Radical Hospitality: A Jewish Communal Value
Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver 950 W 41st Avenue, VancouverHow can a Jewish organization be open to all, while remaining firmly grounded in Jewish values and practices? A customer service-oriented training for employees of the Jewish Community Centre of …
Interfaith Tisch: Encountering the Other
Or Shalom Synagogue 710 E 10th Avenue, VancouverWith Rabbi Laura Duhan Kaplan and graduate students from the Vancouver School of Theology. We know Torah says: "Do not oppress the stranger, for you, too were strangers in the …
Jewish Perspectives on God
PrivateA small group discussion on the journey towards a relationship with God, framed with Jewish concepts and symbols. Offered specifically to members of the BI Havurah in Vancouver by Rabbi Laura …
Introduction to Judaism
An engaging evening of learning, featuring student presentations on Jewish symbols; a general introduction to Judaism's customs and themes with Rabbi Laura Duhan Kaplan; viewing of a traditional Torah scroll. …
God in Jewish Thought and Experience
St. Philip's Anglican Church 3737 W. 27th Ave, VancouverA deep Lenten learning with Rabbi Laura Duhan Kaplan. Rabbi Laura is Professor of Jewish Studies and Director of Inter-Religious Studies at the Vancouver School of Theology. Her Ph.D. in philosophy, …
Sulam: Wedding Party
Or Shalom Synagogue 710 E 10th Avenue, VancouverSulam doesn't usually play weddings, but sometimes we rock it for a friend! Sweet music for the ceremony. Lively dancing after dinner!
Reconciliation in Our Time (Guest Sermon, Shabbat Hagadol)
Or Shalom Synagogue 710 E 10th Avenue, VancouverWhat message does the Prophet Elijah have for Jews living in Canada today? A special dvar Torah (sermon) for Shabbat Hagadol -- the Shabbat before Passover -- by Rabbi Laura …
Peaceable Kingdom: Dvar Torah (Guest Sermon)
Congregation Beth Israel 989 West 28th Ave, VancouverRabbi Laura speaks about Isaiah's vision of the lion and the lamb, as expressed by American artist Edward Hicks. How does the vision help us with conflict resolution and family healing?
EVENT: Sacred Texts: Three Religious Traditions in Twenty-Five Words or Less
Congregation Beth Israel 989 West 28th Ave, VancouverJudaism is a parent religion of Christianity and Islam; Torah is a parent scripture of New Testament and Quran. All three scriptures have powerful opening paragraphs. Each offers a complete life-philosophy, …
Music and Cultures of Israel
Da Vinci Centre 195 Bay Street, VictoriaJoin the band Sulam for a presentation of Israeli music, illuminated with a discussion of Israeli culture. Part of the Victoria Jewish Federation's Celebration of Israel.