Over the past few decades, Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia, has emerged as a sought-after destination for numerous young families searching for a picturesque environment to raise their children. The Jewish community in the area has experienced consistent growth during this period and, as per the latest research, stands out as the fastest-growing Jewish community in Canada today!
Responding to this remarkable growth, Chabad of Vancouver Island announced, on its 20th anniversary Gala in November 2023, the inauguration of the first Jewish day school in Victoria, marking a historic milestone in the community’s history!
Drawing inspiration from the resounding success of the Ctots Childhood Education Centre in imparting Jewish education to families of diverse backgrounds and affiliations, the Kineret Tamim Academy is designed to cater to every Jewish child in the city aspiring to grow up with a strong connection to their heritage and values, thus ensuring the future of Jewish life on Vancouver Island.
Chabad of Vancouver Island is thrilled to be the founder of the first Jewish day school in Victoria, BC. Visit https://www.chabadvi.org to learn more about the community.
Dr. Elior and Leah Kinarthy
Founders of Kineret Tamim Academy
Kineret Tamim builds upon the success of the Ctots Childhood Educational Centre with over 17 years of experience. Ctots philosophy is one of nurturing, growth and development, relationships and understanding all contributing to the goal of establishing a love for learning, a fascination with holidays and life cycles events, and a passion for approaching the world in a Jewish way. Children are treasured for their uniqueness and individuality, and are encouraged in self expression.
To learn more, visit: https://www.ctots.com
