Online Exhibitions

More tour than exhibition, learn about Kensignton Market through this guided virutal walk featuring videos, archival records and lesson plans for grades 6-12.

Storefront Stories shares the history of Jewish businesses that once thrived in Kensington Market. Using a unique online navigational tool, you can explore all 20 storefronts online or conduct a self-guided walking tour during your next visit to the Market.

Explore the experiences of Jewish servicmen through the letters sent home in this online exhibtion.

In 2014, the OJA launched the Southern African Legacy Project (SALP), its first collection development initiative focused on collecting the stories of a specific immigrant group. Explore, listen & learn about these fascinating stories. Watch the highlight reel!

As Jewish life is more frequently associated with urban centres, less is known about Jewish life in the smaller communities across Ontario. This exhibit examines 11 small Ontario Jewish communities, addressing their histories, community development, and social and religious life.

Investigate the history and cultural significance of Toronto's early synagogues. Explore the unique character of the buildings through texts, photographs, historical documents and audio and video clips. Included: Anshei Minsk, The First Narayever, Beach Hebrew Institute, The Kiever Synagogue, and Congregation Knesseth Israel.

This exhibition explores the development of the Y.M.H.A movement in Toronto as the Jewish community recognized the need for recreational outlets for the immigrant youth. Programming in sports, education, culture and recreation is examined in the early movement and in today's modern JCCs.