ABOUT JMABC
The Jewish Medical Association of B.C. brings together health care professionals from across B.C. in our efforts to bring our community together, advocate for a health system free of antisemitism, and confront antisemitic activities when they arise.
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
JMABC members are active or retired physicians, allied health care professionals, and students throughout British Columbia. We welcome Jewish and non-Jewish colleagues who are Zionists and support the State of Israel. We acknowledge that our members hold a wide range of viewpoints and we aim to create a safe space to be authentically Jewish where we can express our support for the legitimacy and safety of the State of Israel.
JMABC’s membership year runs from July to June so now is the time to renew. We have launched our new online payment system so you can use your credit card. JMABC’s strength lies in its members – so please renew today.
We are always welcoming new members who help make our organization stronger. Sign up is easy. Please sign up today or contact us for more information.
Sunday, November 29
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm | Dinner @ 5:30 pm
Sunday, November 29
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm | Dinner @ 5:30 pm
Enjoy a kosher dinner buffet, dessert extravaganza,
entertainment, photo booth, door prizes, crafts, and more!
Singles, couples, and families welcome!
Get your tickets fast! Last year’s Chanukah Party was SOLD OUT!
TICKET PRICES - per person
$20 JMABC member / partner or guest of JMABC member (maximum one)
$20 Teens 14 - 19 yrs
$10 Children 13 and under
$30 Non-members / additional guests
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION
Health care professionals from across Canada are invited to attend a series of CME sessions sponsored by the Jewish Medical Association of B.C. featuring exciting topics presented by Israeli researchers and entrepreneurs interacting in real time with a Canadian audience.
All the sessions take place at 10am PCT / 12pm EST / corresponding times across the country.
The following sessions are scheduled:
Sunday, November 15, 2026
Dr. Karen Avraham of Tel Aviv University
Advances in the Genetics and Genomics of Hearing Loss: Paving the Way for Hearing Restoration
Sunday, December 13, 2026
Dr. Haggai Eden of Sheba Hospital
Smarter Than Me, Still My Patient: An Emergency Physician on Deciding with AI
Sunday, January 17, 2027
Dr. Michael Halberthal of Rambam Hospital
How to operate an underground hospital
These talks will be presented as Journal Club sessions, involving pre-reading and subsequently receiving CME credits.
Sessions will be presented on-line. In addition, we encourage people to meet in small groups to enhance the educational experience. Upon registration, we’ll share your contact info with local organizers to invite you to any small group sessions in your area.
GOALS OF THESE SESSIONS:
Increase exposure to Israeli medical innovations.
Increase medical knowledge
Promote interactions between Israeli and Canadian health-care personnel
IN THE NEWS
Close to 50 people attended our joint event
The Gift of Life: Organ Donation
If you didn’t make it, this video from partner Temple Sholom shares the entire session -- the medical and Jewish perspectives of donation and the powerful, real-life stories from those who gave the gift of life and those who received it.
JOIN US!
Your membership in the JMABC makes the organization stronger and helps the volunteer board advocate for a safe environment for Jewish professionals in the health care system. Membership also makes you part of the community through exciting member-only events – educational, professional development, and social.