Jewish Heritage Centre

08/27/2026

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08/24/2026

Why is a publicly funded museum dedicated to human rights platforming death threats?

We warned that when political activism replaces rigorous historical and curatorial standards, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights’ controversial Nakba exhibit risked becoming a platform for increasingly hateful and extreme rhetoric.

Now, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights is platforming material that declares “Zionists should die.”

The Board of Trustees must act and hold CEO Isha Khan accountable.

Take action: https://actionhub.ca/alert/demand-accountability/

08/20/2026

Join us for our first program of the new season.
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07/09/2026

The JHCWC plays an integral role in the life of our community. In fact, we are the custodians of our community's collective memory, identity, and cultural heritage. Thanks to us, the stories of the people – the events -the news –all are preserved for today’s and future generations. We are undergoing a massive renovation of the archive and need your help to ensure these treasures are protected for generations to come. Call us at 204-478-8590 to find out how you can help.

06/08/2026

Happy Pride from everyone at the Jewish Heritage Centre of Western Canada!

05/15/2026

Artifact of the Week:

This week we are taking a look inside a somewhat mysterious collection from our archive.

Little is known about the history of the house in which these artifacts were found, but the high number of occupants over a relatively short period of time indicates that it was likely a boarding house in 1905. Its geographical location in Winnipeg’s North End positioned it at the heart of Jewish life and culture in Winnipeg around the turn of the century.

The fragmented records (pictured) were discovered underneath the old insulation during a renovation in 2025. They have been damaged by soot, rodents, dirt, and time. Despite this, they remain fairly legible and show clear snapshots of the lives of the house’s previous residents.
This collection includes: 11 files of correspondence, 5 wedding invitations , various fragmented envelopes, advertisements, invitations to charitable events, business cards, coupons, receipts, a shopping list, a map, newspaper clippings, an opera pamphlet, Yiddish literature, and a very old playing card.

Contact us to learn more about these archives, or to take a closer look at them in person.

05/12/2026

04/21/2026

Only a few more days until our annual lecture. Limited tickets left on Eventbrite. Don’t miss out!