theatre dybbuk and the Museum of Jewish Montreal (MJM) proudly present the Canadian premiere of The Villainy You Teach, a performance art piece inspired by a Shakespearian text. The character of Shylock in Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice has long been a source of debate. Some have argued that his is an antisemitic...
theatre dybbuk specializes in using historical narratives that intersect with considerations of identity and heritage to illuminate the forces at play in our contemporary societies. In this workshop, the artists of theatre dybbuk take participants through a process in which they gain tools to investigate their own personal and/or communal...
On November 21, please join us at the Museum of Jewish Montreal with special guests for the launch of Le roman de Léa, a novel on the life of the trailblazing Jewish activist Léa Roback (1903-2000). Roback worked and lived in French and English, moving between activist communities and cultures. On the...
How do Jews in the diaspora connect with our ancestors? It can be a process carried through practice, ritual, stories, and as Ami Weintraub tells in To the Ghosts Who are Still Living, listening and returning to land. On November 25, join us for an evening with the author as we discuss their...
On December 5, join our curatorial team for a final guided tour of The Past Is Before You by Arnie Lipsey. If you’re curious to learn more about Lipsey’s process, or to hear the stories behind the 18 paintings on view in our gallery, this is an excellent opportunity to gain...
Ring in the Hanukkah season by learning a new skill! Join us for a workshop on linocut printmaking, and create beautiful cards for your friends and family! On December 8th, join us for a 3-hour printmaking workshop facilitated by artist Damián Birbrier. Damián will instruct guests on how to design, prepare,...
Our Hanukkah Market is coming back! On Sunday, December 15th, come by the Museum and let our vendors help you take care of all your holiday shopping needs. Featuring an array of local makers, and even a table with goodies from our former boutique, our one-day market will also feature...
