Topic: Harassment and Human Rights:  Problem, Response and Remedy

Speaker: Dr. Barbara Whittington, Professor Emeritus, School of Social Work, University of Victoria

Dr. Whittington has worked for many years to address the complicated issue of sexual harassment and to develop workable responses in policy and practise.  There are many shades of grey in this work and its important that the policy responses that organizations develop don’t also become part of the problem.

When: Monday, April 16th from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm

Where: Jewish Community Centre of Victoria, 3636 Shelbourne Street

Sit down luncheon includes coffee or tea and dessert. Cost is $12.00

Call or email the JCCV at 250-477-7185 or jccv@telus.net to reserve.

THE THIRD MAN (1949), 107 minutes

Written by Graham Greene, Directed by Carol Reed, Music by Anton Karas

Starring Orson Welles, Joseph Cotton, Alida Valli and Trevor Howard

The Third Man is a British cinematic icon. An undisputed all time classic, the film features some of cinema’s most memorable set pieces… the chase through the sewers…the enormous Ferris Wheel…the elm-lined cemetery…Anton Karas’ zither score. This movie is a world wide phenomenon in itself…in the top 3 of all time!!

Please join us for a fun evening of cinema…schmoozing…discussing and generally having a good time! State of the Art projection, large screen & great sound!

Snacks and cold drinks included in the $10 price of admission.

Always a classic cartoon and newsreel prior to the feature!

Dick de Ryk – Resident Movie Critic and Comic Book Aficionado
Contact: eegabeeva@shaw.ca

Topic: The Elephant in the Room: Politics and Social Media in America

Speaker: Dr. Janni Aragon
Director of Technology and Integrated Learning
Department of Political Science
University of Victoria

This talk covers current events in U.S. politics paying special attention to social media.

When: Monday, March 19^th from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm

Where: Jewish Community Centre of Victoria, 3636 Shelbourne Street

Sit down luncheon includes coffee or tea and dessert. Cost is $12.00

Call or email the JCCV at 250-477-7185 or jccv@telus.net to reserve.

In celebration of the Jewish holiday of Purim, home made Hamentashen will be on sale at the front desk of the JCCV from Tuesday, February 27th to Friday, March 2nd from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, while supplies last.

$6.00 per 1/2 dozen, either apricot, poppy seed or prune filling.

The JCCV Deli is open Tuesday to Friday from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.

JCCV FUN AT CHESS – 2^nd OFFERING

Jewish Community Centre of Victoria, 3636 Shelbourne St.
Thursday, March 15^th to Thursday, May 10^th, 10 am to 12 noon

Fun at Chess is a social, recreational program that provides fun for those who want to learn and play the game at a relaxed pace and comfortable level. It will also benefit experienced players who want to advance their skills.

The first offering of chess began on January 18^th and will end on March 8^th. The program will continue with a second offering of eight sessions beginning March 15^th and ending on May 10^th. Sessions are held on consecutive Thursdays from 10 am to 12 noon, except for Thursday, April 5^th.  Attendance at all sessions is encouraged but an occasional missed session will not significantly hinder participants.

Chess sets are supplied by the JCCV for use in the program.

Charles Bonder will again lead the sessions.

Fee for the 8 sessions is $25 for JCCV members, $35 for non-members.

Advanced registration for the 8 sessions is required. 

Contact the JCCV at 250-477-7185 or jccv@telus.net to register.

Contact Charles Bonder at recchess99@yahoo.com for further info.

Managing End of Life Choices Symposium

Sunday, March 4th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Jewish Community Centre of Victoria, 3636 Shelbourne Street

This symposium will be a time to look for resources to help us confront the many questions that end-of-life decisions pose for our parents and ourselves.

Guest Speakers:
Dr. Stefanie Green, Medical Assistance in Dying
Dr. Susan (Jodie) Anderson, Victoria Hospice
Charlotte Salomon, Q.C., McConnan Bion O’Connor and Peterson

Presentations will conclude with a panel of Jewish clergy and lay leaders, followed by a Q & A. You will also be able learn more about the local Chevrah Kadisha, Jewish Cemeteries, Victoria Jewish congregations, and funeral homes.

$15 per person includes kosher lunch.
Call the JCCV at 250-477-7185 or email jccv@telus.net to register.
$18 per person at door.

Click here to view and/or download the Managing End of Life Choices Symposium Flyer

THE SINGING REVOLUTION

2006 (87 minutes); Narrated by Linda Hunt

An inspiring and gripping film:
The story of how feelings became songs, songs became a national voice, and voice became action. A single nation…a million voices…the fall of an empire.
Imagine the scene in “Casablanca” in which the French patrons in Rick’s Cafe began singing “La Marsellaise”…and you’ve only begun to imagine the force of “The Singing Revolution”.
Truly an uplifting piece of cinema!

Please join us for a fun evening of cinema…schmoozing…discussing and generally having a good time! State of the Art projection, large screen & great sound!

Snacks and cold drinks included in the $10 price of admission.

Always a classic cartoon and newsreel prior to the feature!

Dick de Ryk – Resident Movie Critic and Comic Book Aficionado
Contact: eegabeeva@shaw.ca

SUPER SPECIAL at the JCCV Lox, Stock and Bagel Deli starting Thursday, February 1st and continuing while supplies last!

We are featuring a HOT BEEF BRISKET SANDWICH ON A KAISER BUN with creamy horseradish on the side, coleslaw and dill pickle for $15.00.

The JCCV Deli is open Tuesday to Friday from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.

Topic: A Heart to Heart Talk

Speaker: Dr. Elliot Gelfand, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon (Retired)

Dr. Gelfand will discuss the causes of common adult heart diseases, and their current modes of treatment.

When: Monday, February 19^th from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm

Where: Jewish Community Centre of Victoria, 3636 Shelbourne Street

Sit down luncheon includes coffee or tea and dessert. Cost is $12.00

Call or email the JCCV at 250-477-7185 or jccv@telus.net to reserve.

THE TWELVE CHAIRS

1970 (93 minutes); Directed by Melvin Kaminski, Starring Ron Moody, Dom DeLuise and Frank Langella

One of the funniest films of all time! The story is based on the Russian classic about a man whose mother confesses, on her deathbed, to having hidden the family fortune in the seat of one of a matched set of 12 chairs. She did this to hide her jewels from the recently victorious revolution. The story becomes a madcap chase across the whole of Russia looking for the chair.

Oh and by the way, the Director Melvin Kaminski is better known these days as Mel Brooks! ‘Nuff said!!

Please join us for a fun evening of cinema…schmoozing…discussing and generally having a good time! State of the Art projection, large screen & great sound!

Snacks and cold drinks included in the $10 price of admission.

Always a classic cartoon and newsreel prior to the feature!

Dick de Ryk – Resident Movie Critic and Comic Book Aficionado
Contact: eegabeeva@shaw.ca