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Vol. LXXIII, No.38 Octobers, 2003
Serving British Columbia since 1930
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Kelowna Fire Department Chief Gerry Zimmerman is honored by the Okanagan Jewish Community.
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What sorts of challenges for Jews are presented by a large immigrant population in the Lower Mainland?
Education 5,6 Community Calendars Synagogue Life 10 Torah Portion 10 IVIensciienings 11 Higli Holiday Services 12 Classifieds 13 Letters 14 Film Festival 15
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The Jewish Western Bulletin would like to acknowledge friends in the community who have contributed greatly to the value of the Jewish community newspaper in British Columbia
• THE ISRAEL MINISTRY OF.TOURISM . • THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA - , ;>BANKLEUMI
We would also like to thank some of our regular contributors
• Hafatzim - ; : • Burger Shack ,, • The Pacific Torah Institute *
On behalf of the family of the
Dr. Irving and Phyliss Snider Campus
home of the
Louis Brier Home and Hospital
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The Harry andjeanette Weinberg Residence
We wou[(i:[il<!eto zoisfiqur entire community-a;!Happy.9{eziJ ^ear and an,easy fast
Louis Brier Jewish Aged Foundation
1055 \N 4l5t Ave, Vancouv-er, EC ^G^i 1\'.'9
Te: (604) 261-5909 or (504) 261-5550
Fax (604) 261-5565 • jewi$h_aged@telus.net
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Seniors J) Cease join us for Cunck
JFSA invites you to attend weekly Kosher luncheons in Vancouver or Richmond.
Enjoy a delicious hot lunch with friends and meet new people. Lunch programs are interesting, entertaining and stimulating. Socialize and celebrate v/ithin the Jewish community!
It's easy! Transportation by volunteers is available.
Your attendance would be appreciated and you won't be disappointed.
Please RSVP to JFSA by calling 604.257.5151 for more information.
#300 - 950 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2N7 • tel. 604.257.5151 info@jfsa.ca www.jfsa.ca
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