Now Hiring: Festival Coordinator for VIJFF 2026

The Victoria International Jewish Film Festival (VIJFF) is looking for a Festival Coordinator to help bring the 2026 festival to life.

Now entering its 12th year, VIJFF is a six-day celebration of film, dialogue, and community, held each October at the Vic Theatre in Victoria. The Festival Coordinator plays a key role in making the event run smoothly—supporting logistics, coordinating guests and volunteers, managing systems, and helping transform great programming into welcoming public events. 

This is a contract position (April–December 2026) totaling approximately 260–300 hours at $37.50/hour, working with a collaborative team of festival co-directors and volunteers. 

If you’re organized, collaborative, and passionate about arts and community events, we encourage you to apply.

Download the full job posting and application details here.

Applications are due March 27, 2026.

Hamentashen on Sale at the JCCV Deli Starting Tuesday, March 3rd

In celebration of the Jewish holiday of Purim, home-made Hamentashen will be on sale at the JCCV Lox, Stock and Bagel Deli on Tuesday, March 3rd until they are sold out. Apricot, prune, & poppyseed. $10.00 per half-dozen package of Hamentashen. No preorders.

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

Purim begins on the evening of Monday, March 2nd and ends at nightfall, Tuesday, March 3rd.

JCCV Chanukah Gift Shop Open Sunday, December 14th

The JCCV Chanukah Gift Shop will be open on Sunday, December 14th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. The Gift Shop is well stocked with all your Chanukah shopping needs; chanukiahs (candle and LED), fancy and traditional candles, dreidels, decorations, kids games and toys, books, cards, and lots more.

Shop early to take advantage of the best selection before items are sold out!!

The Chanukah Gift Shop is also open Tuesday to Friday from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.

The 1st Chanukah candle is lit on the night of Sunday, December 14th.
The 8th and last Chanukah candle is lit on the night of Sunday,  December 21st.

JCCV Chanukah Gift Shop Open Sunday, December 7th

The JCCV Chanukah Gift Shop will open on Sunday, December 7th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. The Gift Shop is well stocked with all your Chanukah shopping needs; chanukiahs (candle and LED), fancy and traditional candles, dreidels, decorations, kids games and toys, books, cards, and lots more.

Shop early to take advantage of the best selection before items are sold out!!

The Chanukah Gift Shop is also open Tuesday to Friday from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.

The 1st Chanukah candle is lit on the night of Sunday, December 14th.
The 8th and last Chanukah candle is lit on the night of Sunday,  December 21st.

JCCV Chanukah Gift Shop Now Open

The JCCV Chanukah Gift Shop opens today (Thursday, November 20th) and is well stocked with all your Chanukah shopping needs; chanukiahs (candle and LED), fancy and traditional candles,

dreidels, decorations, kids games and toys, books, cards, and lots more.

Shop early to take advantage of the best selection before items are sold out!!

The Chanukah Gift Shop is open Tuesday to Friday from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.

The 1st Chanukah candle is lit on the night of Sunday, December 14th.

The 8th and last Chanukah candle is lit on the night of Sunday,  December 21st.

JCCV Latke Mania

LATKE MANIA (Take-Out only) Starts Tuesday, December 2nd

 Potato Latkes (Take-Out only) will be the only item available from the Deli during LATKE MANIA, for 3 weeks from December 2nd to 19th.
Large Potato Latkes (no condiments) at $3 per Latke

*For orders of a dozen or more Latkes, order at least 48 hours in advance*

Orders can be placed  starting Tuesday, November 25th.

LATKE MANIA Take out hours are Tuesdays to Fridays from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. No other Deli menu items will be available, and the dining area will be closed, during the three weeks of LATKE MANIA.

 The Deli will close on Friday, December 19th for two weeks and will reopen on Tuesday, January 6th with the full menu to dine in or take out.