the Manor

An exhibition celebrating Jewish suburban life in Bathurst Manor

Section of illustrated map of the Manor, Nov. 2022. Artwork by Nika Teper. Ontario Jewish Archives
Section of illustrated map of the Manor, Nov. 2022. Artwork by Nika Teper. Ontario Jewish Archives

The OJA and the Prosserman JCC invite you to visit the exhibition the Manor.

On view: October 1, 2022 - October 31, 2023
Hours: Weedays, 5:30am-10pm; Saturdays & Sundays, 7am-8pm
Location: Ed & Fran Sonshine Way, Sheff Family Building, 4588 Bathurst Street

Exhibition generously sponsored by UJA’s Kultura Collective

When the OJA did a call out to the community in 2020 inviting individuals to share their Bathurst Manor story, the response was overwhelming. The small Toronto suburban neighbourhood Bathurst Manor, developed and largely built by Jewish community members, widely attracted young Jewish families. In the post Second World War era, families seeking affordable housing were drawn to the attractive new spacious homes, schools, parks, and unencumbered outdoor space. What made Bathurst Manor the Manor is celebrated in this exhibition featuring reminiscences, photographs, artifacts, and documents, donated to the OJA by the baby boom generation, and their families.

The Manor holds a special place in our community’s memory and the Ontario Jewish Archives is working to ensure that this important part of our heritage is preserved for research and future generations. We encourage you to contribute to our growing collection of records and memories of the Manor to help us preserve and celebrate the largely unknown stories of this cherished Jewish neighbourhood, that continues to appeal to Jewish families today.