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SUMMARY:The Baron Byng Spring Fling
DESCRIPTION:“What are they saying\,\nThose far distant voices\,\nThat whisper and echo in accents so clear?\nList’ as they tell us of days long departed\,\nWhen others rejoice o’er Byng’s name so dear.”\n– Lyrics from Echoes of Byng\, anthem of Baron Byng High School \nOpen from 1922 to 1980\, Baron Byng High School has become “something of a legend” in Montreal history. Immortalized as “Fletcher’s Field High School” in alumni Mordecai Richler’s novel The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz\, Baron Byng holds a special place in the hearts of its former students. \nOn June 8\, the Museum of Jewish Montreal invites you to join us for an evening that celebrates the enduring legacy of Baron Byng High School. Come dressed in vintage prom attire\, participate in a raffle draw\, dance to music of days gone by\, get your picture taken at our photo booth\, enjoy complimentary snacks\, enjoy a special drink (beverages paid by card only)\, and learn about the history of Baron Byng through an interactive exhibition curated especially for this special night. \nTICKETS\n🎟️ Teacher’s Pet / Early Bird (until May 26): $18 plus tax\n🎟️ Byng’s Best / Main Sale (May 26 – June 8): $25 plus tax \nALL TICKETS INCLUDE\n🌟 One (1) entry to our raffle draw *\n🌟 Your portrait taken at our photo booth\n🌟 Access to our dance floor and exhibition spaces\n🌟 Unlimited snacks and treats (kosher\, gluten-free\, and vegan options available) \n* All guests may purchase additional raffle tickets at entry. Featuring prizes from POP Montréal\, l’Orchestre symphonique de Montréal\, Menu Extra\, Bernie Beigne\, the Segal Centre for Performing Arts\, and much more. \n🕺 For an additional $10 plus tax\, attend a swing dance class with Cat’s Corner starting at 7:15pm. Impress everyone else on the dance floor later in the evening with your new skills! \nCLICK HERE TO GET YOUR TICKET NOW! \nAll proceeds from raffle sales and tickets go towards the development of 2023–2024 programming at the Museum of Jewish Montreal. We thank the Baron Byng High School Museum for their collaboration. \nThe Museum of Jewish Montreal is an inclusive space that is committed to producing safe and uplifting events for our community. There will be absolutely no tolerance for any forms of violence\, assault\, intimidation\, or discrimination\, including homophobia\, transphobia\, misogyny\, racism\, antisemitism\, or ableism.  \nAccessibility: Please note that our building does not currently have an elevator. As such\, the upper levels of our building are not accessible to guests with limited mobility. The majority of this event will take place on the ground floor.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/the-baron-byng-spring-fling/
LOCATION:Musée du Montréal juif | Museum of Jewish Montreal\, 5220 St. Laurent blvd.\, Montréal\, Québec\, H2T 1S1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Hiking the Torah Trail with Rabbi Adina Lewittes
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Jewish Montreal and Rabbi Adina Lewittes invite you to take part in a special evening that combines spirituality and care for nature along the trails of Mont-Royal. \nLong before God was locked up in temples\, synagogues\, churches and mosques\, people encountered the holy in the awesome outdoors: by the side of a river\, on top of a mountain\, in a lush valley\, or in a shaded forest. Long before prayer books and hymnals\, people prayed from their hearts and spoke to the Divine from their souls. \nShackled to our desks and our devices\, we’ve forgotten and become alienated from the spiritual power of the outdoors. Nature\, with all its majesty and its mystery\, summons us to pay more attention – to ourselves\, to others\, to the world around us. Free and unconstrained by all that makes demands on us in our modern\, tech-saturated lives\, nature reminds us of the freedom within us all to become who and what we wish. With our planet in peril and the future of our civilization in question\, it has never felt more urgent to rekindle our connection to the Earth and to recentre its wellbeing alongside our own. \nJoin Rabbi Adina Lewittes for a 90-minute intentional walk along the trails of Mont-Royal. As the day winds down\, we’ll pause seven times to consider a piece of deep Jewish wisdom about our relationship to the created world. Seven is a powerful number in Judaism\, one that signals the holy work of creating; one that invites wholeness or completeness. Enjoy time to reflect and connect as well. \nTickets start at $12 for students and $23 for general admission\, plus applicable taxes. Please note that event capacity is limited. Purchase tickets early to avoid disappointment. \nClick here to reserve your tickets. \nABOUT RABBI ADINA LEWITTES \nRabbi Adina “Dini” Lewittes founded Sha’ar\, a values-driven Jewish community that for twenty years provided creative gateways into Jewish life exemplified by a commitment to spiritual\, societal and environmental sustainability. Dini continues to build community around nature-oriented Jewish practice\, and writes and teaches on the changing landscape of identity and belonging\, on sexual and gender diversity\, on evolving paradigms for Jewish ritual\, and on contemporary Jewish Law. She is a leading Jewish voice on multifaith/multiheritage family engagement. Dini is a member of the senior rabbinic faculty of the Shalom Hartman Institute\, of the Board of Trustees of Keshet for LGBTQ Equality in Jewish Life\, and of the Heschel School in NYC. \nWeather Policy: Please note that this event will take place rain or shine\, unless under a warning of severe weather conditions.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/hiking-the-torah-trail-with-rabbi-adina-lewittes/
LOCATION:2000 Chemin Remembrance Montreal QC\, 2000 Chemin Remembrance\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3H 1X2\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230622T193000
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SUMMARY:Sultanna is A Moroccan Jew Who Makes A Moroccan Rug: A Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening steeped in culture\, comedy\, and introspection with the premiere screening of Sultanna is A Moroccan Jew Who Makes A Moroccan Rug by filmmaker Sultanna Krispil. \nSultanna is A Moroccan Jew Who Makes A Moroccan Rug is a personal documentary created by filmmaker Sultanna Krispil\, which offers an exploration of her multifaceted heritage\, her unusual upbringing\, and her complex relationship with Judaism. \nThis is an invitation to experience the world through Sultanna’s eyes\, where heritage and heart converge in a delightful\, comedic collage of a film. The filmmaker grapples with a self-imposed challenge of crafting her own Moroccan rug\, a symbolic expedition towards understanding and embracing her roots. Is the film a vlog? An animation? A DIY lesson in rug making? Or is it a small whisper to her Agadir-born ancestors? \nOn June 22\, join us for an evening steeped in culture\, comedy\, and introspection. Enjoy some specially-spiced popcorn while you watch\, laugh\, feel some things\, and explore your own cultural narrative. The evening promises to be social and personally creative. We hope you’ll join us! \nClick here to reserve your free tickets.  \nIn the meantime\, check out the trailer for Sultanna is a Moroccan Jew Who Makes a Moroccan Rug. \nThis event is a part of the Museum of Jewish Montreal’s Microgrant Program for Creative or Cultural Exploration\, which is funded by the Quebec Community Group Network’s Community Innovation Fund. We also thank the Jewish Community Foundation of Montreal (JCF) for their support.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/sultanna-is-a-moroccan-jew-who-makes-a-moroccan-rug-a-film-screening/
LOCATION:Musée du Montréal juif | Museum of Jewish Montreal\, 5220 St. Laurent blvd.\, Montréal\, Québec\, H2T 1S1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:If Not Leonard
