February 20, 2020

"Connecting people to the Jewish Community"

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

website:  www.kehilasociety.org

 

Shabbat
Friday, February 21, 2020 - Shabbat Candle 5:24 pm
Saturday, February 22, 2020 - Shabbat ends 6:31 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.



We at Kehila would like to thank Courtney Cohen and all the volunteers that came out on Sunday to pack over 1000 packages to help the community of Richmond.  This is truly a community wide event and we appreciate it.  Here is a link to the Richmond News article.  Click here












Kehila Seniors and Chabad Seniors Program

    
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FEBRUARY - MARCH 2020 ACTIVITIES

 

Monday, February 24
WELLNESS CLINIC
Program:  "Liver Health Part 1"
Speaker:  Denise Peron RN
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, March 2  Program:  "Movie:  The Magic of Audrey Hepburn"
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, March 9 Program: "Purim Celebration"
Entertainer:  Gustov Herrera, Tenor
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, March 16
WELLNESS CLINIC
Program:  "Liver Health Part 2"
Speaker: Denise Peron. RN
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, March 23 Program:  Dental Hygiene and Seniors
 
Beth Tikvah Synagogue 
9:30 - 11:45        ESL 
10:30 - 11:45     Tea, Coffee & Socializing 
12:00 - 1:00       Lunch $12.00
Program to follow 1 - 2

Monday, March 30 PASSOVER SEDAR
Beth Tikvah Synagogue 
9:30 - 11:45        ESL 
10:30 - 11:45     Tea, Coffee & Socializing 
12:00 - 1:00       Lunch $12.00
Program to follow 1 - 2



 
For information call 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 Young at Heart Program
Chabad 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 the Chabad Office at 604-277-6427.  As well, our Bus is available for the Thursday program, please call Toby at 604-537-5451 to arrange a pick up.
 
Chabad of Richmond Young at Heart

February 20th - Students from RJDS and a Conversation with Rabbi Baitelman
March 5th - To be Confirmed
March 19th - Presentation by Community Liaison RCMP Officer Barry Edwards
April 2 - Rabbi Baitelman will give a class about Pesach
April 23 - Harpist Adina Ragetli
Musical presentation by Arthur, Eleanor and Elliot Bridson
May 7 - Students from RJDS and a Conversation with Rabbi Baitelman
May 21 - Classical Pianist Libby U
June 4 - Students from RJDS and a Conversation with Rabbi Baitelman

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!
 
Transportation Provided by:




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





TGI Shabbat Meal at Chabad
Friday, February 21, 2020
6:00 - 8:30 pm
200 - 4775 Blundell Road
Richmond, BC

Yes! Start your Shabbat off right with good friends, great conversation and excellent kosher cuisine all seasoned with the perfect amount of spirit and joy. TGIS is a Club Med Shabbat, an all inclusive Shabbat experience. Enjoy a Friday night Shabbat dinner replete with traditional dishes blended with spirited singing, a Chasidic tale and a chance to meet some wonderful people! We are sure you won't want to miss our TGIS Friday night dinners

Reserve your spot at www.chabadrichmond.com/tgis






 
  
  
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

 
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.












Hamantaschen Baking For Kids!
Sunday, March 1, 2020
1:30 pm - 3:00pm
The Bayit
10791 No. 3 Road
Richmond, BC

Let's get in the Purim spirit with a fun hands on baking workshop!!

We'll have all kinds of fillings for the kids to make their own delicious Hamantaschen from scratch!!

We'll also be making cool Graggers to use on Purim!����

CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU!


Behind the Mask - Purim Party
Monday, March 9, 2020 
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
10791 No 3 Road
Join us for a spectacular Purim party! Delicious food! Great music! Lots of happiness and fun!!

A delicious buffet, art station ,music and more!!

Megillah Reading at 7:45

Come dressed up!





COMMUNITY EVENTS

INVITATION STUDY: Are You a Grandaughter of a Holocaust Survivor(s)?
This is an invitation to the Third female Generation of Holocaust survivors to participate in a study which is interested in a deeper understanding of the impact of the Holocaust on the survivors' granddaughters' identity.
For further information about this study please click here:  http://bit.ly/2OaKPUK
Deadline: February 29, 2020











 







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.


 

  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."