When she was a young girl, Rose Finestone would go to the Yidishe Folks-Bibliotek (Jewish People’s Library) on Esplanade, climb up the stairs, and listen to the librarian, Rochl Eisenberg, tell stories. Eisenberg, who later married Melech Ravitch, was an important member of the library’s staff for twenty-eight years, from…
Stories
Herman describes where he lived around Montreal, and his passionate involvement with the ‘Montreal Workmen Circle’.
Upon arrival to Montreal, Herman shares his experiences working at a clothing factory. He later begins working at an accounting firm where he stays until he retires.
Norman speaks about his childhood experiences at Camp Kinderland, and these values and influences that has carried on into his adult life.
Arlene shares the story of her father’s clothing business, Sample Manufacturing Corporation in Montreal.