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SUMMARY:Don Golem in Prague: A Shadow Puppet Concert
DESCRIPTION:On May 8th\, join us for a theatrical evening that blends Jewish mysticism\, classical opera\, and shadow puppetry. \nDon Golem in Prague explores the mythology and cultural histories behind the “Golem” creature of Jewish mystical folklore\, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s opera Don Giovanni (1787). Fortepianist Gili Loftus and puppeteer Jake (Yankl) Krakovsky will join forces to create a unique theatrical puppet performance in conversation with the musical and poetic elements of Mozart’s timeless opera. One-of-a-kind shadow puppets\, a 19th-century Viennese fortepiano\, all infused with the magical air of Prague – a memorable night out at the theatre awaits you! \nDoors at 8pm. Performance begins at 8:30pm. Seating will be on a first come\, first served basis. \nWe encourage guests to pay what they can for tickets. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Click here to reserve your tickets. \nOur bar will be open with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage options\, payable by card only. \nAbout the Performers: \nAward winning keyboardist\, Gili Loftus’ three-fold expertise on the fortepiano\, modern piano and harpsichord lend her playing a character that is unique to her\, and which has opened up new and exciting paths for artistic and historical exploration which Gili has been invited to share through her performances and lectures on both sides of the Atlantic. In growing demand as a solo and collaborative artist\, Gili performs worldwide\, including in her hometown of Jerusalem. Gili’s studies and artistic endeavours over the years have been generously supported by the Canada Council for the Arts\, as well as le conseil des arts et des letters du Québec and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada\, among others. Her recordings can be heard under the Leaf Music (Canada) and Backlash Music (Berlin) labels. Loftus belongs to Beyond Artists\, a coalition of artists that donates a percentage of their concert fee to organizations they care about. Tonight\, Gili is donating to Welcome Collective and les Amis de la montagne. \nYankl (Jake) Krakovsky (b. 1991\, Atlanta\, GA) is a theater artist\, educator\, and Yiddishist based in Western Massachusetts. They have worked professionally for over a decade as an actor\, puppeteer\, writer\, director\, dramaturg\, teaching artist\, and clown. Yankl has received residencies from Atlanta’s Tony Award-winning Alliance Theatre as well as the Collaborative Arts Lab in Arezzo\, Italy. He is a current Oral History Field Fellow and Translation Fellow at the Yiddish Book Center in Amherst\, MA\, and a founding member of Atlanta’s Clown Corp LLC. \nThis event is a part of the Montreal Jewish Arts Collaborative (MJAC). MJAC is a joint initiative between the Museum of Jewish Montreal\, KlezKanada\, and the Segal Centre for Performing Arts. Made possible with support by the Azrieli Foundation\, the Betty Averbach Foundation\, and CANVAS. The artists acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts. La création de cette oeuvre a été rendu possible grâce à l’appui financier du Conseil des arts de des lettres du Québec.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/don-golem-in-prague-a-shadow-puppet-concert/
LOCATION:Musée du Montréal juif | Museum of Jewish Montreal\, 5220 St. Laurent blvd.\, Montréal\, Québec\, H2T 1S1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Build-A-Bubbie: Sculpture Workshop with Jonah Strub
DESCRIPTION:When someone mentions glamour\, who is the first person in your own life that you think of? If your first thought was your Jewish mother or grandmother\, this workshop is for you! \nPop culture has a veneration for Jewish woman. The tropes and stereotypes of Jewish women\, especially mothers and grandmothers are wildly influential in the worlds of musical theatre\, television\, movies\, and drag. Jewish women\, both actors and characters\, in many of these examples are the embodiment of camp. Think of Barbra Streisand\, Bette Midler\, Fran Drescher\, and Michelle Visage. These women\, many of them bubbies\, are the epitome of camp\, glitz\, and theatricality. \nIn celebration of the final week of our exhibition Shtetl in the Sun\, join us for a hands-on workshop by artist and sculptor\, Jonah Strub. In this 3-hour workshop\, participants will be provided plasticine clay and many embellishments including (but not limited to) glitter\, rhinestones\, and feathers to sculpt and photograph your own glamorous grandmother or any person of your choice. Your sculptures can be based on someone in your life or be entirely fictitious\, as long as they are extremely glamourous. We hope to celebrate the chic and dazzling legacy of Bubbies with you all! \nPrior to the workshop\, Jonah will take participants on a brief guided tour of the exhibition\, showing the process behind his own sculptures on view. \nTickets are $40 each or $35 for students. All materials included. Capacity is limited\, so reserve your spot early to avoid disappointment. Click here to reserve your spot. \nJonah Strub (b. 1996) is a Toronto-based gay\, Jewish artist with a primary focus on sculptural ceramics. Jonah’s work is a love letter to camp\, kitsch\, musical theatre\, Yiddish humour\, and drag\, and explores his own femininity through the humour of traditionally queer and Jewish aesthetics. Jonah explores themes like glamorous grandmothers\, cutesy creatures\, and sublime self-portraiture in his work. Jonah often superimposes his face on his creations\, paired with over-the-top patterns and exuberant\, joyful imagery\, to celebrate himself as a fully realized kitsch object. \nJonah holds a BA in Studio Art from the University of Guelph\, specializing in oil painting and sculpture\, and discovered ceramics during an exchange in Bremen\, Germany in 2019 where he immediately fell in love with the medium. He earned a certificate in Cartooning and Illustration from George Brown College in 2022. In 2023\, he participated in the Banff Emerging Artist in Residence Program. Jonah has exhibited around Canada and abroad including The Canadian Clay and Glass Museum\, Art Gallery of Burlington\, The Artist Project\, and galleries in Germany and the USA. Jonah is one of two featured artists in Shtetl in the Sun\, currently on view at the Museum of Jewish Montreal until June 1. \nAccessibility: Please note that the upper levels of our building are not accessible to visitors with limited mobility. This workshop will take place on the first floor which is accessible from our main entrance via ramp. The exhibition is on the second and third floor\, accessible by stairwell. 
