{"id":6734,"date":"2026-07-20T15:59:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T19:59:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/museejuifmontreal.ca\/?page_id=6734"},"modified":"2026-07-30T11:21:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T15:21:10","slug":"rwr","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/museejuifmontreal.ca\/en\/tours\/rwr\/","title":{"rendered":"Rabbis, Writers, and Radicals"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mjm-hero-carousel\" data-auto-play=\"true\" data-interval=\"6000\" data-live-template=\"Slide %1$d of %2$d\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Hero carousel\">\n            <div class=\"mjm-hero-carousel__track\"><div class=\"mjm-hero-carousel__slide mjm-hero-carousel__slide--active\" data-index=\"0\" style=\"background-color:#63B2F8;--mjm-hero-carousel-text-color:#000000\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"Slide 1 of 1\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n                <div class=\"mjm-hero-carousel__text-panel\">\n                    <span class=\"mjm-hero-carousel__label\">Book a Ticket<\/span>\n                    <h2 class=\"mjm-hero-carousel__headline\">Rabbis, Writers, and Radicals<\/h2>\n                    <span class=\"mjm-hero-carousel__tag\"><span class=\"mjm-hero-carousel__tag-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>Walking Tour<\/span>\n                    <div class=\"mjm-hero-carousel__footer\">\n                        <p class=\"mjm-hero-carousel__subtitle\"><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mjm-hero-carousel__image-panel\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mjm-hero-carousel__image\" src=\"https:\/\/museejuifmontreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Rabbis-Writers-Radicals-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"eager\" \/><\/div>\n                <a class=\"mjm-hero-carousel__slide-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/museemontrealjuif\/items\/363705\/?full-items=yes&#038;flow=no\" aria-label=\"Rabbis, Writers, and Radicals\"><\/a>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n            \n            <div class=\"mjm-hero-carousel__live\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n<section class=\"mjm-general-info mjm-general-info--columns-1-1\">\n            <div class=\"mjm-general-info__inner\">\n                \n                <div class=\"mjm-general-info__grid\">\n                <div class=\"mjm-general-info__column mjm-general-info__column--left\"><div class=\"mjm-general-info__left-title\"><p>Delve into the diverse stories of notable characters of the Mile End.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\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>A hub of Jewish culture in 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><\/div><\/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() {  var scriptSrc = \"https:\\\/\\\/fareharbor.com\\\/embeds\\\/script\\\/calendar\\\/museemontrealjuif\\\/items\\\/363705\\\/?fallback=simple&flow=no\";  var currentScript = document.currentScript;  var languages = navigator.languages;  var supportedLocales = {    \"en-gb\": \"en-gb\"  };  if ( !languages || !languages.length )    languages = [ navigator.language || navigator.userLanguage || \"\" ];  for ( var i = 0; i < languages.length; i++ ) {    var language = ( languages[i] || \"\" ).toLowerCase().replace( \"_\", \"-\" );    if ( !language )      continue;    var parts = language.split( \"-\" );    var locale = parts.length > 1 ? parts[0] + \"-\" + parts[1] : language;    if ( supportedLocales[ locale ] ) {      scriptSrc += ( scriptSrc.indexOf( \"?\" ) === -1 ? \"?\" : \"&\" ) + \"language=\" + encodeURIComponent( supportedLocales[ locale ] );      break;    }  }  if ( document.readyState === \"loading\" ) {    document.write( \"<script src=\\\"\" + scriptSrc.replace( \/\"\/g, \"&quot;\" ) + \"\\\"><\\\/script>\" );    return;  }  var script = document.createElement( \"script\" );  script.src = scriptSrc;  if ( currentScript && currentScript.parentNode )    currentScript.parentNode.insertBefore( script, currentScript.nextSibling );  else    document.head.appendChild( script );}());<\/script><\/div>\n                    \n                    \n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mjm-apply__right-column\"><div class=\"mjm-apply__right-description\"><p>Click calendar availability to book your ticket<\/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\">What to expect<\/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>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>Visit two of Montreal\u2019s major Jewish culinary establishments: Fairmount Bagel and Wilensky\u2019s (**Note: Food not provided).