Connecting you to Jewish Arts, Culture and Heritage in Toronto
January 27, 2021
Join Auschwitz historian Professor Robert Jan Van Pelt as we explore the unique circumstances that produced film reel that would help shape public memory for decades.
September 25, 2020
- January 21, 2021
The site-specific installation, by Toronto-based photo-video artist Ella Cooper, features a self-portrait series, presenting faces of grief and sorrow through the lens of a mixed race artist of Jewish heritage.
January 31, 2021
A play about the transformative power of forgiveness and how it impacts our ability to move beyond the trauma of the past.
January 21, 2021
- January 22, 2021
Set against the beauty of Montreal, this is a sensitive love story that will delight fans of the miniseries Unorthodox.
A look back at the events of the year and a recap of what you might have missed.
A Note on COVID-19
The Kultura Collective and UJA Federation of Greater Toronto are pleased to offer this website as a resource to the community to celebrate Jewish arts, culture and heritage. During this difficult time, we will come together through online learning, streaming performances and exhibitions – both socially distant and virtually. As a community, we will share and explore our culture and traditions through meaningful artistic experiences. We hope these events will keep you connected, engaged and inspired throughout this challenging time.
What's Happening
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Online Yiddish Classes – Winter 2021
January 10, 2021
-March 12, 2021
Online winter 2021 classes are about to start, so don’t miss your chance to dive into a world of Yiddish.
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Yiddish Theatre Workshop
January 12, 2021
-March 16, 2021
A theatrical workshop facilitated by award-winning performer, director, and playwright, David Gale.
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Now Hear This: Klezmer
January 19, 2021
-March 2, 2021
Join Artistic Director of the Ashkenaz Festival, Eric Stein, as he shares his knowledge and passion for Klezmer Music in our new virtual Guided Listening series.
Last Chance
Félix et Meira
January 21, 2021
-January 22, 2021
Set against the beauty of Montreal, this is a sensitive love story that will delight fans of the miniseries Unorthodox.
Upcoming
Conversations on the Green
January 24, 2021
An inside look at the life and career of some of Canada’s best theatre artists.
Upcoming
Nurturing and Supporting Your Creative Writing Voice with Vanessa Smythe
January 24, 2021
-February 28, 2021
In this gentle, playful writing workshop, we explore how to awaken and support your unique creative voice.
Upcoming
Evenings of Inspiration with Adrienne Davis Gold
January 26, 2021
-May 11, 2021
A four-part series examining Jewish traditions and holidays from a new perspective.
Upcoming
International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2021
January 27, 2021
Join Auschwitz historian Professor Robert Jan Van Pelt as we explore the unique circumstances that produced film reel that would help shape public memory for decades.
Current Exhibitions
Window Gallery
Rachel Miller: Between the Suns
January 25, 2021
-May 21, 2021
A new, site-specific installation referencing the immigrant experience, environmental fragility, and resilience. Artist Rachel Miller creates a textured, tapestry-like assemblage from repurposed and natural materials taking inspiration from Jewish folk art and speaking to the urgent need for ecological healing.
Virtual
Célia Z Brandão
December 15, 2020
-January 31, 2021
Celia Brandao is a Toronto-based ceramic artist and educator with an extensive background in commercial graphic design.
Virtual
Letters Home
November 11, 2020
-November 11, 2022
Over 17,000 Canadian Jews enlisted in the military during WWII. Through their personal collections, preserved at the OJA, we can learn about these Canadian Jewish servicemen and women and the Jewish organizations that aided them.
Virtual
Eleventh House
April 13, 2020
-May 3, 2021
Eleventh House is a Koffler Digital project exploring the rituals of astrology reading and horoscope writing.
Virtual
Thresholds
November 4, 2019
-April 29, 2022
Thresholds is a new Koffler.Digital podcast hosted and produced by Maya Bedward in collaboration with members of Holland Bloorview’s Youth Advisory Council.
Virtual
Southern African Legacy Project
May 13, 2019
-May 10, 2021
The Southern African Legacy Project documents the fascinating stories of Ontario’s Jewish immigrants from South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Virtual
Storefront Stories
May 6, 2019
-May 3, 2021
Storefront Stories tells the history of the Jewish businesses in Kensington Market.
Virtual
Self-Loving Jew
July 4, 2016
-July 5, 2021
Self-Loving Jew by Jonathan Rotsztain is a series of autobiographical comics claiming a secular, cultural Jewish identity on Koffler Digital.
Featured Blogs Posts
December 30, 2020
A look back at the events of the year and a recap of what you might have missed.
December 9, 2020
Holiday film recommendations from Israel, France and Canada exploring Jewish identity and community.
December 9, 2020
We know this Hanukkah will look a bit different than previous years, but the traditions remain the same.
November 26, 2020
The Koffler Centre of the Arts is proud to announce the winners of the 2020 Vine Awards for Canadian Jewish Literature.
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