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JFS Vancouver, BC

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Our three pillars are Food Security, Seniors and Mental Health.

Supporting individuals & families across Vancouver & the Lower Mainland since 1936 with food security, family support, mental health counselling, older adults care & emergency support.
🤝Learn more or get involved below 👇 We are a social service organization that offers a continuum of services for individuals and families at all ages and stages of life in the Jewish and wider community.

08/21/2026

The jump from Kindergarten to Grade 1 catches more parents off guard than they expect 👀

That's why we're kicking off our JFS Parents Club Webinar Series with a session designed to help you (and your kiddo) walk into the new school year feeling ready, not rattled.

In this free session, we'll cover:
✅ What actually changes between K and Grade 1 — and why it feels so different
✅ Simple ways to ease the back-to-school transition at home
✅ Real answers to your questions in a live Q&A

🔗 Register now: https://loom.ly/1ntk7YQ

This is Session 1 of 8 in our Parents Club Series — follow along so you don't miss what's next. 💙

Tag a parent who needs to see this 👇

08/19/2026

Handmade with love, sold for a cause.🐾

At JFS, we believe in building social connection in our community.

We're excited to share that our Sewing Social group's handmade dog bandanas have been accepted into the Craft Council of BC's Pals & Kin exhibit!

The bandanas will be displayed next week there in Granville Island, with every sale supporting the BCSPCA.

This creative milestone was made possible by the funding from , which equipped our group with sewing machines and materials to keep building skills and community together.

📍 See the exhibit: 1386 Cartwright Street
🔗 Learn more: craftcouncilbc.ca/palskin

Our next Sewing Group session is on Aug 20, 2pm-4pm @ JFS Kitchen. To register, please contact [email protected].

08/18/2026

Register today: https://loom.ly/1ntk7YQ

We are expanding our service with the new JFS Parents Club. First session starts on Aug 25.

Join our free monthly webinar series for parents and caregivers, led by a Registered Clinical Counsellor. Topics include school transitions, anxiety, social skills, family change, neurodivergence, newcomer support, and more.

Thank you Community Action Initiative and for the funding.

🗓️ Last Tuesday of every month (Aug 2026 – Apr 2027)
⏰ 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Online (Free)

08/17/2026

Starting life in a new place can feel exciting and overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Join our FREE info sessions for newcomers to Vancouver.

Connect with Jewish life near you and learn about local supports and resources. 😄

Topics:
Mental Health & Immigration - Aug 18
Housing - Aug 21
Childcare, Camp, & After-school care - Aug 25

Light refreshments provided at each session. Thank you Jewish Federation of British Columbia for the support.

Register here: https://loom.ly/Ktp3jBk

08/13/2026

Looking for work?

Join us for a free session on Aug 14 to learn about 💼Employment Programs available to newcomers to Vancouver.

Speakers:
Elizabeth Abakumova, S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
Florence Kao, DIVERScity

Light refreshment provided.

Thank you .

Register here: https://loom.ly/Ktp3jBk

08/12/2026

Join our free monthly webinar series for parents and caregivers, led by a Registered Clinical Counsellor. Each session includes an hour of guided discussion plus 30 minutes of open Q&A, covering topics like school transitions, anxiety, social skills, family change, neurodivergence, and newcomer support.

Register today: https://loom.ly/1ntk7YQ

🗓️ Last Tuesday of every month (Aug 2026 – Apr 2027)

⏰ 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM

📍 Online (Free)

08/10/2026

Host an Unforgettable Event in a Hidden Oasis🌿

Experience the beauty and serenity of the Vancouver Jewish Community Garden. Tucked away adjacent to Congregation Beth Israel ( 989 W. 28th Ave, Vancouver), this lush, peaceful sanctuary offers the perfect backdrop for your next special occasion. Whether you're hosting an intimate gathering or a milestone celebration, our garden provides a picturesque, tranquil escape right in the heart of the city.

To book the garden, please contact Tovah Carr at [email protected] or 604-731-4161 ext 101.

08/03/2026

Happy BC Day!

From mountains to oceans, forests to city parks, BC is a place filled with beauty and adventure.

However, you’re spending the day — exploring nature, relaxing with loved ones, or discovering a new corner of our province — may it bring joy, fresh air, and a sense of wonder.

07/31/2026

Are you new to Metro Vancouver? Our Welcome Circle, a FREE community program, is here to help. Connect with others and learn about local supports and resources. 😄Sessions from Aug 4-25.

Topics:
Housing and tenant rights
Mental Health
Employment
Settlement
Food resources

Light refreshments provided at each session. Thank you for their support.

Register here: https://loom.ly/Ktp3jBk

07/30/2026

The JFS Welcome Circle is a FREE community program for newcomers. Connect with others and learn about local supports and resources. 😄Sessions from Aug 4-25.

Topics:
Housing and tenant rights
Mental Health
Employment
Settlement
Food resources

Plus: 🚶Free walking tour of Historic Jewish Strathcona — Sun, Aug 23 | 10:30 am–12:20 pm (limited to 15)

Light refreshments provided at each session.

Register here: https://loom.ly/Ktp3jBk

Address

320-2285 Clark Drive
Vancouver, BC
V5N3G9

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4:30am
Tuesday	9am - 4:30am
Wednesday	9am - 4:30am
Thursday	9am - 4:30am
Friday	9am - 3:30am

Telephone

+16042575151

Website

https://www.jfsvancouver.ca/

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