<\/li>\n<li>Our friendly and knowledgeable tour guides are university-level researchers and will answer your questions and lead discussions throughout the tour experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n            <\/details><details class=\"mjm-apply__item\">\n                <summary class=\"mjm-apply__question\">\n                    <span class=\"mjm-apply__question-text\">Additional information<\/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>What to bring<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All visitors are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. <strong>Tours will run rain or shine.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>All visitors should arrive with their own water bottles filled, and having already used the restroom; stops along the tour hold up the experience for everyone participating, and we want to make sure everyone enjoys the tour!<\/li>\n<li>The tour also does not include time for stops at businesses (unless there is an emergency)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Special requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Restrictions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tours can generally be made to accommodate different mobility and accessibility needs. Please inform the Museum of any relevant accessibility needs upon booking your tour.<\/li>\n<li>Note that Montreal\u2019s sidewalks and roads are often under construction or poorly kept, which can further impact accessing our tours.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n            <\/details><details class=\"mjm-apply__item\">\n                <summary class=\"mjm-apply__question\">\n                    <span class=\"mjm-apply__question-text\">Cancellations<\/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>Cancellation Policy for public walking tours:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Refunds are permitted with cancellation 24 hours or more prior to start time of tour. Cancellations less than 24 hours before the tour cannot be refunded.<\/li>\n<li>Should the Museum cancel the tour in the event of extreme weather (thunder, lightning, ice storm, heat warnings, etc.), a full refund will be given.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Exchange Policy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Exchanges are permitted with a minimum of 48-hours advance notice.<\/li>\n<li>All exchange requests cannot be guaranteed, and are dependent on availability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Walk-in policy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Only pre-paid visitors will be allowed to attend our walking and food tours. Anyone who has not previously booked a ticket for a tour will not be allowed to attend a tour. Our guides will kindly ask you to leave the tour if you have not paid for a ticket.<\/li>\n<li>The Museum reserves the right to charge individuals or groups that bring extra unpaid guests with them.<\/li>\n<li>To book tickets in advance, please visit our website, call us at 514 840-9300, or visit our front desk during open hours.<\/li>\n<li>The Museum front desk at 4129 St-Laurent is currently open to the public from Thursday to Monday, 10am to 5pm.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n            <\/details><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n<div class=\"mjm-split-banner mjm-split-banner--image-left\" style=\"background-color:#1D8D02;--mjm-split-banner-text-color:#000000\"><div class=\"mjm-split-banner__image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mjm-split-banner__image\" src=\"https:\/\/museejuifmontreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7931-scaled-e1780630300467-1024x1024.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\">Book  a private experience for groups of all sizes<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"mjm-split-banner__footer\">\n                <div class=\"mjm-split-banner__subtext\"><p>Private tour prices vary according to group size. For rates and availabilities, contact us at tours@imjm.ca<\/p><\/div>\n                \n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"mjm-feature-tri-cards\">\n            <h2 class=\"mjm-feature-tri-cards__title\">More tours to choose from<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"mjm-feature-tri-cards__grid\">\n                <a class=\"mjm-feature-card\" href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/museemontrealjuif\/items\/363692\/?full-items=yes&#038;bookable-only=yes&#038;flow=no&#038;language=en-ca\" aria-label=\"In the Shadow \nof the Mountain \u2014 Meet the famous poets, utopians, outcasts, and exiles who called the streets below Mount Royal home.\" style=\"--mjm-feature-card-title-color:#000000\">\n                <div class=\"mjm-feature-card__square\" style=\"background-color:#772464\">\n                    <div class=\"mjm-feature-card__circle\" style=\"background-color:#FF5C00\">\n                        <span class=\"mjm-feature-card__title\" aria-hidden=\"true\">In the Shadow <br \/>\nof the Mountain<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p class=\"mjm-feature-card__subtext\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--mjm-feature-card-subtext-font-family:&quot;KF Zuka Regular&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif\">Meet the famous poets, utopians, outcasts, and exiles who called the streets below Mount Royal home.