Welcome to
THE BURQUEST JEWISH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
2860 Dewdney Trunk Road, Coquitlam BC
Phone: 604-552-7221Fax: 604-552-7201 Burquest is a non-profit organization dedicated to the cultural, religious, social, and education needs of the Jewish population in the Tri-Cities and Fraser Valley Areas in British Columbia, Canada. We recently affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism In order to keep our Jewish heritage alive and strong, we offer a variety of programs such as: - Semimonthly Shabbat Services
- Senior Programs & Events Adult Hebre
- Holiday Events
- Special Community Events
Ambassadors
Are members of our community who would love to hear from you. New to your area, looking to connect with other Jews in your area, then contact your Ambassador!
Plus Plenty of Volunteer Opportunities!
Contact us today to get involved! Burquest wish list.... A busy organization like Burquest is always in need of supplies and volunteers.
If you have access to or want to donate we will gladly take them off your hands. Items List - Hebrew children's books for the Hebrew School.
- New dish soap
- Canadian Tire Money
- File Cabinet
Volunteer List - To setup and take down for ritual events.
Please call 604-552-7221 or email us at admin@burquest.org to volunteer or donate materials.
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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN...
As we begin are CAPITAL CAMPAIGN our goal although set high is attainable. Our goal is to raise enough money to pay off our $100,000.00 mortage. There is no Mitzvah to small and we appriciate any help in achieving our goal.
THANK YOU
BURQUEST BOARD Aleph isn't Tough is an easy to learn Adult Hebrew reading program geared toward prayer-book and Torah literacy. The ten week course will cover the basics: Hebrew letters, vowel sounds, then build Hebrew vocabulary by learning root words and key passages from the siddur. No previous Hebrew knowledge required! This is a course for beginners, with the option of continuing to the next level later in the Spring.
10 Sessions, Monday Evenings from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
January 9 - March 12
Cost of the course is $120, including the text book.
Registration Deadline: December 15
We need 8 students for the course to go ahead.
To register, contact Elaine at the Burquest office: 604-552-7221 or admin@burquest.org.
For more advanced Hebrew students, and those wishing to go beyond the basics, look for "Aleph Isn't Enough" in Spring 2012. (subject to sufficient registration)
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January 2012
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February 2012
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Pot Luck & Live Band Shabbat Service. Pot luck start right at 6:30PM so come 15 min earlier and at 7:30PM the serive will start. We look forward to seeing everyone at this wonderful event.
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