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/build-a-bubbie-sculpture-workshop-with-jonah-strub/
LOCATION:Musée du Montréal juif | Museum of Jewish Montreal\, 5220 St. Laurent blvd.\, Montréal\, Québec\, H2T 1S1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Tour with Jonah Strub
DESCRIPTION:To conclude the run of our most colourful exhibition to-date\, please join us for a guided exhibition tour of Shtetl in the Sun with featured artist Jonah Strub and our curatorial team. \nAdmission is free\, though guests will have the option to offer a suggested donation of $8. All are welcome! This tour will take approximately one hour with time for questions throughout and afterwards. Please note that this tour will take place in English\, but questions may be asked in French. \nClick here to reserve your spot in advance. \nAccessibility: Please note that the upper floors of our building are not accessible to visitors with limited mobility. This tour will take place on the second and third floors\, accessible by stairwell only. \n 
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/exhibition-tour-with-jonah-strub/
LOCATION:Musée du Montréal juif | Museum of Jewish Montreal\, 5220 St. Laurent blvd.\, Montréal\, Québec\, H2T 1S1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Aguas: Dialogues Through Improvised Music
DESCRIPTION:On June 3rd\, join us for an intimate and improvised concert with saxophonist Damián Birbrier\, bandoneon player Amichai Ben Shalev\, and percussionist Vovô Saramanda. \nAguas is a performance by a trio of musicians whose family histories\, shaped by rivers\, migration\, and memory\, span continents. Featuring Birbrier (saxophone)\, Shalev (bandoneon)\, and Saramanda (percussion)\, the group draws on inherited memories to create music that flows between personal history and collective resonance. \nThe trio performs acoustically in an intimate setting\, surrounded by the audience\, allowing for a deep\, shared listening experience. Guided by memory\, emotion\, and the energy of the room\, each improvised performance becomes a unique moment of connection between musicians and listeners. \nPresented in partnership with the Museum of Jewish Montréal\, Aguas offers an intimate opportunity to experience music as it unfolds in real time — raw\, responsive\, and deeply tied to personal and collective history. \nTickets are offered on a pay-what-you-can basis\, with proceeds from ticket sales going towards the musicians and the Museum of Jewish Montreal. Capacity is limited\, so reserve your spot early to avoid disappointment. \nClick here to reserve your spot. \nDoors at 7:00pm. Performance to follow. Seating will be provided on a first-come\, first-served basis. There is no reserved seating.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/aguas-dialogues-through-improvised-music/
LOCATION:Musée du Montréal juif | Museum of Jewish Montreal\, 5220 St. Laurent blvd.\, Montréal\, Québec\, H2T 1S1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Hasidic Montreal Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fascinating glimpse into Montreal’s Hasidic community through Outremont and Mile End. \nFormerly the home to the vast majority of Montreal’s Jews in the first part of the twentieth century\, today\, the leafy neighbourhood hosts dozens of Hasidic groups and their synagogues. Led by Steven Lapidus\, this tour will illuminate Montreal’s Hasidic history through a tour of its institutions. \nThis tour is offered in English on June 10th\, and in French on June 11th. \nClick here to reserve your spot. \n*** When purchasing your ticket\, please be sure to select it for the date you wish to attend. Tickets are only valid for the date of purchase. *** \nSteven Lapidus\, PhD is a Montreal-based scholar of the history of Orthodox Judaism\, with a focus on North American Hasidism. A former co-curator at the Montreal Holocaust Memorial Centre\, he has published articles and book chapters in both English and French on Canadian Jewish history and the Hasidic experience in Canada. As a long-time resident of Mile-End\, his current professional engagements involve working with the borough of Outremont on improving communal relations. \n  \nPoint of Departure: We will meet at the corner of Hutchison and St. Viateur (5540 rue Hutchison) at 6:00pm and will conclude in front of the Mordecai Richler Library (5434 Avenue du Parc) at approximately 7:30pm. \nWeather Policy: In the event of light rain\, the tour will go on as scheduled. If there is a strong warning of heavy rain and/or thunderstorms\, the tour will be postponed. All registrants will have the option to attend the rescheduled tour.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/hasidic-montreal-walking-tour/
LOCATION:5540 Rue Hutchison\, 5540 Rue Hutchison\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H2V 4B3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Back River Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Sonia Bazar for a walking tour of the Back River Cemetery and Memorial Gardens. One of the city’s oldest Jewish cemeteries located in Ahuntsic-Cartierville\, this burial ground plays a fascinating yet overlooked role in Montreal’s Jewish history. \nLearn all about the cemetery’s tumultuous 140-year history as Bazar dives into the circumstances behind its founding\, evolution\, and near-abandonment. Informed by research conducted by Bazar\, Dr. Anna Sheftel\, and other collaborators at Concordia University\, guests will leave with unique insight into this overlooked and enigmatic place in Montreal’s landscape. A Q&A will follow the guided tour. The tour will take place in English\, but guests may ask questions in French. \nThis tour will be offered on June 15\, July 20\, and August 31. When purchasing your ticket\, please be sure to select it for the date you wish to attend. Tickets valid only for the date of purchase. \nClick here to purchase your tickets. As capacity is limited\, we encourage guests to register in advance. \n  \nSonia Bazar is a Montreal-born and based artist\, who holds an MFA in Photography from Concordia University. Through sculpture\, photography and poetry\, their practice examines the notion of alien landscapes and how the body belongs to space. Sonia’s work has been shown in Canada\, Germany\, and Spain. In 2023\, Bazar presented her multidisciplinary practice in the exhibition BACK RIVER at the Museum of Jewish Montreal. \n  \nPoint of Departure: We will meet outside of the northern exit of Sauvé Metro\, on the northwest corner of Rue Sauvé and Rue Berri. We advise guests to wear appropriate footwear\, and to be mindful of their surroundings as some areas of the cemetery’s terrain are crowded and uneven. \nWeather Policy: In the event of light rain\, the tour will go on as scheduled. If there is a strong warning of heavy rain and/or thunderstorms\, the tour will be postponed. All registrants will have the option to attend the rescheduled tour.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/back-river-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Métro Sauvé\, 9800 Rue Berri\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3L 2G4
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SUMMARY:Red Light Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Back for another season\, join us for a tour of Montreal’s historic Red Light District with Karen Herland! Come learn about this storied district in a walk through its landmarks and alleyways. \nSex work\, especially in its most visible forms\, tends to be recognized as a problem\, requiring intervention and eradication. As a major transportation hub and port city\, many sectors of Montreal’s economy were intertwined with the sex trade\, even as police and politicians manipulated social responses (positive and negative) to the presence of a thriving Red Light District. From Maimie Pinzer to Harry Ship and through to the present day\, this tour explores the social\, economic\, labour\, cultural\, racial\, and gender history of Montreal through its former Red Light\, which for decades thrived in the heart of Montreal’s burgeoning Jewish community. \nThis tour covers 150 years and 10 city blocks over 1.5-2 hours. The tour begins on the southeast corner of Boulevard René Lévesque and Boulevard St. Laurent and ends near St. Laurent Metro station. \nPlease note that while the tour will be led in English\, questions can be asked and answered in French. \nThis tour will be offered on June 25\, July 23\, and August 28. When purchasing your ticket\, please be sure to select it for the date you wish to attend. Tickets are valid only for the chosen date of purchase. \nClick here to reserve your spot. \nPoint of Departure: We will meet on the southeast corner of Boulevard René Lévesque and Boulevard St. Laurent. Please ignore the specific address of 1111 Boulevard St. Laurent\, as this is only an approximation. \nKaren Herland is an author\, independent researcher and educator\, currently teaching at Concordia University in the Interdisciplinary Program on Sexuality Studies and Fine Arts. She published People\, Potholes and City Politics: A Guide to Municipal Politics in Montreal in 1994 with Black Rose Books. Karen began researching the history of Montreal’s Red Light District after working as coordinator for Stella\, a community development organization for sex workers in Montreal. Her research interests include cultural studies\, urban space\, sexuality studies\, media and community mobilization. \nWeather Policy: In the event of light rain\, the tour will go on as scheduled. If there is a strong warning of heavy rain and/or thunderstorms\, the tour will be postponed. All registrants will have the option to attend the rescheduled tour. \nMesures météo : En cas de pluie légère\, la visite se déroulera comme prévu. En cas d’avertissement de fortes pluies et/ou d’orages\, la visite sera reportée. Toutes les personnes inscrites auront la possibilité d’assister à la visite reportée. \nImage: Carte des bordels montréalais où les soldats ont contracté des maladies vénériennes : rapport de l’Armée sur la situation croissante des maladies vénériennes à Montréal. 1944. Archives de la Ville de Montréal. P43-3-2_V41_E521-E610_ext5op. Domaine public. 
