Canadian Jewish Archives moves to new location in uptown Montreal
After nearly half a century, the national archives of the Canadian Jewish community is leaving the Samuel Bronfman Building in downtown Montreal, to a new location in the Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood.
Letters reveal the struggles of Jewish refugees in Peru
Had it not been for the adventurousness of Walter Neisser – a young German Jew and First World War veteran who set out to make his fortune in South America in the 1920s – his many descendants would likely not be here today.
Discovering the hidden secrets of our past
York University Prof. Julia Creet and journalist John Lorinc do not fit the typical Holocaust descendant narrative. They recently spoke to The CJN about how they first discovered their hidden heritage.
McCord exhibit explores Jewish contributions to Montreal
The contributions that Jews made to the city of Montreal during the 20th century is the subject of a new exhibition at the McCord Museum.
Finding Canada’s post-war Jewish tailors
Beginning in 1948 and lasting for several years, the Tailor Project managed to bring 2,000 labourers into the country. Now, Larry Enkin wants to find out what happened to them.
Experience life in an old garment factory at the Museum of Jewish Montreal
The public can learn about the history of the Vineberg Building, a former clothing factory in Montreal, and its central role in the city’s garment industry, by taking part in the Museum of Jewish Montreal’s new guided tour.
Write a story; make history
History was traditionally a narrative of great human events: wars, investitures of monarchs and plagues. Lately, we have turned to more mundane realities and human experiences to fill the gaps in these narratives.
A walk through Buenos Aires’ tough Jewish history
In 1813, a few years after Argentina began its war for independence from Spain, the president abolished the Inquisition and enforced policies that encouraged immigration.
Miami has plenty of cultural attractions
Miami Beach is actually a cultural centre with a rich Jewish history. More than 500,000 Jewish people reside in the vicinity of South Florida and that number swells during the winter.
David Barrett – the Jewish premier who shaped B.C.
David Barrett, Canada’s first Jewish premier, died of Alzheimer’s disease on Feb. 2 in Victoria.
