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In the Land of the Post Script: A Discussion with Goldie Morgentaler and Sebastian Schulman

Musée du Montréal juif - Museum of Jewish Montreal 5220 Boul. Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC, Canada

On September 13, join us with the Museum of Jewish Montreal and the Yiddish Book Center for a discussion in response to In the Land of the Postscript: The Complete Short Stories of Chava Rosenfarb, translated by Goldie Morgentaler. This collection, published by White Goat Press, the Yiddish Book Center’s imprint, makes available in English

JPL Annual General Meeting

Gelber Conference Centre 5151 Chem. de la Cote-Sainte-Catherine, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

The Jewish Public Library invites you to its 109th Annual General Meeting on October 10, 2023 in the Gelber Conference Centre at 7:00 PM View the Nominated Officers and Directors, 2023-2024 here. 

Book Review with Kathy Diamond

Eleanor London Côte Saint-Luc Public Library 5851 Cavendish Blvd, Cote Saint-Luc, QC, Canada

Join the Eleanor London Côte Saint-Luc Public Library for a Book Review with Kathy Diamond.  This month's book is The Matchmaker's Gift by Lynda Cohen Loigman.  Monday, October 16, 2023 - 2:00 PM This event is in-person and online.  This event will be held in English.  More information can be found here.  

The Jewish Book Month Keynote Address with Dr. Phil Gold

Join the Friends of the Jewish Public Library for a keynote lecture with former Montreal General Hospital Physician-in-Chief, Dr. Phil Gold. Dr. Gold recently published his autobiography, Gold’s Rounds, which chronicles his life story; from growing up in Montreal’s Plateau neighborhood, to his early days working at the Molson Brewery, and of course his remarkable career as

Before the Law Sits the Gatekeeper: German-Jewish book culture

Jewish Public Library 5151 Chem. de la Cote-Sainte-Catherine, Montreal, QC, Canada

A collaborative rare books workshop with presentations from the Leo Baeck Institute (NY) and Jewish Public Library (MTL). Monday, November 13, 2023 - 12:00 pm Virtual Event | Free admission | Registration Required Presentation in English Register here.

‘Reckonings’ Film Screening

Gelber Conference Centre 5151 Chem. de la Cote-Sainte-Catherine, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Join us for the film Screening of Reckonings at Gelber Conference Center. "It’s been said that it felt as if the souls of the six million who were murdered during the Holocaust were in the room with them when the meetings began. They met in secret to negotiate the unthinkable compensation for the survivors of the largest mass genocide the world had ever known. Survivors were in urgent need of help, but how could reparations be determined for the unprecedented destruction of a people and atrocities suffered

Russian Literary Club Presents: An Evening of Music and Poetry

Gelber Conference Centre 5151 Chem. de la Cote-Sainte-Catherine, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

It is important to feel and express love during difficult times. Antonina Levina, soprano, is the Laureat and Diploma recipient of international vocal competitions. In her programme called “Eternal Love” Antonina, accompanied by a trio of Cuban musicians, will perform songs from the last century, songs from the famous Russian movies and songs from the

JPL at the 2023 Salon du Livre de Montreal!

La Salon au Palais des congrès de Montréal

Come see our showcase at the Salon du Livre de Montréal on Sunday, November 26, where we will be featuring works from one of our largest, smallest collections: Our Lilly Toth Miniature Book Collection. The Jewish Public Library will present examples from its collection of nearly 3,000 miniature books, representing a variety of languages and

Censored, Banned & Bowdlerized: The Index of Prohibited Books

Jewish Public Library 5151 Chem. de la Cote-Sainte-Catherine, Montreal, QC, Canada

In celebration of Dr. Robin Vose’s newest book, The Index of Prohibited Books, Eddie Paul, JPL’s Senior Director of Library & Learning Services, will be present and in conversation with the author. As part of the Dr. Michael D. Paul Rare Books Initiative, he will be sharing two examples of censored works from the JPL’s

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