<\/p>\n                \n            <\/a><a class=\"mjm-feature-card\" href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/museemontrealjuif\/items\/366857\/?full-items=yes&#038;bookable-only=yes&#038;flow=no&#038;language=en-ca\" aria-label=\"Making \ntheir Mark \u2014 Discover the schools, synagogues, hospitals, and more that continue to leave their mark today.\" style=\"--mjm-feature-card-title-color:#000000\">\n                <div class=\"mjm-feature-card__square\" style=\"background-color:#63B2F8\">\n                    <div class=\"mjm-feature-card__circle\" style=\"background-color:#FFFBF0\">\n                        <span class=\"mjm-feature-card__title\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Making <br \/>\ntheir Mark<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p class=\"mjm-feature-card__subtext\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--mjm-feature-card-subtext-font-family:&quot;KF Zuka Regular&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif\">Discover the schools, synagogues, hospitals, and more that continue to leave their mark today.<\/p>\n                \n            <\/a><a class=\"mjm-feature-card\" href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/museemontrealjuif\/items\/363676\/?full-items=yes&#038;bookable-only=yes&#038;flow=no&#038;language=en-ca\" aria-label=\"Beyond the Bagel \u2014 Eat your way through Montreal\u2019s Jewish culinary history, both past and present.\" style=\"--mjm-feature-card-title-color:#000000\">\n                <div class=\"mjm-feature-card__square\" style=\"background-color:#03665D\">\n                    <div class=\"mjm-feature-card__circle\" style=\"background-color:#FFC800\">\n                        <span class=\"mjm-feature-card__title\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Beyond the Bagel<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p class=\"mjm-feature-card__subtext\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--mjm-feature-card-subtext-font-family:&quot;KF Zuka Regular&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif\">Eat your way through Montreal\u2019s Jewish culinary history, both past and present.<\/p>\n                \n            <\/a><a class=\"mjm-feature-card\" href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/museemontrealjuif\/items\/747599\/?full-items=yes&#038;bookable-only=yes&#038;flow=no\" aria-label=\"Canada&#039;s \nFirst Jews \u2014 Step back in time to the 18th century, and the formation of Canada\u2019s earliest Jewish community.\" 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Discover Montreal\u2019s rich Jewish heritage and Kosher food scene in Outremont and Mile End.\" style=\"--mjm-feature-card-title-color:#000000\">\n                <div class=\"mjm-feature-card__square\" style=\"background-color:#FFC800\">\n                    <div class=\"mjm-feature-card__circle\" style=\"background-color:#1D8D02\">\n                        <span class=\"mjm-feature-card__title\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Jewish Montreal <br \/>\nKosher Food Tour<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p class=\"mjm-feature-card__subtext\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--mjm-feature-card-subtext-font-family:&quot;KF Zuka Regular&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif\">Discover Montreal\u2019s rich Jewish heritage and Kosher food scene in Outremont and Mile End.<\/p>\n                \n            <\/a><a class=\"mjm-feature-card\" href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/museemontrealjuif\/items\/calendar\/?full-items=yes&#038;bookable-only=yes&#038;flow=1390722&#038;language=en-ca\" aria-label=\"Tours \nCalendar \u2014 Click to see our schedule of all available tours!\" style=\"--mjm-feature-card-title-color:#000000\">\n                <div class=\"mjm-feature-card__square\" style=\"background-color:#FA78CD\">\n                    <div class=\"mjm-feature-card__circle\" style=\"background-color:#772464\">\n                        <span class=\"mjm-feature-card__title\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Tours <br \/>\nCalendar<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p class=\"mjm-feature-card__subtext\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--mjm-feature-card-subtext-font-family:&quot;KF Zuka Regular&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif\">Click to see our schedule of all available tours!<\/p>\n                \n            <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\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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