DESCRIPTION:Though Leonard Cohen [z”l] is easily Montreal’s most recognized Jewish representative at home and abroad\, who could grace Montreal’s buildings\, stamps\, and daydreams instead of the Plateau poet? \nPerhaps Samy Elmaghribi\, the father of Jewish Moroccan music? Or Maimie Pinzer\, the radical turn-of-the-century Montreal activist\, sex worker\, and writer? Or how about Léa Roback\, a pioneer of Quebec feminism\, a polyglot\, and union organizer? Or maybe Ethel Stark\, violinist and conductor and founder of Montreal Women’s Symphony Orchestra? \nCome decide for yourselves at this soirée dedicated to some of the hottest Jewish Montrealer’s you’ve [n]ever heard of! \nThe Museum of Jewish Montreal and Mile End Chavurah are proud to present If Not Leonard! Joined by activist Jenn Clamen (repping Maimie)\, filmmaker Ari Cohen (repping Samy)\, author Ariela Freedman (repping Léa)\, and musician and conductor Liberté-Anne Lymberiou (repping Ethel)\, and hosted by our very own Chavurahnik\, journalist Tamara Kramer\, this is sure to be evening of Jewish opinions you don’t want to miss! \nTickets are $11. Click here to reserve your spot now. \nSo come have a drink\, learn about radical Jews\, and vote for the next Messiah of Montreal – we can’t wait to see you there. First 75 tickets include a drink ticket\, and snacks will be available all night! \nPlease 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 level.  \nPoster illustration: David Mitchell.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/if-not-leonard/
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:20230709T130000
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SUMMARY:Montreal Jewish Arts Collaborative: Learn Session
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a creative project in the works\, or want to build your skills as an emerging artist or cultural creator? On Sunday\, July 9\, we are excited to present the first of four sessions of the newly-announced Montreal Jewish Arts Collaborative! \nThis will be an afternoon of “pick your own learning” workshops (more details on the four individual sessions below). Each 90-minute session will be offered twice\, first from 1:15pm–2:45pm\, and again from 3pm – 4:30pm. You’re welcome to sign up for two workshops\, or just one – whatever works best for you! The sessions are free\, and include coffee\, snacks\, and some mingling time to meet the other members of the Montreal Jewish Arts Collaborative. \nSchedule:\nMeet and Greet: 1:00pm – 1:15pm\nFirst Session of Workshops: 1:15pm – 2:45pm\nCoffee & Snack Break: 2:45pm – 3:00pm\nSecond Session of Workshops: 3pm – 4:30pm\nMingle and Meet: 4:30pm – 5:00pm \nSESSIONS AND PRESENTERS \n1. How to Get Started: Creative Strategies for Generating Material (with Avia Moore)\n2. The Disorganized’s Guide to Getting Organized: Creative Project Planning & Management (with Alyssa Stokvis-Hauer)\n3. The Art of Getting Out There: Writing\, Communications\, and Marketing for Creatives (with Austin Henderson)\n4. Creativity Through Constraints: An Introduction to Project Budgeting (with Anya Kowalchuk) \nFor more information on each workshop and to sign up\, please fill out this Google Form. It is mandatory to complete the form in order to sign up for the workshop(s). You may only select one workshop from each of the two sessions offered. Capacity is limited so register early to avoid disappointment. \nWhat is the Montreal Jewish Arts Collaborative?\nA partnership between the Museum of Jewish Montreal (MJM)\, KlezKanada\, and the Segal Centre for Performing Arts\, the Montreal Jewish Arts Collaborative aims to continue building a vibrant artistic ecosystem in our city by creating moments for intentional\, creative gatherings\, where ideas can be shared and new collaborations can grow. This new project will bring together our creative communities to share resources and offer more ways for creative and/or culturally-engaged projects to receive mentorship\, access to a more diverse network of peers\, and offer opportunities to collaborate on new projects or enhance your current work. \nThis event and forthcoming programming for the Montreal Jewish Arts Collaborative is supported by Federation CJA’s Working Together Grant.  \nAccessibility: The Museum of Jewish Montreal’s upper floors are accessible via staircase. Please note that our building is not currently suitable for visitors with limited mobility. Some of the workshops available will be held on the upper floors of our building. For more information\, please contact us directly.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/montreal-jewish-arts-collaborative-learn-session/
LOCATION:Musée du Montréal juif | Museum of Jewish Montreal\, 5220 St. Laurent blvd.\, Montréal\, Québec\, H2T 1S1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Imagining A Queer Eruv: A Walking Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Imagining A Queer Eruv: A Walking Conversation with artist and researcher Iso E. Setel. Starting at Parc St-Viateur in Outremont\, this guided conversation will take us through the Mile End by way of the neighbourhood’s back alleys and looping paths\, ending in Champs des Possibles with complimentary snacks and beverages. Along the walk\, Iso will be sharing their research and the work that went into creating their book\, Eruv: Queer Installations of Jewish Space\, while inviting attendees to reflect upon and share their experiences in queer and Jewish spaces within and beyond Montreal. \nThis walking conversation and its associated book examine the ways in which eruvin function as queer objects\, dissolving distinctions between the public and the private\, and reconditioning spatial relations. Eruv collages together text\, photography\, and paper-cut maps of ritual terrains to articulate how eruvin might be utilized as ritual technology in projects of queer liberation and community formation. \nTickets are $12 for Students and $23 for General Admission\, plus applicable taxes. \nAbout Iso: \nIso E. Setel is a filmmaker and interdisciplinary artist based in Montreal / Tiohtiá:ke since 2017. Utilizing moving images\, text\, and textiles\, their work addresses questions of visibility\, sense and memory in documentary film and installation. Their work has been exhibited in the U.S. and Canada. In 2022 and 2023\, Iso has facilitated workshops on the Jewish art of papercutting at the Museum of Jewish Montreal. Originally from Buffalo\, New York\, Iso received a BA in Political Studies and Electronic Media Arts from Simon’s Rock in 2017\, and an MFA in Film Production from Concordia University in 2021. \nPlease note capacity is limited\, so we encourage early registration to avoid disappointment. Copies of Eruv: Notes on Queer Installations of Jewish Space will be available for purchase at the end of the walking portion\, $5 or pay-what-you-can. Proceeds from book sales will be donated to projects that support queer youth in Montreal. Books are also available to those who are unable to attend. Email Iso at iso.setel@gmail.com to request a copy.  \nWeather Policy: In the event of light rain\, the tour will go on as scheduled. In the event of severe weather conditions\, the tour will be rescheduled and all participants will be automatically invited to attend the rescheduled date. \n\nREAD LESS
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/imagining-a-queer-eruv-a-walking-conversation-2/
LOCATION:Parc Saint-Viateur\, 530 Avenue Querbes\, Outremont\, Quebec\, H2V 3W5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Unpacking My Library: A Collection of Jewish Heritage
