{"id":2089,"date":"2026-05-15T13:57:54","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T17:57:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mjmsandbox.wpenginepowered.com\/?page_id=2089"},"modified":"2026-06-15T13:52:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T17:52:24","slug":"tours","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/museejuifmontreal.ca\/en\/tours\/","title":{"rendered":"Tours"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"mjm-hero\">\n            <div class=\"mjm-hero__media\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mjm-hero__image\" src=\"https:\/\/museejuifmontreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_7637-scaled-e1779811529541-1024x719.jpg\" alt=\"Museum Educator leading a beyond the bagel food tour, outside of St-Viator Bagel\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                <div class=\"mjm-hero__overlay\"><p class=\"mjm-hero__overlay-title\">Tours<\/p><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"mjm-hero__content-shell\">\n                <div class=\"mjm-hero__content-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"mjm-hero__headline-column\"><h2 class=\"mjm-hero__headline mjm-hero__headline--width-full\" style=\"--mjm-hero-headline-font-family:&quot;KF Zuka Book&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;--mjm-hero-headline-font-size:clamp(1.1rem, 2.75vw, 2.75rem)\">Explore the diverse culture, food, and stories of Montreal\u2019s Jewish community.<\/h2><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mjm-hero__body\" style=\"--mjm-hero-body-font-family:&quot;KF Zuka Regular&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;--mjm-hero-body-font-size:clamp(0.88rem, 1.24vw, 1.24rem)\"><p>Our acclaimed outdoor walking tours of our city\u2019s historic Jewish neighbourhoods are led by our friendly museum researchers.<br><br>Tickets for our food tour, Beyond the Bagel, can be booked up to 24 hours ahead of time. Tickets for the Jewish Montreal Kosher Food Tour can be booked up to 48 hours ahead of time.<br><br>For all other walking tours we recommend booking tickets at least 12 hours ahead of time in order to confirm with our guides. However, once a tour has other guests booked on it, additional tickets can be purchased until the tour start time.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n<section class=\"mjm-apply mjm-apply--columns-1-1 mjm-apply--has-top-separator\">\n            <div class=\"mjm-apply__inner\">\n                \n                <div class=\"mjm-apply__content\">\n                    \n                    <div class=\"mjm-apply__left-blocks mjm-apply__left-blocks--width-full\"><script>(function() {\n  var scriptSrc = \"https:\\\/\\\/fareharbor.com\\\/embeds\\\/script\\\/calendar\\\/museemontrealjuif\\\/?fallback=simple&flow=1456679\";\n  var currentScript = document.currentScript;\n  var languages = navigator.languages;\n  var supportedLocales = {\n    \"en-gb\": \"en-gb\"\n  };\n\n  if ( !languages || !languages.length )\n    languages = [ navigator.language || navigator.userLanguage || \"\" ];\n\n  for ( var i = 0; i < languages.length; i++ ) {\n    var language = ( languages[i] || \"\" ).toLowerCase().replace( \"_\", \"-\" );\n    if ( !language )\n      continue;\n\n    var parts = language.split( \"-\" );\n    var locale = parts.length > 1 ? parts[0] + \"-\" + parts[1] : language;\n\n    if ( supportedLocales[ locale ] ) {\n      scriptSrc += ( scriptSrc.indexOf( \"?\" ) === -1 ? \"?\" : \"&\" ) + \"language=\" + encodeURIComponent( supportedLocales[ locale ] );\n      break;\n    }\n  }\n\n  if ( document.readyState === \"loading\" ) {\n    document.write( \"<script src=\\\"\" + scriptSrc.replace( \/\"\/g, \"&quot;\" ) + \"\\\"><\\\/script>\" );\n    return;\n  }\n\n  var script = document.createElement( \"script\" );\n  script.src = scriptSrc;\n\n  if ( currentScript && currentScript.parentNode )\n    currentScript.parentNode.insertBefore( script, currentScript.nextSibling );\n  else\n    document.head.appendChild( script );\n}());<\/script><\/div>\n                    \n                    \n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mjm-apply__right-column\"><div class=\"mjm-apply__right-description\"><p>Read more below about each of our outdoor historic walking tours and food tours<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mjm-apply__list\"><details class=\"mjm-apply__item\">\n                <summary class=\"mjm-apply__question\">\n                    <span class=\"mjm-apply__question-text\">Beyond the Bagel Food Tour<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"mjm-apply__toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                <\/summary>\n                <div class=\"mjm-apply__answer\" style=\"--mjm-apply-answer-font-family:var(--font-body);--mjm-apply-answer-line-height:1.18;--mjm-apply-answer-font-size:18px\"><p><strong>Eat your way through Montreal\u2019s Jewish culinary history, both past and present.