The JewJu Blog

Ellen Morrow 11/3/22 Ellen Morrow 11/3/22

The amazing Canadian Jewish woman behind the poppy on your jacket

Did you know that the origin of that poppy on your lapel - and of the Royal Canadian Legion itself – is bound up in the story of an astounding Canadian Jewish woman named Lillian Freiman?

Ellen Morrow 7/31/22 Ellen Morrow 7/31/22

Jewish Museums and Walking Tours

If you’re travelling in Canada this summer, a visit to a Jewish museum or a Jewish walking tour can give you a taste of local Jewish history.

Ellen Morrow 7/24/22 Ellen Morrow 7/24/22

Wherever you go in Eastern Canada, there may be something Jewish

Ellen Morrow 7/17/22 Ellen Morrow 7/17/22

Jewish history in Toronto’s plaques, markers, and monuments

If you’re visiting Toronto from out of town, we recommend you throw a JewJu Bag into your suitcase or duffle for your Shabbat on the road, and print this to tuck into the bag!

Ellen Morrow 7/11/22 Ellen Morrow 7/11/22

Wherever you go in Ontario, there may be something Jewish

Moving from west to east in Ontario, here are some plaques and monuments that you may want to visit during your travels.

Ellen Morrow 7/1/22 Ellen Morrow 7/1/22

Wherever you go in Western Canada there may be something Jewish

One really good way to see some Jewish heritage sites, wherever you are, is to find those historical plaques and markers that give you a little snippet of history. Here are a few that might make for an interesting stop while you’re in the area.

Ellen Morrow 9/12/21 Ellen Morrow 9/12/21

What’s the oldest synagogue in Canada? It depends.

What’s the oldest synagogue in Canada? It depends…