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June 14, 2023
to October 31, 2023
Drawing from the extensive collection of the Ontario Jewish Archives and curated contemporary artwork to honour and celebrate Jewish women in the arts, throughout history and today.
Southern African Legacy Project
The Southern African Legacy Project documents the fascinating stories of Ontario’s Jewish immigrants from South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Type of Exhibition: Heritage, History
The Southern African Legacy Project was launched by the Ontario Jewish Archives, Blankenstein Family Heritage Centre in 2014 to document the fascinating stories of Ontario’s Jewish immigrants from South Africa and Zimbabwe. This website features the rich material collected as part of this project. Explore oral history clips and individual stories, photographs and documents. Click here to visit the website.
The Ontario Jewish Archives, Blankenstein Family Heritage Centre (OJA) has been documenting, preserving and sharing the history of Ontario’s Jewish community for over 40 years. The OJA launched the Southern African Legacy Project in 2014 to proactively fill a gap in its holdings related to the experiences of Jewish immigrants from South Africa and Zimbabwe. This material is now available for researchers and will be preserved as part of Ontario’s rich Jewish heritage for future generations.
Presented by:
A Kultura Collective Member
Start Date:
May 13, 2019
End Date:
May 10, 2021
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