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Renowned worldwide for its unique take on Jewish cuisine, Montreal is the birthplace of countless Jewish foods, both iconic and overlooked. Experience the rich and delicious Jewish food culture of Montreal\u2019s Mile End and Plateau neighbourhoods by visiting decades-old food institutions alongside new businesses that are revitalizing the city\u2019s food scene. We\u2019ll also travel to backyards and alleyways to uncover this city\u2019s hidden Jewish food history and taste nearly forgotten delicacies. And of course you\u2019ll get to feast on the classics like smoked meat and bagels, so make sure to bring a healthy appetite!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The seven food tastings include some of Montreal\u2019s iconic dishes: a Schwartz\u2019s smoked meat sandwich, Saint-Viateur and Fairmount bagels, and the Wilensky Special.<\/li>\n<li>This tour is not certified kosher, and cannot provide vegan, gluten, or allergen-free alternatives. Vegetarian alternatives are available on the tour.<\/li>\n<li>Moderate walking (tour is approx. 3.5 km and lasts 3 to 4 hours)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/museemontrealjuif\/items\/363676\/?full-items=yes&amp;flow=no&amp;language=en-ca&amp;from-ssl=yes&amp;ga=UA-135919304-1%2C128519185.1638287558%3B&amp;g4=yes&amp;cp=yes&amp;csp=yes&amp;back=https%3A%2F%2Fmuseemontrealjuif.ca%2Fbeyond-the-bagel%2F&amp;ga4t=G-40GCD2E281%2C__%3B&amp;u=84027040-3316-4d49-b1bf-0d921017d47a\"><strong>Click Here to book your Beyond the Bagel tour tickets<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n            <\/details><details class=\"mjm-apply__item\">\n                <summary class=\"mjm-apply__question\">\n                    <span class=\"mjm-apply__question-text\">Making Their Mark Walking Tour<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"mjm-apply__toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                <\/summary>\n                <div class=\"mjm-apply__answer\" style=\"--mjm-apply-answer-font-family:var(--font-body);--mjm-apply-answer-line-height:1.18;--mjm-apply-answer-font-size:18px\"><p><strong>Discover the schools, synagogues, hospitals, and cultural organizations around St-Laurent Boulevard that continue to leave their mark on Montreal society today.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The epicentre of Jewish life in Montreal from the turn of the 20th century until the 1950s, today\u2019s Plateau neighbourhood once teemed with tens of thousands of Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe. Learn how they worked, worshipped, and supported one another as they built new lives in Montreal. Our visit uncovers the synagogues, schools, hospitals, and cultural organizations they established and that still leave a mark on Montreal society today. Immerse yourself in the Jewish stories held in the streets and buildings of this vibrant neighbourhood.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn about the foundations of Montreal\u2019s Jewish community as you explore the eclectic Plateau neighbourhood, which was the epicentre of Jewish life in Montreal in the early 20th century.<\/li>\n<li>See the beautiful Bagg Street Shul. This heritage site is the last operating synagogue in the Plateau neighbourhood.<\/li>\n<li>Pass by iconic Montreal culinary institutions, including Schwartz\u2019s and the founding location of Moishes Steakhouse.<\/li>\n<li>Stroll along bustling St-Laurent Boulevard while you catch a glimpse of Montreal\u2019s numerous murals and street art.<\/li>\n<li>Moderate walking (tour is approx. 2 km and lasts 1.5-2 hours)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/museemontrealjuif\/items\/366857\/?full-items=yes&amp;flow=no&amp;language=en-ca&amp;u=84027040-3316-4d49-b1bf-0d921017d47a&amp;from-ssl=yes&amp;g4=yes&amp;cp=yes&amp;csp=yes&amp;back=https%3A%2F%2Fmuseemontrealjuif.ca%2Fmaking-their-mark%2F&amp;ga=UA-135919304-1%2C128519185.1638287558%3B&amp;ga4t=G-40GCD2E281%2C__%3B\"><strong>Click Here to book your Making Their Mark walking tour tickets<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n            <\/details><details class=\"mjm-apply__item\">\n                <summary class=\"mjm-apply__question\">\n                    <span class=\"mjm-apply__question-text\">Rabbis, Writers and Radicals Walking Tour<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"mjm-apply__toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                <\/summary>\n                <div class=\"mjm-apply__answer\" style=\"--mjm-apply-answer-font-family:var(--font-body);--mjm-apply-answer-line-height:1.18;--mjm-apply-answer-font-size:18px\"><p><strong>Delve into the diverse stories of notable characters of the Mile End, including iconic authors, radical political leaders, and colourful religious figures who were often connected in unexpected ways.