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SUMMARY:Hanukkah Market
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFeaturing an array of local makers\, and even a table with goodies from our former boutique\, our one-day market will also feature live music from klezmer ensemble Yene Velt from 12:30 to 1:30pm\, as well as festive beverages and snacks to get you in the holiday spirit. \n\nOur Vendors: Alissa Sklar Ceramics\, Almonds for ALS\, Ava Berkson\, Baegel Babe\, Bernie Beigne\, Chez Greenberg\, Gwendolyn Owens Ceramics\, Laura Ellyn\, Becca Love Designs\, Madelaine Longman\, Marion Miller\, RockTin Robin\, Sophie Kastner and EB Sciales\, Soaps by John\, Talia Tarot Tea\, Vanessa Fleising Ceramics\, and more! \nPlease note that our vendors will be handling payment for their goods individually. While most vendors 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 Boulevard \n\nACCESSIBILITY: The upper levels of our building are currently not accessible to visitors with limited mobility. Our market will take place on the ground level\, which is accessible via ramp from our main entrance. \nMade possible with the support of the Consulate General of the Republic of Germany in Montreal.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/hanukkah-market-4/
LOCATION:Musée du Montréal juif | Museum of Jewish Montreal\, 5220 St. Laurent blvd.\, Montréal\, Québec\, H2T 1S1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Makerspaces
DESCRIPTION:Are you in need of a space to develop your craft and meet other people? Bored of working within the confines of your own home? Then come check out our newest offering: Makerspaces! \nThis is an opportunity for artists and musicians to access free space at the Museum of Jewish Montreal (MJM) to rehearse\, practice\, and develop their craft while meeting other emerging artists. This offering is available to visual artists and musicians\, who are invited to use our space in alternating weeks each month. Registration is encouraged (but not required) as space is limited. \nMakerspace: Visual Arts and CraftsOne Sunday a month\, MJM will offer up its space for artists to drop in for a day dedicated to creative practice and exploration. Fibre arts\, paper crafts\, drawing\, painting\, and writing are all welcome! Artists must bring their own materials. The first session for visual arts and crafts will be offered on Sunday\, January 19th. \nMakerspace: Music and PerformanceOne Sunday a month\, MJM will offer up its space for musicians and performers to drop in for a day dedicated to free practice and jamming together. All instruments and musical stylings are welcome! Musicians and performers must bring their own instruments and materials. The first session for music and performance will be offered on Sunday\, January 26th. \nCheck out our signup form to learn more about to reserve your spot in advance. \nThis program is organized by the Montreal Jewish Arts Collaborative (MJAC)\, an initiative between the Museum of Jewish Montreal\, KlezKanada\, and the Segal Centre for Performing Arts.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/makerspaces/
LOCATION:Musée du Montréal juif | Museum of Jewish Montreal\, 5220 St. Laurent blvd.\, Montréal\, Québec\, H2T 1S1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT – Introduction to Yiddish
DESCRIPTION:Please note that there are no more spots available in Yiddish classes for the winter semester. \nBy popular demand\, the Museum of Jewish Montreal is excited to announce another semester of Yiddish classes! Led by instructors Eli Benedict and Zoë Belk\, this 12-week introductory course will be focused on Yiddish language\, as well as literature and song. It’s the perfect opportunity to ease your way into Yiddish culture and learning. \nClasses will take place at the Museum of Jewish Montreal on Wednesdays from 6:30pm to 8:00pm and will run from February 12 to April 30. The total cost per person is $255. There are a limited number of reduced-price spaces available\, so please contact us if this applies to you. Participants of all ages and levels of experience are welcome. The class has limited capacity\, so be sure to sign up quickly! Click here to reserve your spot. \nPresented in partnership with the Jewish Public Library. \nAbout Our Teachers \nEli Benedict is a scholar\, artist\, and activist for Yiddish. He grew up in a Hasidic community in Israel and studied in yeshivas and kollels. Today\, Eli serves as the CEO of “Yung Yidish\,” the Yiddish Museum in Tel Aviv. He also serves as the program director and recruitment at the