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 … More Food For Thought Luncheon on Monday, April 16th

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 … More JCCV FILM NIGHT on Monday, April 9th at 7:00 pm

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 19th from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm Where: Jewish Community Centre of Victoria, … More Food For Thought Luncheon on Monday, March 19th

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 … More Hamentashen On Sale at the JCCV Starting Tuesday, February 27th

JCCV FUN AT CHESS – 2nd OFFERING Jewish Community Centre of Victoria, 3636 Shelbourne St. Thursday, March 15th to Thursday, May 10th, 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. … More JCCV Fun at Chess – 2nd Offering

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 … More Managing End of Life Choices Symposium on Sunday, March 4th

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 … More JCCV FILM NIGHT on Monday, March 12th at 7:00 pm

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 19th from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm Where: Jewish Community Centre of Victoria, 3636 Shelbourne Street Sit down luncheon includes coffee or … More Food For Thought Luncheon on Monday, February 19th

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 … More JCCV FILM NIGHT on Monday, January 29th at 7:00 pm