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A hub of Jewish culture since the 1920s, Mile End was home to cantors and community organizers as well as poets and politicians of all stripes. Mile End has been a centre of the Yiddish language for nearly a century, first with its left-leaning Jewish schools, libraries, and social clubs, and now with dozens of Hasidic synagogues, yeshivas, and storefronts. Our visit travels through the parks, streets, and back lanes of the neighbourhood, tracing the evolution of Montreal\u2019s literary, musical, and culinary culture and exhibiting the diversity of Jewish life in this very diverse neighbourhood.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stroll through the Mile End, Montreal\u2019s trendiest neighbourhood, and an important centre for Montreal\u2019s Jewish culture today.<\/li>\n<li>Learn more about the works and lives of Jewish Montreal writers, such as Mordecai Richler and Ida Maze.<\/li>\n<li>Hear the sounds of Montreal\u2019s largest synagogue, known as Montreal\u2019s \u201cCarnegie Hall\u201d of Jewish music in the early 20th century.<\/li>\n<li>Discover the diversity of politics in Montreal\u2019s Jewish community at the time.<\/li>\n<li>Catch a glimpse of two of Montreal\u2019s major Jewish culinary establishments: Fairmount Bagels and Wilensky\u2019s.<\/li>\n<li>Moderate walking (tour is approx. 2.5 km and lasts 1.5-2 hours)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/museemontrealjuif\/items\/363705\/?full-items=yes&amp;flow=no&amp;u=84027040-3316-4d49-b1bf-0d921017d47a&amp;from-ssl=yes&amp;ga=UA-135919304-1%2C128519185.1638287558%3B&amp;g4=yes&amp;cp=yes&amp;csp=yes&amp;back=https%3A%2F%2Fmuseemontrealjuif.ca%2Frabbis-writers-radicals%2F&amp;ga4t=G-40GCD2E281%2C__%3B&amp;language=en-ca\"><strong>Click Here to book your Rabbis, Writers, and Radicals walking tour tickets<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n            <\/details><details class=\"mjm-apply__item\">\n                <summary class=\"mjm-apply__question\">\n                    <span class=\"mjm-apply__question-text\">In the Shadow of the Mountain  Walking Tour<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"mjm-apply__toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                <\/summary>\n                <div class=\"mjm-apply__answer\" style=\"--mjm-apply-answer-font-family:var(--font-body);--mjm-apply-answer-line-height:1.18;--mjm-apply-answer-font-size:18px\"><p><strong>Explore Jewish culture in the early 1900\u2019s! Meet the famous poets, utopians, outcasts, and exiles who called the streets below Mount Royal home.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the Shadow of the Mountain explores the vibrant Jewish cultural life established in between Montreal\u2019s Francophone and Anglophone communities from the 1910s to the 1960s. Visit the parks, streets, and alleyways at the foot of Mount Royal and discover Montreal\u2019s Jewish poets\u2014from literary icons like Leonard Cohen to lesser-known but internationally-appreciated Yiddish writers such as Jacob Isaac Segal and Ida Maze. Through the stories of writers, activists, and other idealists, this tour explores the dreams that Jewish immigrants had for their lives in the new world, and contrasts these utopian visions with the sometimes harsh realities they faced in this city.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Trace the development of Jewish literature in Montreal from famous Yiddish poets J.I. Segal and Ida Maze to English writers A.M. Klein, Irving Layton, and Leonard Cohen.<\/li>\n<li>See Leonard Cohen\u2019s home in Montreal and other places he frequented.<\/li>\n<li>Stroll along Montreal\u2019s historic and iconic boulevard St-Laurent and avenue Mont-Royal while you catch a glimpse of Montreal\u2019s numerous murals and street art.<\/li>\n<li>Take a break from the bustle of downtown with a walk through Parc Jeanne-Mance, right across from Parc Mont-Royal.<\/li>\n<li>Visitors have the unique opportunity to gain insider knowledge on one of Montreal\u2019s most vibrant neighbourhoods: Plateau-Mont-Royal.<\/li>\n<li>Moderate walking (tour is approx. 