Oral History
Perla Muyal: “Mishmash” Identity Between Communities
Listen to Perla Muyal discuss the experiences that shaped her "mishmash" identity, including being the only Jewish student (along with her two sisters) at a...
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Farla Cohen: A PhD Story
Listen to Farla Cohen tell the story of her husband's PhD and the mark he left on those around him. Farla reflects on what has...
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Stella Samuels: A Practicing Lawyer For Over 60 Years
Listen to Stella Samuels's inspirational story of dedication, passion, and lifelong learning. A practicing lawyer for over 60 years, Stella Samuels shares her unconventional journey,...
Oral History
Carmela Aigen
A brief history of Carmela Aigen, Hebrew teacher at Akiva School and the wife of prominent Montreal rabbi, Ron Aigen. Carmela's vibrant history runs parallel...
Oral History
Bracha Shiskal: Keeping the Yiddish Chain Alive, One Student at a Time
"What makes a nation? One of the things that make a nation is the language... [Yiddish] was our secret language, so to speak. It's part...
Oral History
Gladys Mooallem: From Baghdad to Tel Aviv: Part 1
Listen to Gladys Mooallem recount her early life and education in Baghdad, Iraq.
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Dr. Sidney Katz: School Days in Montreal
Dr. Sidney Katz, Professor Emeritus of Pharmaceutical Sciences at UBC, talks about growing up in Montreal, including his experiences as a student at Herzliah and...
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Eva Raby: Reflections on Montreal’s Yiddish Literary Scene
Listen to Eva Raby reflect on her experience growing up in the heart of Montreal's Yiddish literary scene – attending the Jewish People's School, her...
Oral History
Merle Wolofsky: Education in Montreal
Listen to Merle Wolofsky's fascinating educational history in Montreal, starting from her student days at Talmud Torah, Herzliah High School, and West Hill High School,...
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Norman King’s Experiences at Camp Kinderland
Norman speaks about his childhood experiences at Camp Kinderland, and these values and influences that has carried on into his adult life.