142 exhibits found
1927-1928
Liquor baron and entrepreneur, president of Canadian Jewish Congress (CJC) during its most critical years, philanthropist and supporter of Israel, Samuel Bronfman (1891–1971) was the...
1911-1920
The Hebrew Free Loan Association of Montreal was created in 1911 by Zigmund Fineberg, a Polish-born businessman. The association’s goal was to help the most...
1921-1960
The Hebrew Free Loan Association of Montreal was created in 1911 by Zigmund Fineberg, a Polish-born businessman. The association’s goal was to help the most...
1960-1993
The Hebrew Free Loan Association of Montreal was created in 1911 by Zigmund Fineberg, a Polish-born businessman. The association’s goal was to help the most...
1910-1915
Emile Berliner, (1851–1928), the inventor of the gramophone, was born in Hanover, Germany. Son of a Talmudic scholar, Berliner worked odd jobs after completing public...
1948-1949
The Victory Equipment and Supply Company, based in a small office at 422 McGill Street (now 420 McGill) in Old Montreal, was a shell corporation...
1948-1949
1923-1931
Founded in 1932, Wilensky’s Light Lunch is a Mile End restaurant famous for its “Wilensky’s Special”, a fried salami and bologna sandwich served with mustard...
1932-1934
Founded in 1932, Wilensky’s Light Lunch is a Mile End restaurant famous for its “Wilensky’s Special”, a fried salami and bologna sandwich served with mustard...
1935-1953
Founded in 1932, Wilensky’s Light Lunch is a Mile End restaurant famous for its “Wilensky’s Special”, a fried salami and bologna sandwich served with mustard...