2.2 km and lasts 1.5-2 hours)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/museemontrealjuif\/items\/363692\/?full-items=yes&amp;flow=no&amp;u=84027040-3316-4d49-b1bf-0d921017d47a&amp;from-ssl=yes&amp;ga=UA-135919304-1%2C128519185.1638287558%3B&amp;g4=yes&amp;cp=yes&amp;csp=yes&amp;back=https%3A%2F%2Fmuseemontrealjuif.ca%2Fshadow-of-the-mountain%2F&amp;ga4t=G-40GCD2E281%2C__%3B&amp;language=en-ca\"><strong>Click Here to book your In the Shadow of the Mountain walking tour tickets<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n            <\/details><details class=\"mjm-apply__item\">\n                <summary class=\"mjm-apply__question\">\n                    <span class=\"mjm-apply__question-text\">The Jewish Montreal Kosher Food Tour<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"mjm-apply__toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                <\/summary>\n                <div class=\"mjm-apply__answer\" style=\"--mjm-apply-answer-font-family:var(--font-body);--mjm-apply-answer-line-height:1.18;--mjm-apply-answer-font-size:18px\"><p><strong>You\u2019ll try everything from karnatzel to kichel while learning about the culinary history of Jewish Montreal. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Starting with kosher third-wave coffee from Caf\u00e9 Navire, take a guided journey through the Mile End and Outremont neighbourhoods, home to some of the city\u2019s most vibrant Jewish communities. Along the way, you\u2019ll explore iconic kosher bakeries and delis, and discover how generations of Jewish immigrants helped shape Montreal\u2019s unique food culture.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Savour five tastings from beloved kosher spots, including Montreal icons Cheskie\u2019s bakery and Deli 365.<\/li>\n<li>Explore the Jewish history of Outremont and Mile End, two of Montreal\u2019s oldest and most vibrant Jewish neighbourhoods.<\/li>\n<li>Learn about how matzah got its shape, and how the Steinberg\u2019s supermarket chain helped shape the city.<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy a small-group, family-friendly experience where all tastings are under kosher supervision (see our\u00a0FAQs\u00a0or Additional Information on the tour booking page for more information about kashrut certifications)<\/li>\n<li>If you do not keep kosher, don\u2019t worry! This tour is still for you! The Jewish Montreal Kosher Food Tour lets visitors of all backgrounds taste various delicious foods that showcase our city\u2019s unique Jewish cuisine and that also happen to be kosher.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/museemontrealjuif\/items\/657706\/?full-items=yes&amp;flow=1390722\"><strong>Click Here to book your Jewish Montreal Kosher Food tour tickets<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n            <\/details><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n<div class=\"mjm-layout-full-padded\">\n<script src=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/script\/items\/museemontrealjuif\/?fallback=simple&full-items=yes&flow=1645008\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Image Credits<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rabbis, Writers, and Radicals:<\/strong>&nbsp;Image courtesy of&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/central.bac-lac.gc.ca\/.redirect?app=fonandcol&amp;id=3611430&amp;lang=eng\">Library and Archives Canada<\/a>, Mordecai Richler (Nov. 1957), Horst Ehricht fonds, e002712851<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jewish Montreal Kosher food tour:&nbsp;<\/strong>Photo copyright Liliane Aberman, courtesy of the Matzah Bakery Collection,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/jplarchives.org\/index.php\/matzah-bakery-collection\">Jewish Public Library Archives<\/a>, 1279_039<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"mjm-general-info mjm-general-info--columns-1-1 mjm-general-info--has-top-separator mjm-general-info--right-align-title\">\n            <div class=\"mjm-general-info__inner\">\n                <h2 class=\"mjm-general-info__section-title\">Tour Prices<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"mjm-general-info__grid mjm-general-info__grid--right-only\">\n                \n                <div class=\"mjm-general-info__column mjm-general-info__column--right\" style=\"--mjm-general-info-right-font-family:var(--font-body);--mjm-general-info-right-line-height:1.18\"><div class=\"mjm-general-info__right-content\"><p><strong>WALKING TOURS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">$26\u2003ADULT<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">$24\u2003AGES 65+<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">$14\u2003STUDENTS<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">$14\u2003AGES 13\u201317<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">$8\u2003\u00a0 