Dear Friends, The rapidly evolving COVID-19 health crisis is causing all of us to adjust our plans on a day-by-day basis, and the JMABC is no exception. In the interest of promoting social distancing and the best health of our volunteers, community and participants, the JMABC has elected to cancel all public programs planned for … Keep Reading
The Jewish Museum and Archives of BC is pleased to announce that the 2019 BC Jewish History Research Prize has been awarded to Amber Woods for her work, Guide to Victoria’s Historic Jewish Cemetery. At a special event following the Annual General Meeting of the Jewish Historical Society – the governing body of the JMABC – … Keep Reading
British journalist Natasha Blair joined JMABC Director of Community Engagement Michael Schwartz for a walking tour of Strathcona and Gastown earlier this year. The Jewish Chronicle has now published her article, which you can read here.
The JMABC is thrilled to announce that we and our partners in the Cross Cultural Strathcona Walking Tour Working Group have been awarded an Award of Merit for Excellence in Community Engagement from the BC Museums Association. This award is a tremendous honour and we deeply appreciate this recognition by our colleagues. Each year, inspiring and innovative museum programs … Keep Reading
Celebrate with us the rich history of medical innovation in our community.
Hi! My name is Maddy and this summer I am working as the Archives Processing Assistant here at the Jewish Museum & Archives of BC. As the Archives Processing Assistant, I am processing a donation by the National Council for Jewish Women, Vancouver Section (NCJW). The Council has donated many records to the Archives over … Keep Reading