Temple & community Events

Join us for a celebration of the traditional
New Year of the Trees.
Enjoy a kid-friendly catered meal, followed by
a festive musical service.
5:45pm: Catered Dinner
6:45pm: Festive Tu B'shevat Shabbat Service
Adult: $12, Child (age 1-8): $6
You must RSVP if you would like to attend the dinner, no later than Monday, February 6 to reserve your spots.
*Please note: Regular service at 8:15 pm.

Please join Temple Sholom's Adult Education Committee for the world premiere of the musical and theatrical adaptation of Joseph Skibell's masterpiece novel, A Blessing on the Moon-The Colour of Poison Berries. This mythical story is a haunting evocation of the Polish Holocaust experience and a journey towards peace and wisdom.
Mary-Louise Albert, a Temple Sholom member, and the artistic managing director of Chutzpah will speak to our group after the performance about the history of the Chutzpah Festival.
Tickets are $16 for groups of 10 or more. Please RSVP and pay to Temple Sholom by February 8 in order for tickets to be reserved. Hope to see you there!

"Biomedical Ethics and the Jewish Tradition"

10:00am: Yoga
10:45am: Business meeting
12:00pm: Lunch ($10.00)
1:00pm:   Rhoda Friedrichs will be speaking on Medieval History

Please join us for a special Tu B'shvat study session:
"Messages from Tu B'Shvat and other sources about
Jewish attitudes to environmental sustainability."
A discussion about environmental concerns in the world and our community in Vancouver will include
examples of local programs and a real taste of the fruits of the festival. More details to follow.

Cost: $20 for temple sholom members, $30 for non-members
Confidential subsidies are available for Temple Sholom members. Contact Hannah for details.
Please RSVP by February 14th. 

6:30 to 7:15pm: Everyone
7:15 to 8:45pm: Optional Movie
Come to Temple Sholom dressed in your PJS, ready for a simple & beautiful Havdallah ceremony followed by cookies, hot chocolate and story time.
Our Havdallah program will run from 6:30 to 7:15pm for younger kids. Older kids are encouraged to stay afterwards for a fun movie. The movie will end around 8:45pm

"The Origins of the Haggadah"

"Far Side of the Sky" by Daniel Kalla
The Far Side of the Sky focuses on a short but extraordinary period of Chinese, Japanese and Jewish Second World War history, where cultures converged and heroic sacrifices were part of the everyday quest for survival.
Everyone is invited to hear Vancouver author Daniel Kalla speak about his book at this special event.
This evening is sponsored by Temple Sholom Sisterhood and the National Council of Jewish Women, Vancouver Section.
Light refreshments will be served.Please RSVP no later than Thursday, April 12 by email.