AGES 8\u201312<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">AGES 0\u20137 ARE FREE<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>FOOD TOURS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">$115\u2003ADULT<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">$110\u2003AGES 65+<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">$94\u2003STUDENTS<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">$94\u2003AGES 13\u201317<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">$60\u2003<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">AGES 6\u201312<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">AGES 0\u20135 ARE FREE<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Food tours are 3.5\u20134 hours<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Prices do not include sales tax and FareHarbor booking fees (6%)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n<div class=\"mjm-split-banner mjm-split-banner--image-left\" style=\"background-color:#FFC800\"><div class=\"mjm-split-banner__image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mjm-split-banner__image\" src=\"https:\/\/museejuifmontreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_7928-scaled-e1779810417368-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><div class=\"mjm-split-banner__content\">\n            <div class=\"mjm-split-banner__text\">\n                <h2 class=\"mjm-split-banner__title\">Private Tours<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"mjm-split-banner__subtitle\" style=\"--mjm-split-banner-subtitle-font-family:&quot;KF Zuka Regular&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;--mjm-split-banner-subtitle-font-size:clamp(1.05rem, 2.436vw, 2.436rem)\">Book any of our acclaimed tours as a private experience for groups of all sizes<br \/>\n<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"mjm-split-banner__footer\">\n                <div class=\"mjm-split-banner__subtext\" style=\"--mjm-split-banner-subtext-font-size:clamp(1.2rem, 1.32vw, 1.44rem)\"><p>Private tour prices vary according to group size. For rates and availabilities, contact us at tours@imjm.ca<\/p><\/div>\n                <a class=\"mjm-split-banner__button\" href=\"#contact-us\/\" style=\"font-family:&quot;KF Zuka Medium&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">Contact Us<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><\/div>\n\n<section class=\"mjm-apply mjm-apply--columns-1-1 mjm-apply--has-top-separator\">\n            <div class=\"mjm-apply__inner\">\n                \n                <div class=\"mjm-apply__content\">\n                    <h2 class=\"mjm-apply__title\">FAQs<\/h2>\n                    \n                    \n                    \n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mjm-apply__right-column\"><div class=\"mjm-apply__list\"><details class=\"mjm-apply__item\">\n                <summary class=\"mjm-apply__question\">\n                    <span class=\"mjm-apply__question-text\">Which tour is the best?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"mjm-apply__toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                <\/summary>\n                <div class=\"mjm-apply__answer\" style=\"--mjm-apply-answer-font-family:var(--font-body);--mjm-apply-answer-line-height:1.18;--mjm-apply-answer-font-size:18px\"><p>That depends on what interests you! Each of our tours explores different time periods and themes. If you are interested in Montreal\u2019s cultural, political and literary history, then\u00a0<strong>In the Shadow of the Mountain<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>Rabbis, Writers and Radicals<\/strong>\u00a0are great options! If you are looking for an introduction to Montreal\u2019s Jewish History,\u00a0<strong>Making their Mark<\/strong>\u00a0is a great place to start. Our most popular tour with families is\u00a0<strong>Beyond the Bagel<\/strong>, great for those with big appetites and a hunger for knowledge!<\/p><\/div>\n            <\/details><details class=\"mjm-apply__item\">\n                <summary class=\"mjm-apply__question\">\n                    <span class=\"mjm-apply__question-text\">Where do tours start?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"mjm-apply__toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                <\/summary>\n                <div class=\"mjm-apply__answer\" style=\"--mjm-apply-answer-font-family:var(--font-body);--mjm-apply-answer-line-height:1.18;--mjm-apply-answer-font-size:18px\"><ul>\n<li>Making their Mark,\u00a0In the Shadow of the Mountain, and\u00a0Rabbis, Writers and Radicals meet outside of H. Fisher &amp; Fils at 4129 Saint-Laurent Blvd.