In the summer of 2016, I began working with the Jewish Museum and Archives of BC on their project, The Kitchen Stories. 12 months, 17 interviews, three feasts, and 7 episodes later, it is difficult to describe how much I have learned, and even harder to pin-down the leads I continue chasing. Creating a podcast … Keep Reading
Readers of the Vancouver Sun had a pleasant surprise Saturday morning: a brief feature by food writer Mia Stainsby on the JMABC’s upcoming series, The Chosen Food. Read the whole article here and sign up for a spot at one of our upcoming dinners here. Act quickly – these events are filling up fast!
The Jewish Museum and Archives of BC is pleased to announce the release of its newest publication, Don’t Break the Chain: The Nemetz Family Journey from Svatatroiske to Vancouver published in collaboration with the Ben and Esther Dayson Charitable Foundation. Fleeing persecution in Russia, the Nemetz family settled in Watrous, Saskatchewan. The Nemetz brothers refurbished … Keep Reading
Local newspaper La Source recently met with JMABC Director of Community Engagement, Michael Schwartz, to learn more about our Gastown & Strathcona walking tour series. You can read the full article here. Tours will run through the summer on a monthly basis. Purchase your ticket for one here.
The Jewish Museum and Archives of BC was pleased to welcome many society members to our Annual General Meeting last night, November 23, 2016. This evening capped off an impressive year, recounted by Board President Perry Seidelman in his opening remarks. Seidelman began the evening by paying tribute to JMABC Founding President, Cyril Leonoff, who sadly … Keep Reading
Archives Intern Posting October 5th, 2016 – late February, 2017 Hourly Wage: $16 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 diverse communities of BC and heightens … Keep Reading