this Region

Kelowna  

Osoyoos  

Penticton  

Vernon  

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Thompson & Interior  

Cities in this Region

Kamloops  

Revelstoke  

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Northern BC  

Cities in this Region

Prince George

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Kootenays  

Cities in this Region

Nelson  

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Community Connectors:
Local, Trusted, Embedded

Jewish life across British Columbia is built locally, through people, ideas, and relationships. At the heart of this work is our dedicated network of Community Connectors, local residents embedded in the fabric of their communities, building Jewish life from the ground up, and fostering the personal connections that turn neighbours into community and community into family.

Do you have an idea for your community? Want to bring people together in a new way? Whether you're starting something new or building on what exists, this is your opportunity to help shape Jewish life where you live.

Have an idea? Let's explore it together →

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Fueling Local Ideas Through Community Engagement Grants

Meaningful community often begins with a simple idea. Federation’s Community Engagement Grants provide flexible micro‑grants, ranging from $100 to $5,000, to support grassroots, community‑driven initiatives across British Columbia. 

These grants reduce financial and logistical barriers, allowing local leaders to focus on what matters most: bringing people together. Whether it’s a communal Shabbat dinner, a holiday celebration, a speaker event, a book club, or a new way to connect, local ideas are the foundation of vibrant Jewish life. 

All projects align with Federation’s charitable mandate and CRA guidelines, as we work together to build a strong, sustainable, and connected Jewish future. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check the guidelines here.

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We’re grateful to the Ronald S. Roadburg Foundation for their generous support, which has allowed Jewish Federation to grow community-building efforts and local connections across British Columbia.