Tag: Montreal
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Montreal kosher meat store J&R abruptly closed after 70 years. The reasons why were complicated
After 70 years in operation, Montreal's J&R Kosher Meat and Deli abruptly closed, shocking the Jewish community.
This book discusses the life and work of Yudel Rosenberg, the chief rabbi of Montreal in the early 20th century.
The podcast "As Canadian as Possible, Under the Circumstances" celebrates Canada Day with a focus on Canadian Jewish life.
The podcast episode discusses the response to a previous episode on kosher food ethics, with a focus on Montreal's Vaad Ha'ir defending the high cost of kosher meat, receiving criticism for what some saw as propaganda.
Mayim Bialik, known for her roles in The Big Bang Theory and as the host of Jeopardy!, has ventured into writing and directing with her debut film, As They Made Us, inspired by her own experiences of mourning her father.
This article discusses the connection between poet-singer Leonard Cohen and Congregation Shaar Hashomayim in Montreal.
Philippe Girard has created a graphic novel called "Leonard Cohen: On a Wire" that imagines Leonard Cohen's thoughts in his final moments.
J-Rob, a versatile Montreal-based artist, poet, video game streamer, and Black Jew, challenges traditional categorizations with his diverse and unique blend of music styles.
This article features two families who made Aliyah (immigrated to Israel) during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nakuset is a powerful figure who manages a women's shelter for Indigenous people in Montreal.
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What do you get when a nice Jewish boy from Montreal becomes one of the most loved cultural icons Canada has ever produced? The result is Leonard Cohen. Michael Posner on the Poet King.
Michael Posner's book "Untold Stories: The Early Years" delves into the life of Leonard Cohen, a beloved cultural figure hailing from Montreal.
In the Outremont neighborhood of Montreal, Hasidic residents have been praying on their balconies during COVID-19, creating a sense of harmony and cultural exchange.
"YidLife Crisis," a Yiddish-language comedy series, addressed anti-Semitism in its season three finale episode titled "Anticementish."
Renowned Israeli painter Yosl Bergner, son of prolific Yiddish poet Melekh Ravitch, is celebrated for his artistic talent and family legacy.
In Montreal's Hasidic community, obtaining kosher wine beyond the limited selection at government-owned stores led to an underground network of obtaining and selling wine illegally.
Saul Bellow, a renowned novelist, left a profound message indicating the end of war before his passing in 2005.