League for Yiddish. He is part of a research team at UCL (university College London) that studies Hasidic Yiddish and Ashkenazi Hebrew. Eli’s research interests include Ashkenazi culture\, Hasidic culture\, Yiddish\, and Jewish dance. He is a folklore stage artist\, a singer\, dancer\, and teacher of traditional performing arts. \nZoë Belk is a researcher\, editor and translator living on the South Shore of Montreal. She has taught Yiddish at McGill University and a number of summer schools. Her research focuses on Contemporary Hasidic Yiddish and developments in Yiddish in the last 70 years. A linguist by training and an expert in plain language communication\, she is passionate about bringing Yiddish to a wider audience. \nAccessibility: Please note that our building is not currently accessible to visitors with limited mobility. Classes will take place on the second floor\, which is only accessible by stairs.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/introduction-to-yiddish-2/
LOCATION:Musée du Montréal juif | Museum of Jewish Montreal\, 5220 St. Laurent blvd.\, Montréal\, Québec\, H2T 1S1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:VERNISSAGE | Shtetl in the Sun
DESCRIPTION:On February 20\, please join us for the vernissage of Shtetl in the Sun\, our winter exhibition featuring the vibrant works of Andy Sweet and Jonah Strub. \nShtetl in the Sun\, on loan from the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU\, lovingly captures the ferocious strangeness of South Beach\, Miami through the eyes of Andy Sweet\, one of the most dynamic young American photographers of the late 1970s. Photographed between 1977 and 1980\, Sweet’s work showcases a distinct aesthetic and cultural moment in South Beach. \nOn view in Canada for the first time\, the Museum of Jewish Montreal has put Shtetl in the Sun in conversation with the tongue-in-cheek sculptures of Canadian contemporary ceramicist Jonah Strub. Irreverent\, extravagant\, and kitsch\, Strub’s figures appear to be taken straight from the candy-coloured scenes caught on film by Sweet. Together\, the works highlight an emblematic and instantly recognizable North American Jewish phenomenon and figure – the Snowbird – whose vibrancy resonates across time\, regions\, and generations. \nAdmission is free. Complimentary refreshments will be available\, and our bar (payable by card only) will be open with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage options. Click here to reserve your spot in advance.  \nClick here to learn more about the exhibition. \nAccessibility: Our building is not currently accessible to visitors with limited mobility. This exhibition takes place on the second and third floors of our building\, which are accessible via stairwell only. \nThis exhibition is presented with objects on loan from the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU. Shtetl in the Sun: Andy Sweet’s South Beach 1977-1980 is a project of the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU and the family of Andy Sweet.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/vernissage-shtetl-in-the-sun/
LOCATION:Musée du Montréal juif | Museum of Jewish Montreal\, 5220 St. Laurent blvd.\, Montréal\, Québec\, H2T 1S1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Braiding Identities: A Lecture and Creative Workshop for Queer and Trans Jews
DESCRIPTION:For many queer Jews\, navigating their gender and sexual identities alongside their family and cultural heritage can be complex. Led by naveed L. salek nejad\, one of the Museum of Jewish Montreal’s microgrant recipients\, this community-arts workshop is an opportunity for queer and trans Jews to write biographically about their intersecting identities. \nAs part of their microgrant\, naveed analyzed interviews with survivors of ‘March 1968’ with a queer lens to understand forms of Jewish national belonging beyond the national/foreigner binary? March 1968 refers to the expulsion of fifteen thousand Poles of Jewish origin by the Polish communist government under the pretext of domestic political unrest. While the historical context of naveed’s project is unique\, the workshop is designed to be inclusive and accessible to queer and trans Jews from across the Montreal community. \nOn February 27th\, the workshop will begin with a lecture on naveed’s research on “Polish-Jewish Nationality as Queer?”