Jewish Federation of Victoria and Vancouver Island

About

The Jewish Federation of Victoria & Vancouver Island supports and advances the rich fabric of Jewish community life in Victoria and on Vancouver Island.

Mission

The Mission of the Jewish Federation of Victoria and Vancouver Island (JFVVI) is to support and advance the rich fabric of Jewish community life on Vancouver Island, nationally and internationally by raising funds; allocating resources; partnering with other organizations, or sponsoring, community-related events; and maintaining communication with various organizations and individuals concerned with the welfare of the Jewish community locally, in Israel, and internationally.

The Federation is guided by the values of “Tikkun Olam” – “Repair of the World” and by “Klal Yisrael” – The responsibility of each Jew for another. These values support the following Five Pillars:

1. assisting the vulnerable;

2. strengthening Jewish education and Jewish Identity;

3. supporting Israel;

4. advocating on behalf of the Jewish Community;

5. continuing community development.

Products

- Community-wide calendar of events and programs of interest to the Jewish community of Victoria and Vancouver Island

- Advocating for the Jewish Community

- Jewish Summer Camp Scholarships

- Community Agency Grants

- Community Events

- Countering Anti-Semitism

- Supporting Israel

"The Jewish Federation of Victoria and Vancouver Island JFVVI is the umbrella organization for the Jewish community in Victoria and on Vancouver Island. We support organizations, individuals and families both regionally and in Israel with grants, scholarships, and through partnerships with community leaders.The Jewish Federation of Greater Victoria and Vancouver Island is committed to building strong, vibrant and enduring Jewish Communities on Vancouver Island, in Israel and in the world by nurturi"