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/red-light-walking-tour-june-2025/
LOCATION:1111 Boulevard Saint-Laurent Montreal\, 1111 Boulevard Saint-Laurent\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H2Z 1J6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Song/Book: A Multimedia Yiddish Musical Performance
DESCRIPTION:On June 26th\, join us with micrograntee Alexandra Gorlin-Crenshaw for Song/Book\, a live performance piece that intertwines music\, puppetry arts\, handmade artist books\, and Yiddish folk songs. \nFollowing the performance\, there will be time for discussion\, questions and an up-close look at the books and puppets! Part performance\, part exchange of ideas\, this event is suited for all who are curious about Yiddish music and Yiddish-inspired artworks. The audience will be invited to immerse themselves in the sounds and images\, an expressive world containing echoes of their own stories and experiences. \nSong/Book is a developing performance of Alexandra’s arrangements of Yiddish folk songs\, haunting vocals\, and handmade artist books and crankies.* She sings melodies old and new\, accompanied by her prerecorded piano arrangements\, recorded voice layered into a choir\, or a capella. Each song is integrally linked to its respective book and crankie\, and Alexandra manipulates them in time to the music\, with shadows and puppets moving across the pages. A live camera and projector enlarge the miniature books and subtle movements into wall-sized projections\, creating both an intimate and immersive performance. \n* A crankie box is an illustrated scroll\, wound onto two spools and set inside a wooden frame. Common in 19th century folk arts\, crankies were popular prior to the advent of cinema\, and provided visual accompaniment to songs\, poems\, or stories.  \nDoors open at 7:00pm. Performance begins at 7:30pm. A discussion and Q&A will follow. \nAdmission is free and space is very limited\, due to the intimate nature of this style of performance. Advanced registration is encouraged. Click here to reserve your spot. \nAlexandra Gorlin-Crenshawworks at the intersection of music and puppetry arts\, drawing on her training as a soprano\, composer\, and pianist\, and honing new skills along the way. Her work gravitates towards themes of heritage\, memory\, ritual\, and belonging\, with moments of suspension that create an altered sense of time or place. In her performances you may find original music and texts\, folk songs\, lieder\, self-accompanied opera arias\, projections\, shadow theatre\, handmade puppets\, artist books\, and crankies. Thanks to support from the Conseil des arts et lettres de Québec\, the Foundation for Yiddish Culture\, and the Canada Council for the Arts\, Alexandra’s current projects include The Ghosts at My Address (2024)\, for two pianists and their voices\, premiered in Soundstreams’ “Keyed-Up” Festival in Toronto; Ava’s House (forthcoming 2027)\, for soprano and toy theatre box; and Songs That Shan’t Be Named\, for four soprano-dancers\, body percussion\, and shadow theatre. \nAccessibility: Please note that the upper floors of our building are currently not accessible to visitors with limited mobility. This event will take place on the ground floor\, which is accessible via ramp from our main entrance. \nThis event is a part of the Museum of Jewish Montreal’s 2025 Microgrant Program for Creative or Cultural Exploration\, made possible with support by the Azrieli Foundation\, the Betty Averbach Foundation\, and CANVAS.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/song-book-a-multimedia-yiddish-musical-performance/
LOCATION:Musée du Montréal juif | Museum of Jewish Montreal\, 5220 St. Laurent blvd.\, Montréal\, Québec\, H2T 1S1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Pioneers of the Picket Line: Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Curious to learn more about women’s involvement in Montreal’s garment history? Join us with local expert Melanie Leavitt for Pioneers of the Picket Line\, a walking tour that explores the overlaps between industry\, activism\, and labour movements in Montreal. \nFrom sweatshops to picket lines\, discover the stories of women – union organizers\, workers\, and radicals – who paved the way for the modern labour movement\, workers’ rights and women’s rights in Montreal. This walk will delve into the history and evolution of Montreal’s once thriving garment industry\, spanning over a century. A special focus will be given to the life and work of Léa Roback (1903-2000)\, a pioneering union organizer\, social activist\, pacifist\, and feminist in 20th century Québec. \nThis tour will begin at Ethel Stark Park\, and will take approximately 2 hours. \nThis tour will be offered on June 29 (in English) and July 5 (in French). When purchasing your ticket\, please be sure to select it for the date you wish to attend. Your ticket is only valid for the date you purchase for. \nClick here to purchase your tickets. \nMelanie Leavitt has worked on a variety of public history projects exploring labour and women’s history\, including walking tours\, conferences\, workshops\, oral history and radio projects\, with a focus on women’s labour history in Québec’s garment and textile industries. She is a Board Member of Mile End Memories and Les Amis du Boulevard Saint-Laurent\, a socially-engaged historic society\, based in the Mile End district of Montréal. In addition to Leavitt’s own background in labour activism and its histories\, she is kin to Léa Roback and serves on the Board of Directors of the Fondation Léa Roback\, which provides scholarships to women in financial need who are active and engaged in their communities. \nPoint of Departure: We will meet at Ethel Stark Park\, located on the corner of Prince-Arthur and Clark. \nWeather Policy: In the event of light rain\, the tour will go on as scheduled. If there is a strong warning of heavy rain and/or thunderstorms\, the tour will be postponed. All registrants will have the option to attend the rescheduled tour. \nBackground Image:  En grève avec Léa Roback et les midinettes\, rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest\, Montréal\, 1937. Courtoisie des Archives de la Fédération des travailleurs et des travailleuses du Québec\, Les Midinettes de Montréal\, 1937. Domaine public. 
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/pioneers-of-the-picket-line-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Parc Ethel-Stark\, Rue Prince-Arthur O\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H2X 2R8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Pioneers of the Picket Line: Walking Tour (FR)
DESCRIPTION:Curious to learn more about women’s involvement in Montreal’s garment history? Join us with local expert Melanie Leavitt for Pioneers of the Picket Line\, a walking tour that explores the overlaps between industry\, activism\, and labour movements in Montreal. \nFrom sweatshops to picket lines\, discover the stories of women – union organizers\, workers\, and radicals – who paved the way for the modern labour movement\, workers’ rights and women’s rights in Montreal. This walk will delve into the history and evolution of Montreal’s once thriving garment industry\, spanning over a century. A special focus will be given to the life and work of Léa Roback (1903-2000)\, a pioneering union organizer\, social activist\, pacifist\, and feminist in 20th century Québec. \nThis tour will begin at Ethel Stark Park\, and will take approximately 2 hours. \nThis tour will be offered on June 29 (in English) and July 5 (in French). When purchasing your ticket\, please be sure to select it for the date you wish to attend. Your ticket is only valid for the date you purchase for. \nClick here to purchase your tickets. \nMelanie Leavitt has worked on a variety of public history projects exploring labour and women’s history\, including walking tours\, conferences\, workshops\, oral history and radio projects\, with a focus on women’s labour history in Québec’s garment and textile industries. She is a Board Member of Mile End Memories and Les Amis du Boulevard Saint-Laurent\, a socially-engaged historic society\, based in the Mile End district of Montréal. In addition to Leavitt’s own background in labour activism and its histories\, she is kin to Léa Roback and serves on the Board of Directors of the Fondation Léa Roback\, which provides scholarships to women in financial need who are active and engaged in their communities. \nPoint of Departure: We will meet at Ethel Stark Park\, located on the corner of Prince-Arthur and Clark. \nWeather Policy: In the event of light rain\, the tour will go on as scheduled. If there is a strong warning of heavy rain and/or thunderstorms\, the tour will be postponed. All registrants will have the option to attend the rescheduled tour. \nBackground Image:  En grève avec Léa Roback et les midinettes\, rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest\, Montréal\, 1937. Courtoisie des Archives de la Fédération des travailleurs et des travailleuses du Québec\, Les Midinettes de Montréal\, 1937. Domaine public. 
