Thursday. April 14,1994 — THE BULLETIN — 9
"Dreams and Treasures" will be theme of the fourth annual community-wide Or Shalom retreat May 20-23.
The event, being held at the North Vancouver Out-door School at Brackendale, will offer a "full range of activities for all ages in a relaxed atmosphere," according to co-organizer Richard; Wolak.
Andrew Jordan co-chairs the event. Fran Ritch is registrar.
An early registration deadline has been set for May 1, Wolak said, with "substantially higher fees" after that date.
"You don't have to be an Or Shalom member to attend,** he emphasized, explaining that the retreat is
SCENiES LIKE THIS will be commonplace May 20-23 when Or Shalom holds Its fourth annual retreat. Above, Harley Rothsteln and My rna Rabinowitz sing up a storm at a retreat two years ago.
open to anyone in the Lower Mainland and Victoria Jewish communities.
Invitations to the retreat have gone as far afield as Bellingham and Seattle, he pointed out.
Organizers hope the event will "bridge" generations. "We hope to get a cross section of singles, families, kids, seniors, young adults
Y0M;,<,HA*AJZM4V:T^ Concert with Amranim Brothers, Thursday, April 14, 7:30 p.m., JCC. Tickets at 257-5140.
* * *
UNRELATED BONE MARROW Registry information session, Thursday, April 14, 7:30 p.m., Beth Tikvah, 926-33^6., .
SHOLEM b ALEfCHEM Seniors, surprise speaker; Yiddish group. Bring lunch. Friday. April 15, II a.m. Call Gayle Pelman-Hawton, 875-9890.
* * *
PANEL DISCUSSION on "Rocky Road to Peace" with HU professors A. Sela and S. Hasrson, -Sunday, April 17, 7:30 p.m.vB.L Call 263-0413.
. NCJW Mozah Zemens Branch luncheon meeting, Tuesday, April 19, 11:30 a.m. at home of Gloria Harris. Program on Jewish genealogy with Cissie Eppel. Members/friends welcome. Call Molly Goodson, 274-9411.
BETH ISRAEL Sister-
and students," Wolak remarked.
The children's camp will offer an array of activities to keep the younger set busy, Wolak noted, with babysitting available for children two and over.
Various community members will share their own "dreams and treasures" as they chair sessions on theatre sports, arts, drama and host various study groups.
Nature walks, hikes, sports and community singing are also on the agenda, as are a festive Malave Malke and a talent show.
To register, call Or Shalom at 872-1614.
Israeli criminologist Ronit Lev Ari will address the issue of domestic violence from an Israeli perspective.
Lev Ari's talk, sponsored by Na'amat Galim and Jewish Family Service Agency, will be held at the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver on Tuesday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m.
Director of the Na'amat Centre for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, Lev Ari was the first to conduct research in Israel on battered women. She holds a master's degree in criminology.
She was responsible for the establishment of the first Na'amat Centre for Domestic Violence and within six years, centres were also opened in Jerusalem, Haifa and Beer Sheva.
Victims of domestic violence turn to these centres for counselling and assistance through Na'amat's Legal Aid Bureau.
The centres have aided over 4,000 victims, receiving about 25 calls a day. Two or three of those calls are from new immigrant families, Na'amat Centre officials reported.
Na'amat also works with
Throw on your jeans, pull on your stetson and dust off
li^od ^%unc!h< and' ^'Learn'^ • 'yourifbAvbby Btfdts;
JFSA SPEAKER Andrew Feldmar on "Hazards of Love, Is Intimacy Possible?", Monday, April 18, T.S. Details at 266-2396.
giiest speaker Yasna Dju^ ricic on "My Yugoslavia." Tuesday, April 19. Lunch at noon, program 12:30 p.m. in B.I. Maccabee Room. Reservations, 731-4161.
*      * *
ORT "Contemporary Women" Business/ Professional Group rneeting Tuesday, April 19, 7:30 p.m. at home of Bryna Chark, 506 West 62iid Ave. speaker Donna Forsyth on "The Calcium Connection." "Business and Professional Network" meeting Thursday, April 21, VAG tour. Details at 275-8155.
«      « «
It's line-dancing time for
Keneally at Bonds dinner
OTTAWA
Thomas-
Kenealiy, author of Schind-ler's List, will be the featured speaker at the May 30 Stephen Victor Tribute Dinner, being organized by the State of Israel Bonds and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Jewish Bulletin and Review
the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver's 35-plus singles group.
