Museum of Jewish Montreal facts for kids
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| Former name | Interactive Museum of Jewish Montreal (IMJM) |
|---|---|
| Established | 2010 |
| Type | History museum |
The Museum of Jewish Montreal (MJM) is a special museum. It's mostly online and on your phone! It collects and shares the history of the Jewish community in Montreal, Canada. You can learn through online exhibits, walking tours, and cool technology. Zev Moses started it in 2010.
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What the Museum Does
The Museum of Jewish Montreal began in 2010. This was when Montreal's Jewish community celebrated 250 years. It started by mapping Montreal's Jewish history. Now, it also has online exhibits and walking tours. It collects stories from people too.
Online Exhibits
The MJM website has many online exhibits. These exhibits describe important places, events, and people. They show how the Jewish community grew in Montreal. Each exhibit has old pictures and links for more learning. There are over 125 original exhibits. Some are about historic synagogues in Montreal.
Special Exhibitions
Since 2013, the MJM has created digital exhibitions. These include "Between These Walls" and "A Geography of Jewish Care." They also had "Work Upon Arrival." In 2014, the Museum started pop-up shows. One was about clothing factory workers. Another was about a Moroccan Jewish singer. The Museum also holds talks and public events.
Museum Locations
In 2016, the Museum got a physical space. It was at 4040, Saint Laurent Boulevard. This was in an old factory building. In May 2020, they lost this space. But they reopened in early 2022. Their current spot at 5220 boulevard Saint-Laurent is being fixed up. For now, they are operating from 4129 Saint-Laurent.
The Third Solitude Series
In October 2011, MJM started a blog. It's called The Third Solitude Series. This blog shares interviews, stories, and photos. They are all about Montreal's Jewish heritage. "Third Solitude" is a term. It describes the Jewish experience in Canada. It's like being between French and English Canada. This name comes from a book. The book is called Two Solitudes by Hugh MacLennan.
Stories Project
In 2012, MJM started the Stories Project. This project collects stories from community members. They want to share these stories with everyone. They also want to keep them safe for the future. In 2015, they launched a web app. This app lets people record stories and upload photos easily.
Walking Tours
In June 2014, MJM began leading walking tours. These tours explore Jewish areas in Montreal. They go through the Plateau and Mile End neighborhoods. In June 2015, they added "Beyond the Bagel" food tours. Now, the museum offers four different tours. Each tour shows a different part of Jewish life. Some tours are "Making Their Mark" and "Rabbis, Writers, and Radicals." The "Making Their Mark" tour can be done online or in person.
See also
In Spanish: Museo Judío de Montreal para niños
- Demographics of Montreal
- Saint Laurent Boulevard
- History of the Jews in Canada
- Jewish Museum
- List of museums in Quebec