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/pioneers-of-the-picket-line-walking-tour-2/
LOCATION:Parc Ethel-Stark\, Rue Prince-Arthur O\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H2X 2R8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250709T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250709T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103734
CREATED:20250702T203510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T203658Z
UID:43658-1752082200-1752087600@museemontrealjuif.ca
SUMMARY:Hasidic Montreal Walking Tour (FR)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fascinating glimpse into Montreal’s Hasidic community through Outremont and Mile End. \nFormerly the home to the vast majority of Montreal’s Jews in the first part of the twentieth century\, today\, the leafy neighbourhood hosts dozens of Hasidic groups and their synagogues. Led by Steven Lapidus\, this tour will illuminate Montreal’s Hasidic history through a tour of its institutions. \nThis tour is offered in French on July 9 and August 6\, and in English on July 17 and August 13.  \n*** When purchasing your ticket\, please be sure to select it for the date you wish to attend. Tickets are only valid for the date of purchase. *** \nClick here to reserve your spot. \nSteven Lapidus\, PhD is a Montreal-based scholar of the history of Orthodox Judaism\, with a focus on North American Hasidism. A former co-curator at the Montreal Holocaust Memorial Centre\, he has published articles and book chapters in both English and French on Canadian Jewish history and the Hasidic experience in Canada. As a long-time resident of Mile-End\, his current professional engagements involve working with the borough of Outremont on improving communal relations. \nPoint of Departure: We will meet at at the Mordecai Richler Library at 5:30pm and will conclude in front of the Mordecai Richler Library (5434 Avenue du Parc) at approximately 7:00pm. \nWeather Policy: In the event of light rain\, the tour will go on as scheduled. If there is a strong warning of heavy rain and/or thunderstorms\, the tour will be postponed. All registrants will have the option to attend the rescheduled tour.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/hasidic-montreal-walking-tour-3/
LOCATION:Bibliothèque Mordecai-Richler\, 5434 av du Parc\, Montréal\, QC\, H2V 4G8
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250717T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250717T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103734
CREATED:20250702T195206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T203733Z
UID:43651-1752773400-1752778800@museemontrealjuif.ca
SUMMARY:Hasidic Montreal Walking Tour (EN)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fascinating glimpse into Montreal’s Hasidic community through Outremont and Mile End. \nFormerly the home to the vast majority of Montreal’s Jews in the first part of the twentieth century\, today\, the leafy neighbourhood hosts dozens of Hasidic groups and their synagogues. Led by Steven Lapidus\, this tour will illuminate Montreal’s Hasidic history through a tour of its institutions. \nThis tour is offered in French on July 9 and August 6\, and in English on July 17 and August 13.  \n*** When purchasing your ticket\, please be sure to select it for the date you wish to attend. Tickets are only valid for the date of purchase. *** \nClick here to reserve your spot. \nSteven Lapidus\, PhD is a Montreal-based scholar of the history of Orthodox Judaism\, with a focus on North American Hasidism. A former co-curator at the Montreal Holocaust Memorial Centre\, he has published articles and book chapters in both English and French on Canadian Jewish history and the Hasidic experience in Canada. As a long-time resident of Mile-End\, his current professional engagements involve working with the borough of Outremont on improving communal relations. \nPoint of Departure: We will meet at at the Mordecai Richler Library at 5:30pm and will conclude in front of the Mordecai Richler Library (5434 Avenue du Parc) at approximately 7:00pm. \nWeather Policy: In the event of light rain\, the tour will go on as scheduled. If there is a strong warning of heavy rain and/or thunderstorms\, the tour will be postponed. All registrants will have the option to attend the rescheduled tour.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/hasidic-montreal-walking-tour-2/
LOCATION:Bibliothèque Mordecai-Richler\, 5434 av du Parc\, Montréal\, QC\, H2V 4G8
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250720T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250720T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103734
CREATED:20250703T143155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T143155Z
UID:43660-1753016400-1753023600@museemontrealjuif.ca
SUMMARY:Back River Walking Tour (EN)
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Sonia Bazar for a walking tour of the Back River Cemetery and Memorial Gardens. One of the city’s oldest Jewish cemeteries located in Ahuntsic-Cartierville\, this burial ground plays a fascinating yet overlooked role in Montreal’s Jewish history. \nLearn all about the cemetery’s tumultuous 140-year history as Bazar dives into the circumstances behind its founding\, evolution\, and near-abandonment. Informed by research conducted by Bazar\, Dr. Anna Sheftel\, and other collaborators at Concordia University\, guests will leave with unique insight into this overlooked and enigmatic place in Montreal’s landscape. A Q&A will follow the guided tour. The tour will take place in English\, but guests may ask questions in French. \nThis tour will be offered on June 15\, July 20\, and August 31. When purchasing your ticket\, please be sure to select it for the date you wish to attend. Tickets valid only for the date of purchase. \nClick here to purchase your tickets. As capacity is limited\, we encourage guests to register in advance. \nSonia Bazar is a Montreal-born and based artist\, who holds an MFA in Photography from Concordia University. Through sculpture\, photography and poetry\, their practice examines the notion of alien landscapes and how the body belongs to space. Sonia’s work has been shown in Canada\, Germany\, and Spain. In 2023\, Bazar presented her multidisciplinary practice in the exhibition BACK RIVER at the Museum of Jewish Montreal. \nPoint of Departure: We will meet outside of the northern exit of Sauvé Metro\, on the northwest corner of Rue Sauvé and Rue Berri. We advise guests to wear appropriate footwear\, and to be mindful of their surroundings as some areas of the cemetery’s terrain are crowded and uneven. \nWeather Policy: In the event of light rain\, the tour will go on as scheduled. If there is a strong warning of heavy rain and/or thunderstorms\, the tour will be postponed. All registrants will have the option to attend the rescheduled tour.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/back-river-walking-tour-en/
LOCATION:Métro Sauvé\, 9800 Rue Berri\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3L 2G4
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250723T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250723T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103734
CREATED:20250703T143923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T143923Z
UID:43663-1753295400-1753302600@museemontrealjuif.ca
SUMMARY:Red Light Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Back for another season\, join us for a tour of Montreal’s historic Red Light District with Karen Herland! Come learn about this storied district in a walk through its landmarks and alleyways. \nSex work\, especially in its most visible forms\, tends to be recognized as a problem\, requiring intervention and eradication. As a major transportation hub and port city\, many sectors of Montreal’s economy were intertwined with the sex trade\, even as police and politicians manipulated social responses (positive and negative) to the presence of a thriving Red Light District. From Maimie Pinzer to Harry Ship and through to the present day\, this tour explores the social\, economic\, labour\, cultural\, racial\, and gender history of Montreal through its former Red Light\, which for decades thrived in the heart of Montreal’s burgeoning Jewish community. \nThis tour covers 150 years and 10 city blocks over 1.5-2 hours. The tour begins on the southeast corner of Boulevard René Lévesque and Boulevard St. Laurent and ends near St. Laurent Metro station. \nPlease note that while the tour will be led in English\, questions can be asked and answered in French. \nThis tour will be offered on June 25\, July 23\, and August 28. When purchasing your ticket\, please be sure to select it for the date you wish to attend. Tickets are valid only for the chosen date of purchase. \nClick here to reserve your spot. \nPoint of Departure: We will meet on the southeast corner of Boulevard René Lévesque and Boulevard St. Laurent. Please ignore the specific address of 1111 Boulevard St. Laurent\, as this is only an approximation. \nKaren Herland is an author\, independent researcher and educator\, currently teaching at Concordia University in the Interdisciplinary Program on Sexuality Studies and Fine Arts. She published People\, Potholes and City Politics: A Guide to Municipal Politics in Montreal in 1994 with Black Rose Books. Karen began researching the history of Montreal’s Red Light District after working as coordinator for Stella\, a community development organization for sex workers in Montreal. Her research interests include cultural studies\, urban space\, sexuality studies\, media and community mobilization. \nWeather Policy: In the event of light rain\, the tour will go on as scheduled. If there is a strong warning of heavy rain and/or thunderstorms\, the tour will be postponed. All registrants will have the option to attend the rescheduled tour. \nMesures météo : En cas de pluie légère\, la visite se déroulera comme prévu. En cas d’avertissement de fortes pluies et/ou d’orages\, la visite sera reportée. Toutes les personnes inscrites auront la possibilité d’assister à la visite reportée. \nImage: Carte des bordels montréalais où les soldats ont contracté des maladies vénériennes : rapport de l’Armée sur la situation croissante des maladies vénériennes à Montréal. 1944. Archives de la Ville de Montréal. P43-3-2_V41_E521-E610_ext5op. Domaine public. 
