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ARTS & CULTURE Arts & Culture Gold Theatre’s Studio Series of staged read ings. The Comic Strip with Jewish community mem- June 21-23, Fri/Sat 7:30 p.m., Sat/Sun 2 p.m., Charlie Gallant and ber Jacob Samuel and Gina Harms, with headliner at PAL Studio Theatre. Tickets at jack.brownpa- Ghazal Azarbad co- Jane Stanton. June 15, 9:30 p.m., at Tyrant pertickets.com or 604-363-5734. star in Bard on the Studios. $18 at door or in advance from TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival, June COOPER EMILY Beach’s production of tickets.tyrantstudios.com. 21-July 1, includes Yonatan Gat and Eastern Med- Shakespeare in Love. icine Singers at David Lam Park on June 30, 7 On the BMO Ancient Women in Textile: The Jacquard Weav- Mainstage until Sept. ing of Ruth Scheuing. Exhibit runs until June 15 p.m. Free. coastaljazz.ca/event/yonatan-gat-eastern-medicine-singers. 18, the show also at Il Museo, at Italian Cultural Centre. includes Jewish Accordion to Us! A concert of varied music fea- Queer Arts Festival marks 50 years since community members Stonewall. Includes visual art, performances, par- turing the Highs & Lows mental health choir and Mishelle Cuttler as friends, including Sudanda, the Vancouver ties, youth events. June 17-28 at Roundhouse and sound designer and Sum Gallery. queerartsfestival.com. Squeezebox Circle and a cappella group Quatro. musical director, Tara June 22, 3 p.m., at VESTA office, back door Anton Lipovetsky and Michelle Perkins-Zalik Cheyenne Friedenberg (2915 Commercial, at 13th). $20 at door, or as movement coach, in concert: jazz, blues and original compositions. whatever you can afford. Venue is accessible. June 17, 8 p.m., at Historic Theatre. $22 from Warren Kimmel in the tickets.thecultch.com. Suzy Birstein exhibits. Greek Day Art Tent (in role of Fennyman and Kitsilano on West Broadway) June 23, Sculptors’ Anton Lipovetsky as Itamar Erez CD release, Mi Alegria. Concert Society of B.C. Pop up on Granville Island June Frees and Lord with Hamin Honari, François Houle, James 25-29 and SSBC at Federation Gallery July 15- Wessex. Community Meger and Kevin Romain; the Giving Shapes Aug. 18 (facebook.com/sculptorsbc). members are also opens. June 20, 7:30 p.m., at the Annex. $20 Bard on the Beach presents All’s Well That Ends involved in the other advance, $25 at door, $35 advance-ticket CD Bard productions this package (saves $5 on CD). Tickets: Well (June 26-Aug. 11, Howard Family Stage), Coriolanus (Aug. 21-Sept. 15, Howard Family year: The Taming of caravanbc.com, 1-800-838-3006 and Highlife the Shrew, All’s Well Records. Stage), Shakespeare in Love (until Sept. 18, BMO Mainstage) and The Taming of the Shrew (until That Ends Well and Jack of Diamonds , about four retirement home Sept. 21, BMO Mainstage). Several Jewish com- Coriolanus. For more residents, swindled by Barney Effward (played by munity members involved on- and offstage. information, visit Jerry Wasserman), who attempt to exact their bardonthebeach.org. bardonthebeach.org. revenge and recoup their losses. Part of Western

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Intimate Encounters: Botanical Symphony at Sunset, Vancouver Sym- Closeups, exhibit and sale of pho- phony Orchestra free open-air concert. tographs by Pamela Fayerman. Until July 7, 8 p.m., at Sunset Beach Park. It’s all about the diamonds June 27 at VanDusen Botanical Gar- vancouversymphony.ca.

COURTESY WESTERN GOLD THEATRE dens Visitor Centre. estern Gold Theatre’s Studio Series Ensemble Theatre Annual Repertory Brides: Portrait of a Marriage. Featured Festival: Garson Kanin’s comedy Born of staged readings presents Jack of artists include Jewish community mem- Yesterday directed by Shelby Bushell and Diamonds at PAL Studio Theatre bers Lilian Broca, graphite drawings, Jewish community member Michael June 21-23. and Barbara Heller, tapestry, as well as Scholar Jr., in repertory with Michael WIn this play by Marcia Kash and Douglas E. Smith, Linda Coe, textile, and Grace Gordon- Healy’s The Drawer Boy and Superior

