Chaja Epelzwajg & Aron Znaimer: Passing on a Legacy to their Grandson
The story of Chaja Epelzwajg and Aron Znaimer is a collection of near misses and quick thinking. Despite never meeting…
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Dr. Sidney Katz: Family and Folk Music
Dr. Sidney Katz, Professor Emeritus of Pharmaceutical Sciences at UBC, discusses his family history in Montreal and his experiences in…
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…
Ezra Soiferman: Documentary Films and Street Photography in Montreal and Beyond
Listen to documentary filmmaker and street photographer Ezra Soiferman talk about his Jewish upbringing in Montreal, his career path as…
David Schwartzman: Memories of the Family Farm
David Schwartzman recounts his fantastic childhood memories from his grandparents’ farm near Joliette, Quebec, a popular summer getaway for Jewish…
Sharon Gubbay Helfer: Oral History and Dialogue Work in Montreal and Beyond
Listen to Sharon Gubbay Helfer talk about her incredible career and life path, from her Masters in Comparative Education and…
Sharon Gubbay Helfer: From Calcutta and Alexandria to Montreal
Listen to Sharon Gubbay Helfer recount her family’s fascinating history, going back to the Jewish Baghdadi community in Calcutta, India,…
Esther Marovitch: Camp MaroMac, The Place To Be!
Listen to Esther Marovitch as she recalls the experience of running Camp MaroMac, Quebec’s premiere Jewish summer camp for nearly…
Rena Gornitsky: History of the Yavna B’nai Parnass Synagogue and the Parnass Family in Montreal
Listen to Rena Gornitsky talk about her family’s legacy and significant contribution to Montreal’s Jewish community. Covering the founding of…