Happening Now
December 1, 2021
-December 1, 2025
The OJA offers Elementary Level Workshops to bring the archives into your classroom, as well as University Level Workshops with a focus on information literacy workshops.
Connecting you to Jewish Arts, Culture and Heritage in Toronto
July 10, 2022
This contemporary ballet double bill featuring In Between and the new work Waiting for the Fall will excite, move and inspire all who see it!
July 22, 2022
Join us for a magical evening of live music outdoors in one of Canada’s most beautiful urban parks.
April 26, 2022
- August 26, 2022
Parchment is an installation of community collected parchment papers exploring the mark made by baking challah bread for Shabbat, leaving an imprint of memory.
“Toronto’s arts and culture scene is one to watch, and its Jewish ecosystem within it is thriving with world-class creativity.”
Welcome!
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. As a community, we share and explore our culture and traditions through meaningful artistic experiences. We hope these events keep you connected, engaged and inspired.
In Person Event Health and Safety Information: Our partners will be following all government guidelines regarding COVID-19. We respect that there are many factors that inform one’s personal decisions when it comes to masking. If masking is not required, visitors who choose to wear a mask are fully welcomed and encouraged to do so. Protecting the health of our volunteers and staff remains a foremost priority. If you are feeling ill, we kindly ask that you stay home.
What's Happening
All / Education Resources / Ontario Jewish Archives, Blankenstein Family Heritage Centre / Sarah and Chaim Neuberger Holocaust Education Centre
Happening Now
December 1, 2021
-December 1, 2025
The OJA offers public history tours of Jewish community sites in Toronto.
Happening Now
May 2, 2022
-May 2, 2024
Periphery is an evocative photographic and film project that bears witness to ethnic diversity in the Jewish community.
Upcoming
August 9, 2022
-October 25, 2022
A three-part learning series that will provide teachers with a chance to learn about the Holocaust and antisemitism directly from Holocaust survivors, leading Holocaust historians and museum professionals.
Current Exhibitions
Virtual
June 1, 2022
-July 31, 2022
Patrick Hunter’s stunning exhibition reflects his Ojibway heritage and living loud and proud as a 2Spirited person.
Window Gallery
April 26, 2022
-August 26, 2022
Parchment is an installation of community collected parchment papers exploring the mark made by baking challah bread for Shabbat, leaving an imprint of memory.
Virtual
February 14, 2022
-February 14, 2024
Whether examining a highly formal, early-twentieth-century studio portrait or a glamorous 1940s bridal portrait, these images offer an opportunity to get lost in the romance and history of a flourishing community.
Virtual
May 1, 2021
-May 31, 2023
A virtual tour of Toronto’s historic Kensington Market. Scroll through all eight stops and watch the streets come to life though guided videos presenting the sights and sounds of the one-time Jewish Market.
Learning
Happening Now
July 5, 2022
-August 30, 2022
Join conductor Asher Farber this summer as we sing through Daytime Choir’s greatest hits!
Happening Now
July 5, 2022
-August 30, 2022
Start speaking Hebrew live in a warm and inviting Zoom classroom!
Upcoming
July 11, 2022
-July 15, 2022
Join the Miles Nadal JCC for a Music and Art Camp at the J or the Adult Summer String Ensemble.
Featured Blogs Posts
June 27, 2022
Stories featuring Kultura Collective members and member organizations.
June 22, 2022
“Toronto’s arts and culture scene is one to watch, and its Jewish ecosystem within it is thriving with world-class creativity.”
January 10, 2022
Stories featuring Kultura Collective members and member organizations.
May 27, 2022
David Hoffert’s documentary The Rhapsody will premiere at TJFF 2022.
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