Jack is a former jeweler, who made his living buying Collins, photography. In this series, cu- Donuts by Tony Award-winning play- and selling diamonds via late-night TV ads. He lives rated by Angela Clarke, the artists have wright Tracy Letts. July 10-Aug. 16 at in a rather luxurious, privately owned retirement home taken iconic images associated with mar- Jericho Arts Centre. $35.50-$40,50; along with his fellow residents: Rose, Flora and riage and endowed them with alternate $75 pass includes all three plays and Blanche. Unbeknownst to them, the man to whom meanings to shatter our preconceived brunches; $125 super pass also includes they have entrusted their life savings – a financial ad- notions about marriage. Opening re- The Importance of Being Earnest. ception: June 27, 7 p.m., at Il Museo. ensembletheatrecompany.ca. visor named Barney Effward (played by Jewish com- exhibit runs to Sept. 30. Poetry evening relating to the munity member Jerry Wasserman) – has been arrested Terence Kelly, left, Jerry Wasserman and Annabel Jerusalem, with Adam Henderson as exhibit Conjunction, the art of Ira for bilking his clients out of their savings through a Kershaw are among the Western Gold Theatre Johnny “Rooster” Byron, a gypsy squat- Hoffecker, and music. July 11, 7 p.m., Ponzi scheme. Studio Series performers presenting the staged ter, a wanted man, a folk hero to some at Zack Gallery. reading of Jack of Diamonds June 21-23. Faced with financial ruin, the four find themselves and a villain to others. Until June 30, confronting the author of their miserable fate when Effward is unexpectedly delivered among them – along Itamar Erez: Mi Alegria CD launch 8 p.m., except Sundays, when only 2 shows continue, with his quartet. July with several million dollars in diamonds. Pandemonium ensues as the four retirees use their talents to find a p.m. shows, at Jericho Arts Centre. $22- way to exact their revenge, recoup their losses and keep the authorities from discovering their plans. It’s all 11, 7:30 p.m., at Hermann’s in Victoria $28 from unitedplayers.com or at door. ($20 advance/$25 at door) and July 28, about diamonds and who gets them. Holocaust : In Focus, The Holocaust 8 p.m. at Frankie’s in Vancouver ($16). Directed by Anna Hagan and set by Glenn MacDonald, the cast features Wasserman, Joan Bryans, Tanja Through the VHEC Collection, fea- itamarerez.com/concerts. Dixon-Warren, Terence Kelly, Annabel Kershaw, Gerry Mackay and Colleen Winton. Unlike many readings, turing more than 80 artifacts, and Faces this one is blocked and rehearsed on a set, but the actors are still on book. Dancing on the Edge Festival includes of Survival: Photographs by Marissa Tara Cheyenne Performance in EDGE Jack of Diamonds will see four performances June 21-23: Friday/Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday/Sunday Roth, showcasing 40 portraits of Holo- Five, The Body Project (working title), at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at jack.brownpapertickets.com or 604-363-5734. caust survivors. Both exhibits at Van- July 11, 9 p.m., and July 13, 7 p.m., at couver Holocaust Education Centre, – Courtesy Western Gold Theatre Firehall Arts Centre; and Alexandra M on-Fri 9 a.m.-4 p.m., until June Clancy July 12, 8:15 p.m., in Firehall 2019. By donation. 604-264-0499 or Arts Centre courtyard. $22-$28 single [email protected]. vhec.org. tickets, $85 EDGE 4-pack and $120 Judaica from Far and Near: A Gath- EDGE 6-pack. dancingontheedge.org ering of Treasures. Exhibit focuses on or 604-689-0926.

the hamsa and the kippah, reflecting Strings for Peace World Première with a diversity of cultures and stories. Amjad Ali Khan, Jewish community Runs until the summer at Emanu-El member Sharon Isbin (direc tor of the in Victoria. guitar department at Julliard School, a Itamar Erez in Vancouver Interna- department she created in 1989), tional Guitar Festival June 29-30, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Ban- 7 p.m., at A1-1888 Main St. itamar- gash. July 12, 8 p.m., at Chan Centre. erez.com/concerts. Part of Indian Summer Festival. Tickets and full schedule: indiansummerfest.ca. Artisanal Intelligence by Ira Cooper. Did you know without goats, the coffee Itamar Erez and Les Finnigan: a double bean may have never been discovered? bill of original solo acoustic guitar music. Are you able to recognize if the vinyl $20 cash only at door. July 13, 7 p.m., you hear coming from your neighbour’s at West Point Grey United Church. apartment is a 78, 45 or 33? Do you itamarerez.co m/concerts. type your university essays out on a type- Matilda the Musical , creative team in- writer? Barry knows, Barry can, Barry cludes Anna Kuman, assistant does, Barry will and Barry did. Intro- director/choreographer. Until July 14 ducing the next wave in AI customer at the Stanley. From $39. artsclub.com. service. Barry is the perfect fit for all your too-cool-for-school business needs. July Mom’s the Word: Nest 1/2 Empty. 5 and 7, 9:30 p.m., at Havana Theatre. Anna Kuman choreographer. Until July $15 from showpass.com. 20 at Granville Island Stage. From $29. artsclub.com or 604-687-1644. Theatre Under the Starspresents Mam-

