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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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