Canada’s oldest Jewish congregation celebrates 250 years
Montreal’s Spanish & Portuguese Synagogue is the oldest Jewish congregation in Canada and among the first in North America.
Gerald Tulchinsky, historian of Canadian Jewry, dies at 84
Gerald Tulchinsky, a much-loved professor and prolific author who chronicled Canada’s Jewish history, died at his home on Wednesday.
Heritage Minute features history of Toronto’s Kensington Market
The one-minute commercial is the first to touch on contributions to the country made by the Canadian Jewish community.
The first Jews in Canada
When Canada first became a country, 150 years ago, there were ~1,200 Jews living here. But Jewish settlement goes back much further.
The fight for equality under the law in Canada
On the anniversary of Confederation, it’s important to remember that Jewish emancipation contributed to the extension of rights for all.
Meyer Nurenberger: father of The CJN
Meyer Joshua Nurenberger was an internationally known Jewish writer and publisher who founded the Canadian Jewish News.
David Lewis: founder of the CCF party
David Lewis helped shape Canada’s political landscape as we know it today.
Ezekiel Hart and the emancipation of Canada’s Jews
A significant cause of this legislative progress towards the Canada we know today was due to Jewish businessman and politician Ezekiel Hart.
The riot at Christie Pits was a turning point
During a softball game in Toronto in 1933, a huge swastika flag was unfurled, provoking outrage and retaliation among the Jewish players and spectators.
Avie Bennett, ‘patriot’ and publisher, dead at 89
Avie Bennett is remembered as a canny businessman, publisher, real estate developer and philanthropist who had a passion for Canada and its story.
