What better way to embrace the sun than solar printing? On July 12th, join us with artist Sonia Bazar for a cyanotype workshop. Workshop participants are invited to create their own cyanotype print using pretreated cyanotype fabric, found plant matter and personal household items. During the workshop, Bazar will guide guests in creating their pieces, […]
On July 19, join us for a fascinating glimpse into Montreal’s Hasidic community through Outremont and the Mile End. Formerly 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 […]
Curious to learn more about women’s involvement in Montreal’s garment history? On July 22, 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. From sweatshops to picket lines, discover the stories of women – union organizers, workers, […]
This event has been cancelled. On Sunday, July 26, children, their families, and guests of all ages are invited to join MJM staff at Parc Jeanne-Mance for an afternoon of friendship bracelets in the spirit of Tu B’av – a holiday inspired by joy and love. Bracelet-makers will be provided with beads, string, embroidery […]
On July 28, join MJM for the first edition of our brand new historical walking tour in Montreal's Old Port! While thousands of Eastern European immigrants famously settled in the Plateau neighbourhood in the early 20th century, Canada's First Jews steps further back in time, highlighting the earliest formation of the Jewish community dating back to the 18th […]
On August 2, join us with artist Levana Katz for a marbling workshop! This centuries-old practice uses paint and water to create mesmerizing, one-of-a-kind designs on paper, canvas, and many other surfaces. From book covers to wallpapers, paper marbling is a unique craft that anyone can try. Participants will learn about the art of paper […]
Join us once again for a fascinating glimpse into Montreal’s Hasidic community through Outremont and the Mile End. Formerly 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 […]
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. Learn all about the cemetery's tumultuous 140-year history as Bazar dives into the circumstances behind its founding, […]
What do we see in ourselves and our histories when we hold them up to the light? In 1962, celebrated Jewish painter Marc Chagall’s 12 Tribe Windows were installed in the Abbell […]
Yiddish classes are back! Led by Zoë Belk, this introductory eight-week course will teach students how to hold simple conversations, read and write simple sentences in the Yiddish alef-beys, and gain […]
