Important Message - Emails Impersonating Local Rabbis We have become aware of phishing emails circulating in the community that impersonate rabbis and Jewish organizational leaders. These messages often use urgent or personal language and phrases like "I have a timely request" or "Are you…
This past weekend, Whistler became a gathering place for Jewish communities from across British Columbia as it hosted Federation’s second Community Engagement Summit. It was not only a powerful expression of connection across the province, but also a first glimpse of what’s ahead. As we…
This week marked a meaningful milestone for Jewish life in British Columbia. For the first time, the BC Legislature in Victoria hosted an official celebration of Canadian Jewish Heritage Month. MLAs from across the political spectrum, alongside Jewish community leaders, recognized the…
As Shavuot approaches, I’m sending this message a little earlier than usual. Tonight, communities around the world will begin celebrating a holiday rooted in learning, reflection, and the shared experience of receiving Torah, an invitation to engage, question, and grow together. In…
As we move through May, we take this opportunity to recognize and honour Asian Heritage Month, celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of Asian communities across Canada. It is also a time to reaffirm the importance of allyship, showing up for one another, listening with…