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/red-light-walking-tour-10/
LOCATION:1111 Boulevard Saint-Laurent Montreal\, 1111 Boulevard Saint-Laurent\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H2Z 1J6\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250803T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250803T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103734
CREATED:20250708T212626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T180033Z
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SUMMARY:Cyanotype Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn a new method of printmaking? On August 3\, join us with artist Sonia Bazar for a cyanotype workshop. \nUsing cyanotype fabric and found plant matter and household items\, workshop participants are invited to create a blue-and-white solar print. During the workshop\, Bazar will guide guests in creating their pieces\, and will demonstrate how the medium is used in her artistic practice. Upon bringing the cyanotypes home\, prints can be stitched into a tote bag\, hoodie\, or even a quilt for an added special touch. All levels of experience are welcome! \nMeeting Point: We will meet at the corner of Av. Bernard and Rue St-Dominique\, making our way through the park to forage for plant material. Afterwards\, we will make our way back to the Museum of Jewish Montreal (5220 boul. St-Laurent). \nIn addition to foraged materials\, guests are encouraged to bring items from home! We suggest objects with elements of translucency. Some ideas include: \n\nLace\nMesh\nJewelry\nPhoto negatives\nSmall figurines\nDried flowers\nButtons\nThread or yarn\n\nTickets are $20\, with all necessary materials provided. Due to limited capacity\, advanced registration is encouraged. \nClick here to reserve your spot. \nSonia Bazar is a Montreal-born and based artist\, who holds an MFA in Photography from Concordia University. Through sculpture\, photography and poetry\, their practice examines the notion of alien landscapes and how the body belongs to space. Sonia’s work has been shown in Canada\, Germany\, and Spain. In 2023\, Bazar presented their multidisciplinary practice in the exhibition BACK RIVER at the Museum of Jewish Montreal. \nImage: Cyanotype by Sonia Bazar\, 2024.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/cyanotype-workshop/
LOCATION:Musée du Montréal juif | Museum of Jewish Montreal\, 5220 St. Laurent blvd.\, Montréal\, Québec\, H2T 1S1\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250806T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250806T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103734
CREATED:20250804T205457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T205457Z
UID:43709-1754501400-1754506800@museemontrealjuif.ca
SUMMARY:Hasidic Montreal Walking Tour (FR)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fascinating glimpse into Montreal’s Hasidic community through Outremont and Mile End. \nFormerly the home to the vast majority of Montreal’s Jews in the first part of the twentieth century\, today\, the leafy neighbourhood hosts dozens of Hasidic groups and their synagogues. Led by Steven Lapidus\, this tour will illuminate Montreal’s Hasidic history through a tour of its institutions. \nThis tour is offered in French on July 9 and August 6\, and in English on July 17 and August 13.  \n*** When purchasing your ticket\, please be sure to select it for the date you wish to attend. Tickets are only valid for the date of purchase. *** \nClick here to reserve your spot. \nSteven Lapidus\, PhD is a Montreal-based scholar of the history of Orthodox Judaism\, with a focus on North American Hasidism. A former co-curator at the Montreal Holocaust Memorial Centre\, he has published articles and book chapters in both English and French on Canadian Jewish history and the Hasidic experience in Canada. As a long-time resident of Mile-End\, his current professional engagements involve working with the borough of Outremont on improving communal relations. \nPoint of Departure: We will meet at at the Mordecai Richler Library at 5:30pm and will conclude in front of the Mordecai Richler Library (5434 Avenue du Parc) at approximately 7:00pm. \nWeather Policy: In the event of light rain\, the tour will go on as scheduled. If there is a strong warning of heavy rain and/or thunderstorms\, the tour will be postponed. All registrants will have the option to attend the rescheduled tour.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/hasidic-montreal-walking-tour-fr/
LOCATION:Bibliothèque Mordecai-Richler\, 5434 av du Parc\, Montréal\, QC\, H2V 4G8
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250813T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250813T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103734
CREATED:20250804T210143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T210407Z
UID:43712-1755106200-1755111600@museemontrealjuif.ca
SUMMARY:Hasidic Montreal Walking Tour (EN)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fascinating glimpse into Montreal’s Hasidic community through Outremont and Mile End. \nFormerly the home to the vast majority of Montreal’s Jews in the first part of the twentieth century\, today\, the leafy neighbourhood hosts dozens of Hasidic groups and their synagogues. Led by Steven Lapidus\, this tour will illuminate Montreal’s Hasidic history through a tour of its institutions. \nThis tour is offered in French on July 9 and August 6\, and in English on July 17 and August 13.  \n*** When purchasing your ticket\, please be sure to select it for the date you wish to attend. Tickets are only valid for the date of purchase. *** \nClick here to reserve your spot. \nSteven Lapidus\, PhD is a Montreal-based scholar of the history of Orthodox Judaism\, with a focus on North American Hasidism. A former co-curator at the Montreal Holocaust Memorial Centre\, he has published articles and book chapters in both English and French on Canadian Jewish history and the Hasidic experience in Canada. As a long-time resident of Mile-End\, his current professional engagements involve working with the borough of Outremont on improving communal relations. \nPoint of Departure: We will meet at at the Mordecai Richler Library at 5:30pm and will conclude in front of the Mordecai Richler Library (5434 Avenue du Parc) at approximately 7:00pm. \nWeather Policy: In the event of light rain\, the tour will go on as scheduled. If there is a strong warning of heavy rain and/or thunderstorms\, the tour will be postponed. All registrants will have the option to attend the rescheduled tour.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/hasidic-montreal-walking-tour-en/
LOCATION:Bibliothèque Mordecai-Richler\, 5434 av du Parc\, Montréal\, QC\, H2V 4G8
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250831T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250831T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103734
CREATED:20250804T212011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T212011Z
UID:43717-1756645200-1756652400@museemontrealjuif.ca
SUMMARY:Back River Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Sonia Bazar for a walking tour of the Back River Cemetery and Memorial Gardens. One of the city’s oldest Jewish cemeteries located in Ahuntsic-Cartierville\, this burial ground plays a fascinating yet overlooked role in Montreal’s Jewish history. \nLearn all about the cemetery’s tumultuous 140-year history as Bazar dives into the circumstances behind its founding\, evolution\, and near-abandonment. Informed by research conducted by Bazar\, Dr. Anna Sheftel\, and other collaborators at Concordia University\, guests will leave with unique insight into this overlooked and enigmatic place in Montreal’s landscape. A Q&A will follow the guided tour. The tour will take place in English\, but guests may ask questions in French. \nThis tour will be offered on June 15\, July 20\, and August 31. When purchasing your ticket\, please be sure to select it for the date you wish to attend. Tickets valid only for the date of purchase. \nClick here to purchase your tickets. As capacity is limited\, we encourage guests to register in advance. \nSonia Bazar is a Montreal-born and based artist\, who holds an MFA in Photography from Concordia University. Through sculpture\, photography and poetry\, their practice examines the notion of alien landscapes and how the body belongs to space. Sonia’s work has been shown in Canada\, Germany\, and Spain. In 2023\, Bazar presented her multidisciplinary practice in the exhibition BACK RIVER at the Museum of Jewish Montreal. \nPoint of Departure: We will meet outside of the northern exit of Sauvé Metro\, on the northwest corner of Rue Sauvé and Rue Berri. We advise guests to wear appropriate footwear\, and to be mindful of their surroundings as some areas of the cemetery’s terrain are crowded and uneven. \nWeather Policy: In the event of light rain\, the tour will go on as scheduled. If there is a strong warning of heavy rain and/or thunderstorms\, the tour will be postponed. All registrants will have the option to attend the rescheduled tour.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/back-river-walking-tour-2/
LOCATION:Métro Sauvé\, 9800 Rue Berri\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3L 2G4
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250909T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250909T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103734
CREATED:20250804T200835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T182209Z
UID:43704-1757444400-1757451600@museemontrealjuif.ca
SUMMARY:Film Screening: The Windows on Rue Saint-Dominique
DESCRIPTION:Thirty-six stained-glass windows once illuminated the former Shomrim LaBoker synagogue on Rue Saint-Dominique. Over the years\, the building was repurposed as an egg warehouse\, and the windows disappeared from the premises. Filmmaker Simcha Shtull sets out to find the missing windows. The family story she uncovers paints a broader picture of the early Jewish immigrant experience in Montreal\, and examines the different meanings we attach to ordinary objects. \nOn Tuesday\, September 9\, please join us and writer-director Shtull at Cinéma du Musée\, for the Montreal premiere screening of The Windows on Rue Saint-Dominique. A post-screening panel discussion and wine reception will follow. \nWatch the trailer here. \nPost-screening panel discussion:  \nSimcha Shtull\, filmmaker\nZev Moses\, Director\, Museum of Jewish Montreal\nSara Tauben\, author of Traces of the Past; Montreal’s Early Synagogues  \nDate: Tuesday\, September 9\, 7:00 pm\nLocation: Cinéma du Musée (1379-A Rue Sherbrooke O.)  \nTickets are $12 for general admission and $10 for seniors. Click here to reserve your spot. \nThis screening is proudly co-sponsored by Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, Congregation Shomrim Laboker\, Musée McCord Stewart\, Musée des Cultures du Monde\, and the Museum of Jewish Montreal. 
