Buildings such as the Jewish Community Centre, King David High School and Temple Sholom synagogue are among landmarks in the Oakridge neighbourhood, but alongside their architectural importance, it’s the history and stories associated with them that help imbue them with life and meaning. Michael Schwartz, director of community engagement at the Jewish Museum and Archives … Keep Reading
One Hundred guests joined us November 28, 2018, filling the beautiful, historic Grand Luxe Hall at the Western Front, for the launch of the 2018 edition of The Scribe, the annual journal of the JMABC. This year’s edition, The Food Issue, is packed with excerpts from over 30 never-before-published interviews with community members involved in … Keep Reading
The Jewish Museum and Archives of BC is pleased to announce that the inaugural BC Jewish History Research Prize has been awarded to Nathan Lucky, for his article: British Columbia Newspaper Responses to Jewish Persecution in Europe, 1938-1939: A Call for Refugees and a Cause for Civilization This impressive undergraduate essay explores relations between the … Keep Reading
Join us for the launch of the 2018 edition of our annual journal, The Scribe, celebrating the history of Jewish community members in the Vancouver food industry.
October 9th, 2018 – February 25th, 2019 $18/hour 30 hours per week Monday – Thursday 2 Positions Available General Information The Jewish Museum and Archives of BC is dedicated to the collection and sharing of community memories of Jewish life in British Columbia. Through innovative exhibits and programming, the JMABC builds bridges with the … Keep Reading