Har Elders Seniors’ Lunches are back! 
Join us once a month on Wednesday at noon for seniors' lunch!
It's an opportunity to catch up with friends, listen to an interesting talk and have a tasty lunch together. 
Please contact Har El's office by phone or email if have any questions, or need assistance with registration or transportation.

Join us for this month's lunch with guest speaker Elana Wenner: 
The Jewish Museum & Archives of BC: Collecting, Preserving and Sharing the Stories of Jewish BC

Since 1858, there has been a strong Jewish presence in British Columbia. The incredible beginnings of BC’s Jewish journey can be attributed to the strength, tenacity and luck of BC’s earliest Jewish community leaders. Join Elana Wenner, Director of Programming and Development at the Jewish Museum & Archives of BC, for an immersive and animating lecture that will dive into the impressive journeys of Vancouver’s first Jewish community leaders. This engaging discussion will also include a special look at the origins and growth of Jewish life on Vancouver’s North Shore, and the ways in which the stories of the past become relevant to our present and future, as well as the role of an archival facility in preserving community records.

Who is Elana Wenner?
Elana Wenner is a community leader and cultural advocate with over a decade of experience in Jewish programming, education, and development. As Director of Programming and Development at the Jewish Museum and Archives of BC, she leads initiatives that celebrate and preserve Jewish heritage in British Columbia, including workshops, public lectures, walking tours, events, pop-up exhibits, and more.

Elana holds an MA in Judaic Studies from Concordia University and a BA from McGill University, specializing in Jewish history, philosophy, and community development. Her work blends her passions for experiential education and community building, empowering others to connect with their heritage. Born and raised in Vancouver, Elana lives there with her two children, Zali and Leila, and their cat, Tiger-Jellybean. In her free time, she enjoys painting, reading, swimming, and accompanying her kids on their whimsical adventures.

What is JMABC?
The Jewish Museum and Archives of BC (JMABC) is a non-profit, community-oriented organization, dedicated to collecting preserving, and sharing the stories of BC’s Jewish heritage. Founded in 1971 as the Jewish Historical Society of BC, the JMABC collects and cares for documents, photographs, artifacts and oral histories chronicling all facets of our community’s history. Through innovative exhibits, walking tours, educational programming, publications, and more, the JMABC builds bridges with the diverse communities of BC and heightens awareness of the rich 160+ year history of Jews in BC.

This event is by donation, we kindly recommend a $10 donation.