Episode 3 : Labour of Love

Labour organizing, unions, and activism: Episode 3 highlights the impact language, culture, and Jewish identity had on Montreal's progressive labour history with a special focus on famed organizer Lea Roback.

Thank you to our featured guests, in order of appearance: Pierre Anctil, Ester Reiter, Sam Bick, Moishe Dolman, Aaron Krishtalka, Melanie Leavitt, Eiran Harris, Lea Roback, Eddie Paul, and Shannon Hodge.

Get caught up on the happenings in today's Jewish Community--check out Bonjour Chai with hosts Avi Finegold and Phoebe Maltz Bovy, available through the Canadian Jewish News network. Find out more at https://thecjn.ca/.

recollections with the JPL is a production of the Jewish Public Library Archives and Special Collections.

Thank you to all of our guests: Pierre Anctil, Sam Bick, Moishe Dolman, Shannon Hodge, Aaron Krishtalka, Melanie Leavitt, Eddie Paul, and Ester Reiter.

Visit JPL Curates to see licensing info, guest bios, related materials from the JPL Archives and Special Collections, and our further reading guide featuring works from JPL's catalogue.

Info:

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Follow @jplarchives and @jpl_montreal on Instagram

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Production and editing by Ezell Carter and Ellen Belshaw

Research support by Leah Graham, Sam Pappas, Maya Pasternak, and Eddie Paul

Mastering by Josh Boguski

Theme song and music by Danijel Zambo

Sound effects provided by Pixabay and the JPL Archives

Thank you to our sponsors, the Azrieli Foundation and Federation CJA

Episode 2 : Hereness

We're continuing on our journey to discover the roots of the Jewish Left in Montreal. Episode Two takes us through the cultural impact of Yiddish, the role of Reading Circles, and the diversity of the Left's envisioned future for the Jewish People.

Thank you to our featured guests, in order of appearance: Pierre Anctil, Shannon Hodge, Moishe Dolman, Aaron Krishtalka, Eddie Paul, Ester Reiter, and Sam Bick.

recollections with the JPL is a production of the Jewish Public Library Archives and Special Collections.

Thank you to all of our guests: Pierre Anctil, Sam Bick, Moishe Dolman, Shannon Hodge, Aaron Krishtalka, Melanie Leavitt, Eddie Paul, and Ester Reiter.

Visit JPL Curates to see licensing info, guest bios, related materials from the JPL Archives and Special Collections, and our further reading guide featuring works from JPL's catalogue.

Info:

Donate to the Jewish Public Library

Follow @jplarchives and @jpl_montreal on Instagram

JPLArchives.org

JewishPublicLibrary.org

Production and editing by Ezell Carter and Ellen Belshaw

Research support by Leah Graham, Sam Pappas, Maya Pasternak, and Eddie Paul

Mastering by Josh Boguski

Theme song and music by Danijel Zambo

Sound effects provided by Pixabay and the JPL Archives

Thank you to our sponsors, the Azrieli Foundation and Federation CJA

Episode 1: Upon Arrival

How well do you know the origins of Jews in Montreal? Episode One takes us through the great migration, the garment industry, and the humble beginnings of the Jewish Public Library.

Thank you to our featured guests, in order of appearance: Shannon Hodge, Pierre Anctil, Sam Bick, Moishe Dolman, and Eddie Paul.

recollections with the JPL is a production of the Jewish Public Library Archives and Special Collections.

Thank you to all of our guests: Pierre Anctil, Sam Bick, Moishe Dolman, Shannon Hodge, Aaron Krishtalka, Melanie Leavitt, Eddie Paul, and Ester Reiter.

Visit JPL Curates to see licensing info, guest bios, related materials from the JPL Archives and Special Collections, and our further reading guide featuring works from JPL's catalogue.

Info:

Donate to the Jewish Public Library

Follow @jplarchives and @jpl_montreal on Instagram

JPLArchives.org

JewishPublicLibrary.org

Production and editing by Ezell Carter and Ellen Belshaw

Research support by Leah Graham, Sam Pappas, Maya Pasternak, and Eddie Paul

Mastering by Josh Boguski

Theme song and music by Danijel Zambo

Sound effects provided by Pixabay and the JPL Archives

Thank you to our sponsors, the Azrieli Foundation and Federation CJA