recollections with the JPL

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recollections with the JPL A gathering of recollections, regarding our collections.   May 2024 marks the 110th anniversary of the Jewish Public Library. Our opening season of the recollections with the JPL podcast is a celebration of our Jewish leftist roots in Montreal. We weave together interviews with scholars, activists, teachers, and fellow archivists that discuss topics such as Jewish immigration to Canada, Jewish languages and culture, labour and feminist movements in the 20th century, and the diversity of political ideologies that existed within the 'left'.

Episodes

  1. EP4: A Red Cover

    08/05/2024

    EP4: A Red Cover

    Episode 4: A Red Cover Secrets, Spies, and Soviets: Episode 4 focuses on a pivotal time in world history, from the 1930s to the 1950s, which encompasses the struggles of the Second World War and the resulting political turmoil of the Cold War. Thank you to our featured guests, in order of appearance:  Aaron Krishtalka, Pierre Anctil, Eddie Paul, Moishe Dolman, Melanie Leavitt, Sam Bick, and Ester Reiter. Get caught up on the happenings in today's Jewish Community--check out Bonjour Chai with hosts Avi Finegold and Phoebe Maltz Bovy, available through the Canadian Jewish News network. Find out more at https://thecjn.ca/. recollections with the JPL is a production of the Jewish Public Library Archives and Special Collections. Thank you to all of our guests: Pierre Anctil, Sam Bick, Moishe Dolman, Shannon Hodge, Aaron Krishtalka, Melanie Leavitt, Eddie Paul, and Ester Reiter. Visit JPL Curates to see licensing info, guest bios, related materials from the JPL Archives and Special Collections, and our further reading guide featuring works from JPL's catalogue. Info: Donate to the Jewish Public Library Follow @jplarchives and @jpl_montreal on Instagram JPLArchives.org JewishPublicLibrary.org Production and editing by Ezell Carter and Ellen Belshaw Research support by Leah Graham, Sam Pappas, Maya Pasternak, and Eddie Paul Mastering by Josh Boguski Theme song and music by Danijel Zambo Sound effects provided by Pixabay and the JPL Archives Thank you to our sponsors, the Azrieli Foundation and Federation CJA

    1h 5m
  2. EP3: Labour of Love

    06/11/2024

    EP3: Labour of Love

    Episode 3 : Labour of Love Labour organizing, unions, and activism: Episode 3 highlights the impact language, culture, and Jewish identity had on Montreal's progressive labour history with a special focus on famed organizer Lea Roback. Thank you to our featured guests, in order of appearance:  Pierre Anctil, Ester Reiter, Sam Bick, Moishe Dolman,  Aaron Krishtalka, Melanie Leavitt, Eiran Harris, Lea Roback, Eddie Paul, and Shannon Hodge. Get caught up on the happenings in today's Jewish Community--check out Bonjour Chai with hosts Avi Finegold and Phoebe Maltz Bovy, available through the Canadian Jewish News network. Find out more at https://thecjn.ca/. recollections with the JPL is a production of the Jewish Public Library Archives and Special Collections. Thank you to all of our guests: Pierre Anctil, Sam Bick, Moishe Dolman, Shannon Hodge, Aaron Krishtalka, Melanie Leavitt, Eddie Paul, and Ester Reiter. Visit JPL Curates to see licensing info, guest bios, related materials from the JPL Archives and Special Collections, and our further reading guide featuring works from JPL's catalogue. Info: Donate to the Jewish Public Library Follow @jplarchives and @jpl_montreal on Instagram JPLArchives.org JewishPublicLibrary.org Production and editing by Ezell Carter and Ellen Belshaw Research support by Leah Graham, Sam Pappas, Maya Pasternak, and Eddie Paul Mastering by Josh Boguski Theme song and music by Danijel Zambo Sound effects provided by Pixabay and the JPL Archives Thank you to our sponsors, the Azrieli Foundation and Federation CJA

