A Holy Smoke! of a Good Time

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We have reached our capacity. Registration isnow closed. Questions: info@templesholom.ca

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Temple Sholom invites you to the first-ever Salmon Smoke Off, a sizzling new community event where friendly competition meets culinary creativity. Whether you’re a seasoned smoker or simply someone who loves to eat smoked fish, this event promises a delicious afternoon of food, fun, and fellowship.Temple Sholom members are invited to prepare smoked salmon in any style or flavour. Each entry will be sampled and judged by our panel of experts and all attendees, with awards presented in multiple categories. Sides and accompaniments will be provided by The Perfect Bite Catering, ensuring a feast worthy of the occasion.

Judges Panel

• Mathew Levenson – Smoking Maven and the  owner of East Side Beer Food.
• Ricci Leigh Smith – Chef/Owner, The Perfect Bite Catering
• Marshall Cramer – Past Owner, Kaplan’s Deli, Vancouver

Smokers (Competitors) – $50

Includes a Temple Sholom Holy Smokers apron embroidered with your name.

• Register by October 17, 2025.
• Each participant will prepare 2-3 whole salmon (4-6 sides) of salmon
  of their choice for sampling by judges and attendees.
• Tax receipts available with itemized expense documentation.

Eaters (Guests & Tasters) – $36 adults / $18 Teens / Kids under 12 eat free

Enjoy tastings of all smoked salmon entries, sides from The Perfect Bite, and the chance to vote for the People’s Choice Award!All net proceeds will benefit the Temple Sholom Half Shekel Fund, helping ensure that every member of our community can participate fully in synagogue life.Date & Time: Sunday, November 2, 2025 4:30pm - 7:00pmLocation: Temple SholomCome hungry. Leave happy. And remember—where there’s smoke, there’s community!

Kristallnacht Commemoration

Keynote Speaker: Historian Robin Judd

Join us for the annual commemoration of Kristallnacht on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 7 pm at the Beth Israel Synagogue.

This year we are offering a Deli Extravaganza from The Perfect Bite.Build Your Own Smoked Meat sandwiches -12 oz of meat per person:

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• Hot Corned Beef
• Hot Pastrami
• Smoked Turkey
• Hot Mustard, Yellow Mustard and Grainy Mustard
• Mayonnaise, Dijonaise, Ketchup
• Crispy lettuce, Tomatoes, and Pickles
• Rye Bread, Pumpernickel and Challah Buns
• Coleslaw
• Potato Salad
• Caramelized Onion and Potato Bourekas

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The Deli Extravaganza is thanks to sponsorship from Dr. Neil Pollock.‍

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‍Cost*: $60 Men's Club member; $70 Non-Men's Club member*Includes food and poker chips

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‍REGISTER HERE

Young families are invited to join us for a fun evening including crafts, an age-appropriate service and a Shabbat dinner.  

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Cost: Adults $15, Child $10

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Caterer: Ofra's Kitchen

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Registration will be available closer to the date.