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Community Update
*An Important Community Update from the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver* We want to provide you with an update on community security and an assurance that we are doing everything in our power to keep everyone in our community safe and fully informed. We take community security very seriously. It is our top priority. As
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Prayer for Israel
Dear Residents and Family Members, You are all invited to a vigil on Tuesday, October 24th, at 10:00 AM, at Louis Brier Home & Hospital’s Chava & Abrasha Wosk Synagogue. Let us come together as a community to offer our thoughts and prayers for Israel and for all Jewish people around the world during these
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Community Update – October 11, 2023
Hello all, Please take a moment to read the attached communication on community security sent by Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver. Please note during visiting hours (9:00am to 9:00pm) on Friday, September 13th, there will be a security guard outside LBHH.
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Note from the Chaplain
Friends: The events in Israel may not threaten us directly, but we are affected spiritually. Residents of Louis Brier and Weinberg, staff, and families – we are all part of a Jewish facility, and fundamental to Judaism, is Israel. While there are many conceptions of Israel and what it signifies, we are all connected to
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Statement from the CEO (October 8, 2023)
The Snider Campus Team is saddened by the recent attacks in Israel that have affected countless lives. It is important to highlight that, at the moment, the risk to our community is very low. The Leadership Team continues to be in communication with the Director of Community Security of the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver and will provide
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Statement from the CEO (October 7, 2023)
Dear Community, I want to bring your attention to the recent events during the early hours of Shabbat morning. Affiliated with Hamas and Islamic Jihad, terrorists infiltrated Israel, resulting in a tragic loss of lives, including innocent civilians of all ages. Alongside this, over 3000 rockets were launched into communities in southern and central Israel
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Call for Participation: UBC Research Study
Call for Participation Research Study: Resident and Family Engagement in Nursing homes Researchers from the University of British Columbia are conducting a study at Louis Brier Home and Hospital to learn about resident and family councils, how they work, and how to better support the work that they do. Are you a resident or family
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Jewish Holiday Services (2023)
Please join us for our Jewish Holiday Services! See the following posters for more details. Shabbat Shalom!
2023 Summer Staff & Companions’ Appreciation Day
Inviting you to a day of heartfelt thanks and summer vibes – Join us this Friday, August 18, for the Summer Staff and Companions’ Appreciation Day! Our celebration starts at 10:30am with our CHAI Honours Recognition Program! See you all there!
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Gerry App Virtual Information Session (August 10 & 17)
Later this month, our trial partnership with Gerry will officially begin. Gerry is an exciting new app that will help you stay better informed about your loved one’s health and care, and starting in September, all families can be a part of a summer pilot project. The team behind Gerry will be hosting two virtual information
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OFFICIAL RELEASE: 2022/23 Annual Report for Louis Brier Home and Hospital
We take great pleasure in informing you about the release of our 2022/23 Annual Report for Louis Brier Home and Hospital. We extend a warm invitation to explore our comprehensive Annual Report, where you can delve into the remarkable milestones and accomplishments we have achieved during the last year. It provides an in-depth insight into
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2023 Annual General Meeting
JOIN US at the Louis Brier Homeside Lounge or via Facebook Live (on the Louis Brier Home & Hospital official Facebook page: https://facebook.com/louisbrierbc) for the 2023 Annual General Meeting at 5:00pm.