Explore our rich history and vibrant community at The Jewish Museum & Archives of BC. All of our programs are designed to complement the BC social studies curriculum, and can be adapted for other fields and courses.
Making a Community
The first Jewish immigrants came to British Columbia in search of new opportunities. Many people worked as skilled tradesmen, loggers, merchants, grocers, homesteaders, and gold miners. By incorporating role-playing exercises and interactive storytelling, students can explore the early Jewish community. Program includes a guided-museum tour, discovery quizzes and interactive games.
Curriculum: Grades 3-5
Running Time: 75 minutes
Cost: $50 per class (maximum of 30 students)
The Long Journey
How did the first Jewish residents of British Columbia get here, and why did they choose BC? Where did their journeys begin, and what challenges did they face along the way?
Drawn from our Archives, the biographies of notable Jewish men and women who immigrated to British Columbia will be explored.
Curriculum: Grades 5-7
Running time: 75 minutes
Cost: $50 per class (maximum of 30 students)
None is Too Many: 1933-1948
An examination of Canadian Immigration Policy during WWII. Students will reflect on the events of WWI-WWII and post-war era from the perspective of the BC Jewish Community. Jewish organizations, outreach and advocacy initiatives, and war veterans will be explored.
Curriculum: Grades 9-12
Running time: 75 minutes
Cost: $50 per class (maximum of 30 students)
Introduction to Jewish Culture
This program provides students an overview of Jewish customs, history, and concepts. The multi-sensory program emphasizes Jewish arts and culture, incorporating music, dance, Yiddish and Hebrew vocabulary. Students will have an opportunity to view the Jewish Museum & Archives’ Educational Torah and explore ritual objects.
Curriculum: Adaptable to all grades
Running time: 75 minutes
Cost: $50 per class (maximum of 30 students)
Hannah Director and Rhoda Goldbert homesteading 22 miles south of Prince George, BC [1914]
Source: Rosalie Gorosh (nee Director), L.00036
Historic Walking and Bus Tours
A tour-guide from the Jewish Museum & Archives will provide insight into the landmarks, architecture, events and evolution of the Jewish Community of Vancouver, while sharing anecdotes of Vancouver Jewish daily life.
Tour locations and topics include:
• Early Jewish Community of Strathcona & Gastown
• Mountainview Cemetery – Jewish Section
• Beth Israel Cemetery – Burnaby, BC
Curriculum: Adaptable to all grades
Running time: 75 – 120 minutes
Cost: $7.50 per student
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Find out how to book a program with the Jewish Museum and Archives.
Contact Us
Can’t travel to the Museum? Have an idea or topic not covered by our programs? Contact Molly Winston, JMABC Education Coordinator at mwinston@jewishmuseum.ca. to arrange for an in-classroom museum activity.