DESCRIPTION:I’ve often felt that my library explained who I was\, gave me a shifting self that transformed itself constantly throughout the years.” Alberto Mangel – Packing my Library \n  \n“Unpacking My Library: A Collection of Jewish Heritage” is an oral history project designed by Wanessa Cardoso that investigates the role of personal libraries in preserving Jewish culture\, identity and heritage. \nDuring World War II\, tens of millions of books disappeared in the Nazi plundering operations\, which destroyed not only public libraries and archives all over Europe but also personal libraries built up over generations to depict the cultural and linguistic aspects of people as individuals and communities. \nIn this event\, the public will have the opportunity to watch part of the interviews undertaken during this project and discuss with some of the participants how preserving certain documents in personal libraries (newly established or passed over generations) can contribute to safeguarding Jewish culture. This event will be a space for bibliophiles to meet and exchange personal experiences about the subject. \n  \nMeet the interviewees that will participate in the event: \n  \nCesario Lavery is an illustrator\, comics-maker\, writer\, textile dabbler and outdoor educator. Der Eydes (“The Witness”) is his ongoing serialized comic about Dr. Chaim Shatan\, Kafka\, finding treasure\, and family history/mystery. Cesario’s interests include intergenerational and mixed-level learning\, emergent pedagogy\, learning Yiddish and Judeo-Italian\, crafts of all kinds\, and storytelling in its myriad forms. \n  \nClaire Sigal is a Master’s Student at McGill University in Library Sciences\, having completed her BFA in Art History at Concordia University. When she is not researching the history of Jewish garment work in Montreal\, she is writing\, reading Yiddish poetry\, or Jewish folk dancing. \n  \ndaph is a public school educator\, community organizer\, and performing arts professional. They have been working on their home library/community project for the past few years\, to share access to books they couldn’t find in Montreal’s libraries or bookstores. Part political education\, part spiritual sustenance\, they read and share books about queer and trans-Jews\, anti-colonial Arab-Jewish histories\, and Jewish sacred texts\, among many other things. \n  \n\nSarah Deshaies is a lifelong reader and radio-maker based in Montreal. She produced an audio documentary about Chrismukkah through the support of the Museum’s micrograntee program. \n  \nThank you to the Jewish Public Library for providing their space for the filming of Unpacking My Library. \n  \nUnpacking My Library was produced under the Museum of Jewish Montreal’s Microgrants for Creative or Cultural Exploration program\, with support from the Community Innovation Fund and the Betty Averbach Family Foundation. The views and opinions expressed in this project and/or event are those of the creator(s) and do not necessarily reflect the position of the Museum of Jewish Montreal. \nThe Community Innovation Fund is financed in part by the Government of Canada’s Social Development Partnerships Program – Children and Families Component and is part of the Action Plan for Official Languages – 2018-2023: Investing in Our Future. The fund is managed by the Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN).
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/unpacking-my-library-a-collection-of-jewish-heritage/
LOCATION:Musée du Montréal juif | Museum of Jewish Montreal\, 5220 St. Laurent blvd.\, Montréal\, Québec\, H2T 1S1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Red Light Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us in welcoming Professor Karen Herland for another special walking tour of Montreal’s historic Red Light District! \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. \nTICKETS:\nAdults: $25\nStudents: $13\nAges 65+: $23\nAges 13-17: $13\nAges 8-12: $8\nAges 0-7: Free \nClick here to get your tickets! Space is limited so purchase early to avoid disappointment. \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-7/
LOCATION:1111 Boulevard Saint-Laurent Montreal\, 1111 Boulevard Saint-Laurent\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H2Z 1J6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Mahjong Night
DESCRIPTION:***PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT OF ADVANCE TICKETS. A very limited number of tickets will be available at the door.*** \nHave you ever wanted to learn how to play mahjong\, but there’s no one around you to play with or learn from? Now is your chance to learn to play the iconic Chinese game that has an unlikely and generations-long bond within Jewish communities. \nOn Thursday\, August 17\, we are excited to host our first-ever mahjong night for players of all levels! Learn from our talented teachers\, mingle amidst other players\, and try your hand at this legendary game. \nMahjong is played in teams of four\, so bring your family and friends! All are welcome to learn\, play\, and observe. A kids’ area will be available with colouring pages for the little ones to enjoy. \nPlease note that there will be a limited number of mahjong sets available\, so bring your own set if you have one. Games will be set on a first-come\, first-served basis\, and we will ensure as many people have time to play as possible. Throughout the evening\, teachers will be around to help beginners how to play. We encourage intermediate players to mix with beginners – this is all about helping each other out and having fun! \nTo add to the atmosphere\, music will be playing throughout the game floor\, and our bar (paid by card only) will be open to serve non-alcoholic and alcoholic refreshments. \nTickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children\, plus taxes. Click here to reserve your ticket. \nThis event is presented in proud partnership with mychinatownmtl\, a community page devoted to raising awareness of issues concerning Montreal’s Chinatown and its community.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/mahjong-night/
LOCATION:Musée du Montréal juif | Museum of Jewish Montreal\, 5220 St. Laurent blvd.\, Montréal\, Québec\, H2T 1S1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Zine Launch | Not Going Anywhere: History and Continuity in Queer Jewish Montreal
DESCRIPTION:The LGBTQ+ relationship to history is a queer thing. Traditionally erased or purposefully redacted\, queer histories have been typically kept alive through whisper networks and\, since mid-20th century\, communal archives. But now\, queer memory can aid us to right historical wrongs\, document oral histories\, give life to dust-covered boxes lying dormant on fonds shelves. \nHistory allows us to reckon with our origins and grapple with what came before us. We can make sense of the present\, and be part of the betterment of life in the present day. In Judaism it is organized in religious scripture\, recounted in ceremonies\, teachings\, and cultural events – the very fabric of life. For a people whose existence has been in peril since nearly the beginning of their time\, history has been our means to survive. \n–From Introduction\, Not Going Anywhere: History and Continuity in Queer Jewish Montreal \nOn August 24\, join us for the launch of Not Going Anywhere. A compendium of original research regarding the history of Montreal’s queer Jewish communities and organizations\, this zine marks the first permanent and physical memorial to this history. \nAll are welcome! Bring your friends\, family – chosen or otherwise – and loved ones together to celebrate the launch of this publication created in an effort to immortalize this sect of our city’s queer history. \nFollowing introductory remarks at 7:45pm\, the contributors of Not Going Anywhere will be available to answer questions from the audience. A limited run of physical copies of Not Going Anywhere will be available for $10 (payable by card only). Doors open and and zine sales will begin at 7:00pm. \nComplimentary snacks will be available for all guests. Our bar (card only) will also be open with non-alcoholic beverage options available. \nEarly registration is encouraged. To reserve your free ticket\, click here. \nThe Museum of Jewish Montreal would like to thank the Archives gaies du Québec and the Yiddish Book Center for their promotional partnership. Not Going Anywhere was produced with thanks to the support of the Jewish Community Foundation (JFC).