ma Mia! (Wendy Bross Stuart music di- Conjunction : the art of Ira Hoffecker. rector, Stefan Winfield as Harry and Exhibit runs to July 21 at Zack Gallery. production manager Richard Berg) and Ancient Writings in Contemporary Disney’s Newsies (production manager Contexts , art by Ken Hughes. Opens

JUNE 14, 2019 Berg; music by Alan Menken, lyrics by July 25, 7 p.m., at Zack Gallery; artist

• Jack Feldman, book by Harvey Fier- in attendance. Exhibit runs to Aug. 25. stein) alternate evenings July 5 to Aug. 17. Previews: July 5–8. Opening nights: Mission Folk Music Festival includes July 9 (Mamma Mia!) and July 10 Geoff Berner, Jesse Waldman, Oktopus (Newsies) . All shows at Malkin Bowl in and others. Also features food and arti- Stanley Park 8 p.m., except on Fireworks san market vendors, a kids area and a Nights, when shows begin at 7 p.m. Ear- licensed bistro. July 26-28 at Fraser Riv-

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The Winter’s Tale , presented by Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival : live music, Anthology of Jewish Music, Tues, Carousel Theatre for Young People’s craft beer, camping, kids shows. Aug. 9 a.m., at 100.5 FM and Teen Shakesp eare Program. July 26- 2-4 at Kaslo Bay Park. Tickets and more coopradio.org. Jewish world music, Aug. 10, Mon-Sat, 7:30 p.m., at Per- information: kaslojazzfest.com. Ladino, Yiddish, cantorial, Israeli pop formance Works Outdoor Stage (show music and showtunes. Definitely Dali project of Chali-Rosso moved inside in case of rain). Free, but Gallery, owned and curated by Susanna Actor’s Drop In, everyone welcome to premium seating available in advance Strem, showcases 100 original Salvador read/act scenes from movies, TV, mem- for $6. Reserve to tickets.carouselthe- Dali artworks, including 20 gallery-size ber writing. Tues, 7 p.m., at Cineworks. atre.ca or 604-685-6217. sculptures, at their Howe Street loca- $7. 604-872-4638 or meetup.com/van- The Understudy: Franz Kafka’s undis- tion, free for the public to view. Also couver-actors-drop-in. covered masterpiece in its Broadway pre- features, until September, two Dali Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir, all mière is the hilarious and apropos setting bronze sculptures: “Space Venus,” on singers welcome. Learn and sing tradi- for Theresa Rebeck’s exploration of the display at Lot 19, corner of West Hast- tional and contemporary songs of the existential vagaries of show business and ings and Hornby Street, and “Dalinian Jewish people in Yiddish, Hebrew, Ladi- life. Cast includes Michael Dancer,” at the corner of Alberni and no and English. Starts again in Septem- Germant. Aug. 1-3 and 8-10, 8 p.m., Thurlow Street. definitelydali.com. ber, Tues, 7:30 p.m., at Peretz Centre. at PAL Studio Theatre. $20/$10 from Mir Zingen: The Vancouver JCC Choir for English and Hebrew understudy.brownpapertickets.com. Jewish Folk Choir Turns 40. Exhibit speakers. Open to everyone over 18, no Festival Judío: A Celebration of Latin at jewishmuseum.ca/exhibit/yiddish- experience required, only singing ability American Jewish Culture. Live music folk-choir. and dedication. Until June 20, Thurs, and dance, nightly films, art show, Ongoing 7:30 p.m., at JCC. $341nm/$324m. books, lectures, food and bebidas. Open- ing: tango/milonga with live band and Read and discuss works of Jewish writ- a warm up lesson. Closing night: ers in English. Meets 2nd and 4th Sat COMMUNITY Community klezmer and samba with a nine-piece of month, 10:30 a.m., at Peretz Centre. Call Al Stein, 604-731-1193, with ques- Shabbat with a Difference : graduating band. Aug. 2-9 at Peretz Centre. Any- one joining the event’s Facebook page tions or to confirm attendance. Grade 12 students and their families in- vited to a graduation ceremony during (facebook.com/festivaljudio) will get The Sunday Service , improv comedy schedules, performer updates, times and Kabbalat Shabbat. June 21, 5:30 p.m. troupe includes Ryan Beil. Sun, 8-11 Snack ’n’ Yak, 6 p.m. service (child- other program details as they come. p.m., at Fox Theatre. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT minding available) at Beth Israel. $30, $13 child (ages 5-12), free kids under Dr. Joy 5. Register at 604-731-4161. Happy Events www.5770.ca

