The Scribe

Vancouver’s Jewish community history told through four families who arrived here in four waves of immigration over the past century: the Robinson-Rose family, the Morris family, the Neaman family, and the Papo family.

New Frontiers

Details the Jewish involvement in the settling of the far Northwest including Vancouver Island and Alaska.

Victoria’s Curio Dealers

Victoria was a major hub in the 19th century for the trade of First Nations artifacts from the bands living in British Columbia. Throughout Europe there was an increasing fascination with First Nations culture and artifacts and with this interest came demand.  The Jewish merchants of B.C. played a key role in facilitating this trade, often acting as the point-of-contact between First Nations groups and their prospective Western markets.

More Stories From the North Country

Highlighting the growth and spread of Jewish communities into Northern British Columbia. Focusing largely on the communities of Prince George and McBride as well as the prominent Jewish families that settled there. Also discussed is the importance of Jewish physicians operating in Northern B.C.

Stories From The North Country

Details the Jewish communities and their foundations in Northern B.C. focusing on the communities themselves through observing their growth, like in Prince George, Prince Rupert and Trail. In addition, the Jewish communities of the Peace River District and aspects of Vancouver Island Jewish life will also be discussed.

Jewish Life in the Lower Mainland

Arriving at the mid 19th Century, the Petersky, Jacoby, Gold, and Cohen families established businesses in the Lower Mainland and contributed to the community in many ways.