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/film-screening-the-windows-on-rue-saint-dominique/
LOCATION:Cinéma du Musée\, 1379-A Sherbrooke St. W\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3G 1K3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250911T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250911T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103734
CREATED:20250804T210907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T184932Z
UID:43714-1757615400-1757620800@museemontrealjuif.ca
SUMMARY:Red Light Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour of Montreal’s historic Red Light District with Karen Herland! Come learn about this storied district in a walk through its landmarks and alleyways. \nSex work\, especially in its most visible forms\, tends to be recognized as a problem\, requiring intervention and eradication. As a major transportation hub and port city\, many sectors of Montreal’s economy were intertwined with the sex trade\, even as police and politicians manipulated social responses (positive and negative) to the presence of a thriving Red Light District. From Maimie Pinzer to Harry Ship and through to the present day\, this tour explores the social\, economic\, labour\, cultural\, racial\, and gender history of Montreal through its former Red Light\, which for decades thrived in the heart of Montreal’s burgeoning Jewish community. \nThis tour covers 150 years and 10 city blocks over 1.5-2 hours. The tour begins on the southeast corner of Boulevard René Lévesque and Boulevard St. Laurent and ends near St. Laurent Metro station. \nPlease note that while the tour will be led in English\, questions can be asked and answered in French. \nClick here to reserve your spot. \nPoint of Departure: We will meet on the southeast corner of Boulevard René Lévesque and Boulevard St. Laurent. Please ignore the specific address of 1111 Boulevard St. Laurent\, as this is only an approximation. \nKaren Herland is an author\, independent researcher and educator\, currently teaching at Concordia University in the Interdisciplinary Program on Sexuality Studies and Fine Arts. She published People\, Potholes and City Politics: A Guide to Municipal Politics in Montreal in 1994 with Black Rose Books. Karen began researching the history of Montreal’s Red Light District after working as coordinator for Stella\, a community development organization for sex workers in Montreal. Her research interests include cultural studies\, urban space\, sexuality studies\, media and community mobilization. \nWeather Policy: In the event of light rain\, the tour will go on as scheduled. If there is a strong warning of heavy rain and/or thunderstorms\, the tour will be postponed. All registrants will have the option to attend the rescheduled tour. \nImage: Carte des bordels montréalais où les soldats ont contracté des maladies vénériennes : rapport de l’Armée sur la situation croissante des maladies vénériennes à Montréal. 1944. Archives de la Ville de Montréal. P43-3-2_V41_E521-E610_ext5op. Domaine public. 
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/red-light-walking-tour-11/
LOCATION:1111 Boulevard Saint-Laurent Montreal\, 1111 Boulevard Saint-Laurent\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H2Z 1J6\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250914T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103734
CREATED:20250806T183906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T184905Z
UID:43726-1757854800-1757862000@museemontrealjuif.ca
SUMMARY:Pioneers of the Picket Line Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Curious to learn more about women’s involvement in Montreal’s garment history? Join us with local expert Melanie Leavitt for Pioneers of the Picket Line\, a walking tour that explores the overlaps between industry\, activism\, and labour movements in Montreal. \nFrom sweatshops to picket lines\, discover the stories of women – union organizers\, workers\, and radicals – who paved the way for the modern labour movement\, workers’ rights and women’s rights in Montreal. This walk will delve into the history and evolution of Montreal’s once thriving garment industry\, spanning over a century. A special focus will be given to the life and work of Léa Roback (1903-2000)\, a pioneering union organizer\, social activist\, pacifist\, and feminist in 20th century Québec. \nThis tour will begin at Ethel Stark Park\, and will take approximately 2 hours. This tour will take place in English. \nTICKETS:\nAdults: $26\nAges 65+: $24\nStudents: $14\nAges 12 and Under: $8 \nClick here to reserve your spot. \nPoint of Departure: We will meet at Ethel Stark Park\, located on the corner of Prince-Arthur and Clark. The tour will end at H. Fisher & Fils (4129 St-Laurent). \nWeather Policy: In the event of light rain\, the tour will go on as scheduled. If there is a strong warning of heavy rain and/or thunderstorms\, the tour will be postponed. All registrants will have the option to attend the rescheduled tour.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/pioneers-of-the-picket-line-walking-tour-3/
LOCATION:Parc Ethel-Stark\, Rue Prince-Arthur O\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H2X 2R8\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250930T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250930T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103734
CREATED:20250904T183215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T183938Z
UID:43776-1759253400-1759258800@museemontrealjuif.ca
SUMMARY:Hasidic Montreal: Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fascinating glimpse into Montreal’s Hasidic community through Outremont and the Mile End. \nFormerly the home to the vast majority of Montreal’s Jews in the first part of the twentieth century\, today\, the leafy neighbourhood hosts dozens of Hasidic groups and their synagogues. Led by Steven Lapidus\, this tour will illuminate Montreal’s Hasidic history through a tour of its institutions. \nPlease note this tour will be conducted in French. \nClick here for tickets \nPoint of Departure: We will meet in front of the Mordecai Richler Library (5434 Avenue du Parc) at 5:30pm and conclude in the same place around 7:00pm \nWeather Policy: In the event of light rain\, the tour will go on as scheduled. If there is a strong warning of heavy rain and/or thunderstorms\, the tour will be postponed. All registrants will have the option to attend the rescheduled tour. \nSteven Lapidus\, PhD is a Montreal-based scholar of the history of Orthodox Judaism\, with a focus on North American Hasidism. A former co-curator at the Montreal Holocaust Memorial Centre\, he has published articles and book chapters in both English and French on Canadian Jewish history and the Hasidic experience in Canada. As a long-time resident of Mile-End\, his current professional engagements involve working with the borough of Outremont on improving communal relations.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/hasidic-montreal-walking-tour-4/
LOCATION:Quebec
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251009T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251009T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103734
CREATED:20250904T185553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T192230Z
UID:43782-1760031000-1760036400@museemontrealjuif.ca
SUMMARY:Hasidic Montreal Walking Tour: Sukkot Edition
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fascinating glimpse into Montreal’s Hasidic community through Outremont and the Mile End. \nFormerly the home to the vast majority of Montreal’s Jews in the first part of the twentieth century\, today\, the leafy neighbourhood hosts dozens of Hasidic groups and their synagogues. Led by Steven Lapidus\, this tour will illuminate Montreal’s Hasidic history through a tour of its institutions. During this special Sukkot-edition of the tour\, guests will have the opportunity to see the neighbourhood’s sukkos and learn about the role they play in the holiday. \nThis tour will be hosted in English. \nClick here for tickets \nPoint of Departure: We will meet in front of the Mordecai Richler Library (5434 Avenue du Parc) at 5:30pm and conclude in the same place around 7:00pm \nWeather Policy: In the event of light rain\, the tour will go on as scheduled. If there is a strong warning of heavy rain and/or thunderstorms\, the tour will be postponed. All registrants will have the option to attend the rescheduled tour. \n  \nSteven Lapidus\, PhD is a Montreal-based scholar of the history of Orthodox Judaism\, with a focus on North American Hasidism. A former co-curator at the Montreal Holocaust Memorial Centre\, he has published articles and book chapters in both English and French on Canadian Jewish history and the Hasidic experience in Canada. As a long-time resident of Mile-End\, his current professional engagements involve working with the borough of Outremont on improving communal relations. \n   \nSukkos in Outremont
