April 25, 2019

"Connecting people to the Jewish Community"

Phone: 604 241-9270 or email:kehila@uniserve.com

website:  www.kehilasociety.org

 

Passover
Thursday, April 25, 2019 - Light Holiday Candles at 8:02 pm
Friday, April 26, 2019 - Light Shabbat/Holiday Candle 8:04 pm (from pre-existing flame)
Saturday, April 27, 2019 - Shabbat/Holiday ends 9:16 pm



Check out our website www.kehilasociety.org
You can now give donations online to Kehila now.  Please click here.  Thank you for your support.









Agenda for AGM:
Location: Richmond Country Club
Sunday May 5th 2019
230 pm
 
230       AGM
  1. Approval of the minutes from the previous AGM
  2. President's Report (Sherri Barkoff)
  3. Message from Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver (Shelley Rivkin)
  4. Presentation of the Annual Financial Statements (Sherri Barkoff)
  5. Presentation from Executive Directors (Lynne Fader & Toby Rubin)
  6. Election of the Board of Directors 2019 - 2020
    1. Sherri Barkoff - Co President
    2. Mark Babins - Co President
    3. Shelley Morris - Grant Funding & HR
    4. Keziah Selles - Secretary
    5. Courtney Cohen - Outreach
    6. Shauna Osten - Outreach
    7. Ruth Singer - Seniors
    8. Jeff Rothberg - Beth Tikvah Rep
    9. Rabbi Varnai - The Bayit Rep
    10. Sanford Cohen - Chabad Rep
    11. Lu Winters - RJDS Rep
300 pm           Honorable mention of Kehila first Board members
315 pm            Honoring Marie Doduck
330 pm             Speaker Sherri Wise

 













Kehila Seniors and Chabad Seniors Program

    
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APRIL - JUNE 2019 ACTIVITIES

 

Monday, April 29
WELLNESS CLINIC
"It's A Gut Feeling"
Speaker:  Romi Fung, Naturopath
Beth Tikvah Synagogue 
9:30 - 11:45        ESL 
10:30 - 11:45     Tea, Coffee & Socializing 
12:00 - 1:00       Lunch $10.00
Program to follow 1 - 2

Monday, May 6
"Movie"
Beth Tikvah Synagogue 
9:30 - 11:45        ESL 
10:30 - 11:45     Tea, Coffee & Socializing 
12:00 - 1:00       Lunch $10.00
Program to follow 1 - 2

Monday, May 13
"Funeral and Judaism:  What You Need to Know"
Speaker: Howard Jampolsky
Beth Tikvah Synagogue 
9:30 - 11:45        ESL 
10:30 - 11:45     Tea, Coffee & Socializing 
12:00 - 1:00       Lunch $10.00
Program to follow 1 - 2

Monday, May 20
NO PROGRAM


Monday, May 27
WELLNESS CLINIC
Program TBA
Beth Tikvah Synagogue 
9:30 - 11:45        ESL 
10:30 - 11:45     Tea, Coffee & Socializing 
12:00 - 1:00       Lunch $10.00
Program to follow 1 - 2

Monday, June 3
"A Discussion with Rabbi Adam Rubin"
Speaker:  Rabbi Adam Rubin
Beth Tikvah Synagogue 
9:30 - 11:45        ESL 
10:30 - 11:45     Tea, Coffee & Socializing 
12:00 - 1:00       Lunch $10.00
Program to follow 1 - 2

Monday, June 10
NO PROGRAM

Monday, June 17
WELLNESS CLINIC
Program TBA
Beth Tikvah Synagogue 
9:30 - 11:45        ESL 
10:30 - 11:45     Tea, Coffee & Socializing 
12:00 - 1:00       Lunch $10.00
Program to follow 1 - 2

Monday, June 24
Empowerment Series
Dualing Piano Players:  Lester Soo and Marilyn Glazer
Beth Tikvah Synagogue 
9:30 - 11:45        ESL 
10:30 - 11:45     Tea, Coffee & Socializing 
12:00 - 1:00       Lunch $10.00
Program to follow 1 - 2



 
For information Tel: Pat 604 273 0526 or the Kehila Office at 604 241 9270.  For Wellness Clinic Appointments you can contact Ruth or Marlene Shore.  
Ruth's Number is 604-271-1973.  Marlene's number is 604-275-7543
The bus information is sent to the Bus Company Thursday before our Monday group so to arrange Transportation please call Toby at 604-537-5451

Chabad Seniors Program
Marlene will like to welcome all of you back to the Thursday Senior's Program at Chabad.  The cost is $9.00 for  a Hot Lunch.  Rabbi Baitelman will speak once a month and the other Thursday will be musical entertainment.  This all begins at 11:00 at the Chabad  of Richmond, 200 - 4775 Blundell Road.  If you need any other information please contact Marlene Shore at 604-275-7543.  As well, our Bus is available for the Thursday program, please call Toby at 604-537-5451 to arrange a pick up.
 