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/zine-launch-not-going-anywhere-history-and-continuity-in-queer-jewish-montreal/
LOCATION:Musée du Montréal juif | Museum of Jewish Montreal\, 5220 St. Laurent blvd.\, Montréal\, Québec\, H2T 1S1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Imagining A Queer Eruv: A Walking Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Imagining A Queer Eruv: A Walking Conversation with artist and researcher Iso E. Setel. Starting at Parc St-Viateur in Outremont\, this guided conversation will take us through the Mile End by way of the neighbourhood’s back alleys and looping paths\, ending in Champs des Possibles with complimentary snacks and beverages. Along the walk\, Iso will be sharing their research and the work that went into creating their book\, Eruv: Queer Installations of Jewish Space\, while inviting attendees to reflect upon and share their experiences in queer and Jewish spaces within and beyond Montreal. \nThis walking conversation and its associated book examine the ways in which eruvin function as queer objects\, dissolving distinctions between the public and the private\, and reconditioning spatial relations. Eruv collages together text\, photography\, and paper-cut maps of ritual terrains to articulate how eruvin might be utilized as ritual technology in projects of queer liberation and community formation. \nTICKETS: \nAdults: $25\nStudents: $13\nAges 65+: $23\nAges 13-17: $13\nAges 8-12: $8\nAges 0-7: Free \nClick here to reserve your spot. \nAbout Iso: \nIso E. Setel is a filmmaker and interdisciplinary artist based in Montreal / Tiohtiá:ke since 2017. Utilizing moving images\, text\, and textiles\, their work addresses questions of visibility\, sense and memory in documentary film and installation. Their work has been exhibited in the U.S. and Canada. In 2022 and 2023\, Iso has facilitated workshops on the Jewish art of papercutting at the Museum of Jewish Montreal. Originally from Buffalo\, New York\, Iso received a BA in Political Studies and Electronic Media Arts from Simon’s Rock in 2017\, and an MFA in Film Production from Concordia University in 2021. \nPlease note capacity is limited\, so we encourage early registration to avoid disappointment. \nWeather Policy: In the event of light rain\, the tour will go on as scheduled. In the event of severe weather conditions\, the tour will be rescheduled and all participants will be automatically invited to attend the rescheduled date.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/imagining-a-queer-eruv-a-walking-conversation-3/
LOCATION:Parc Saint-Viateur\, 530 Avenue Querbes\, Outremont\, Quebec\, H2V 3W5\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230913T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230913T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T104817
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SUMMARY:Book Launch | In the Land of the Postscript: The Complete Short Stories of Chava Rosenfarb
DESCRIPTION:On September 13\, join us with the Yiddish Book Center for a discussion in response to In the Land of the Postscript: The Complete Short Stories of Chava Rosenfarb\, translated by Goldie Morgentaler. \nThis collection\, published by White Goat Press\, the Yiddish Book Center’s imprint\, makes available in English for the first time all of Chava Rosenfarb’s short stories in one place. Dealing with the lives of Holocaust survivors in North America\, these stories reflect Rosenfarb’s personal experiences as a Holocaust survivor who settled in Montreal while also inhabiting the minds of characters far different from herself. A discussion between Goldie Morgentaler and Sebastian Schulman will be followed by a book signing. \nTo purchase the book in advance\, visit the Yiddish Book Center’s online store. Copies will also be available for purchase at the launch. \nTo reserve your free spot at the event\, click here. \nChava Rosenfarb (1923–2011) was a major Yiddish novelist\, essayist\, short story writer\, and one of the few writers to compose Yiddish fiction about the Holocaust. Her works remain essential reading on World War II–era and postwar Jewish life. After beginning her literary career writing poetry in the Lodz Ghetto\, Rosenfarb endured Auschwitz and Bergen-Belson and lived in a displaced persons camp before settling in Montreal. \nOur Speakers: \nGoldie Morgentaler (born 1950) is a Canadian Yiddish-to-English literary translator as well as a professor of English literature. She currently holds a professorship at the University of Lethbridge\, where she teaches nineteenth-century British and American literature as well as modern Jewish literature. Morgentaler is the daughter of Holocaust survivor and Yiddish-language author Chava Rosenfarb. \nSebastian Schulman is a literary translator and an alumnus of the Yiddish Book Center. \nWhite Goat Press\, the Yiddish Book Center’s imprint\, is committed to bringing newly translated work to the widest readership possible. We publish work in all genres—novels\, short stories\, drama\, poetry\, memoirs\, essays\, reportage\, children’s literature\, plays\, and popular fiction\, including romance and detective stories. \nThis event is proudly presented by the Yiddish Book Center in partnership with the Museum of Jewish Montreal and the Jewish Public Library of Montreal.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/book-launch-in-the-land-of-the-postscript-the-collected-short-stories-of-chava-rosenfarb/
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:20230918T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230918T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T104817
CREATED:20230905T184404Z
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SUMMARY:Heavenly Bodies\, Terrestrial Time: Exploring Astronomy in the Hebrew Calendar
DESCRIPTION:Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of a new year\, a new month\, and the High Holidays\, but have you ever wondered what determines these ever-changing dates? Join the Museum of Jewish Montreal to find out\, with a night of festive stargazing and astronomical exploration. \nLed by Plateau Astro (Trevor Kjorlien)\, visitors will be taken on a guided walk through the Plateau to learn about the relationship between the planetary movements\, the Jewish New Year and the Hebrew calendar. The walk will conclude in Parc Jeanne-Mance where visitors will be invited to explore the night sky by telescope. \nTICKETS:\nAdults: $25\nStudents: $13\nAges 65+: $23\nAges 13-17: $13\nAges 8-12: $8\nAges 0-7: Free \nPlease note that capacity is limited\, so early registration is recommended to avoid disappointment. Click here to reserve your spot. \nAbout Our Guest:\nTrevor Kjorlien is a Space Educator who runs Plateau Astro\, a small company based in Montreal dedicated to teaching people about space\, astronomy\, and culture. \nWeather Policy: In the event of severe weather conditions\, the tour will be rescheduled and all participants will be automatically invited to attend the rescheduled date.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/heavenly-bodies-terrestrial-time-exploring-astronomy-in-the-hebrew-calendar-2/
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:20231001T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231001T153000
DTSTAMP:20260411T104817
CREATED:20230907T151940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T151940Z
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SUMMARY:Harvest Hike: Sukkot in the Laurentians
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to celebrate Sukkot in the wilderness? On October 1\, we invite you to join us with Rabbi Dini Lewittes for an afternoon of hiking\, reflection\, and dining among the Laurentian Mountains. \nOtherwise known as the Jewish fall harvest festival\, Sukkot is a time to appreciate the gifts of our natural world\, especially in a time of intensifying climate crisis. In Rabbi Lewittes’ home\, guests will be invited to take part in a guided mindfulness hike\, spirited reflections\, craft-based rituals\, and lunch in the Sukkah overlooking beautiful Lake Manitou. \nTickets are $35 each plus tax. Each ticket includes lunch\, hike\, and materials for the craft activity. Click here to reserve your spot. Capacity is limited so early registration is encouraged. \nSCHEDULE: \n10:30am – Guests arrive\n11:00am – Guided mindfulness hike with Rabbi Lewittes\n1:30pm – Vegetarian Sukkah lunch and craft in Rabbi Lewittes’ home\n3:30pm – Guests depart \nHOW TO GET THERE: \nRabbi Lewittes’ home is located in the Laurentians\, approximately 60-75 minutes by car from Montreal. Following registration\, guests will receive an email with Rabbi Lewittes’ address. \nWe will not be providing transportation to the event site\, however we will do our best to facilitate carpools for those who do not have a car or cannot find a carpool on their own. If you do not have access to a car\, please fill out the registration questions accordingly. If you are able to make room in your car for additional passengers\, please fill out the registration questions accordingly. We thank everyone in advance for making room in their vehicles to share this afternoon together. \nPlease note that the hike’s difficulty level is moderate. Guests are strongly encouraged to wear proper footwear and outdoor attire. The hike is not suitable for guests with limited mobility. \nWeather Policy: This event will go on as scheduled rain or shine.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/harvest-hike-sukkot-in-the-laurentians/
