Trailblazers

The trailblazers featured in this exhibition competed in a wide range of sports across different eras, helping shape the history of Canadian sport.

Type of Exhibition: Heritage, History, Toronto

From the baseball diamond and hockey rink to the boxing ring and Olympic podium, Jewish athletes have left an indelible mark on Canadian sport history. Their remarkable achievements are preserved in archival collections across Canada, including the Ontario Jewish Archives (OJA), where their stories are celebrated and continue to inspire.

The trailblazers featured in this exhibition competed in a wide range of sports across different eras, helping shape the history of Canadian sport. Each responded to the challenges and opportunities of their time and pursued their athletics with determination, passion, and a drive to excel. Their achievements helped popularize and elevate their respective sports, creating an enduring legacy for generations of athletes and fans alike.

Explore their stories and discover the individual qualities that made them legends of the game.

Presented by:

Ontario Jewish Archives

A Kultura Collective Member

In partnership with

Prosserman JCC

Start Date:

September 7, 2026

End Date:

August 31, 2027

Self-Guided Visits: Weekdays, 5:30am-10pm; Saturdays & Sundays, 7am-8pm, note holiday hours

Midtown Toronto

Ed & Fran Sonshine Way, Sheff Family Building, 4588 Bathurst Street, Toronto

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