Meanings of marriage The Taminga of the Shrew, 201 19 Andr ew McNee & Jennifer Lin nes rides: Portrait of a Marriage Photo: Emily Cooper O N opens at Il Museo, at the Italian STA GE Cultural Centre, on June 27.

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(graphite drawings) and Barbara Heller (tapestry), as well as Linda Coe (textile) and Grace Gordon-Collins (photography). Fairy tales always end with a wedding and then, “they lived happily ever after.” Like the opening sentence “Once upon a time,” these stories remind us that references to reality, time and complicated emotions are not the domain of passion and romance. Yet, despite our post-modern suspicion of traditional narratives, weddings remain a popular ending for romantic stories. In art, a shift in perspective can be a “The Bride,” a tapestry by powerful tool for examining and conveying Barbara Heller. Part of her ideas. In this series, curated by Angela Cover-Up Series, nine Clarke, the artists have taken iconic images portraits in which the faces Season Sponsor Under thee tents in V aniera Para k of the people depicted are associated with marriage and endowed obscured by their costume. M AINST AGE HOWARD FAMIL Y STAGEG them with alternate meanings to shatter This work will be on our preconceived notions about marriage, display at Il Museo this the bride and the most recognizable of all ALL’SS WELL L summer as part of the THE bridal images, the wedding dress. exhibit Brides: Portrait of THAT ENDS WELL This exhibition examines the more a Marriage. TAMING OF F SHAKESPEAR RE JUNE 14, 2019 problematic aspects of marriage: arranged • marriages, child brides, online dating, the regret of divorce, not to mention THE SHREW W IN LO VE what must be done with the gown after the marriage has ended. CORIOLANUS US Brides: Portrait of a Marriage, which opens in June – the month named after the Roman goddess of marriage Juno – explores the reality of life after the “I do.”

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Fraytik Tsu Nakht secular Shabbes. FEDtalks , Jewish Federation of Shabbat dinner. Fri, 7:45 p.m., at the LINDSAY ELLIOTT Service 6 p.m.; potluck dinner; talk by Greater Vancouver annual campaign Kollel. Everyone welcome. Free. Lesley and David Richardson on kickoff event, featuring four presenters thekollel.com. South Africa Then and Now. Dish for on topics you’ll be talking about all Chanting and Chocolate, Hebrew potluck or $15; talk only (7:30 p.m.) year. Sept. 9, 7 p.m., at Vancouver kirtan. Last Sun of month, 7:30 p.m., $5. June 21, 6 p.m., at Peretz Centre. Playhouse. at Or Shalom. 604-222-3379. $10 to RSVPs required in either case to B.C. Jewish History Research Prize, support the education of five Ugandan [email protected] or 604-873-3243, awarded annually by the Jewish orphans. chantingandcho colate.com. by June 20. Museum and Archives of B.C. to Israeli community picnic for Israeli innovative works of research making families from the Tri-cities, hosted by substantial use of the B.C. Jewish EDUCATION Education JCC Israel department and Gesher. June Community Archives (jewishmuse- Mountain View Jewish Cemetery is 23, 11 a.m., at Old Orchard Park, Port um.ca/archives). Works can include the final resting place of more than 450 Moody. RSVP via facebook.com. articles of up to 10,000 words, as well members of the community, including

