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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
Private Virtual Jewish Community
Private Virtual Jewish Community just for Families 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!
Contact an Ambassador in your area
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
- Shredder
- 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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CHANUKAH MENORAH CONTEST
Call for Artists $1000.00 Grand Prize
Chanukah Menorah Design Competition and Auction
Deadline for Submissions: October 25, 2010
In collaboration with ArtsConnect and Leigh Square Community Arts Village, this Chanukah Menorah auction project will examine the "Celebration of Light" as practiced by those in the Jewish Faith. All works accepted will be on display at the Arts Village. Exhibition dates are November 13th, 2010- January 9th, 2011.Artists from all communities are welcome to submit artwork that interprets the meaning of Chanukah and the menorah design. For more information about the menorah and the observation of Chanukah, visit www.burquest.org. You do not have to be Jewish to participate. A detailed call for artists and complete submission guidelines are available online. DOWNLOAD OVERVIEW DOWNLOAD SUBMISSION FORM
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August 2010
For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see use the link below.
Parent and Tots!
Please join us every last Wednesday of the month from 10:30am-12:30pm Upstairs in the Main Sanctuary!
Family Swim Party. Pot Luck lunch with Music, Games and lots of fun. RSVP Deborah 604-462-1235 event will be postponed if raining.
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