\, which inspired this project. Through the art of paper braiding\, participants will then reflect on their personal and family experiences through writing\, guided by prompts and opportunities for sharing. At the end of the workshop\, participants will have the opportunity to take home their paper braids\, which can serve as mementos\, decorations or bookmarks. \nAdmission is free. Due to limited capacity\, pre-registration is required for all who wish to attend. Click here to reserve your spot. \nnaveed L. salek nejad (they/them/elle) is an artist-writer and cultural mediator. Having grown up by the sea\, notions of fluidity and the ‘littoral’ help naveed to move beyond the binaries of diaspora/home\, here/there\, and cis/trans. Aiming to consider their own role in caring for their communities\, naveed draws from anti-oppression pedagogies and feminist care theory in both their creative and educational practice. naveed holds a BA cum laude in Liberal Arts from University College Maastricht (2020) and an MA from Concordia University’s Individualized Program (2024). As part of their graduate studies in curatorial studies\, naveed was a visiting scholar at the Centre for Research on Social Memory in Warsaw\, reviewing how coloniality is reproduced and sometimes also challenged in Polish museums. Born to a Polish mother and Irâni father in Germany\, they reside in Tiohtià:ke/Montréal and maintain professional ties to Berlin and Warsaw. \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 floor. Our main entrance is accessible from the street via ramp. \nPhoto Credit: Eheversprechen von Felice Schragenheim and Elisabeth Wust\, Berlin 29. Juni 1943\, Papier\, Tinte\, Lippenstift\, 26\,15 × 19\,9 cm (geschlossen); Jüdisches Museum Berlin\, Inv.-Nr. 2006/37/87\, Schenkung von Elisabeth Wust\, Foto: Roman März. \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/braiding-identities-a-lecture-and-creative-workshop-for-queer-and-trans-jews/
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 | Shtetl in the Sun
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate in the sun with us through the night! \nFor the 22nd edition of Nuit Blanche à Montréal\, we are delighted to bring together the works of American photographer Andy Sweet (1953-1982) and Toronto ceramicist Jonah Strub (b. 1996) in the exhibition Shtetl in the Sun. The exhibition highlights the humour and beauty of those who spend their time under the sun during winter. From 9pm to 12:30am\, Juno-nominated Montreal musician Socalled will spin Miami-inspired vinyl\, reflecting the lively ambience of our exhibition. Join us at our venue in the heart of Mile End to escape the cold and catch a glimpse of sunnier weather! \nOur bar will be open (card only) with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. \nAll are welcome! Click here for more information. \nA donation of $5 to $10 at the door is suggested during Socalled’s DJ set (9pm to 12:30am). \nShtetl in the Sun: Andy Sweet’s South Beach 1977-1980 is a project of the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU and the family of Andy Sweet.\nPresented in partnership with Nuit Blanche à Montréal and Montréal en Lumière.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/nuit-blanche-shtetl-in-the-sun/
LOCATION:Musée du Montréal juif | Museum of Jewish Montreal\, 5220 St. Laurent blvd.\, Montréal\, Québec\, H2T 1S1\, Canada
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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 13 – the eve of Purim! – come dressed in your most dazzling disguise and join us for a celebration that you won’t want to miss. Featuring a costume contest\, a Megillah reading\, a DJ set\, and a drag performance\, there’s no reason you wouldn’t want to celebrate our most spectacular holiday. \nTickets start at $10 for students and MJAC members\, and $15 for general admission. All tickets include access to our complimentary sweets table (yes\, there will be hamantaschen!) and an invitation to join our costume contest with prizes to be won. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS. \nFeaturing a Megillah reading at 7pm\, a drag performance by Heart Dandy\, and a vibe-filled DJ set by Nic Levy\, this is a party you won’t want to miss! \nOur bar (payable by card only) will be open all through the night with alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available. \nPlease note that this event is 18+. Pre-registration is required for all who wish to attend. Get your ticket while supplies last! \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. \nThis event is presented in partnership with the Segal Centre\, JQueer Montreal\, KlezKanada\, and Mile End Chavurah (MECH). \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\, Islamophobia\, or ableism. 
