Exhibits
The JMABC does not have a bricks-and-mortar facility. Discover the vibrant history of Jewish communities throughout BC with the Jewish Museum's online collections. Additionally, some limited materials may be available as travelling presentations. We invite you to explore our extensive range of exhibits to learn the rich history of Jews in BC.
Online Exhibits
See Travelling and Temporary Exhibits
Crackin’ Out: The Ronnie Tessler Rodeo Collection
An exhibit and short film depicting Tessler’s dynamic rodeo photography circa 1976-1979
Fred Schiffer: Lives in Photos
A bombshell of photographic talent who took Buenos Aires and Vancouver by storm
New Ways of Living
Notable Jewish contributions to the West Coast modernist architecture movement, 1955-1975
Oakridge
How mid-century Vancouver families established a vibrant Jewish community in a brand-new neighbourhood
Mir Zingen: The Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir Turns 40
Since its founding in 1979, the Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir has kept Yiddish culture alive in Vancouver.
East End Stories
East End Stories is a new video series celebrating our community history. In development for the past year, this series presents pioneers, vital organizations and landmark events in a new light.
Letters of Love and Laughter
In 1931, Ralph Fromson and Ann Goldberg meet and begin exchanging letters; and so begins their story.
A Transcontinental Love
A 1920s romance struggles to overcome depression and 5,000 km distance.
Sacred Sites: Dishonour and Healing
A community responds to a horrific incident of desecration.
More Than Just Mrs.
The women of Hadassah, Na’amat, and National Council and their impact on the community and the state of Israel.
Travelling and Temporary Exhibits
Keeping the Song Alive
In partnership with the Bill Reid Gallery, a decades-long initiative to preserve a vital aspect of Northwest Coast Indigenous culture.
November 5, 2022 –March 19, 2023
The Canadian-Jewish Experience
A celebration of the history of Jews in Canada on the occasion of the 150th Anniversary of Confederation.
November 2017 –March 2018
Up Close and Far Away
At the North Vancouver Museum and Archives, October 27, 2015 – March 25, 2016
October 27, 2015–March 25, 2016
