Our Journey · 2003–2026

Meaningful
Milestones

From a living-room operation to Victoria's fastest-growing Jewish community — 23 years of growth, faith, and belonging.

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2003
2003
Rabbi Meir and Chana Kaplan open Chabad of Vancouver Island
2004
2004
Preschool opens with four students. Camp Gan Israel begins
2005
2005
Jewish Learning Institute courses begin
2006
2006
Chabad Centre opens in annex of Quadra school
2008
2008
Five Year Gala Dinner
2009
2009
Light of Shabbat Project starts
2013
2013
Chabad Building Committee created
2014
2014
Property purchased for new Centre
2015
2015
Chabad of Nanaimo established by Rabbi Bentzi and Blumie Shemtov
2016
2016
Grand opening of the Chabad Centre for Jewish Life and Learning
2017
2017
Opening of Mikvah Chana
2018
2018
First Sefer Torah dedication
2020
2020
Outreach expands during Covid. Judaica Store and Kosher Bakery open
2021
2021
Ctots expands. Adventure Park playground opens
2023
2023
20 Year Gala — announcement of Kineret Tamim Academy
2024
2024
Opening of Victoria's first Jewish Community Day School
2025
2025
Opening of Essential Kosher. Rabbi Mendy & Mushka Stiefel open Chabad at UVic
2026
2026
Building for the Ages campaign launches

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