    58 min
  3. EP2: Hereness

    05/17/2024

    EP2: Hereness

    Episode 2 : Hereness We're continuing on our journey to discover the roots of the Jewish Left in Montreal. Episode Two takes us through the cultural impact of Yiddish, the role of Reading Circles, and the diversity of the Left's envisioned future for the Jewish People. Thank you to our featured guests, in order of appearance:  Pierre Anctil, Shannon Hodge, Moishe Dolman, Aaron Krishtalka, Eddie Paul, Ester Reiter, and Sam Bick. recollections with the JPL is a production of the Jewish Public Library Archives and Special Collections. Thank you to all of our guests: Pierre Anctil, Sam Bick, Moishe Dolman, Shannon Hodge, Aaron Krishtalka, Melanie Leavitt, Eddie Paul, and Ester Reiter. Visit JPL Curates to see licensing info, guest bios, related materials from the JPL Archives and Special Collections, and our further reading guide featuring works from JPL's catalogue. Info: Donate to the Jewish Public Library Follow @jplarchives and @jpl_montreal on Instagram JPLArchives.org JewishPublicLibrary.org Production and editing by Ezell Carter and Ellen Belshaw Research support by Leah Graham, Sam Pappas, Maya Pasternak, and Eddie Paul Mastering by Josh Boguski Theme song and music by Danijel Zambo Sound effects provided by Pixabay and the JPL Archives Thank you to our sponsors, the Azrieli Foundation and Federation CJA

    42 min
  4. EP1: Upon Arrival

    04/30/2024

    EP1: Upon Arrival

    Episode 1: Upon Arrival How well do you know the origins of Jews in Montreal? Episode One takes us through the great migration, the garment industry, and the humble beginnings of the Jewish Public Library. Thank you to our featured guests, in order of appearance: Shannon Hodge, Pierre Anctil, Sam Bick, Moishe Dolman, and Eddie Paul. recollections with the JPL is a production of the Jewish Public Library Archives and Special Collections. Thank you to all of our guests: Pierre Anctil, Sam Bick, Moishe Dolman, Shannon Hodge, Aaron Krishtalka, Melanie Leavitt, Eddie Paul, and Ester Reiter. Visit JPL Curates to see licensing info, guest bios, related materials from the JPL Archives and Special Collections, and our further reading guide featuring works from JPL's catalogue. Info: Donate to the Jewish Public Library Follow @jplarchives and @jpl_montreal on Instagram JPLArchives.org JewishPublicLibrary.org Production and editing by Ezell Carter and Ellen Belshaw Research support by Leah Graham, Sam Pappas, Maya Pasternak, and Eddie Paul Mastering by Josh Boguski Theme song and music by Danijel Zambo Sound effects provided by Pixabay and the JPL Archives Thank you to our sponsors, the Azrieli Foundation and Federation CJA

    47 min
  5. recollections with the JPL Teaser Trailer

    SEASON 1 TRAILER

    recollections with the JPL Teaser Trailer

    Teaser Trailer for recollections with the JPL podcast, coming May 1, 2024. A gathering of recollections, regarding our collections. May 2024 marks the 110th anniversary of the Jewish Public Library. Our opening season of the recollections with the JPL podcast is a celebration of our Jewish leftist roots in Montreal. We weave together interviews with scholars, activists, teachers, and fellow archivists that discuss topics such as Jewish immigration to Canada, Jewish languages and culture, labour and feminist movements in the 20th century, and the diversity of political ideologies that existed within the 'left'. recollections with the JPL is a production of the Jewish Public Library Archives and Special Collections. Thank you to all of our guests: Pierre Anctil, Sam Bick, Moishe Dolman, Shannon Hodge, Aaron Krishtalka, Melanie Leavitt, Eddie Paul, and Ester Reiter. Visit JPL Curates to see licensing info, guest bios, related materials from the JPL Archives and Special Collections, and our further reading guide featuring works from JPL's catalogue. Info: Donate to the Jewish Public Library Follow @jplarchives and @jpl_montreal on Instagram JPLArchives.org JewishPublicLibrary.org Production and editing by Ezell Carter and Ellen Belshaw Research support by Leah Graham, Sam Pappas, Maya Pasternak, and Eddie Paul Mastering by Josh Boguski Theme song and music by Danijel Zambo Sound effects provided by Pixabay and the JPL Archives Thank you to our sponsors, the Azrieli Foundation and Federation CJA

    2 min

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recollections with the JPL A gathering of recollections, regarding our collections.   May 2024 marks the 110th anniversary of the Jewish Public Library. Our opening season of the recollections with the JPL podcast is a celebration of our Jewish leftist roots in Montreal. We weave together interviews with scholars, activists, teachers, and fellow archivists that discuss topics such as Jewish immigration to Canada, Jewish languages and culture, labour and feminist movements in the 20th century, and the diversity of political ideologies that existed within the 'left'.

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  • Creator
    Jewish Public Library Archives and Special Collections
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 recollections with the JPL
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