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Burquest is a non-profit organization dedicated to the religious, social, cultural and educational needs of the Jewish population of Burnaby, New Westminster, Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and as far east as Mission. Founded in 1973, Burquest has a diverse and growing membership. From infants to grandparents, representing 5 continents, Burquest members come from a wide variety of Jewish backgrounds and exhibit a range of current interests and needs. Does Burquest hold Shabbat and other Holiday services? The Burquest Community selected the name Congregation Sha'arai Mizrah, Gates of the East, reflecting our geographic position relative to Vancouver. Congregation Sha'arai Mizrah encompasses the Jewish ritual and lifecycle activities that occur on a regular basis. Burquest nurtures our rich Jewish heritage by facilitating ritual events such as Shabbat services, Jewish Festivals, High Holidays, baby-namings, Bar and Bat Mitzvah and other life cycle events. On occasion we meet in family homes for Shabbat dinner too. If you are planning on a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, both the Hebrew school and the Ritual Committee will be eager to help you make your important milestone a memorable and meaningful experience. Whether our children race around with the Torah on Simchat Torah, hunt for Chametz (leaven) before Pessach, decorate a Sukkah or celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut (Israel's Day of Independence), we are proud to have a warm, supportive, joyful and welcoming environment where...

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