[BCMA] Jewish Historical Society of British Columbia celebrates 40 years

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - JHSBC 40th Anniversary

November 25, 2010

 

The Jewish Historical Society of British Columbia celebrates 40 years

 

Early in 1970, Historian Cyril Leonoff
<http://www.jewishmuseum.ca/leonoff>  convened with a small group of
people to discuss the possibility of starting a Jewish historical
society in British Columbia. With assistance from the National Council
of Jewish Women and the Canadian Jewish Congress - Pacific Region, this
small group of interested individuals founded the Jewish Historical
Society of British Columbia (JHSBC) on November 26, 1970.

 

Over the years the Society's work has included, publishing a regular
journal, The Scribe, authoring several books, recording oral histories
of community members throughout the province, and preserving and making
accessible the important photographs and records of the Jewish community
through dynamic exhibits and educational programs.

 

Through the website, www.jewishmuseum.ca, the JHSBC has created an
interactive online archive of community history; featuring virtual
exhibits, videos, photographs, artifacts and oral history audio clips. 

 

Since March 2007, the Society has been operating the Jewish Museum and
Archives of British Columbia <http://www.jewishmuseum.ca/>  (JMABC), a
permanent gallery space located on the third floor of the Jewish
Community Centre of Greater Vancouver (950 W. 41st Avenue, Vancouver,
BC).  

 

In an effort to more effectively implement its mandate to bring the
story of the Jews of British Columbia to a wide variety of audiences in
different communities, the permanent gallery in the Jewish Community
Centre will close, and the Jewish Historical Society will continue to
operate its active program of educational and outreach activities from a
new, smaller headquarters in a convenient location in Vancouver.  The
new location will be announced early in 2011.

 

All exhibitions in the Jewish Museum and Archives of British Columbia
will be on display to the public until Thursday, December 2, 2010.
Visiting hours are Sunday from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm and Monday to Thursday
from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Admission is by donation.

 

The Jewish Historical Society of British Columbia looks forward to the
next 40 years, and ensures its future as a lively organization
connecting history, people, and ideas for generations to come. 

 

For more information, contact (604) 257-5199, visit www.jewishmuseum.ca
or email info at jewishmuseum.ca. 

 

 

 

Photo Caption:

First Executive meeting, Jewish Historical Society of British Columbia,
Vancouver, BC. November 26, 1970. 

L-r: Sam Promislow, Muren Schachter, Eudelle Wall, Lilly Hamer, Cyril
Leonoff . Jewish Museum & Archives of BC; L.13397

 

 

Media Contact:

Molly Winston, Education Coordinator

Jewish Museum & Archives of British Columbia

mwinston at jewishmuseum.ca

(604) 638-7288

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