ACJS

The Association for Canadian Jewish Studies promotes the study of the field, organizes an annual conference and publishes Canadian Jewish Studies.

[ACJS @ACJSaejc]

Call for submissions! ACJS Fall Bulletin: current research, publications, conferences, seminars, and lectures on Canadian Jewish studies are welcome. Please submit/reach out to [email protected] with the subject line "Submission - ACJS Bulletin" for more info.

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Shana Tova from the ACJS!

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Franklin Bialystok’s new book Faces In the Crowd, The Jews of Canada, was recently released by the University of Toronto Press. A book launch will be held at University College on August 29th at 4 PM. Please contact Natalie Fingerhut at [email protected] to attend!

[Azrieli Memoirs @AzrieliMemoirs]

It's wonderful to see our memoirs in your #classrooms! #Educators, order your copies today: https://t.co/DJOnZStPoj

[Azrieli Memoirs @AzrieliMemoirs]

This is why we do what we do. We will always provide accurate and accessible information about the #Holocaust.

[CIJA @CIJAinfo]

CIJA, @FederationCJA and Hillel Montreal are part of an ongoing discussion with the administration at @mcgillu University to fight #antisemitism, racism, and to build bridges with all communities.
https://t.co/aZj8kzoudw

[Richard Marceau @richardmarceau]

The #Nazi #swastika is such a powerful #hate symbol that I think #Canada should follow this Australian example -- while protecting the legitimate use of what is for Hindus, Buddhists and Jains a sacred symbol.

https://t.co/UB9jzyUTRU

#cdnpoli #antisemitism @CIJAInfo

[Azrieli Memoirs @AzrieliMemoirs]

Here it is!The Role of Storytelling Traditions in Canadian Life Writing about the Holocaust (discussing Pinchas Blitt’s A Promise of Sweet Tea): https://t.co/d4io5cGH1n
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[Jewish Federation of British Columbia (JFBC) @JewishFedBC]

Earlier today, we heard the very sad news that our community lost a leader, Joseph Segal z"l, who was not only a titan in the business and philanthropic worlds, but a genuinely caring and compassionate person--a true mensch. 1/3

[Azrieli Memoirs @AzrieliMemoirs]

We were treated to a fantastic panel discussion this morning on Pinchas Blitt’s memoir, A Promise of Sweet Tea, as part of the Association for Canadian Jewish Studies conference. @ACJSaejc

[Jewish Federation of British Columbia (JFBC) @JewishFedBC]

1. Deeply meaningful to share a piece of our #Vancouver #Jewish community's history with such a diverse group this morning. Todah Rabah @JMA_BC for the amazing tour of our community's start in beautiful Strathcona and to all those who attended in honour of #JewishHeritageMonth

[David Fisman @DFisman]

A reminder of who Ontario’s premier is

I think most in our province are better than this. I guess we’ll find out

[The Canadian Jewish News @TheCJN]

Toronto students at Yeshiva Gedolah were allegedly threatened with a weapon by a food delivery person who’s been arrested https://t.co/d9eNt4oxK2

[Musée Holocauste MTL @MuseeHolocauste]

(3/3) Learn more about the complex history of Canada’s treatment of Jewish refugees during and after the Holocaust through timelines featured in our virtual exhibition Building New Lives: https://t.co/SDoRSyhbV1

[Musée Holocauste MTL @MuseeHolocauste]

(1/3) #OnThisDay, the MS St. Louis anchored in the port of Havana in 1939. The ship had been at sea for two weeks since setting sail from Germany on May 13, 1939 with 937 passengers on board. The majority of them were Jewish refugees trying to escape Nazi oppression in Europe.

[Yiddish Book Center @YiddishBookCtr]

“Dos folk un zayn oytser (The People and their Treasure)” by Moshe Kopstein. Art by Samuel Rozin. Published 1979. https://t.co/JDxvHpIwyn

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New Meet the Author! Jesse Toufexis joins with Michelle Chesner— Librarian for Jewish Studies at Columbia U. and president-elect of the AJL - to interview Gerald K. Stone about the Gerald K. Stone Collection of Judaica.
https://t.co/F3aGbFEita

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We are delighted to announce that the 2021 Louis Rosenberg Award is being awarded to Frank Bialystok. Frank is a senior scholar of Canadian Jewish Studies who has been committed to Holocaust scholarship and education for over four decades. Congratulations Frank!

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The 2021 ACJS conference was a huge success!
Scholars from across the globe were able to join us, and we thank each of our speakers, as well as everyone who made it possible behind the scenes, for a wonderful three days. Visit “ACJS Presents”:
https://t.co/lFbpEpi40n