Weekly eKesher - [05/13/21]
Shabbat, Friday, May 14, 2021 - Light Shabbat Candles at 8:30 pm
Saturday, May 15, 2021 -Shabbat ends at 9:49 pm
Visit our Website www.kehilasociety.org
We are calling on you to hopefully volunteer to deliver meals throughout the community. If you are interest please email Toby Rubin at trubin@kehilasociety.org or call the office at 604-241-9270.
Thank you to our speakers MP Kenny Chiu and Lucas Gates and all those that attended our AGM last night.

What an inspiring evening!
We are pleased to report a collaborative effort on behalf of the Richmond Poverty Reduction Coalition (RPRC), Richmond Centre for Disability, Kehila Society, and the Jewish Seniors Alliance. We developed 11 questions around the issues of social justice on the municipal stage and forwarded them to all 10 candidates running for the City Council seat vacated by Kelly Greene MLA. Normally we would co-host a live All Candidates Meeting, but in the time of COVID we decided to send questions directly to each candidate. Please note, all but 2 candidates responded to our questions.
 
We hope you will find the candidates' responses enlightening and informative. Please forward this link to friends, colleagues and family residing in Richmond.
 
We encourage you to get out and vote! Advance polling starts on May 15th. Election day is on May 29th. If you need information about where and when to vote you can contact the City Clerk's office through information at 604.276.4000.
 
 Please click on the link below:
KEHILA SENIORS PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BETH TIKVAH

Please note that all programming in on Zoom Links will be posted in our E-Kesher the week before or email trubin@kehilasociety.org to get the link.

MAY

May 17: NO PROGRAM - SHAVUOT

May 24: NO PROGRAM - VICTORIA DAY

May 31: PROGRAM: "CURRENT EVENTS"
Speaker: Pat Johnson

JUNE

June 1: COFFEE, CHAT AND ZOOM
Program: "Treasured Belongings" Video from VHEC

June 14: PROGRAM: "THE OLDIES - MUSICAL CONCERT"
Performer: Matthew Mintsis

June 21: COFFEE, CHAT AND ZOOM

June 28: PROGRAM: "THE MUSIC OF LIBBY YU"
Empowerment Series with JSA



Are you looking for a Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner in Richmond ? There is currently space on the waitlist.
 
 
Registrations are accepted from those who:
  • Are a current resident of Richmond
  • Currently unattached to an Family Physician or Nurse Practitioner for ongoing care
  • Seeking an ongoing relationship with a Family Physician or Nurse Practitioner
  • Have active medical insurance coverage. (Contact Medical Services Plan at 1-800-663-7100 if they have a question about their medical coverage) 
Topic: ESL with Marshall Berger
Time: 10:30 AM Pacific Every Tuesday

Meeting ID: 917 2007 4136
Passcode: 404631
Now more than ever it's a perfect time learn and to connect!

Join us Wednesday mornings at 10:00am for our weekly (virtual) brunch & learn!
Mama Belong is a program designed to support and help new and expecting Jewish moms in our community and to connect them with each another and with Jewish traditions. This program is a cooperation between Mamatefet and Belong, a Bayit initiative, two organizations joining forces to recognize and celebrate the addition of a new baby to the family in a giving way. Mama-Belong, together with volunteers from our community will embrace every family who just had a new baby with a meal and a special gift basket.

The meal will be delivered two weeks after the due date unless specified otherwise. 

Currently, deliveries will only be to Vancouver and Richmond families. If you are outside of these cities and are able to arrange pick-up we would be happy to provide you with our services.

For more information and registration visit : mamatefet.org/mamabelong
You can also contact us at : mamatefet@gmail.com
or call Matti 6047718897
CHABAD TORAH CLASSES
Tuesdays at 11:00 on Zoom

For more information on how to attend this class please contact Chanie at hs@chabadrichmond.com.
OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS
The Public Computer Labs are now available at all library branches for those who have limited or no access to a computer, the internet, and/or printing.
  • Computer labs are open at all branches from 10:00am to 5:50pm Monday to Friday, and on Saturdays from 10:00am to 3:50pm at the Brighouse, Steveston and Ironwood branches.
  • This service is drop-in, first come, first served.
  • Customers may access up to 45 minutes per session, maximum 2 sessions per day per customer.
  • Please sign in with your library card.
  • Capacity limits apply.
  • The computer labs have been developed following WorkSafe BC guidelines to ensure safety of staff and patrons.
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

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


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
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
OUR SPONSORS
130 - 10691 Shellbridge Way
Richmond, BC, Canada  V6X 2W8
Phone: 604 241 9270
Fax: 604 270 3644