The Jewish Museum and Archives is pleased to announce the establishment of a new history research prize for works of scholarship and public history projects making substantial use of the BC Jewish Community Archives. Such works can include but are not limited to: a published or unpublished essay of up to 10,000 words, an exhibit … Keep Reading
With Hanukkah just around the corner, it’s natural there’s some curiosity as to what the holiday’s all about. Our Director of Community Engagement, Michael Schwartz, joined Bob Kronbauer and Lindsay William-Ross of the Vancouver is Awesome podcast to explain the origins and traditions of Hanukkah and discuss a wide range of Jewish topics. We covered … Keep Reading
Our friends at Vancouver Talmud Torah are celebrating their centennial this year. To mark the occasion, they’ve prepared a documentary about the school’s history. Written and directed by VTT alumnus Adam Bogoch, “Vancouver Talmud Torah Onward: The 100 Year History” is an impressive accomplishment. The Vancouver Talmud Torah Alumni Association is pleased to present a … Keep Reading
The Jewish Museum and Archives of BC, Grandview Woodlands Food Connection, and Or Shalom are pleased to present the inaugural Britannia Sukkot Festival. The Jewish Holiday of Sukkot celebrates the fall harvest and commemorates the exodus from Egypt. To celebrate, Jews gather in a “sukkah”, or temporary shelter, to dine with family and friends. Join us … Keep Reading
By David Schwartz (Originally published in The Jewish Independent on August 24, 2017. Reprinted with permission.) These remarks were delivered on July 4 as part of the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Wingate Institute, in Netanya, Israel, for my late uncle, Hy Buller, who played for the New York … Keep Reading
We’re pleased to introduce the latest member of our team. Jack Phillips is Curatorial Assistant at the JMABC for Summer 2017. His position is made possible through the generous support of the Government of Canada’s Canada Summer Jobs program. This program has allowed us to undertake numerous projects over the past year, and given us … Keep Reading