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.
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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
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