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/purim-party-2/
LOCATION:Musée du Montréal juif | Museum of Jewish Montreal\, 5220 St. Laurent blvd.\, Montréal\, Québec\, H2T 1S1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Stories of Le Lux
DESCRIPTION:On March 20th\, please join us for a special storytelling event in partnership with Mile End Memories. \nAs some of you know\, our current space used to be the home of Le Lux\, a popular 24-hour diner and shop from 1984 to 1996. Designed by renowned Montreal architect Luc Laporte\, Le Lux was a beloved gathering place in the heart of the Mile End that brought people from all walks of life together. \nIn 2022\, the Museum of Jewish Montreal moved into the building that once housed the iconic diner\, and over the last 3 years many people have passed through our doors\, delighted to see the inside of the beloved Lux once again. \nAt this storytelling event\, we invite the public to come share their memories. Whether Le Lux was your after-hours destination\, your Sunday morning coffee spot\, or simply your local newsstand\, we want to hear what made Le Lux a special place for you! \nLocal historian Yves Desjardins will give an introduction to the history of the Mile End and the cultural landscape the Lux inhabited\, followed by a few words from architect Louis Martin who will discuss the work of Luc Laporte and its role in shaping some of Montreal’s favourite locales. Following these remarks\, we will invite storytellers to take the stage and share their recollections about how the Lux touched their lives. Stories will be presented in English and French. \nFree admission. Advanced registration is strongly encouraged. Click here to reserve your spot. \nComplimentary snacks will be provided. Our bar (payable by card only) will be open with alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available. \nThis event is presented in proud partnership with Mile End Memories. Founded in 2003\, Mile End Memories is a historical society and an active community group. We provide keys to understanding the past so that people may become better informed and involved actors in their community. \nPhoto reproduced with permission from Copyright Visual Arts / Droits d’auteur arts visuels. Photo Credit: Eric Daudelin. Interior of Le Lux\, c. 1986-1996.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/stories-of-le-lux/
LOCATION:Musée du Montréal juif | Museum of Jewish Montreal\, 5220 St. Laurent blvd.\, Montréal\, Québec\, H2T 1S1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Kemfn Tsuzamen: Concert Lecture on the Canadian Jewish Congress and the Soviet Jewry Movement
DESCRIPTION:Kemfn Tsuzamen\, Yiddish for “fight together\,” encapsulates the spirit of our second microgrant event of 2025. Blending family history with political activism and song\, please join us with multidisciplinary performer Ilana Zackon for a performance on Montreal’s role in the Canadian Jewish Congress (CJC) and the Soviet Jewry Movement. \nThe Canadian Jewish Congress (CJC)\, founded in Montreal in 1919\, acted as the “parliament for Canadian Jewry” until it dissolved in 2011. The CJC advocated for causes such as interethnic solidarity\, national unity\, and Soviet Jewry. The Soviet Jewry movement took Canada\, and Montreal specifically\, by storm. Local Jewish women (known as “the 35s”) orchestrated innovative public demonstrations and some travelled beyond the Iron Curtain\, to provide Jewish education and resources to refuseniks. \nAmong these activists was micrograntee Ilana Zackon’s maternal grandmother\, Goldie Hershon. Born to Polish immigrants\, Goldie was a member of the 35s and moved her way up the ranks of the CJC –from Chair of the Canadian Committee for Soviet Jewry\, to Quebec Region Chair to National President. \nOn March 27th\, multidisciplinary performer Ilana Zackon will be performing a concert lecture on the impact that the CJC and Soviet Jewry movement had on Montreal’s Jewish community. Accompanied by Eden Glassman and Zafer Mamilli on fiddle\, Ilana will be sharing her findings both through spoken lecture and Yiddish song. \nThe performance will be followed by a Q&A and mingling. \nAdmission is free. Pre-registration is required for all who wish to attend. \nReserve your spot here. \nIlana Zackon is a classically trained actor\, singer\, writer\, and creator based in Montreal. She has performed on stages across Canada\, as well as in Edinburgh\, and New York City. Notable theatre performances include Under Milk Wood (Edinburgh Fringe)\, Mazel Tov (Infinitheatre Montreal) and So\, How Should I Be? (Presentation House Theatre). A busy voice over actor\, she has lent her voice to major brands including Colgate and Buick. Her writing has been published in Kveller\, and The Canadian Jewish News—where she has hosted the podcasts Bonjour Chai and Culturally Jewish. Ilana is an alumni of the Segal Centre for Performing Arts’ Jewish Arts Mentorship program\, and KlezKanada’s Scholarship program. www.ilanazackon.com \nCollaborators include Sebastian Schulman\, Sasha Lurje\, Avia Moore\, Lorin Sklamberg\, and Eléonore Biezunski. Special thanks to Janice Rosen and Melissa Castron at the Canadian Jewish Archives. \nPhoto: Montreal Group of 35s demonstration\, 1980. Alex Dworkin Canadian Jewish Archives. Goldie Hershon is lighting the candle. \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 floor. Our main entrance is accessible from the street via ramp. \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/kemfn-tsuzamen-concert-lecture-on-the-canadian-jewish-congress-and-the-soviet-jewry-movement/