LOCATION:Rabbi Dini Lewittes’ Home\, Laurentian Mountains\, Laurentian Mountains\, Quebec\, G0A 0E7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231012T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231012T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T104817
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SUMMARY:A Pickling Workshop
DESCRIPTION:‘Tis the season for fermentation! Join us to take part in the Jewish tradition of pickling with an interactive workshop co-hosted by The Wandering Chew and MAZON. \nFollowing a brief introduction on the history of pickling by Kat Romanow of The Wandering Chew\, she’ll lead guests into making their own pickles. Tables will be set up workshop-style and all materials will be provided. Each guest will prepare and go home with one jar of Dill Pickles and one jar of Preserved Lemons. Guests will also be able to take home printed copies of each recipe\, so you can make them again or share them with loved ones! \nFollowing our hard work\, guests will be welcome to enjoy a beverage from our bar (not included in ticket price\, paid by card only) and schmooze. \nTickets are $25 each. Capacity is limited so reserve your ticket early to avoid disappointment. Click here to reserve your spot.  \nABOUT OUR PARTNERS: \nThe Wandering Chew is a women-led not-for-profit based in Montreal whose mission is to share the diversity of Jewish stories through food. Kat Romanow is a Jewish food historian\, cook\, and writer. She has a MA in Judaic studies and food studies\, and is the co-founder of The Wandering Chew. She leads cooking workshops and demonstrations across North America\, and her writing and recipes can be found in The Nosher\, Tablet Magazine\, and CBC Life. She is passionate about using food as a medium to teach people about Jewish culture and history\, and hopes to create a more inclusive Jewish community through her work. Follow her on Instagram at @wanderingchew. \nMAZON Canada\, the Jewish Response to Hunger\, is a grassroots community foundation which supports food aid projects all across the country on behalf of the Jewish community\, both by providing grants for food and equipment\, and by educating and advocating toward effective solutions to end hunger in Canada.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/a-pickling-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:20231018T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231018T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T104817
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SUMMARY:Red Light Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our last Red Light Tour of the year! Come learn about Montreal’s historic Red Light District under the guidance of Professor Karen Herland. \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: $25\nStudents: $13\nAges 65+: $23\nAges 13-17: $13\nAges 8-12: $8\nAges 0-7: Free \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\nREAD LESS
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/red-light-walking-tour-8/
LOCATION:1111 Boulevard Saint-Laurent Montreal\, 1111 Boulevard Saint-Laurent\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H2Z 1J6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231109T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231109T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T104817
CREATED:20231106T170610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T170610Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk with Sonia Bazar
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the McClure Gallery\, artist Sonia Bazar will present a talk about their multimedia installation BACK RIVER at the Museum of Jewish Montreal. \nSonia will be presenting with Dr. Anna Sheftel\, Principal of the School of Community and Public Affairs at Concordia University\, with whom she is collaborating on a research project on the Back River cemetery.\nTheir research explores erasure\, time and death within the framework of the Back River Memorial Gardens Cemetery\, Montreal’s oldest Jewish cemetery\, dating from 1880 and still in use today. This event will be held at the McClure Gallery at 350 Victoria Avenue in Westmount. \nNo sign-up required. Click here for more information.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/artist-talk-with-sonia-bazar/
LOCATION:McClure Gallery\, 350 Victoria Avenue\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Z 2N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231116T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T104817
CREATED:20231106T171950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T172056Z
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SUMMARY:Je Vais\, Tu Vas\, Shiva: A Conversation About Death
DESCRIPTION:In a moment when so many of us are experiencing grief\, we are also feeling a closer personal connection to death and mourning. This is a topic that we often don’t get to speak openly about and it feels like a pertinent time to start. \nOn November 16\, join us in partnership with the Mile End Chavurah for a roundtable conversation about death. We’ll have a real talk about this big subject alongside some folks who are steeped in worlds where death is anything but taboo. We will welcome Dan Misha Goldman\, a musician and music therapist in palliative care; Rian Lussier\, a death care worker and memorial organizer for Keeper and the organizer of a cemetery scavenger hunt for talkdeath.com here in Montreal; artist Sonia Bazar\, who is currently preparing a photography and sculpture exhibit about the Back River Cemetery; and Rabbi Dini Lewittes\, a lecturer at the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York\, as well as an innovator of green burial here in Québec. Curated and moderated by Tamara Kramer. Drinks and free snacks will be served. All questions and states of mind/soul are welcome! \nTickets are $12. Click here to reserve your spot.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/41954/
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:20231123T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231123T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T104817
CREATED:20231106T171335Z
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SUMMARY:Vernissage | BACK RIVER
DESCRIPTION:On November 23\, join us for the public vernissage of BACK RIVER by Montreal-based artist Sonia Bazar. The latest exhibition at the Museum of Jewish Montreal\, BACK RIVER weaves together themes of loss\, memory\, community\, and urban landscapes\, contemplating what is forgotten\, and how it can be remembered. \nCentred upon the Back River Cemetery – one of Montreal’s oldest Jewish cemeteries\, located in Ahuntsic – this multidisciplinary body of work explores the burial ground’s peculiar and enigmatic place in our city’s landscape. Bazar’s work ruminates on the challenges of solving the puzzle surrounding the cemetery’s founding\, evolution\, and near-abandonment. With the artist’s own family members buried at the Back River\, piecing together knowledge of this space becomes an act of personal archiving and placemaking. However\, absence and scarcity of information about the Back River Cemetery remain a core part of its story and the memory of its occupants.Through research-creation using archival sources and oral histories\, Bazar invites us to become part of the cemetery’s contemporary archive as she reimagines its 140-year history through photography\, installation\, and sculptural work. \nOpening remarks by the curator and the artist will take place at 8:00pm. \nKindly note that pre-registration is required for all who wish to attend. Click here to register in advance. \nA bar (payable by card only) will be open with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage options. Complimentary refreshments provided by Violet Bakehouse will also be available. \nACCESSIBILITY: Please note that the Museum of Jewish Montreal is currently not accessible to visitors with limited mobility. This exhibition takes place on the second and third floors of our building\, accessible by staircase. Our ground floor entrance is accessible by ramp.  \nSonia Bazar and the Museum of Jewish Montreal would like to acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/vernissage-back-river/
LOCATION:Musée du Montréal juif | Museum of Jewish Montreal\, 5220 St. Laurent blvd.\, Montréal\, Québec\, H2T 1S1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231214T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231214T213000
DTSTAMP:20260411T104817