Vancouver Hebrew Academy Summer as exhibits, documentary films and his- many early pioneers. Join an expert torical works in other media. Students, guide on a walking tour. June 16, 11 Gala, celebrating Jewish education and paying tribute to Roy and Katia Hessel. faculty and independent scholars in- a.m., meet NW corner Fraser and vited to enter. Winner announced at 37th. $15/person. Advanced registra- Events co-chairs: Hodie Kahn and Eitan Prisman. RSVP date requested for June JMABC AGM Nov. 2. Deadline for tion required: jewishmuseum.ca/pro- 25 event was June 12: 604-266-1245 or submissions: Sept. 30. Prize: $500. gram/ mountain-view-cemetery. Left to right: Lori Ashton Zondag as Tanya, Caitriona Murphy as More information: Michael Schwartz bit.ly/VHAsummergala. Jewish Strathcona Walking Tour: Donna and Sheryl Wheaton as Rosie in Theatre Under the Stars’ ([email protected]) or production of Mamma Mia! Jewish community member Wendy Lottery for the Bayit in Richmond. discover the rich history of Vancouver’s Alysa Routtenberg (archives@jewish- Bross Stuart is the show’s music director, Stefan Winfield plays Prize 1: $10,000. Prize 2: two tickets to early Jewish community by exploring museum.ca). Enter via info@jewish- Harry and TUTS’s production manager is Richard Berg. Mamma Israel. Prize 3: diamond necklace. Enter the neighbourhood they once called museum.ca. Mia! and Disney’s Newsies run alternate evenings July 5-Aug. 17 at at thebayit.ca/lottery.html. Draw date: home. June 30, July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. Stanley Park’s Malkin Bowl. For schedule and tickets, visit tuts.ca. July 18. Ongoing 8, 11 a.m., meet at 700 Pender St. $15/person. Advanced registration re- Early bird tickets are on sale through June 15. Shabbat with a Difference, musical Sholem Aleichem Speakers Series. Fri, 11:30 a.m., at the Peretz Centre. quired: jewishmuseum.ca/program/ service. Aug. 16, 5:30 p.m. Snack ’n’ jewish-strathcona-walking-tour. Yak, 6 p.m. service (child-minding avail- Kabbalat Shabbat, third Fri of month, Jewish Gastown Walking Tour: dis- Torah study for men. Every second Fri, able) at Beth Israel. $30, $13 child (ages 7 p.m., at Chabad Downtown. chabad- cover the rich history of Vancouver’s ear- 8 a.m., at Caffé Artigiano on Main. 5-12), free kids under 5. Register at 604- citycentre.com. ly Jewish community by exploring the orshalom.ca. 731-4161. neighbourhood they once called home. Torah study, 1st and 3rd Sat, 8:30 a.m., July 7, Aug. 25, Sept. 15, 11 a.m., meet at Temple Sholom. 604-266-7190. at 700 Pender St. $15/person. Advanced registration required: jewishmuseum.ca/ A Tale of Two Souls: on Tanya. Sat, program/gastown. 9:30 a.m., at Chabad Richmond. 604- 277-6427. B.C. Jewish Community Archives tour July 14, 11 a.m.. $15/person. Reg- Kabbalah and Contemporary Issues ister via jewishmuseum.ca/program/ with Rabbi Baitelman and Yisroel Arus- archives-tours. tamov: accessible, engaging insights and discussion. Sat, 1:30 p.m., Tues, 11 a.m. Summer Mini Ulpan. In Aleph (Aug. and Thurs, 7:30 p.m., at Chabad Rich- 19-23, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.), learn basic mond. [email protected] or everyday vocabulary, conjugate (up to 604-277-6427. 30) verbs in the present tense and infini- tive and us e them all in a conversation. Tanya classes with Rabbi Wineberg. In Aleph Plus (Aug. 26-30, 9:30 a.m.- Sun, 8:30 a.m., at Lubavitch Centre. 2:30 p.m.), enrich your vocabulary, learn Parashah with Rabbi Pacht after 8:30 grammar in a friendly way to be able to a .m. service and breakfast, at use the different stems (binyanim) and Schara Tzedeck. the past tense. Instructor: Rahel Halabe. $274 for JCC members, $299 non- Minyanairs Club , service, breakfast, members. To find out what level is video. Sun, 9:30 a.m., at Chabad Rich- right for you, contact Ayelet at israel@ mond. 604-277-6427. jccgv.bc.ca. Register via jccgv.com/ Shiur and breakfast with Rabbi Rosen- adults/hebrew-classes. feld. Sun, 10 a.m., at Lubavitch Centre.