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/hassidic-montreal-walking-tour-sukkot-edition/
LOCATION:Quebec
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SUMMARY:Postcards from Montreal: A Three-Part Linocut Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This three-session workshop introduces participants to the art of linocut\, an expressive and accessible printmaking technique. Linocut allows artists to carve designs into linoleum blocks and print them repeatedly\, creating bold images full of texture and contrast. \nWith the theme Postcards from Montreal\, participants will be encouraged to reinterpret the city’s postcard-worthy views and symbols. Inspiration can come from classic Montreal icons — the Old Port\, bridges\, parks\, the classic Montreal staircases or even the Farine Five Roses sign — as well as places tied to the city’s Jewish history and culture. These might include Synagogues\, the Bagg Street Shul\, the historic Back River Cemetery\, well-known Jewish businesses and street corners\, or something personal that represents the city for you. \nOver the course of three 3-hour sessions\, participants will be guided step by step through the process: sketching and transferring an image\, carving\, and finally printing. Each session builds on the last\, with opportunities to experiment\, refine\, and reprint\, so participants can see their ideas evolve from first draft to a finished edition. \nThe workshop emphasizes both technique and creative exploration. Participants will learn practical skills — such as safe carving\, preparing ink\, and operating a printing press — while also discovering how linocut can be a form of personal and cultural expression. \nBy the end of the workshop\, each participant will take home their own carved linoleum block (which can be reused for future prints) along with a collection of original prints created during the sessions. All tools and materials will be provided. \nRegister Here \n  \nAbout the Instructor \nDamián Birbrier is a saxophonist\, composer\, and multidisciplinary artist whose work bridges music\, visual arts\, and community engagement. Born in Buenos Aires\, Argentina and raised in Brazil\, he draws on a rich cultural background that informs his creative practice\, which is centered on improvisation\, collaboration\, and collective creation. \nIn recent years\, Damián has designed and facilitated numerous workshops that blend artistic exploration with social connection. In 2022\, he led a series of group workshops at Club Ami in Montréal\, using collective music compositions\, images\, and video as tools for creativity and dialogue. He has also developed music improvisation workshops tailored especially for amateur musicians. \nExpanding beyond music\, in 2023 and 2024 he introduced participants to linocut and printing press techniques through hands-on workshops at the Museum of Jewish Montreal\, where participants explored both the craft and the collective experience of making art. \nBy drawing on his versatility as both musician and visual artist\, Damián embraces a polyvalent approach to artistic practice. His workshops foster exchange across disciplines and invite participants to discover new ways of expressing themselves.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/postcards-from-montreal-a-three-part-linocut-workshop/
LOCATION:Quebec
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251026T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251026T180000
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SUMMARY:Red Light Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:For the last time this season\, join us for a nighttime tour of Montreal’s historic Red Light District with Karen Herland! Come learn about this storied district in a walk through its landmarks and alleyways. \nSex work\, especially in its most visible forms\, tends to be recognized as a problem\, requiring intervention and eradication. As a major transportation hub and port city\, many sectors of Montreal’s economy were intertwined with the sex trade\, even as police and politicians manipulated social responses (positive and negative) to the presence of a thriving Red Light District. From Maimie Pinzer to Harry Ship and through to the present day\, this tour explores the social\, economic\, labour\, cultural\, racial\, and gender history of Montreal through its former Red Light\, which for decades thrived in the heart of Montreal’s burgeoning Jewish community. \nThis tour covers 150 years and 10 city blocks over 1.5-2 hours. The tour begins on the southeast corner of Boulevard René Lévesque and Boulevard St. Laurent and ends near St. Laurent Metro station. Please note that while the tour will be led in English\, questions can be asked and answered in French. \nClick here to reserve your spot. \nTICKETS:\nAdults: $26\nAges 65+: $24\nStudents: $14\nAges 12 and Under: $8 \nPoint of Departure: We will meet on the southeast corner of Boulevard René Lévesque and Boulevard St. Laurent. Please ignore the specific address of 1111 Boulevard St. Laurent\, as this is only an approximation. \nWeather Policy: In the event of light rain\, the tour will go on as scheduled. If there is a strong warning of heavy rain and/or thunderstorms\, the tour will be postponed. All registrants will have the option to attend the rescheduled tour.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/red-light-walking-tour-12/
LOCATION:1111 Boulevard Saint-Laurent Montreal\, 1111 Boulevard Saint-Laurent\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H2Z 1J6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251116T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251116T120000
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CREATED:20251029T144629Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Crafts at H. Fisher & Fils: Paper Dolls
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, November 16th\, kids and their adult companions are invited to join Museum of Jewish Montreal staff for a morning of colouring and activities at our current location at the old H. Fisher & Fils sewing supply store. \nInspired by the shop’s 100 years on the Main and its role in Montreal’s storied garment industry\, kids will be given a selection of paper dolls and outfits from various fashion eras to colour-in\, design\, and spark creativity! After the activity\, kids are welcome to explore the Fisher shop\, introducing them to all the different “notions” it takes to make one’s clothes. \nThis event is recommended for children 4 years and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. \nThe price of admission is $4 per adult\, and $6 per child (taxes included). Click here to reserve your spot. \nAccessibility: Please note that there is a step to enter the building. Upper floors of our building are not accessible to visitors with limited mobility. This event will take place on the second floor\, accessible by stairwell only.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/morning-crafts-at-h-fisher-fils-paper-dolls/
LOCATION:H. Fisher & Fils\, 4129 Boulevard Saint-Laurent\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H2W 1Y7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251130T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251130T153000
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SUMMARY:Yevgeniy Fiks: Artist Talk and Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Museum of Jewish Montreal (MJM) and the Concordia Institute for Canadian Jewish Studies for an artist talk and workshop with visiting artist Yevgeniy Fiks. \nThis masterclass will be led by New York-based artist\, author\, and co-creator of the Yiddishland Pavilion at the Venice Biennale\, Yevgeniy Fiks. The class will begin with a lecture and artist talk from Yevgeniy\, speaking about his inspiration and approaches as an artist\, teacher\, and curator\, and the influence of Yiddish and diasporic Jewish discourse in contemporary artistic practice. \nPhoto: Yevgeniy Fiks\nAfter a short break to connect further with other participants over coffee and refreshments\, Yevgeniy will lead participants through a drawing workshop connected to his exhibition on view\, Dos Baushtibl. \nInspired by the “Basic Course” at the Bauhaus—the influential Modernist art school in interwar Germany\, this workshop will explore the foundations of Yiddish visual arts in relation to Yiddish and Jewish literature. Engaging in hands-on projects\, participants will investigate the possible meanings of visual art concepts such as “Yiddish Line\,” “Yiddish Shape\,” and “Yiddish Color\,” and gain a new appreciation for interdisciplinarity and bringing historical approaches into contemporary practice. \nAll levels of artistic experience are welcome\, and no prior knowledge of topics or techniques is required. \nTickets are $5 for students and $8 for general admission. All materials provided. This event will be held at Concordia University’s John Molson (MB) building. The room number will be provided to participants following registration.  \nClick here to reserve your spot. \nYevgeniy Fiks is a Moscow-born New York-based artist\, author\, and organizer of art exhibitions. Among his projects are “A Gift to Birobidzhan\,” “Landscapes of the Jewish Autonomous Region\,” and “Himl un erd (Yiddish Cosmos)” that have been exhibited at 2B Galeria\, Budapest; Galerie Sator\, Paris; 21ST.PROJECTS/Critical Practices Inc.\, New York; and CCI Fabrica\, Moscow. Fiks’s performance pieces “Lily Golden\, Harry Haywood\, Langston Hughes\, Yelena Khanga\, Claude McKay\, Paul Robeson\, Robert Robinson on Soviet Jews” and “Red Kaddish” have been performed at the International Print Center New York and the Museum at Eldridge Street/A Landmark Synagogue Story\, both in New York. \nThis event is presented as a part of the Montreal Jewish Arts Collaborative (MJAC) granting initiative\, made possible through the support of the Averbach Family Foundation\, CANVAS\, The Azrieli Foundation\, and the Canadian Race Relations Foundation. We thank the Concordia Institute for Canadian Jewish Studies for their partnership.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/yevgeniy-fiks-artist-talk-and-workshop/
