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Welcome to the Jewish Museum and Archives of British Columbia, a provincial body that provides comprehensive digital and physical historical collections, plus contemporary programs, exhibits and events, documenting the Jewish experience throughout BC, from 1858 to the present. Learn more.

Programs

Discover the rich history of Vancouver’s early Jewish community by exploring the neighbourhood that they once called home. Learn More

Walk in the footsteps of the trailblazing Jewish pioneers and early Jewish merchants who were so instrumental in shaping the history of Victoria. Learn More

Mountain View Cemetery Walking Tour

Mountain View Cemetery is the oldest Jewish cemetery on the mainland and is the final resting place of many of our community’s founders. Learn More

Exhibits

The dynamic rodeo photography of Ronnie Tessler, taken in 1976-1979 — an exhibit and short film.
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A bombshell of photographic talent who took Buenos Aires and Vancouver by storm.
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Jewish architects in Vancouver, 1955-1975.
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Archives

Visit our extensive archives dating
back to 1858.

Explore the Archives

Publications

Visit our newsletters and
other periodicals.

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Research

Visit our library of teaching
and educational materials

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