<\/li>\n<li>Beyond the Bagel meets outside of the Rialto Theatre at 5723 Park Ave (intersection Bernard).<\/li>\n<li>The Jewish Montreal Kosher Food Tour\u00a0meets outside of Cafe Navire at 1273 Ave Van Horne.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n            <\/details><details class=\"mjm-apply__item\">\n                <summary class=\"mjm-apply__question\">\n                    <span class=\"mjm-apply__question-text\">Where can I park?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"mjm-apply__toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                <\/summary>\n                <div class=\"mjm-apply__answer\" style=\"--mjm-apply-answer-font-family:var(--font-body);--mjm-apply-answer-line-height:1.18;--mjm-apply-answer-font-size:18px\"><p>The Museum of Jewish Montreal does not offer onsite parking. Metered street parking is available, but limited. Please allow plenty of additional time to find parking if you require it. You can download the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agencemobilitedurable.ca\/en\/practical-info\/mobicite\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.statdemtl.qc.ca\/en\/practical-info\/pmobileservice.html\" aria-label=\"Mobicit\u00e9 app\" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=\"\">Mobicit\u00e9 app<\/a>\u00a0from the\u00a0App store\u00a0and\u00a0Google Play\u00a0to refill your meter remotely.<\/p><\/div>\n            <\/details><details class=\"mjm-apply__item\">\n                <summary class=\"mjm-apply__question\">\n                    <span class=\"mjm-apply__question-text\">Are the food tours kosher?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"mjm-apply__toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                <\/summary>\n                <div class=\"mjm-apply__answer\" style=\"--mjm-apply-answer-font-family:var(--font-body);--mjm-apply-answer-line-height:1.18;--mjm-apply-answer-font-size:18px\"><p><em>The Beyond the Bagel<\/em>\u00a0tour is\u00a0<strong>not kosher<\/strong>. But our\u00a0<em>Jewish Montreal Kosher Food Tour<\/em>\u00a0<strong>is kosher<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Here is information about Kashrut \/ Kosher Certification for the\u00a0<em>Jewish Montreal Kosher Food Tour:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All food destinations are under kosher supervision. Food comes directly from these locations.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>For the most updated kashrut status of each stop on our tour (in order of visitation), please see the following websites:\u00a0\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mk.ca\/dining-kosher\/cafe-navire\/\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/mk.ca\/dining-kosher\/cafe-navire\/\" aria-label=\"Cafe Navire\" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=\"\">Cafe Navire<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 MK (Pareve, Dairy) \u2013 pareve with option to have dairy\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mk.ca\/dining-kosher\/mehadrin-meats\/\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/mk.ca\/dining-kosher\/mehadrin-meats\/\" aria-label=\"Mehudar \/ Mehadrin\" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=\"\">Mehudar \/ Mehadrin<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 MK (Fish, Meat) \u2013 fish and pareve on an early stop on the tour<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mk.ca\/dining-kosher\/cheskie-bakery\/\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/mk.ca\/dining-kosher\/cheskie-bakery\/\" aria-label=\"Cheskies\" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=\"\">Cheskies<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 MK (Pareve, Dairy) \u2013 only pareve items served from here<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mk.ca\/dining-kosher\/district-bagel-parc\/\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/mk.ca\/dining-kosher\/district-bagel-parc\/\" aria-label=\"District Bagel\" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=\"\">District Bagel<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 MK (Pareve, Fish, Dairy) \u2013 only pareve and fish served items here<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mk.ca\/dining-kosher\/mehadrin-meats\/\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/mk.ca\/dining-kosher\/mehadrin-meats\/\" aria-label=\"Mehudar \/ Mehadrin\" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=\"\">Mehudar \/ Mehadrin<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 MK (Fish, Meat) \u2013 meat served at a later stop on the tour<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mk.ca\/dining-kosher\/deli-365\/\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/mk.ca\/dining-kosher\/deli-365\/\" aria-label=\"Deli 