Presented by Kaye Prince-Hollenberg
Summary:
This session explores the history of the community including immigration and industry, and delves into the abundant resources available for researching Jewish genealogy in Ontario.
Description:
The Jewish community in Hamilton has existed for over 170 years and during that time it has reflected the larger Canadian Jewish experience. In this session we’ll look at the history of the community, how waves of immigration and industry convinced Jewish immigrants to choose Hamilton, the establishment of synagogues and community organizations, and explore the abundant resources available for researching Jewish life in Ontario.
