JFSA's Tricia Sedgwick Lives her Life On Purpose

JFSA's Garden Project Coordinator Tricia Sedgwick was recently interviewed by the Life on Purpose Network, a Vancouver based company dedicated to promoting international philanthropists and non-profit orginizations. In Tricia's interview she describes how her trips to Central America have inspired her to become an advocate for the environment as well as sustainable living. The World in a Garden Project is just one of her many projects that promote food awareness, watch Tricia's full video here: http://lifeonpurposenetwork.com/#trisha-sedgwick

Residential Tenancy Law – A session in English

Tuesday May 11th from 7pm – 9pm at JFSA.

A presenter from the Residential Tenancy Branch will come in to talk about:

WHAT EVERY LANDLORD AND TENANT NEEDS TO KNOW – Rights and Responsibilities

Have you ever wondered how and why a landlord can retain a tenant's security deposits? How many times a landlord can enter a tenant's unit? Or who is responsible for washing the windows? In this workshop we will review the rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants from before you rent to after the tenancy ends. You will have the opportunity to share your experiences and ask questions using your real life examples.

JOLT Article in Jewish Independant

JOLT (JIAS Opportunity for Leadership Training) is providing a forum where Russian-speaking Jews can identify opportunities for connection and involvement in the community. Nine participants have completed eight workshops ranging from topics on Jewish identity to Jewish communal structure. In addressing some of these issues, there were opportunities to network with lay leaders and Jewish communal professionals. JOLT participants are currently engaged in the internship practicum of the program where participants are matched with a lay leader from the Jewish community as their mentor, to provide practical volunteer experience.

JFSA on YouTube!

Check out our video on YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3su_5rdKb4

World In A Garden Event: JFSA Pizza Night!

Rocky Mountain Flatbread Company will be donating 10% of sales to JFSA's World in a Garden Project, on Tuesday, May 4, from 5 - 9:30 pm! So be sure to get a slice! For more details visit: http://theworldinagarden.wordpress.com/

Innovators Lunch in Jewish Independent

JFSA's Innovators Lunch article in the Jewish Independent, April 30, 2010

JFSA would like to extend sincere gratitiude to everyone who helped make the sixth annual Innovators Lunch — which featured founder and CEO of TrendHunter.com Jeremy Gutsche — a great success.

Thank you to our generous sponsors, table captains, volunteers, JFSA board, staff and all of the guests who attended the lunch. We look forward to seeing all of you again next year!