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SUMMARY:Hanukkah Trivia
DESCRIPTION:Since there are eight crazy nights during the festival of lights\, why not celebrate one of them playing some trivia?! \nOn December 14\, join us for some exciting rounds of Hanukkah-themed trivia. Whether you’re a pop culture enthusiast\, history buff\, foodie\, or all of the above\, you can expect categories for every taste. Don’t worry – we play fair! Emceeing our trivia will be none other than Sarah Deshaies\, who will make sure that you leave no questions unanswered (unless you’re truly stumped – we can’t help you there). \nOur winning players will go home with a prize pack featuring goodies from some of your favourite local businesses. Every guest can treat themselves to complimentary latkes and jelly donuts\, and our bar (payable by card only) will be flowing with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage options available. Since we’re feeling extra festive\, we’ll be preparing an extra special concoction for the night! \nTickets are $15 each and include complimentary refreshments as well as a chance to win some exciting prizes. Doors open at 7:30pm and the games begin at 8:00pm. Tell your friends\, gather a team\, and we’ll see you there! \nGame Rules: Teams may contain a maximum of 5 players. If your party is larger than 5\, you will be asked to split into two groups. There’s no need to let us know who is in your team ahead of time. Just show up and have fun! \nPlease Note: Advance registration is required for all who wish to attend. There will be no signups at the door. Space is limited\, so sign up early to avoid disappointment. \nClick here to reserve your ticket. \nAbout Our Emcee: Sarah Deshaies produces the morning show at CJAD 800 and sometimes fills in as a co-host on the station’s Trivia Show. She loves hosting and playing trivia. As a part of the Museum of Jewish Montreal’s Microgrant Program\, Sarah created an audio documentary\, Chrismukkah Party. It’s available wherever you get your podcasts.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/hanukkah-trivia/
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:20240111T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240111T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T104817
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SUMMARY:BEHIND BACK RIVER: Gallery Tour with Sonia Bazar and Dr. Anna Sheftel
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special tour of our current exhibition BACK RIVER\, that reveals the ongoing research behind the exhibition and the many hidden stories of the Back River Cemetery. Led by researchers from Concordia University’s Department of History\, Dr. Anna Sheftel and Naomi Frost\, alongside artist Sonia Bazar\, participants will have the chance to learn about the process of and fascinating reciprocal relationship between research and art-making. \nThe 45 minute walking conversation will conclude with a question and answer period. \nThis programme will run in English\, with bilingual questions and discussion. \n  \nABOUT OUR GUESTS \nDr. Anna Sheftel is Principal and Associate Professor in the School of Community and Public Affairs at Concordia University. She has a DPhil in Modern History from the University of Oxford. She does oral history of genocide\, violence and migration\, and has published extensively on oral history practice and ethics. \n  \nNaomi Frost is a PhD Candidate in the Department of History at Concordia University and is currently appointed as Concordia University Library’s 2023-2024 Researcher-in-Residence. Her work centers on oral history\, transgenerational memory\, and storytelling in the Cambodian post-genocide diaspora. She also works as a research assistant for the “Cemetery as Metaphor” project. \n  \nSonia Halpern-Bazar 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. After having shown their work in Canada\, Germany\, and Spain\, BACK RIVER marks Bazar’s first solo exhibition in Montreal. \n  \nRegister for tickets here: https://jlive.app/events/6426 \n 
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/behind-back-river-gallery-tour-with-sonia-bazar-and-dr-anna-sheftel/
LOCATION:Musée du Montréal juif | Museum of Jewish Montreal\, 5220 St. Laurent blvd.\, Montréal\, Québec\, H2T 1S1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240124T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240124T213000
DTSTAMP:20260411T104817
CREATED:20240103T221243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T191633Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Moms Nite Out!
DESCRIPTION:Is your New Year’s Resolution to get out more? Meet new people? Shake up your usual date night? \nCalling all queer moms for a night of snacking\, drinking\, wisdom from a queer jewish parent\, and semi-structured socializing. Organized by MJM microgrant recipient Talia Ralph\, the Museum of Jewish Montreal is hosting a night for queer moms of all stripes to let their hair down\, skip the small talk\, and make a new friend (or four). \nOn the eve of Tu-Bishvat\, come plant some seedlings of a new community where we can be ourselves\, together. Joined by special guest Rabbi Dini Lewittes\, attendees will be invited to listen and share their experiences on being a queer parent\, whatever that means to you. We’ll talk about family\, relationships\, and perhaps get to know each other a little bit better. \nDoors will open at 7:30pm with the event beginning at 8:00pm. Complimentary refreshments will be provided. Capacity is limited\, so register early to avoid disappointment. \nClick here to reserve your free ticket. \nABOUT TALIA: \nTalia is a lawyer\, writer\, artist and mom from Montreal interested in building supportive communities rooted in shared interests and experiences. \nBefore becoming a food lawyer for the Department of Justice\, Talia was a journalist and editor who covered international politics\, food culture\, and policy for publications like VICE\, Edible Brooklyn\, Punch\, and Eater. She has also participated in and facilitated various community support groups about financial justice\, chronic pain\, diversity and inclusion\, and mental health. When she isn’t working or mom-ing\, she paints weird shapes (@tal.makes.art) and writes about queer parenthood at www.yourqueermom.substack.com. \nTalia has an honours’ degree in journalism from Emerson College (2011); an M.A. in food systems from NYU (2015); and a dual degree in civil and common law from McGill’s Faculty of Law (2019). She is a proud queer mom to a spotted rescue dog and incredible 2-year-old human\, and wife to Sam. They all live in Montreal West\, and would love to have you over. \nThis event is a part of the Museum of Jewish Montreal’s Microgrant Program for Creative or Cultural Exploration\, which is funded by Federation CJA’s Working Together Grant and the Betty Averbach Foundation.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/queer-moms-nite-out/
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:20240218T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240218T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T104817
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SUMMARY:Soul Candles: Ancestral Practice and Candle Crafting
DESCRIPTION:On February 18\, join us for a candle-making workshop that explores participatory ritual\, tradition\, and ancestral connection. \nFacilitated by artist Sof Kreidstein\, this creative workshop is focused on the old Ashkenazi custom of making soul candles out of beeswax. This centuries-old practice\, called feldmestn (Yiddish) was carried out by women in Eastern Europe who would measure the graves of their ancestors with wick thread\, making candles as a connective channel between the dead and the living. \nDuring the workshop\, guests will learn all about this ancestral practice\, and will be invited to engage in open discussion about themes related to ancestral connection. Guests will also be encouraged to consider the thematic overlaps between this workshop and our ongoing exhibition\, BACK RIVER by Sonia Bazar\, which contemplates loss and memory in the context of Montreal’s Back River Cemetery. \nAll participants will come away with a hand-made beeswax candle (or a few!)\, incorporating a wick imbued with intention\, as well as a candleholder made from a found object. Guests are encouraged to bring a stone for their candleholder\, but we will have extras provided. \nTickets to this workshop are $30 plus tax\,. and include all materials needed to make the candle. Pre-registration is required for all who wish to attend. Capacity is limited\, so sign up early to avoid disappointment. \nClick here to reserve your spot.  \nABOUT SOF: \nSof Kreidstein is an interdisciplinary artist and facilitator\, who creates/transforms through object making\, installation art\, performance\, poetry\, digital media\, and socially engaged projects. Their multifaceted practice is guided by interconnections in nature\, queer ritual\, Jewish mysticism and folklore\, neurodivergent intuition\, and intergenerationality. Sof is based in Tkaronto\, having recently moved back from Kjipuktuk where they lived during and following their time at NSCAD (BFA 2022). \nTheir work has evolved through solo and collaborative exhibitions\, land-based projects\, and public art festivals. As a facilitator and organizer\, their work is centred around queer and trans Jewish community and youth\, and cultivating accessible spaces for creative expression. Sof is driven to nurture growth through connection\, care\, and curiosity. \nACCESSIBILITY: Please note that the upper levels of our building are not currently accessible to visitors with limited mobility. This workshop will take place on the ground level. Our exhibition space is located on the upper levels.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/soul-candles-ancestral-practice-and-candle-crafting/
