The JCCV Lox, Stock & Bagel Deli will close for the summer after lunch at 1:30 pm on Friday, June 29th and will re-open at 11:30 am on Wednesday, September 12th. Please visit the JCCV Food Kiosk at the Saanich Fair on the Labour Day weekend for your favourite pastrami sandwiches, kosher all-beef hot dogs, cheeze … More JCCV Deli Summer Closure
The Victoria International Jewish Film Festival (VIJFF) will launch its fourth season with a special pre-festival screening of the new film Ben-Gurion: Epilogue on Sunday, June 3rd, from 7:30-9:00 pm, at the Vic Theatre. The 70-minute documentary is based on recently discovered archival interviews with Israel’s founding prime minister, David Ben-Gurion. Five years after he retired from … More VIJFF to Hold Special Screening of Ben-Gurion: Epilogue on June 3rd at 7:30 pm at the Vic Theatre
The JCCV iPad/iPhone Club is taking a break for the summer and will resume in the fall. Since the start up in January, the Club has met weekly at the JCCV on Thursdays from 4 to 5 pm. Many thanks to Leah and Peter Freedman for their invaluable expertise in leading this Club.
The JCCV Lox, Stock & Bagel Deli will be closed from Tuesday, April 3rd to Friday, April 6th in honour of the Jewish holiday of Pesach (Passover). The Deli will reopen at 11:30 am on Tuesday, April 10th. Best wishes from the JCCV for a Happy Passover.
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