Smile On Senior Dates

Chabad's Smile on Seniors program will be held:
 May & June



Our Seniors Program have baby blankets, if you know anyone that needs them please contact the office at 604-241-9270 and ask for Toby Rubin.  Thanks!
 




OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY
 

KEHILA SOCIETY TRIBUTE CARDS:
  
 
FOR ALL OCCASIONS, $10.00 minimum donation per card, fully tax deductible.  Proceeds go towards Jewish programs in Richmond.
 
 
 
 

Please let us know which card you would like to send;
flowers or Judaica.
 
By supporting Kehila, you are supporting the
Jewish community of Richmond


  SYNAGOGUE INFORMATION
  
 
  
#200 4775 Blundell Road.
For information on all the new classes and programs see
the Chabad of Richmond website: www.chabadrichmond.com
 
Rabbi Yechiel Baitelman; 604-277-6427
Services:
Daily Services at Chabad
Sunday Morning - 8:30am, followed by breakfast
Monday to Friday Morning - 6:45am
Shabbat Morning - 10:00am, followed by Kiddush Lunch at 12:30pm
 
Friday Night Services
September to March at 6:00 pm
April 6:30 pm
May 7:00 pm
June - July 7:20 pm
August 7:00 pm
 
Class in Tanya - Shabbat 9:30am
Torah Studies - Tuesday 11:00am, Thursday 7:30pm, Shabbat 1:30pm
Yeshiva Night - Tuesday 7:30pm
ESL Intermediate/Advanced Levels - Thursday 9:45am - 12:00 noon








 
  
  
Rabbi Adam Rubin, PhD: rabbirubin@btikvah.ca
9711 Geal, Richmond BC. V7E 1R4
604-271-6262


SERVICES
Services; Friday 6:00 PM           Saturday 9:30 AM
Beth Tikvah will be holding morning minyan every Tuesday, 7:30 am
ISHA L'ISHA GIFT SHOP
Check us out for gifts for weddings, new babies, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs.  New and exciting items are arriving continually.  Call Vicki- 604.272.1582
 
There is a teenage group centred out of Beth Tikvah, that meets regularly.  To find out upcoming activities please call the Synagogue.




   
















  
The Bayit, 10791 NO. 3 RD, Richmond, British Columbia,
 thebayitrichmond@gmail.com

Carlebach style Kabbalat Shabbat at  7:15 pm
Services Shabbat morning will start at  10:00 am  followed by kiddush lunch at around  12:15 
Services will be held at The Bayit  10791 No 3 Rd 
Please feel welcome to join us (and bring a friend or family member!)
 
All services services will be held at The Bayit 10791 No 3 Rd
Please feel welcome to join us (and bring a friend or family member!)
I am looking forward to seeing you there.












COMMUNITY EVENTS

 












For events information that are sponsored by the Ben & Esther Dayson Charitable Foundation at the Richmond Library - Brighouse Branch 100 - 7700 Minoru Gate Richmond:     Click here.



 
DOWNSIZING
Let us help you to make your life easier
Donated items (large and small) are now being accepted by a local auction house, on behalf of ORT Vancouver. Let us help you benefit from this great fundraiser.
For more information, please contact: 
Bess Hirsch .................   778-834-4412
Mary Tobin .................    604-276-9282





  OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
  
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER VANCOUVER
 
The JFGV is committed to building a strong, vibrant and enduring Jewish community in the Lower Mainland, in Israel and throughout the world by nurturing the values and practices and traditions which sustain and enrich Judaism and Jewish culture.
 
For more information, visit www.jewishvancouver.com or Tel: 604 257 5100
 
RICHMOND JEWISH DAY SCHOOL
 
Integrated Judaic and General studies from Preschool - Grade 7
Enriched program for gifted children; before and after school care;
Special education program for children with different learning styles;
Registration opportunities available
For more information visit   www.rjds.ca or tel: 604 275 3393


   


  
SYNAGOGUES :
 
CHABAD OF RICHMOND
  BETH TIKVAH
THE BAYIT
WRJCC
CENTRE FOR JUDAISM
BURQUEST JEWISH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
 
 
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE 
For almost 75 years JFS has been providing opportunities to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families. We are a social service organization committed to Jewish values, ethics and community. JFS offers a comprehensive continuum of service for individuals and families at all ages and stages of life in the Jewish and wider community.
Our departments include Senior Services, Counseling, Resettlement, Employment, Immigration as well as Basic Resources
For more information please visit www.jfsa.ca or call 604 257 5151
 
JEWISH SENIORS ALLIANCE
 
In fulfilling its mission provides information, education, advocacy and referral for seniors by seniors in Greater Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.
 
For further information, visit www.jsalliance.org   or tel: 604 732 1555
 
 
HEBREW FREE LOAN ASSOCIATION
 
 
  
OUR SPONSORS
 

           
 
 
 
 
 

 
































































Kehila Society of Richmond
604-241-9270 

"The Kehila Society of Richmond's mandate is to strengthen Jewish life in Richmond in an accessible and inclusive manner. We are a strategic planning body developing services and initiatives for present and future needs of our Jewish community."