Celebrating the OJA’s “50th Anniversary Scrapbook”
We spoke with the OJA team to learn more about their favourite collections!
Meet artist Meichen Waxer
Meichen Waxer is a queer visual artist, curator, and arts worker living in Toronto. Her installation I Will Relate to You is now on view in the FENTSTER window gallery space.
Meet author, performer and storyteller S. Bear Bergman
S. Bear Bergman is an author, storyteller, performer and the creator of The First Jew in Canada: A Trans Tale.
Bearing Witness
The Ontario Jewish Archives (OJA) is partnering with the National Library of Israel (NLI) to collect local materials that tell the story of the aftermath of October 7th in Ontario.
Meet architectural designer and illustrator Nika Teper
Nika Teper is an architectural designer, illustrator, photographer, and educator working between New York and Toronto.
Job Opportunity: Archivist at the OJA
The OJA seeks an enthusiastic and motivated archivist for a full time permanent position beginning August 2023.
Education and the Christie Pits Riot 90th Commemoration
Thousands of Grade 8 and Grade 10 students viewed the re-enactment at Christie Pits Park, and learned vital lessons from our community’s history.
Call for Volunteers: The Christie Pits Riot 90th Commemoration
The OJA is commemorating the 90th anniversary of the Christie Pits Riot with a live, onsite theatrical performance.
YCW Job Posting: Assistant Archivist at the OJA
An 18-week summer internship through Young Canada Works (YCW) at Building Careers in Heritage. Apply by April 23.
The Ontario Jewish Archives celebrates 50 years of collecting and sharing history!
The OJA is marking this milestone year with snapshots of our community’s extraordinary history on a special website and through their Instagram.