LOCATION:Musée du Montréal juif | Museum of Jewish Montreal\, 5220 St. Laurent blvd.\, Montréal\, Québec\, H2T 1S1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Film Screening | The Last Resort
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of our exhibition Shtetl in the Sun\, please join us for a screening of the documentary The Last Resort (2018) at Cinéma Moderne. \nDirected by Dennis Scholl and Kareem Tabsch\, The Last Resort highlights the transformation of South Beach\, Miami between the 1960s and 1980s. Featuring photographs by Andy Sweet\, whose work is also shown in our ongoing exhibition Shtetl in the Sun\, this film explores South Beach when it existed as a retirement community\, populated largely by working and lower middle class Jewish retirees. \nIn-film interviews and commentary are provided by Susan Gladstone\, Director of the Jewish Museum of Florida\, acclaimed filmmaker Kelly Reichardt\, among many others. \nTo add to your filmgoing experience\, we recommend that you visit Shtetl in the Sun at the Museum of Jewish Montreal\, located only one block away from Cinéma Moderne. Open Thursdays through Sundays from 10am to 5pm. Learn more. Admission to our exhibition (before or after the screening) is complimentary. \n$15 plus tax. Get your tickets here. \nPlease note that seating will be provided on a first come\, first served basis. \nImportant Info: \nRuntime: 70 minutes\nLanguage: English\, no subtitles\nScreening Time: 6:30pm. Latecomers will not be admitted. We strongly recommend that guests arrive 10-15 minutes early. \nThis screening is presented in proud partnership with Cinéma Moderne\, POP Montréal\, and Film POP.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/film-screening-the-last-resort/
LOCATION:Cinéma Moderne\, 5150 boul. Saint-Laurent\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H2T 1R8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Ethel Stark: A Concert Benefit for A New Mural
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Jewish Montreal and MU are pleased to invite you to a concert in support of a new mural in honour of trailblazing Montreal musician Ethel Stark.   \nOn Thursday\, April 3\, the Museum of Jewish Montreal will be hosting a concert benefit to support the painting of an outdoor mural honouring Ethel Stark and the Montreal Women’s Symphony Orchestra in Ethel Stark Park\, which is located at the corner of Clark and Prince Arthur Streets in Montreal. Musicians from Montreal’s Ensemble Obiora will perform\, and we will also hear brief remarks about Ethel Stark’s place in classical music history\, and plans for the mural to be painted in Summer 2025. \nRefreshments will be provided to all guests\, and our bar (payable by card only) will be open with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage options available. \nAll proceeds from ticket sales will go to MU towards funding this upcoming mural project. \nClick here to purchase your tickets. \nUnable to attend? You can still contribute to the mural without purchasing a ticket by making a donation here. \n\nAbout the Project: \nEthel Stark (1910-2012) and the Montreal Women’s Symphony Orchestra were pioneering musicians who changed the classical music world by proving that women could conduct and play at the highest levels. The orchestra (active from 1940-1965) was the first Canadian orchestra ever to play at Carnegie Hall\, giving a triumphant performance in New York in 1947. Painting a mural in the park already named for Stark will bring more attention to the important story of her immense talent and groundbreaking leadership. \nFounded in 2007\, MU‘s mission is to beautify the city of Montreal by creating murals that are anchored in local communities. At the heart of its approach is the desire to see and experience art on a daily basis\, to trigger a social transformation and to turn Montreal into an open-air art MUseum. Since its beginnings\, MU has produced over 250 murals throughout Montreal\, and has supported thousands of local youth\, artists\, and cultural enthusiasts. Learn more. \nEnsemble Obiora is Canada’s first classical music ensemble composed primarily of professional musicians from culturally diverse backgrounds. Ensemble Obiora’s mission is to promote musicians from different cultural backgrounds in order to increase their representation on the classical music scene\, and to program works by composers of different origins whose music is little-known or little-considered. Learn more. \nAccessibility: Please note that the Museum of Jewish Montreal is not currently accessible to visitors with limited mobility. This event will take place on the ground level. The museum’s main entrance is accessible from the street via ramp.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/celebrating-ethel-stark-a-concert-benefit/
