The JCCV wishes you and your mishpocha a happy, hopeful and safe Passover (Pesach).
“May we think of freedom, not as the right to do as we please, but as the opportunity to do what is right.” Peter Marshall
The JCCV Deli will be closed for Passover from Tuesday, April 15th to Friday, April 18th and will reopen on Tuesday, April 22nd.
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 11th until they are sold out. $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 Thursday, March 13th and ends on nightfall, Friday, March 14th.
The Jewish Community Centre of Victoria (JCCV) is seeking a director to join the board now and who will stand for President at the December 2025 Annual General Meeting. The current President, Larry Gontovnick, will be stepping down from the board at the December 2025 AGM after serving as President for 12 years.
The JCCV is an important Jewish facility on south Vancouver Island. The Centre is a place in Victoria where any and all Jews can come together to celebrate and enjoy their Jewish heritage whatever their affiliation or level of religious observance.
The JCCV is a charitable, multifaceted, non-profit organization providing educational, recreational, cultural and social programs for the Jewish community and the general public. Everyone is welcome. The Centre houses a deli, gift shop and library. Programs and events include webinars with Guest Speakers, Jewish Conversation Café, Drop-In Mahj, Book Club, Israeli Dance, and an annual Jewish Film Festival. The JCCV is home to Jewish Federation, PJ Library, Jewish Family Services, the Kolot Mayim Reform Temple, and also provides a location for the Victoria Jewish Theatre (Bema Productions) to hold their auditions and rehearsals. The Centre also hosts other Jewish organizations, such as Hadassah-WIZO and Camp Miriam, for meetings and events.
The President provides strategic direction, chairs the board, and ensures the fulfillment of the JCCV’s mission. We are seeking a committed leader to help shape the JCCV’s future and strengthen its impact, an individual who is passionate about community building, is a strong communicator and team player, and is experienced in governance, fundraising or event planning.
If you are interested or wish to nominate someone, please contact Larry Gontovnick at larrygontovnick@shaw.ca or 250-857-4570.
The JCCV Chanukah Gift Shop opens Tuesday, November 26th and is well stocked with all your Chanukah shopping needs; chanukiahs (candle and LED), fancy and traditional candles, dreidels, chocolate gelt, 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 Chanukah Gift Shop will also be open on the following days from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm:
Sunday, December 1st
Sunday, December 8th
Sunday, December 15th
Sunday, December 22nd
Monday, December 23rd
Tuesday, December 24th
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LATKE MANIA (Take-Out only) Starts Tuesday, December 3rd
Potato Latkes (Take-Out only) will be the only item available from the Deli during LATKE MANIA, from December 3rd to 20th.
Large Potato Latkes (no condiments) at $3 per Latke
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 20th for two weeks and will reopen on Tuesday, January 7th with the full menu to dine in or take out.
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The 1st Chanukah candle is lit on the night of Wednesday, December 25th.
The 8th and last Chanukah candle is lit on the night of Wednesday, January 1st.
The JCCV wishes you a very Happy Chanukah.
The JCCV will be closed for Rosh Hashana on Thursday, October 3rd and Friday, October 4th and will reopen on Tuesday, October 8th.
To register for this webinar, click on the button below.
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Actor, musician and clown Stuart Nemtin intimately shares his challenges as a performing artist from a young age to 35 years of performing on the road. A hilarious, moving and dynamic piece of story theatre, live violin and poetry.
“I saw Stuart’s show and melted into his world class performance. He takes us back to the most precious moments in our lives with laughs and tears. Aviator Clown Conrad Flapps has flown a billion air miles on his journey to artistry.”
Howie Siegel, Victoria, BC
$20 for JCCV members, $25 for non-members. To purchase tickets, click on the link below.
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Background about the Artist
Stuart Nemtin is best known to Victoria audiences as clown, Major Conrad Flapps, The son of Russian and Rumanian Jewish parents, Stuart was drawn to the violin at an early age following the unexpected death of his father. Growing up attending zionist summer camps enhanced Stuart’s love of theatre, music and dance. Spending a year in Israel at the Institute for Youth Leaders From Abroad solidified his love of performing and animating others. Following his graduation in theatre from the University of British Columbia, Stuart performed professionally in regional theatre, on television and in film. He followed his passion for making people laugh and ended up performing in seven countries and guest starring on three national television series as his fiddling clown persona, Major Conrad Flapps for over 35 years.
He also was awarded a Heritage Canada’s grant for his anti-racism musical of The Story of Esther, which he toured across Canada and in Switzerland.
His new autobiographical theatre performance, Fiddling with the Stories of my Life, was received with standing ovations in San Miguel Allende’s Santa Ana Theatre and has been proudly sponsored by the International Writers’ Festival.
Show Description
In ‘Fiddling with the Stories of my Life’, Nemtin masterfully combines acting, fiddling and poetry in bringing the stories to life, shining a light on the human condition.
Tales of Greek Island romance and boozy musicians, South African jails and prejudice, hit audiences where they live.
It is an uplifting and triumphant telling of how Art can save lives.
This relatable show gives audiences a spiritual second wind!
Reviews
“The arc of trying to maintain dignity and courage runs through the show … The tension between being hilarious and vulnerable and brave and grounded …really comes through and is well explored. I admire your gentleness. Hilarious and darling! Moments of genius in a performance that turned out amazingly and surprisingly well is another wonderful theme. We get to be surprised with you!” Jessica Van de Veen – Actor, Writer, Director, Victoria, BC
“Nemtin masterfully combines acting, fiddling and poetry in bringing his stories to life, shining a light on the human condition. It is an uplifting and triumphant telling of how Art can save lives. This joyful show gives audiences a spiritual second wind.
Don’t miss it!” Foster Goldstrum, Artistic Curator, Oakland,California.
Biography
Canadian born, Stuart Nemtin has performed as his clown character “Major Conrad Flapps” in seven countries, at international festivals including The Wellington Festival of the Arts, Le Salon Des Fetes, Switzerland, Universal City Walk, Los Angeles, International Health Race, Scotland, Olympiads and Expos, headlining with Vancouver and Edmonton Symphony Orchestras and guest starring on three national televisions series. He has acted professionally with theatre companies across Canada, starred in The Storty of Esther, directed Trickster Theatre and taught theatre arts in U.S.A., Switzerland and Canada. He has released World in a Flapp, a musical CD for young audiences. As a violinist he has performed with his spoons playing, singing wife, Sally in Mexico, Greece, Africa, Great Britain, Amsterdam and USA for 45 years. Stuart is a graduate of theatre from the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University’s Professional Teaching Programme.
The JCCV wishes you and your mishpocha a happy, hopeful and safe Passover (Pesach).
“May we think of freedom, not as the right to do as we please, but as the opportunity to do what is right.” Peter Marshall
The Centre and Deli are closed for Passover and will reopen on Wednesday, May 1st.
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