LOCATION:Musée du Montréal juif | Museum of Jewish Montreal\, 5220 St. Laurent blvd.\, Montréal\, Québec\, H2T 1S1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Doikayt\, On Being Here and Loving It: A Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Not tired yet of the back-and-forth thinking about what it means to be Jewish? Looking for connections with other “not Jewish enough\,” “Jew-ish\,” or “WIP” Jews? Well\, this writing workshop might be just what you need. \nFacilitated by Karl Ponthieux Stern\, one of the Museum of Jewish Montreal’s (MJM) microgrant recipients\, Doikayt\, on being here and loving it is an interactive writing workshop dedicated to the complexities of navigating diasporic Jewishness. Meaning “hereness” or “diasporism\,” the Yiddish term doikayt refers to how Jewish communities are strengthened wherever they may be. Centred upon creating a community around the idea of “hereness” and sharing our experiences on Jewish Montreal\, participants will discover Karl´s zine\, and will be invited to participate in writing activities. The workshop will include some time to share our writing and/or experiences. Karl’s zine is written in English\, but since Karl is a native French speaker\, this event will be bilingual. Join us with Karl for an evening of thinking\, fun\, and community. \nThe workshop will run from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Snacks and tea will be provided\, as well as a free copy of the zine for each participant. Pre-registration for this workshop is required for all who wish to attend. Limited capacity\, so please register early to avoid disappointment. \nClick here to reserve your free spot. \nABOUT KARL: \nKarl is a Montreal-based writer\, trans gay activist\, and history student. They started their research activities way before university\, by documenting medical violence against women\, trans men\, and non-binary people in France. They also led a self-educated research on Jewish Women in leftist organizations\, for the revolutionary Jewish organization JJR. Karl´s hunger for knowledge\, social justice\, and Jewish culture has made them passionate about Yiddish revival and secular Jewish culture. They sometimes bridge all the sides of themselves in cross-stitching embroideries that they showcase along with their partner’s artwork on @gertyshop. \nKarl holds a degree in History from the University of Paris Nanterre (2022). Their M.A. thesis at Concordia University focuses on an Oral History of the ExisTransInter\, a yearly demonstration led by trans activists since 1997. Karl currently serves on the Mile End Chavurah´s board of directors. \nThis is an independent project developed through the Museum of Jewish Montreal’s Microgrants for Creative and Cultural Exploration Program. This program is made possible through the support of the Averbach Family Foundation\, the Morris and Rosalind Goodman Family Foundation\, Federation CJA’s Working Together Grant\, The Azrieli Foundation\, and CANVAS. 
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/doikayt-on-being-here-and-loving-it-a-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Musée du Montréal juif | Museum of Jewish Montreal\, 5220 St. Laurent blvd.\, Montréal\, Québec\, H2T 1S1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Nuit Blanche au Musée du Montréal juif
DESCRIPTION:For the 21st edition of Nuit Blanche à Montreal\, join us for an evening to celebrate art\, culture\, and music in our city.\n\nStop by to visit our ongoing exhibition BACK RIVER by Montreal-based artist Sonia Bazar\, who will be in attendance throughout the evening. A bar stocked with alcoholic and non-alcoholic options (paid by card only) will be open. Local DJs and musicians will be setting the mood all through the night. Admission is free and all are welcome! \nClick here for more information.  \nPlease note that the upper levels of our building are currently not accessible to visitors with limited mobility. Our exhibition is held on the second and third floors of our building. \nPresented in proud partnership with Nuit Blanche à Montreal and Montréal en Lumière.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/nuit-blanche-au-musee-du-montreal-juif-2/
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:20240307T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240307T200000
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SUMMARY:Behind BACK RIVER: Gallery Tour
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a special tour of our current exhibition BACK RIVER that reveals the ongoing research behind the exhibition and the many hidden stories of the Back River Cemetery. Led by researchers from Concordia University’s School of Community and Public Affairs\, Dr. Anna Sheftel and Department of History\, Naomi Frost\, alongside artist Sonia Bazar\, participants will have the chance to learn about the process of and fascinating reciprocal relationship between research and art-making. \nThe 45-minute discussion will conclude with a Q&A period. \nPre-registration is required (no walk-ins) for all who wish to attend.\nThis program will run in English\, with bilingual questions and discussion. \nPlease click here to reserve your ticket ($10 plus tax). \nABOUT OUR GUESTS: \nDr. Anna Sheftel is is Principal and Associate Professor in the School of Community and Public Affairs at Concordia University. She has a DPhil in Modern History from the University of Oxford. She does oral history of genocide\, violence and migration\, and has published extensively on oral history practice and ethics. \nNaomi Frost is a PhD Candidate in the Department of History at Concordia University and is currently appointed as Concordia University Library’s 2023-2024 Researcher-in-Residence. Her work centers on oral history\, transgenerational memory\, and storytelling in the Cambodian post-genocide diaspora. She also works as a research assistant for the “Cemetery as Metaphor” project. \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. After having shown their work in Canada\, Germany\, and Spain\, BACK RIVER marks Bazar’s first solo exhibition in Montreal. 
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/behind-back-river-gallery-tour/
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:20240321T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240321T230000
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SUMMARY:Purim Party
DESCRIPTION:Calling all queens\, kings\, and bon-vivants! We’re having a Purim party again and you’re invited! \nOn March 21\, come dressed in your most dazzling disguise and join us for a celebration that you won’t want to miss. Featuring a costume contest with chances to win prizes from our favourite local vendors\, sweets\, music\, and a drag performance\, there’s no reason you wouldn’t want to celebrate one of our most spectacular holidays. \nTickets start at $10 for students and $15 for general admission (plus tax). All tickets include access to our sweets table (yes\, there will be hamantaschen) and an invitation to join our costume contest with prizes from our favourite local businesses. Featuring a special drag performance by Kitty Catcher and a vibe-filled set by DJ Big M\, this is a party you won’t want to miss! At an extra cost\, our bar (payable by card only) will be open all through the night. \nPlease note that this event is 18+. Pre-registration is required for all who wish to attend. Get your ticket while supplies last.\nClick here to reserve your ticket now. \nAlthough costumes are not mandatory\, they are strongly\, strongly encouraged. For everyone’s enjoyment\, festive accessories will be available for those who choose to arrive undisguised. \nSo\, are you an Esther\, Haman\, Achashverosh\, or someone else altogether? We can’t wait to see you to find out! \nThis event is presented in partnership with Mile End Chavurah (MECH). The Museum of Jewish Montreal is an inclusive space that is committed to producing safe and uplifting events for our community. There will be absolutely no tolerance for any forms of violence\, assault\, intimidation\, or discrimination\, including homophobia\, transphobia\, misogyny\, racism\, antisemitism\, Islamophobia\, or ableism. 
