The Jewish Historical Society of BC

The Jewish Historical Society of BC administers the Jewish Museum and Archives of BC, the Nemetz Jewish Community Archives, publishes an annual journal, The Scribe and a tri-yearly newsletter, The Chronicle.

The Society has also published or sponsored a number of historical works, many written by JHSBC founder and historian Cyril E. Leonoff.

Download a copy of the Jewish Historical Society of BC’s Publication List.

Become a Member
Basic Membership rates: $40.00/ year
Membership includes: Admission to the Jewish Museum and Archives of BC, subscriptions to The Chronicle, and discounted rates on archival services in the Nemetz Jewish Community Archives.

Download the Jewish Historical Society of BC’s membership form Follow this link to download back issues of the Scribe .


Joe Morris, fiance, & friends in automobile at Hollow Tree; [1918]; JHSBC; L.0249


For more information on the Jewish Historical Society of British Columbia, on becoming a member of the JHSBC or on publishing articles in The Scribe, contact:

Phone: 604.257.5199
E-mail: info@jewishmuseum.ca