LOCATION:Concordia University (MB Building)\, 1600 boul. de Maisonneuve O\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3H 0A1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251207T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251207T170000
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SUMMARY:Hanukkah Market
DESCRIPTION:Our Hanukkah Market is coming back! On Sunday December 7th\, come by the museum and let us help you take care of all your holiday shopping needs. \nFeaturing an array of local makers\, our one-day market will also feature live music by klezmer ensemble Yene Velt (from 1 to 2 pm) as well as festive beverages and snacks to get you in the holiday spirit\, supplied by our friends at Chez Greenberg and Bernie Beigne! \nArtisans: Chez Greenberg\, Mile End Soap and Candle Supply\, A Fine Messer\, Alissa Sklar Ceramics\, Earth’s Abundance Apothecary\, Ava Berkson\, Fleuriste Monarque\, Baegel Babe\, Mogli\, Gwendolyn Owens\, Daniel Feldstein Artisan Ebéniste\, Sara Klainer\, Becca Love\, Bruno Andrus Glassblower\, Sarah Penina\, V Fleising Ceramics\, Mika Benesh Jewellery\, Talia Tarot Tea\, RockeTin Robin\, Laura Douglas \nPlease note that our vendors will be handling payment for their goods individually. While most artisans are equipped to accept payment by card or Interact e-transfer\, we recommend bringing cash as well\, if possible. \nEntry: FREEHours: 11am to 5pmAddress: 5220 St. Laurent BoulevardNearest Public Transit: Laurier Metro\, Bus 55 \nAccessibility: Please note that the upper levels of our building are not accessible to visitors with limited mobility. Our market will take place on the ground floor and second floors. Our main entrance is accessible via ramp. \nWe thank the Consulate General of the Republic of Germany in Montreal and the Segal Centre for their support and partnership.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/hanukkah-market-2025/
LOCATION:Musée du Montréal juif | Museum of Jewish Montreal\, 5220 St. Laurent blvd.\, Montréal\, Québec\, H2T 1S1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251214T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251214T150000
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SUMMARY:Candle Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to feel cozy and prepare for Hanukkah festivities at the same time? \nOn Sunday December 14th\, join local artisan Sheryl Shore of Mile-End Soap & Candle Supply for an afternoon of beeswax candle dipping in the spirit of Hanukkah. Guests will be guided through standard candle dipping methods as they each create 8 individual shamash candles for their hanukkiah lighting rituals. During the workshop\, Shore will also provide context on candle-making\, the life of bees and wax production\, and her personal experiences with the craft. No prior experience required! \nParticipants do not need to celebrate Hanukkah\, and alternate candle-making options are available: candle sticks\, birthday candles\, etc. are encouraged as well! \nTickets are $25. All necessary materials provided. Due to limited capacity\, advanced registration is encouraged. Click here to reserve your spot. \nAbout Sheryl: \nLured by the intoxicating aroma of beeswax\, Sheryl Shore began dipping candles 25 years ago. Shore is committed to valourizing the work of bees who create the wax\, and brings a modern take on the ancient craft. Shore grew up with a very strong cultural Jewish identity\, and the nuanced relationship she has with her traditional background has led her to create candles that may contribute to peaceful contemplation. \nAccessibility: Please note that the upper floors of our building are not accessible to visitors with limited mobility. This workshop will take place on the ground floor\, accessible via ramp from the main entrance. 
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/candle-making-workshop/
LOCATION:Musée du Montréal juif | Museum of Jewish Montreal\, 5220 St. Laurent blvd.\, Montréal\, Québec\, H2T 1S1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260108T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260108T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103734
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SUMMARY:Aguas: Time and Memory | A Jazz Concert with Damián Birbrier and Guests
DESCRIPTION:On January 8\, please join the Museum of Jewish Montreal at Casa del Popolo with Damián Birbrier and guests for a concert that weaves memory into improvised soundscapes. \nAs a continuation of the project previously presented in Aguas: Dialogues Through Improvised Music\, this new jazz concert opens a deeper chapter in the exploration of sound\, space\, and the passage of time. Aguas: Time and Memories focuses on the traces that linger within us: memories inherited\, forgotten\, or rediscovered\, and how they resurface through improvised music. \nFor this new edition\, the ensemble expands into a quartet\, bringing together: Damián Birbrier (saxophones)\, Vovô Saramanda\, (percussion)\, Manoel Vieira (piano and accordion)\, and Antoine Rochefort (bass). \nThis new configuration offers a wide and fluid sonic palette\, allowing the music to move between intimate textures\, open landscapes\, and dense collective improvisations. Each performance emerges spontaneously from shared listening\, personal histories\, and the atmosphere of the room\, creating a space where time feels elastic and memory becomes sound. \nListeners are immersed in a living soundscape\, engaging with the music as it takes shape and reveals its unexpected contours. \nAdvance tickets $16. Door tickets $20. Doors at 7:30pm. Performance at 8:00pm. Capacity is limited so early registration is encouraged. Reserve your ticket here. \nAccessibility: This event will take place offsite at Casa del Popolo (4873 boul. Saint-Laurent). This venue is accessible via ramp from the main entrance. \nAbout the Performers: \nBorn in Buenos Aires to a Brazilian mother and a Jewish Argentinean father\, saxophonist\, improviser\, and composer Damián Birbrier was raised in the lush countryside of Southcentral Brazil. He began his musical journey within the vibrant tradition of local marching bands and popular rhythms. \nBorn in Salvador de Bahia\, Brazil\, in 1954\, Vovô Saramanda is a dynamic artist who blends the roles of singer\, songwriter\, and percussionist. After moving to Montreal in 1980\, he became a trailblazer at the city’s International Jazz Festival and contributed significantly to Cirque du Soleil’s iconic show O. \nManoel Vieira is a jazz and classical composer and pianist. He is known for his versatility\, versatility and artistic plurality. Holds a PhD in jazz piano from Laval University in Canada and a master’s degree in classical piano from the Federal University of Bahia in Brazil. Manoel Vieira works regularly in several music schools in Quebec and as a professor at the University of Montreal. \nAntoine Rochefort is a Montreal-based bassist\, composer\, and performer who draws inspiration from the various musical styles he loves to create his own personal language. Always in search of new sources of inspiration\, his music is infused with jazz\, soul\, Latin music\, and funk\, played on a variety of electric basses and double bass. \nThis event is presented as a part of the Montreal Jewish Arts Collaborative (MJAC) granting initiative\, made possible through the support of the Averbach Family Foundation\, CANVAS\, and the Azrieli Foundation.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/aguas-time-and-memory-a-jazz-concert-with-damian-birbrier-and-guests/
LOCATION:Casa del Popolo\, 4873 St. Laurent Boulevard\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H2T 1R6\, Canada
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