On July 14, 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 will […]
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, […]
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 […]