LimmudVan ’20 , to be held Feb. 29- Mishnah : explore the laws of Judaism, March 1, 2020, is accepting proposals their origins and rationale. Men and for sessions (on history, culture, com- women welcome. Sun, 10:15 a.m., at munity issues, philosophy, music, etc.) the Kollel. until Sept. 29: limmudvancouver.ca/ Kollel Boker: Chumash and Tanya

submit-a-proposal. Sessions can be on study. Mon-Thur s, 9 a.m., at any topic with a Jewish component, and the Kollel. how you share is up to you. Neviim (The Prophets), with Rabbi | Ongoing JUNE 14, 2019 DAVID LAM PARK JAZZ WEEKEND Levi. Mon, 9 a.m., at the Bayit. | 7PM • Daf Yomi class, a page of Talmud each thebayit.ca. YONATAN GAT & EASTERN MEDICINE SINGERS SUNDAY, JUNE 30 day, 8 p.m., led by Asaf Cohen at English conversation group meetings the Kollel. led by ESL teacher. Mon, 10:30 a.m., Trace your Jewish ancestry with Jewish at Waldman Library. New members Genealogy Society members. To book welcome. Registration: Miri, mtal@ a time, email [email protected] jewishvancouver.com.

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PHOTOS BY CYNTHIA RAMSAY CYNTHIA BY PHOTOS Keep calendar close at hand! Education • Family • Health Torah Talks with Rabbi Rosenblatt Mon, 7 p.m., Talmud Talks with Rabbi Federgrun Mon, 8 p.m., at Schara Tzedeck. Jazz Festival starts June 22 Knowing the One: course based on “The Gate of Unity and Faith,” the second section of Tanya, led by Rabbi Bitton. Mon, 7:30 p.m., Jewish he TD Vancouver Interna- Academy. jewishacademy.ca or 778-688-1273. Torah and Tea, Mon, 7:30 p.m., at the Bayit. thebayit.ca. tional Jazz Festival features hundreds upon hundreds of Torah studies, Tues 11 a.m., Thurs 7:30 p.m. and Shabbat 1:30 p.m. at musicians participating in Chabad Richmond. 604-277-6427. moreT than 300 concerts at 35 indoor and Yiddish classes with Haya Newman. Advanced, Tues, 1:30 p.m.; inter- outdoor venues. Yet the festival remains mediate, Wed, 1:30 p.m.; and beginners, Wed, 3:45 p.m., at Peretz Centre. community-based and accessible – with 604-325-1812 or [email protected]. 150 free concerts taking place throughout Women’s Weekly Torah Study with Ayala Wilchfort. Wed, 9:45 a.m., the city. at Schara Tzedeck. Two of the biggest free outdoor pre- Brunch & Learn Wed, 10 a.m., at the Bayit. thebayit.ca. sentations – Downtown Jazz Weekend Yiddish Reading and Conversation Group, 1st and 3rd Wed each month, on the grounds of the Vancouver Art Gallery/Robson Square (June 23-24) and 11 a.m., at Peretz Centre. Basic ability to read Yiddish required. Free except for small copying charge. Call Shanie Levin, 604-873-4947, to confirm David Lam Park Jazz Weekend (June 30- ERIK LUYTEN July 1) – bookend the festival. Among participation or for questions. those participating in the final weekend’s Kabbalah for Everyone with Rabbi Yeshayahu, Wed, 7:30 p.m., at

free concerts, on June 30, 7 p.m., at David the Kollel. Lam Park’s main stage, is Yonatan Gat Tea & Talmud group study with Rabbi Stein. 2nd & 4th Thurs of month, Yonatan Gat and Eastern Medicine Singers perform at the TD 7:45 p.m., at Beth Israel. Drop-in. No registration requir ed. and Eastern Medicine Singers. Vancouver International Jazz Festival on June 30 in a free concert at According to his website David Lam Park. Torah studies with Rabbi Rosenfeld. Thurs, 8 p.m., at Lubavitch (yonatangat.com), Gat, banned from Centre. playing shows in his home country of Israel and refusing to take part in its mandatory military service, relocated to Learn Talmud with Rabbi Mendy Feigelstock. Thurs, 8 p.m., at the Bayit. New York City. He began recording and performing as a bandleader and, in 2014, released the Iberian Passage EP, thebayit.ca. a debut that maintained his raw energy while switching the focus away from the shock-performance style of Monotonix to a more ritualistic, improvised, shamanic musical exploration. In 2015, he produced Director, composed mostly Parashah with Rabbi Estrin. Thurs, 8 p.m., Schara Tzedeck Chapel. of live improvisations by his trio and field recordings taken by Gat, exploring many different styles of music, from Genealogy : help from library staff to search your family history. Call 604-

