Vancouver: Jewish and Programs Development

vancouver: Following the trajectory of the comparatively small but quite cohesive Jewish community of Vancouver over the past century illustrates microcosmically how quickly things can change in the city and among its component ethnic or religious communities, according to Vancouver Courier. Michael Schwartz, coordinator of programs and development at the Jewish Museum and Archives of B.C., frequently leads tours of historical Jewish Vancouver. It may seem that the demolitions and construction today are unusual, and perhaps they are, but Vancouver neighbourhoods have transformed with remarkable swiftness at various times in our history. One such walking tour takes place Sunday . The trek begins at Pender and Heatley streets, in Strathcona. B'nai Yehuda, Sons of Israel, was an Orthodox Jewish place of worship that was the heart of Jewish community for the first half of the 20th century. Here, to the surprise of many, stands the now-condo-ized first synagogue in the city. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.