Current Programs

The First Jew in Canada: A Trans Tale

In 1738, a young transgender man named Jacques LaFargue set off from France to what is now Quebec City, determined to make for himself a new life. The First Jew In Canada: A Trans Tale is his largely untold story.

Bearing Witness Project

Contribute to the Bearing Witness Project through the OJA and help document the impact of the unprecedented challenges to Ontario’s Jewish community.

COVID-19 Documentation Project

Submit your photos, videos, artwork, social media posts and more to help us document the Jewish experience of COVID-19.