Brazilian psych and Afrobeat to free jazz, surf and 20th-century avant-garde. Three years in the making, his latest 257-5181 for appointment. LP, Universalists, incorporates vocals, vibraphones, horns, strings and samples; every recording was performed (many completely improvised) live, each in a different studio, before they were edited, rearranged, reframed and reinvented FAMILY Family by Gat, with additional production from Silver Jews’ David Berman. Baby Storytime (0-36 months) with librarian Helen Pinsky. Thurs, until Eastern Medicine Singers (easternmedicinesingers.webs.com) are an Algonquin drum group from Providence, June 27, 11:30 a.m.-noon, at Waldman Library. R.I., dedicated to keeping the eastern woodlands American Indian culture alive. Ongoing Some of the other artists appearing at free Jazz Festival performance venues include Red Baraat, Kevin Breit presents Johnny Goldtooth and the Chevy Casonovas, Gwyneth Herbert, Alsarah and the Nubatones, Ghost Note, Maciej Betty Averbach Family Shabbat Dinner , 1st Fri of month, 5:30 p.m., Obara Quartet, Tony Wilson’s Tribute to Sonny Greenwich, Wayne Horvitz Snowghost Trio with Peggy Lee, at the Bayit. thebayit.ca. François Bourassa Quartet, and many others. Maccabees program for kids 3-13: Israeli dancing, arts and crafts, Jewish For the full listings of the festival, which runs June 22-July 1, visit coastaljazz.ca. Tickets may be purchased at learning, Hebrew singing, field trips, Jewish cuisine, optional Hebrew in- coastaljazz.ticketfly.com or by calling 1-888-732-1682. struction (at 10 a.m.). Sun, 11 a.m., at Burquest, 2860 Dewdney

Trunk Rd. Drop-ins welcome. Register at 604-552-7221 or – Courtesy TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival and artists’ websites [email protected].

Coffee and Chill for wome n of all ages, with or without young children. Mon, “A Perfect Balance” 9-11 a.m., Schara Tzedeck playroom. “Experience & Dedication” Coffee and refreshments. Coffee & Knishes drop-in kids “Expect The Best” program. 1st and 3rd Tues of month, PREMIER REALTY 10:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Burquest. burquest.org.

S E I R E S S E C I O V D E R E D N E G Kids After-School Club, held by the

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Tikun Olam Gogos and others are hosting two dren Rights in Action and vice-president of pledge events for African grandmothers caring International Korczak Association. July 4, 6 p.m., for children orphaned by AIDS. Design your at Aberthau Mansion, West Point Grey Com- Chilean trio at folk fest own fitness challenge and complete it by Sept. munity Centre. 8: fortheloveofgrandmothers.weebly.com. Soli- Ongoing he Nano Stern THEFESTIVAL.BC.CA darity Cycle, Sept. 8, open to all ages, three track options, with training and team-building rides Men’s Walking Group, Sun, 9:30 a.m. sharp Trio has three performances at this over the summer: solidaritycycle.weebly.com. start at Granville Island Hotel; stay for coffee after an hour walk. Contact mensclub@tem- year’s Vancouver Ongoing plesholom.ca. FolkT Music Festival, which

Makom Shalom : a confidential support group, The Bagel Club, adults with special needs, meets runs July 19 to 21 at Jericho facilitated by professionals, designed for individ- Sun, 1 p.m., or Community Kitchen, Mon, 4:30 Beach Park. uals to connect with those who share the expe- p.m., at JCCGV. 604-257-5111, ext. 710. Fernando Daniel Stern riences associated with caring for a person with Marjorie Groberman Open Duplicate Bridge Britzmann, best known by his an addiction. Sun, 10 a.m. Contact: Rebecca Club Tues & Thurs, 11 a.m., at JCC. $11. Con- artistic name, Nano Stern, is Denham at [email protected], 778- tact: Bryan, [email protected] or 778- a Chilean singer, multi-instru- 882-2994. 558-7496. For information on bridge lessons mentalist and composer. His

Jewish meditation led by Matthew Gindin two a nd other bridge-related activities: work is linked with popular

