Topic: The Great Jewish Fur Rush and Other Tales of the Early Jews in Victoria Speaker: Amber Woods is one of the tour guides for Congregation Emanu-El and author of the recently published ‘Guide to Victoria’s Historic Jewish Cemetery’. In addition to being half of the musical duo ‘Kouskous’, Amber has … More FOOD-FOR-THOUGHT LUNCHEON on Monday, January 21st
The JCCV Annual General Meeting will be held at 11:00 am on Sunday, December 16th and will include the presentation of financial reports and election of new officers and directors. Please plan on attending.
Best wishes for a Happy Hanukkah from the Jewish Community Centre of Victoria.
LATKE MANIA starts on Tuesday, December 4th and runs until Friday, December 21st. Drop into the Lox, Stock & Bagel Deli for traditional Chanukah potato latkes with apple sauce and sour cream. Eat in or take out; $12.00 for 3 large potato latkes with sour cream and apple sauce.
JCCV FILM NIGHT Monday, December 3rd at 7:00 pm Jewish Community Centre of Victoria, 3636 Shelbourne St. ANTONIA’S LINE (1995; 1 hour, 44 minutes) Directed by: Marleen Gorris Starring: Willeke van Ammelrooy One of the best of the Dutch Cinema! This is the story of Antonia and her line of descendants.This film really has it all, … More JCCV FILM NIGHT on Monday, December 3rd at 7:00 pm
Topic: “We Need More Canada” – Getting Canada’s Oil to Foreign Markets Speaker: Jeff Kushner P.Eng. – Retired Project Director The discussion surrounding the pipelines linking Canadian resource producing provinces and tidewater ports is as important today as were the transcontinental railway discussions that occurred over 100 hundred years ago. In our new ‘information’ era, … More FOOD-FOR-THOUGHT LUNCHEON on Monday, November 19th
JCCV FILM NIGHT Monday, October 29th at 7:00 pm THE SAPPHIRES (2012), 1 hr 43 mins, Australia Directed by: Wayne Blair (son of one of the original Sapphires) Starring: Chris O’Dowd This really is the ultimate audience “feel good movie” Two devastating facts serve as a prelude to this true story adaptation…until 1967 native Australians … More JCCV FILM NIGHT on Monday, October 29th at 7:00 pm
Below are a few JCCV Library suggestions for your borrowing and reading pleasure: The Dawn of Hope by Geneviève De Gaulle Anthonioz. A niece of General De Gaulle was in the French Resistance. Captured, imprisoned and later shipped to Ravensbrück, she was liberated in 1945. Some 50 years later she yielded to her family’s urging … More JCCV Library October Reads
Topic: Global Corruption: An Issue We Should No Longer Ignore Speaker: Dr. Gerry Ferguson, Distinguished Professor, University of Victoria, Department of Law and Justice This talk identifies the extent of global corruption and the devastating impact it has on poverty, gender inequality, economic development, and political and legal stability. This talk also identifies steps that must be taken … More Food For Thought Luncheon on Monday, October 22nd
JCCV Lively Walks, 2018-2019 Season Join the group for some lively-paced pre-planned walks that take place, rain or shine, on alternate Friday mornings from 9:30 to approx. 11:00. We set off from a wide variety of places in Greater Victoria. Suitable for reasonably fit people, these walks offer a chance to explore some well-known and … More JCCV Lively Walking Group 2018-2019 Season
