Past 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.
OJA and TDSB Partnership
In May 2019, the OJA partnered with the TDSB to educate students on the Jewish history of Kensington Market.
Stories of Spadina with a Spin
April 29, May 6 & 13, 2018
Three special walking tours inspired by the exhibition A Place for Wholesome Amusement
Ignite: Night of Jewish Learning
Dec. 16, 2017: Prosserman JCC, Toronto
An evening of learning on the 4th night of Chanukah.
From Delis to Dairy: Kibitzing about Kensington's Early Jewish Restaurants
Nov. 15, 2017: Lillian Smith Public Library, Toronto
A night of reminiscing about Kensington's restaurant history.
Toronto Jewish Film Festival Screenings
May 8 & 15, 2016: Empress Walk and Bloor Cinema
The OJA-produced film Building History: The Story of Benjamin Brown, and Shtetl in the City: Memories of Toronto's Jewish Community featuring the stories of long-time Toronto residents.
Benjamin Brown Plaque Presentation
April 5, 2016: Urbanspace Gallery, Toronto
The OJA and Heritage Toronto unveiled a plaque commemorating Jewish architect, Benjamin Brown.
Koffler Salon: Memory and Architecture
March 21, 2016: Koffler Gallery, Artscape Youngplace, Toronto
An evening dedicated to the intersections of memory, urban sites and architecture in Toronto, set against the backdrop of the exhibition Benjamin Brown: Architect.
I.P. Sharp Lectureship
Dec. 2, 2015: University of Toronto
Technology Serves Remembrance: Yad Vashem's Breakthroughs in Accessing Holocaust Documentation.
Unfire: Unpacking the Jewish Camp Experience
May 23, 2015: Miles Nadal JCC, Toronto
How did your camp years shape you? A thought-provoking session as part of the Downtown Tikkun Leil Shavuot program.
Tramvay Lider (Streetcar Songs)
May 11, 2015: First Narayever Congregation, Toronto
A morning dedicated to Yiddish song, poetry and the Jewish history of College Street.
Beyond Bubbie
Nov. 2013: Al Green Theatre, Toronto
An extraordinary evening dedicated to food, family, and the stories that link them together.
Labor Lyceum Plaque Presentation
May 2013: Toronto
The OJA and Heritage Toronto presented a plaque commemorating the historic Labor Lyceum at 346 Spadina Ave., its former site.
Jewish Mosaic Museum
May 27, 2013: Paul Penna Downtown Jewish School, Toronto
During the 2012-2013 school year the OJA collaborated with Paul Penna to bring the archives into grades 3 and 4 classrooms. This program culminated in the Jewish Mosaic Museum.