BURQUEST
Jewish Community Association
An independent non-profit organization dedicated to the cultural, social, spiritual, religious and educational needs of the Jewish population in the Tri-Cities and Fraser Valley Areas of British Columbia, Canada. Offering educational, social and recreational programs for all ages.
OUR SERVICES
Register to Burquest Community Seder
Led by Cantor Steve Levin
Friday, April 26, 2024.
Registration closes on April 23.
Please note that spaces are limited - Secure your spot today!
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Shabbat Shalom, Dear Community Members! And Happy Spring 🌸🌼🌹🌷
Explore volunteering and Passover essentials. Join us for upcoming events like Women Circle For Hebrew Speakers and Community Seder. Stay tuned for "Mastering Job Interviews for Newcomers" and Pashut Ivrit Hebrew Classes.
Update on the Port Moody Council Meeting.
On Sunday, April 7, about thirty persons met at the Burquest JCA to discuss actions in advance of Port Moody’s April 9th meeting, at which motions on the matter would again be brought. Most persons agreed that writing letters in support of the council attempting to extricate itself from involvement in this area would be useful. Many persons also supported attending the meeting in person, as residents and citizens, without overt identification as Jews, and speaking respectfully during the public hearing before the council meeting if they wished and had the opportunity to do so...
Pashut Ivrit - Hebrew Classes for Grades K-6
Dive into dynamic Hebrew learning, with experiential classes and Israeli dinner sessions.
Every Wednesday from May 1 to July 3, (10 sessions) From 5:00 - 7:00 PM.
Important Dates:
Wednesday, April 27, 8:00 - 9:00 pm Zoom meeting with Ayelet HeilWeil.
Wednesday, May 1st, 5:00 - 7:00 PM Join our FREE introductory class.
New!!! Meringue Cookies for Passover.
The perfect gift for the Seder: a set of 13 Vanilla Meringue Cookies, each containing one of the thirteen questions in Hebrew, providing a sweet finale to the Seder.
These cookies are inspired by 'Echad Mi Yodea,' the piyyut found in the Passover Haggadah and recited towards the end of the Seder night.
A pack of 13 Vanilla Meringue Cookies: $21.00 | A Pack of 18 Vanilla Meringue Cookies: $26.00
BJCA Annual Report 2022/2023
Click here to view our annual report and learn more about Burquest's achievements and future plans.
Community Care Hotline
Community Care Hotline
Jewish Family Services has set up a Community Care Hotline in response to the situation in Israel.
JFS Community Care Hotline at 604-558-5719. Listen for the Israel Conflict Support Line option. You'll be asked to provide your name and number and the language you wish to speak in. We will return your call as promptly as possible.
NEW! Israel & Antisemitism Toolkit
A toolkit to help the community push back against antisemitism.
Antisemitism and Israel Crisis Response Team ARCIT is a temporary structure
to supplement the efforts of the Jewish Federation and its partners to ensure a vibrant, safe,
and secure existence for the Jewish community.
Upcoming Events
- Multiple Dates
- Multiple DatesMay 06, 2024, 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Coquitlam, 2860 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Coquitlam, BC V3C 2H9, CanadaJoin us for 6 FREE sessions that will provide a safe space for English learners to practice their oral English skills. The goal is to grow the learner's confidence and proficiency. Admissions: Free - Participation depends on RSVPing.
Address
2860 Dewdney Trunk Road
Coquitlam B.C. V3C 2H9
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