Sun a month, 7-8:15 p.m. Information: Debo- jccgv.com/adults/daytime-programs. rah, [email protected]. song movements, and his style Circle of Friends for Women mid-50s or better. encompasses trova, folk and Support group for persons with a mood Meetings include speakers and other program- rock. The confluence of recent disorder, 2nd and 4th Tues of month, Chilean singer, multi-instrumentalist and composer ming. Tues, 1-3 p.m., at JCC. $5 drop-in. Con- student and environmental 6 p.m., at Raven Song Centre. Information: Nano Stern’s trio performs at this year’s Vancouver Folk tact: Cori Friedman, 604-244-3737. political events in Chile and [email protected]. Music Festival. Jewish Genealogy Society of B.C. meets 1st Nano’s rise as an articulate JACS Recovery Group : an anonymous support Tues of month, 7:30 p.m., at Temple Sholom. writer and performer have, much to his chagrin, positioned him as the voice of a newly group for adults living with addiction to connect All welcome. politicized Chilean generation. with those who share the experiences of addiction and Jewish life. Tues, 7 p.m. Contact: Shelley The grandson of Jewish refugees fleeing persecution, Nano’s childhood was painted vivid by not only his own family’s musicianship but by the legacy of the Nueva Canción Karrel, [email protected]. SENIORS Seniors movement led by Chilean musical activists during Pinochet’s dictatorship a generation Dueling Pianists :Lester Soo and Marilyn before. Legends like Inti-Illimani and Victor Jara – who suffered exile and even death during Glazer. The fifth in the Jewish Seniors Alliance MEETINGS Meetings these troubling times – continue to inspire Nano’s breadth of sound and emotion. “I am Snider Foundation Empowerment Series with extremely respectful of the tradition,” Stern explained. “It is an enormous gift we received World Federation of Jewish Child Survivors the theme “Renewing and Reinventing Our- of the Holocaust and Descendants’ 31st selves.” June 24, lunch at noon and performance from the people of the past.”

Annual International Conference Nov. 1-4 at at 1 p.m., at Beth Tikvah. Sponsored by JSA Oscillating between the personal and the political, outspoken, passionate and experimental, the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre consists of and Kehila Society of Richmond. $12 for lunch. it is perhaps Nano himself who captures his musical ethic best when remarking, “In the workshops and keynote speakers who include Register with Toby Rubin at 604-241-9270 or measure that I’m able to vibrate strongly, other people will resonate. If that frequency is intense,

Éloge Butera, Robert Krell, Chris Friedrichs and the JSA office at 604-732-1555 by June 19. other things around it will vibrate together with it. Music, in the end, is that. We can put Robbie Waisman. This conference is for Holo- aside words, and genre, and tradition. In the end, it is all about a movement of air that makes Ongoing caust survivors and their immediate families only. our bodies move. It’s the most mysterious thing.” Registration is now open via vhec.org/overview. Israel Connect: weekly video conferencing ses- The Nano Stern Trio performs a solo set on July 20, at 2:40 p.m. The trio joins Illiteratty, AGM of the Vancouver Jewish Film Centre. June sions between Israeli teens and North American Irish Mythen and Rosie & the Riveters on July 21, 1:30-3 p.m., in Our Song is Strong, and 18, 6:30 p.m., at Peretz Centre. (Ash Street closed retirees to improve the teens’ English language Locarno on July 21, 3:50-4:40 p.m., in Traditions and Our Times. For the full festival lineup to public. Only access to building’s skills. To volunteer, call Shelley at Chabad Rich- underground is from the lane entrance off mond, 604-789-5806. A computer with a camera and tickets, visit thefestival.bc.ca. of West 49th Ave when turning west from Cam- and basic computer skills required, but no pre- – from thefestival.bc.ca bie. There is street parking available on West vious tutoring experience necessary.

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AGM of Jewish Federation. /PBOESPJET June 18, 7 p.m., at KDHS. jewishvan- CVUPUIFSXJTF couver.com/agm2019. AGM of Vancouver Holocaust Centre KVTUBTFYDJUJOH Society for Education and Remem- BT 8FTUXPSME brance includes presentation of Life Fel- lows of the Society to Wendy and Ron Stuart, presentation of the Kron Sigal Award for Excellence in Holocaust Education and a tribute to VHEC docents. June 19, 7 p.m., Dayson Boardroom, JCCGV.

Book Club discusses When Nietzsche Wept by Irvin Yalom. June 27, 1 p.m., at Waldman Library. All welcome. AGM of Janusz Korczak Association of Canada features speaker from Paris: JUNE 14, 2019 Jonathan Levy on Childhood Protec- • tion and Participation – Janusz Korczak and the Convention on the Rights of the Child. How Protection Can Lib- erate Participation. Levy is an educator, teacher trainer and trainer of child pro- 8BMLJOHUPVSTXJUIUIF+FXJTI .V TFVN fessionals; an advocate for children’s INDEPENDENT SH rights; consultant at UNESCO and 0OMZGPSBEWFOUVSFTFFLFST

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