365\" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=\"\">Deli 365<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 MK (Meat) \u2013 meat served at the final stop of the tour<\/li>\n<li>In addition, pickles from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mk.ca\/companies-and-products\/?cat=1530&amp;companies-owner-cat=-1\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/mk.ca\/companies-and-products\/?cat=1530&amp;companies-owner-cat=-1\" aria-label=\"Putters\" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=\"\">Putters<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 MK (Pareve) are served on our tour. We use a new bottle each time and serve with paper plates and plastic utensils.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The Museum will regularly check and update the kashrut status of each location on the tour, but guests are invited to also inquire with each business in advance of the tours in case you have specific questions. See links above.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>If you have further questions about kashrut and the items we are serving, please email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:tours@imjm.ca\" aria-label=\"tours@imjm.ca\" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=\"\">tours@imjm.ca<\/a>. Response time can sometimes take 2-3 business days, especially when emails are sent over the weekend.<\/li>\n<li>Some of the foods will be purchased early in the tour and then served later at a different location with paper plates and plastic utensils. If the food has been pre-bought at any location, it will be served to guests from sealed and marked containers. If guests would like to look at any of the containers of food that we\u2019re serving, please feel free to ask the tour guide.<\/li>\n<li>For the first half of the tour we will be serving mostly pareve foods. Guests will be served meat dishes closer to the end of the tour.<\/li>\n<li>Handwashing stations will be available at the two locations where we have bread.<\/li>\n<li>Tour guides have a list of the appropriate\u00a0<i>brachot<\/i>\u00a0(blessings) for each food item, upon request from guests.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Our tour guides do not always know about every custom or observance you may have so please feel free to tell them if you need to mention it. Please be aware in advance that not all guides have the same personal observance or background as each guest. Feel free to contact us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:tours@imjm.ca\" aria-label=\"tours@imjm.ca\" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=\"\">tours@imjm.ca<\/a>\u00a0with any questions.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n            <\/details><details class=\"mjm-apply__item\">\n                <summary class=\"mjm-apply__question\">\n                    <span class=\"mjm-apply__question-text\">Can I tip my tour guide?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"mjm-apply__toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                <\/summary>\n                <div class=\"mjm-apply__answer\" style=\"--mjm-apply-answer-font-family:var(--font-body);--mjm-apply-answer-line-height:1.18;--mjm-apply-answer-font-size:18px\"><p>As a not-for-profit charitable corporation, our guides do not accept tips for their tours. If you enjoyed your experience, please consider leaving your tip in our donation box or making an online donation <a href=\"https:\/\/museejuifmontreal.ca\/donate\/\" aria-label=\"If you enjoyed your experience, please consider instead leaving your tip in our donation box or an online donation here\" data-uw-rm-vglnk=\"\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/museemontrealjuif.ca\/donate\/\">here<\/a>. All gifts will help us continue our important work researching Montreal\u2019s Jewish history and creating new cultural experiences for the public.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n            <\/details><details class=\"mjm-apply__item\">\n                <summary class=\"mjm-apply__question\">\n                    <span class=\"mjm-apply__question-text\">What is your tour cancellation policy?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"mjm-apply__toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                <\/summary>\n                <div class=\"mjm-apply__answer\" style=\"--mjm-apply-answer-font-family:var(--font-body);--mjm-apply-answer-line-height:1.18;--mjm-apply-answer-font-size:18px\"><p>Tours will run rain or shine, unless there are severe weather conditions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tour ticket exchanges must be requested 48 hours in advance.