The fun gets underway Saturday, April 16, 8 p.m., at the Kerrisdale Community Centre Auditorium.
Line dance instructors Murray Shapiro, Sue Webster and the Israeli Folk Dance Society will teach the finer points of line dancing.
Complimentary snacks and a cash bar will be available. For tickets or more information, call Deborah Freedman at 257-5111.
LET'S TALK TRAVEL
NORTH SHORE TRAVEL/CRUISE VACATIONS
736-7447
Thanks to all for the great feedback on my last newsletter. This miniletter updates you on the latest travel news including our move May 1 to the MSA Building, 2025 W. Broadway.
* Seat sales are wild: Calgary $178, Edmonton 198, Toronto 279, Montreal 359, England 598. Fly to US till the end of June, LA from 229 and lots more.
* There are still some 2 for 1 fares within the US, but exchange rates cut into savings. Air Canada seats now can be chosen at time of booking.
* Israel fares went up, our special pricing has not.
* Try if possible to prepay in Canadian for hotels, cars, tours, etc. Deluxe cruise lines -— Seabourn, Royal Viking, Orient, Diamond with Cad at par are exceptional deals. Crystal's value added features offer similar savings for Europe.
* Act now for Alaska standby and confirmed space.
Cruise Vancouver-Alaska with Regency starting at $749US, air add on $49US. At 55 youVe a senior with Royal Caribbean-pricing starts at $279US from LA. Flexible? Call for air, cruise and package selloffsl
TRAVEL TIPS from my LA earthquake experience: Always take a flashlight — 4:15 am is very dark. Keep hardsoled shoes by the bed — glass, etc. can be anywhere. A small radio/walkman keeps contact with no electricity. Big comfort from small precautions. So much to tell, so little room. Call me at 736-7447 for your travel tips.
the Israel Defence Force and Israeli universities in conducting educational sessions to increase the awareness of young men and women of danger signals that can lead to abuse between couples.
Na'amat's newest Centre for   the   Prevention of
Domestic Violence is now being built by Na'amat Canada in Tel Aviv. It will function in conjunction with what will be Israel's largest shelter for battered women.
For more information on Lev Ari's talk, call Dani Mate at 876-0992.
VICTORIA — The Victoria Jewish community will have marked the end of Yom HaZikaron and the start of Yom HaAtzmaut with a celebration on Wednesday,-April 13,
A ceremony was to have
been held 6:30 p.m. at the Victoria Jewish Community Centre, conducted by Rabbi Victor Reinstein of Congregation Emanu-El.
Food and dancing were also on the agenda.
VICTORIA -sale to benefit Shalom Jewish
A garage Victoria's Preschool
will be held Sunday, May 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the home of Jeff and Jo Ann Dubney. 427 Government St.
Donations of all clean and saleable items are requested
until April 30.
Large items can be dropped off on the day of the sale from 9-11 a.m. Baking will be accepted May 1 at 10 a.m.
For more information, call Jo Ann Dubney at 384-0427.
Seniors learn about South Africa
VICTORIA — Congregation Emanu-El's senior's group, Chaverim, will hear a slice of life from former South Africa resident Manfred Hermer.
On Wednesday, April 27, Hermer will speak on two topics: "A Jewish Architect's Adventure in the Middle East" will reflect Her-mer's  invitation  to visit
Syria.
In the second part of the program, Hermer will talk about his book The Passing of Pageview. The book recounts the enforced relocation of South Africa's Indian community for apartheid reasons.
Hermer, an architect, and his wife Lesley immigrated to Canada a few years ago.
'hatever the occasion, when it comes to catering, Four Seasons will see to your every need. Whether it's a wedding, bar mitzvah or any simcha, our Five Diamond Service makes planning even the most intricate function virtually worry free.
From 50 to 450 guests, our experienced kosher catering team can handle every detail. And when the perfect setting is your own home, the Four Seasons team will bring award winning service and cuisine right to your door.
For occasions to remember, choose Four Seasons with confidence. Call our Director of Catering at 689-9333.
Four Seasons. Five Diamonds.
Four Seasons Hotel
A FoiiK Seasons • RE<;Er«T HoTti.