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/purim-party/
LOCATION:Musée du Montréal juif | Museum of Jewish Montreal\, 5220 St. Laurent blvd.\, Montréal\, Québec\, H2T 1S1\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240327T203000
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SUMMARY:Jewish Herbalism: Our Roots and Rituals
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered about the connections between plants and Jewish rituals? \nTo kick off spring\, join us with Celia Robinovitch for an interactive workshop about Jewish herbalism. A part of our Microgrant Program for Creative or Cultural Exploration\, this workshop will look at the plants central to Jewish traditions\, culture\, and healing methods. This interactive workshop will give participants a chance to play with (and take home!) a colorful variety of dried herbs and spices while learning about their historical uses in Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jewish communities. \nHerbalism grants people the knowledge and tools to utilize natural resources in their local environment to support their health and wellness. Sharing information about Jewish plant rituals and historic herbal traditions is particularly important for Jews in the diaspora because it grants us tools to reclaim ancestral practices and connect with the local environment\, thus fostering community resilience and bodily sovereignty for a people who have a long history of exile\, persecution and cultural erasure. \nParticipants will each create besamim pouches\, an aromatic container used during the Havdalah service\, using herbs that are traditionally significant in Jewish culture\, medicine and rituals. This activity is child-friendly\, and open to all ages! \nPlease note that this event is free and capacity is limited. Pre-registration is required for all who wish to attend. Click here to reserve your ticket.  \nABOUT CELIA: \nCelia Robinovitch is a Montreal-based social worker\, herbalist and DJ. She holds a bachelor’s in social work from McGill and completed the City Herbal Apprenticeship Program at Loyola this past summer. Celia has worked extensively in community outreach\, harm reduction\, and urban agriculture. She currently works at Santropol Roulant on the Meals on Wheels team\, and spends her free time DJing and learning more about Jewish herbalism traditions in hopes of integrating her Jewish heritage with her love for plants and accessible healthcare. \nAccessibility: Please note that the upper levels of our building ore only accessible via staircase. This workshop will take place on the ground level. \nThis is an independent project developed through the Museum of Jewish Montreal’s Microgrants for Creative and Cultural Exploration Program. This program is made possible through the support of the Averbach Family Foundation\, the Morris and Rosalind Goodman Family Foundation\, Federation CJA’s Working Together Grant\, The Azrieli Foundation\, and CANVAS. We would like to thank the Yiddish Book Center for their partnership. \n\nREAD LESS
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/jewish-herbalism-our-roots-and-rituals/
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:20240407T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240407T160000
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SUMMARY:Passover Printmaking: A Linocut Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Ring in the Passover season by learning a new skill! Join us for a workshop on linocut printmaking. \nOn April 7\, Damián Birbrier will facilitate a 3-hour workshop\, which will instruct guests on how to design\, prepare\, and produce their own prints using the linocut technique\, otherwise known as block printing. With Passover just around the corner\, this workshop will be geared towards creating a cover for your Haggadah – though guests are more than welcome to create prints for other purposes. \nDamián will guide guests through a brief history of illuminated Haggadot\, demystify why this text is embellished with figurative illustrations while no other Jewish text is\, and show some of the most bizarre\, beautiful\, and iconic Haggadot from around the world. \nGuests will be provided with all the materials necessary to create one linocut design and produce two prints. An image bank of traditional motifs and symbols will also be available to provide inspiration and guidance. Guests will also be able to keep their linoleum blocks for future use. \nAll are welcome to join! Please note that due to the dexterity skills required for this workshop\, children should be supervised by an adult. \nTickets are $35 plus tax. Capacity is limited and pre-registration is required for all who wish to attend. Click here to reserve your spot.  \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 ground level.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/passover-printmaking-a-linocut-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:20240418T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240418T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T104817
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SUMMARY:Chapbook Launch: Minder by Madelaine Caritas Longman
DESCRIPTION:Poetry presents a unique opportunity to tap into our inner experiences and better understand ourselves and each other. In acknowledging differences yet bringing people together\, poems can offer a window into nuanced experiences of spirituality\, cultural identity\, neurodiversity\, mental health\, and the intricate relationships between these. Poetry can foster empathy\, embrace variation\, and let us know we’re not alone. \nOn April 18\, you are invited to join us for the launch of Madelaine Caritas Longman’s chapbook\, Minder\, featuring a poetry reading by Madelaine Caritas Longman\, David B. Goldstein and Melanie Power. Arising from the author’s lived experience\, Minder explores the nuances of life as a neurodivergent queer Jewish person: how can one build a spiritual practice when one struggles with compulsive prayer? What might community mean to a person on the autism spectrum? How can we hold space for the many possibilities of what neurodiversity\, Judaism\, and poetry can be? \nJoin us at 7:00 pm at the Museum of Jewish Montreal for an evening of poetry\, food and drink\, and stimulating discussion. \nPlease note that pre-registration is required for all who wish to attend. Click here to reserve your spot.  \nAbout Our Speakers: \nMadelaine Caritas Longman is the author of The Danger Model (McGill-Queen’s University Press\, 2019)\, which received the Quebec Writers Federation’s Concordia University First Book Prize and was longlisted for the Fred Cogswell Award for Excellence in Poetry. She holds a PhD in Interdisciplinary Humanities from Concordia University.  \nDavid B. Goldstein is an award-winning poet\, critic\, and food writer\, whose work has appeared in magazines and newspapers across Canada and the US. He is the author of two books of poetry\, Lost Originals (2016) and Laws of Rest (2013)\, both published by Book*Hug. He teaches in the English Department at York University and coordinates its Creative Writing Program. \nMelanie Power is the author of Full Moon of Afraid and Craving (McGill-Queen’s University Press\, 2022)\, a book that considers place\, family\, and belonging. Her work has appeared widely in literary journals\, and has been longlisted for the CBC Poetry Prize and the Montreal International Poetry Prize. \nThis is an independent project developed through the Museum of Jewish Montreal’s Microgrants for Creative and Cultural Exploration Program. This program is made possible through the support of the Averbach Family Foundation\, the Morris and Rosalind Goodman Family Foundation\, Federation CJA’s Working Together Grant\, The Azrieli Foundation\, and CANVAS. We would like to thank the Yiddish Book Center for their partnership. \nAccessibility: Please note that the upper levels of our building is not accessible to visitors with limited mobility. This event will take place on the ground floor. Our entrance is accessible via ramp.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/chapbook-launch-minder-by-madelaine-caritas-longman/
LOCATION:Musée du Montréal juif | Museum of Jewish Montreal\, 5220 St. Laurent blvd.\, Montréal\, Québec\, H2T 1S1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:microgrants
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