Everyone’s favourite community event, the Seder at the Harvest is coming up on April 1st (no, it’s not an April Fool’s Day joke!).
2 dips! 4 Questions! 10 Plagues! Unlimited Matzah!
Can we count you in this Pesach?
Author: OJC
Find all the details, here!
Dear Members and Friends of the OJC,
Our hearts are heavy as we think of the people who were injured and killed in Bondi on December 14th, the first night of Chanukah. We send our love to the families and friends who are hurting, and we keep those who are recovering in our thoughts. By caring for one another, choosing kindness, and standing together, we show our children and our community that hope, goodness, and courage are stronger than fear.
The story of Chanukah is the story of Jewish resilience; we celebrate the preservation of our identity and our historic stand against oppression. The events in Australia may have cast a dark shadow on the holiday and reminded us of the true dangers of modern antisemitism, but, like the miraculous light in the temple, a flame of hope can and will continue to burn within each of us.
This Chanukah, we encourage you to sing loudly and let your candles shine brightly! Let’s remind the world that we are here, we are strong, and we stand together as a community. Help us to share the light this season.
Wishing you warmth and love this holiday,
David Spevakow
OJC President
AM 1150’s Gary Barnes recently interviewed OJC members Jordan and David Spevakow on Early Edition. Hear about Jordan’s Bondi Beach experience on December 14th, and how the tragic events in Australia have prompted the Okanagan Jewish community to come together in solidarity.
Join us for a magical evening and fundraising dinner honouring Steven Finkleman!
Benefitting the OJC and Save a Child’s Heart Foundation
6pm – Cocktails and Mingling Magic
7 pm – Gourmet Buffet Followed by a Performance by Magician Leif David
Ticket Prices: $125 per individual ♦ $1,000 per table of 8
Click here to reserve your tickets by the 20th of October
Want to see yourself on the silver screen? A new Chanukah-themed film being shot in Kelowna is looking for background players. See below for details!
Wednesday, June 11
Registration begins at 6:30pm
Meeting commences at 7:00pm
The OJC Annual General Meeting will be held in person at the OJC.
AGM packages have now been sent to OJC members in good standing. Please check your email for all of the detailed information. If you have not received your package, please contact the office.
We urge all members to attend this essential meeting!
Your voice is important and will help determine the direction of the OJC for the coming year.
If you cannot attend, please consider sending your proxy vote with a member who is attending. Note in particular that couples and family memberships have two votes; if only one spouse attends the meeting they can bring a proxy vote for the absent spouse.
All proxies must be registered in absentia by Tuesday, June 10th, or sent in-person with an attending member before 7pm on June 11th
IN ORDER TO VOTE AT THE AGM, YOU MUST BE A MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING (membership dues paid for 2024-2025 or 2025-2026).
We hope to see you there!
Did you know?
Jewish Federation has hired a new Okanagan Community Connector! Abbey Westbury has recently accepted this role, helping to coordinate and bolster Jewish programming across the region.
She’s seeking your (yes, you!) input into cultural and social Jewish programming in our region.
Please take a moment to answer a few questions so that we can tailor Jewish community activities to your needs and interests.
You do not need to be an OJC member to answer this survey!
We are hoping to improve supplementary, secular programming for all of the Okanagan’s Jews.
Thank you for taking part!