We're getting some special visitors to the Okanagan! Let's make them feel welcome. Shinshinim are talented young Israelis who have deferred their army service for one year, and instead travel to another country to serve as unofficial ambassadors for Israel. Based in Vancouver, they’re spending the year working in various communities, schools, and camps across […]
Shtrikes, Shpares and Shinshinim Come out for this all-ages Cosmic Bowling event -- let it glow! We'll mingle in the lanes and meet our weekend guests. Nosh and drinks available for purchase. Space is limited, register now! Saturday Evening, February 28 7:15 - 9:15 Pins and Pints 620 - 525 Highway 97 South […]
Join us for Shushan's favourite three-ring circus: Laugh and Jeer at Haman (that Clown!) Cheer for Queen Esther on her Flying Trapeze Marvel at the Muscles on Mordechai the Strongman And Enjoy Magicians! Jugglers! Carnival Games! The Megillah! Hamantaschen! Delicious Drinks! and much, much more! Sunday, March 1 2 pm – 4 pm Megillah Reading […]
The OJC and JFGV are excited to welcome award-winning musician Ezra Ben-Shalom to the Kaffeehaus stage! Showcasing music from his innovative new solo album, Known and Unknown, Ben-Shalom celebrates Jewish mysticism, oral storytelling, and inventive instrumentalism to create a folk sound that is both cutting edge and rooted in tradition. Join us for this afternoon […]
How fortunate we are to have such dedicated and generous lay leaders who help make the OJC a place where all Okanagan Jews can find spiritual and community connection. We hope everyone can join us for a potluck Oneg dinner, followed by a warm and welcoming Shabbat service led by Jack Koskie. A student at UBCO, Jack is a dynamic […]
Our annual community seder is almost here! Wednesday, April 1st at the Harvest Golf Club 2725 KLO Road Doors open at 5:00 pm Seder begins at 6:00 pm Register […]