<\/li>\n<li>Only cancellations made 24 hours in advance of walking tours will be refunded. For our food tours, only cancellations made 48 hours in advance will be refunded.<\/li>\n<li>In the event of severe weather conditions or in the presence of lightning, cancelled tours will be offered an exchange or refund.<\/li>\n<li>Please contact us at tours@imjm.ca for our private and group tours cancellation policy.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n            <\/details><details class=\"mjm-apply__item\">\n                <summary class=\"mjm-apply__question\">\n                    <span class=\"mjm-apply__question-text\">Can I still book a tour past the cutoff time?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"mjm-apply__toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                <\/summary>\n                <div class=\"mjm-apply__answer\" style=\"--mjm-apply-answer-font-family:var(--font-body);--mjm-apply-answer-line-height:1.18;--mjm-apply-answer-font-size:18px\"><p>Cutoff times vary by season and situation. During the summer (May \u2013 Aug) we recommend purchasing tickets at least 12 hours ahead of time, however once a tour has other guests booked on it, tickets can be purchased until the tour start time. Please note that Beyond the Bagel food tour tickets must be purchased at least 24 hours in advance, and our Kosher food tour tickets must be purchased at least 48 hours in advance year-round. You cannot book a tour if the ticket sales cutoff time has passed.<\/p><\/div>\n            <\/details><details class=\"mjm-apply__item\">\n                <summary class=\"mjm-apply__question\">\n                    <span class=\"mjm-apply__question-text\">Are your tours suitable for children and teenagers?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"mjm-apply__toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                <\/summary>\n                <div class=\"mjm-apply__answer\" style=\"--mjm-apply-answer-font-family:var(--font-body);--mjm-apply-answer-line-height:1.18;--mjm-apply-answer-font-size:18px\"><p>That depends! Teenagers and children of all ages are welcome on our tours, however our tours can last upwards of 2 hours and are historical in nature, which some kids love and some kids don\u2019t.<\/p><\/div>\n            <\/details><details class=\"mjm-apply__item\">\n                <summary class=\"mjm-apply__question\">\n                    <span class=\"mjm-apply__question-text\">Do you offer car or bus tours?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"mjm-apply__toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                <\/summary>\n                <div class=\"mjm-apply__answer\" style=\"--mjm-apply-answer-font-family:var(--font-body);--mjm-apply-answer-line-height:1.18;--mjm-apply-answer-font-size:18px\"><p>No, for safety and insurance reasons our guides cannot lead tours from vehicles. We are happy to recommend local bus tours.<\/p><\/div>\n            <\/details><details class=\"mjm-apply__item\">\n                <summary class=\"mjm-apply__question\">\n                    <span class=\"mjm-apply__question-text\">Can I combine tours or request custom tour routes or special stops?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"mjm-apply__toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                <\/summary>\n                <div class=\"mjm-apply__answer\" style=\"--mjm-apply-answer-font-family:var(--font-body);--mjm-apply-answer-line-height:1.18;--mjm-apply-answer-font-size:18px\"><p>No, we only offer the tours viewable on our website. Our tours follow a meticulously researched and created narrative and route, linking stories with historic sites and buildings.<\/p><\/div>\n            <\/details><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n<section class=\"mjm-two-column-feature mjm-two-column-feature--has-top-separator\">\n            <div class=\"mjm-two-column-feature__inner\">\n                <h2 class=\"mjm-two-column-feature__section-title\">More Ways to Engage<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"mjm-two-column-feature__grid\">\n                    <a class=\"mjm-two-column-feature__column mjm-two-column-feature__column--link\" href=\"https:\/\/museejuifmontreal.ca\/en\/fisher\/\">\n            <div class=\"mjm-two-column-feature__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mjm-two-column-feature__image\" src=\"https:\/\/museejuifmontreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2506_JewishMTL_St-laurentVitrine_0115_Credit-LaurencePoirier-e1779481003590-968x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Exterior view of the H. 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