Over 35 members and supporters of the JMABC joined the Board and staff for the organization’s Annual General Meeting on November 18, 2020. This evening marked the start of a year of celebrations planned to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the JMABC. Board President Carol Herbert shared an overview of the many accomplishments of the … Keep Reading
There’s something special about hearing history first-hand from the people who experienced it. This is the particular charm of oral history interviews. At our new Oral History Online Library, you will be able to hear excerpts from some of the 900+ oral history interviews in our collection. Over the coming years, this library will grow … Keep Reading
The Strathcona neighbourhood is full of history but it’s not just one story. Many communities have strong ties here, connecting into neighbouring Chinatown and Powell Street. In May 2019, a new grass-roots initiative took shape as the sold-out Cross Cultural Walking Tours, bringing together as many as 10 tour guides per tour and 17 partner … Keep Reading
Join us online for the Annual General Meeting of the Jewish Historical Society on the occasion of the Society’s 50th Anniversary. Followed by a Guest Lecture by Dr. Elizabeth Shaffer Examining the role of museums and archives in politically charged times Dr. Shaffer is Director | Digital, Strategic & Indigenous Partnerships at the … Keep Reading
Jewish Museum and Archives of British Columbia Job title: Food Programs Coordinator Duration: 30 hours per week, Monday – Thursday for 20 weeks, occasional weekend work will be required Start and end dates: Mid-October 2020 to approximately February 28, 2021 Hourly wage: $18/hour The Jewish Museum and Archives of BC is dedicated to the … Keep Reading
The Board and Staff of the Jewish Museum and Archives of BC stand with our friends and neighbours of Asian heritage who face a rising tide of racism here in our streets. Public health and financial crises frequently spark a rise in racist incidents, and the current COVID-19 crisis is sadly no exception. In this … Keep Reading