Mark your calendar for two of Israel’s most cherished events.
Yom Ha’zikaron
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 I 7:30 p.m.
We will once again commemorate Israel’s Day of Remembrance to honour Israel’s fallen soldiers and the victims of terror attacks with a special virtual memorial service. Look for more details in mid-February.
Yom Ha’atzmaut
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 I 7:30 p.m.
Join us for this virtual community-wide celebration of Israel’s 73rd birthday! This year’s special event will include performances by favourite Israeli artists, community groups and many more festivities. Check for more details in mid-February.
In the interim, enjoy these interesting webinars and lectures presented by Jewish Federation’s Global and Israel Engagement department.
Housing Affordability: Vancouver vs. Tel Aviv
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 I 8:00 p.m.
Affordable housing and today’s competitive real estate market are hot topics, especially with growing issues of housing insecurity. Two leading experts, Dr. Tsur Somerville and Dr. Danny Ben-Shahar, compare their real estate forecasts in two of the world’s most dynamic cities, Vancouver and Tel Aviv.
Dr. Tsuriel (Tsur) Somerville is the Real Estate Foundation of BC professor in Real Estate Finance at the Sauder School of Business at UBC. Dr. Danny Ben-Shahar is an associate professor of Finance and Real Estate at the Coller School of Management at Tel Aviv University.
Learn more here. This webinar is co-presented by Jewish Federation and Canadian Friends of Tel Aviv University.
For Hebrew Speakers
Israeli Tu B’Shvat
Thursday, January 28, 2021 I 10:00 a.m.
Enjoy a special Israeli Tu B'Shvat celebration, featuring a performance by Mayumana, one of Israel’s most popular dance troupes. Register here.
This event is co-presented by the World Zionist Organization – The Department of Organization and Connection with Israelis Abroad, The Israeli House – The Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver, and Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver.
In Conversation with Erez Avramov
Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 | 7:30 p.m.
Erez Abrabov, also known as the “man who refuses to die,” is someone whose life has been shaped by challenging circumstances—including three near-death experiences—and extraordinary resilience. In this fascinating discussion, he shares his unique perspective of life. Register here.
For more information about these and other upcoming Israel-related events, check here.