[BCMA] Media Release- HERITAGE VANCOUVER HISTORIC WALKING TOUR OF JEWISH STRATHCONA AND GASTOWN

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-Media Release-

For immediate Release - June 16, 2011
Contact: Janet Leduc, 604 331 8430; info at heritage vancouver.org

Heritage Vancouver presents
A Historical and Architectural Walking Tour of 
Jewish Strathcona and Gastown

Sunday, June 26th

10am-12pm

Tour Guide: Molly Winston

Heritage Vancouver Members: $10; Non-Members: $15
 Cash or Cheque

Meet at the 700 E Pender Street (corner of Heatley Avenue and Pender Street)
Rain or Shine


Join Molly Winston from the Jewish Museum and Archives of British Columbia and discover fascinating tales of life in the heart of the early Jewish community in Vancouver.  In Strathcona, the Eastern European Jewish immigrants shared the Yiddish language, a religion and concerns common to new immigrants in a foreign land.  They soon established a synagogue, a mikvah (ritual bath) and cheder (Hebrew School) to meet their religious needs.  Molly will provide insight into the landmarks, architecture, events and evolution of Gastown and Strathcona districts, while sharing anecdotes of Jewish daily life in the area.


More info at: www.heritagevancouver.org

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