LOCATION:Musée du Montréal juif | Museum of Jewish Montreal\, 5220 St. Laurent blvd.\, Montréal\, Québec\, H2T 1S1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Amour Toujours: Exploring Real and Imagined Histories of Cinéma L'Amour through Toy Theatre
DESCRIPTION:A near-universal experience for any Montrealer walking up Boulevard St. Laurent is glancing at the yellow and red marquee of Cinéma L’Amour\, the last adult cinema in Canada. Museum of Jewish Montreal micrograntee Jen Jack will be sharing an ongoing toy theatre and research project that explores an alternative history of the site of Cinéma L’Amour. \nOn April 24th\, Jen will be sharing an in-progress puppet performance on real and imagined histories of the site of Cinéma L’Amour\, which was at one point a Yiddish vaudeville theatre. Accompanied by casual conversation\, this evening’s event aims to be an opportunity for sharing and reflecting on how this space has historically affected Montrealers of all walks of life\, and remains relevant to this day. \nGrounded in an excavation of the history of Montréal’s movie theatres and the arc of public entertainment on the Main\, Jen’s work draws upon the mythology of the theatre and the history of Montréal’s Jewish quarter to fabricate an imaginative and informative presentation on the many lives of this theatre and its environs. Merging myth\, fact\, and experimental puppet performance\, Amour Toujours: Real and Imagined Histories of Cinéma L’Amour invites a curious audience to explore the multilayered past of a Montreal landmark. \nDoors open at 7:00pm. Performance begins at 7:20pm. 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. \nClick here to reserve your spot in advance. \nJen Jack is an emerging scenographer\, puppeteer\, and aspiring cultural worker. Driven by a curiosity about the built environment\, their creative work often centres on cycles present in urban space\, which they explore through modes of mapping\, puppetry and site-specific performance. Holding a BFA in Design for the Theatre from Concordia University\, Jen has worked as a coordinator for various Montréal-based arts initiatives\, including the Art Matters Festival\, Café Concret\, and Contra Montréal. Notable theatre projects include Ten Sentences: On the Life Of Robert Walser (Great Small Works\, 2024) presented at the Festival de Casteliers in 2024 and Grief (Jessica Carmichael\, 2023). Born and raised in Albany\, NY\, Jen has lived in Montreal since 2018. \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. \nPhoto Credit: Please applaud with hands only. Gelatin silver photographic print. c. 1912. From Library of Congress\, Miscellaneous Items in High Demand. Accessed online March 28\, 2025. \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/amour-toujours-exploring-real-and-imagined-histories-of-cinema-lamour-through-toy-theatre/
LOCATION:Musée du Montréal juif | Museum of Jewish Montreal\, 5220 St. Laurent blvd.\, Montréal\, Québec\, H2T 1S1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:microgrants
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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
CATEGORIES:microgrants
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100416
CREATED:20250702T191945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T203805Z
UID:43647-1751720400-1751727600@museemontrealjuif.ca
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:20260405T100416
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250717T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250717T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100416
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250720T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250720T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100416
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250723T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250723T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100416
CREATED:20250703T143923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T143923Z
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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-10/
LOCATION:1111 Boulevard Saint-Laurent Montreal\, 1111 Boulevard Saint-Laurent\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H2Z 1J6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250803T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250803T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100416
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250806T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250806T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100416
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250813T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250813T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100416
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250831T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250831T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100416
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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