Join the Association for Canadian Jewish Studies (ACJS) for a full day of thought-provoking lectures and seminars fueled by regular infusions of kosher food, and culminating in an evening of poetry and prose.

On Sunday, June 1 /08
we will present a unique meld of the academy and the community, when Canadian Jewish studies scholars and Jewish professionals will discuss their diverse and fascinating research and experiences.

We will hear from the University of Ottawa's Pierre Anctil who translates Montreal Yiddish writers into French.

Eric Vernon of the Ottawa branch of Canadian Jewish Congress will update us on political challenges facing Canada's Jews.

For teachers and other Jewish educators, Seymour Epstein, Director of the Board of Jewish Education in Toronto, will explore the trends and opportunities emerging in the field.

Other topics include:
• Jews in B.C.
• Canadian Jewish musical traditions
• Yiddish in Canada (session conducted in Yiddish)
• Jewish genealogy

There will also be special tours of the Jewish Museum and Archives.

In the evening, we will have readings by:
Nancy Richler, author of the award-winning Your Mouth is Lovely
Norman Ravvin, who studies and writes Canadian Jewish fiction
Joe Rosenblatt, a Governor-General's Award-winning poet.

All sessions will be held at the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver
950 West 41st Ave.

Cost for full day of seminars, including lunch and literary evening:
Registration:
before May 1 $36
students $18;
after May 1: $40
students $20.
Literary Evening only: $10
Salmon barbecue dinner (by pre-registration only): $25

Registration and updated information will be linked to the "Current Events" page of the Jewish Museum and Archives, www.jewishmuseum.ca, phone: 604.638.7287.

The ACJS
acknowledges
with gratitude
the following
organizations
for their support:

• The Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Vancouver,
which provided a generous grant to make the day possible
• The Jewish Historical Society of British Columbia
• The Institute for Canadian Jewish Studies at Concordia University
• The Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver
• The Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre

ACJS local organizing committee:
Richard Menkis, Chair
Faith Jones
Betty Nitkin
Ronnie Tessler