08/17/2026
When fire sweeps through, community remains.
In a new article for The Times of Israel titled “When Fire Sweeps Through, Jewish Community Remains,” Ezra Shanken reflects on the wildfires affecting communities across British Columbia and the people showing up for one another in moments of uncertainty.
From families facing evacuation and displacement to neighbours opening their homes, volunteers preparing meals, and Community Connectors helping identify needs on the ground, the article is a powerful reminder of what community means when crisis arrives.
As Ezra writes, Jewish life in British Columbia is not defined by geography. It is defined by connection.
Read “When Fire Sweeps Through, Jewish Community Remains” on The Times of Israel.
To support communities affected by the fires, donate to the BC Wildfire Relief Fund:
jewishbc.ca/bc-wildfire-relief-fund
