Join Rabbi Avi Finegold and archivist Jessica Zimmerman on every bi-weekly episode of 'Epilogue' as they pull back the curtain on a new artifact from the archives of Montreal's Jewish Public Library exploring the people and historical events behind it.
Find out more about the archives at http://www.jewishpubliclibrary.org/en/archives/ (http://www.jewishpubliclibrary.org/en/archives/)
On episode 7 of the Jewish Public Library's 'Epilogue' podcast, hosts rabbi Avi Finegold and archivist Jessica Zimmerman are joined by JPL Archives Research Fellow Finn Boyle to explore the life and times of pacifist, ex-communist, Montreal theater legend and former 'violent seaman' Dan Daniels.
For more from the archives go to http://www.jewishpubliclibrary.org/en/archives/ (http://www.jewishpubliclibrary.org/en/archives/)
To learn more about Dan's legacy see check out https://www.yellowdoor.org/ (https://www.yellowdoor.org/)
6 Feb 2020
The Actress: Chayele Grober and the Rise of Yiddish Theatre
On episode 6 of the Jewish Public Library's 'Epilogue' podcast, hosts rabbi Avi Finegold and archivist Jessica Zimmerman are joined by JPL Archives Research Fellow Cas Gordon to explore the life, fame and Montreal origins of internationally influential Yiddish Theatre pioneer Chayele Grober.
For more from the archives go to http://www.jewishpubliclibrary.org/en/archives/ (http://www.jewishpubliclibrary.org/en/archives/)
23 Jan 2020
The Wax Seal: The 1775 Wheat Trade and the 'Israelites'
On episode 5 of the Jewish Public Library's 'Epilogue' podcast, hosts rabbi Avi Finegold and archivist Jessica Zimmerman carefully handle the oldest piece in the archival collection, a letter dated April 17th, 1775, concerning Montreal's wheat trade and 'the Israelites'.
For more from the archives go to http://www.jewishpubliclibrary.org/en/archives/ (http://www.jewishpubliclibrary.org/en/archives/)
9 Jan 2020
The Violin: Orchestral Conductor and Women's Rights Pioneer Ethel Stark
On episode 4 of the Jewish Public Library's 'Epilogue' podcast, hosts rabbi Avi Finegold and archivist Jessica Zimmerman examine an antique violin as they introduce listeners to musician, orchestral conductor and pioneer for women's rights, the incredible Ethel Stark.
For more from the archives go to http://www.jewishpubliclibrary.org/en/archives/ (http://www.jewishpubliclibrary.org/en/archives/)
Hear more vintage recordings from Ethel Stark at https://soundcloud.com/user-680831907 (https://soundcloud.com/user-680831907)
19 Dec 2019
The Advertisement: Sam Boulkind's Trailblazing Pharmacies
On episode 3 of the Jewish Public Library's 'Epilogue' podcast, hosts rabbi Avi Finegold and archivist Jessica Zimmerman take listeners beyond The Main as they explore the fascinating history of early Jewish Montreal pharmacist Samuel Boulkind.
For more from the archives go to http://www.jewishpubliclibrary.org/en/archives/ (http://www.jewishpubliclibrary.org/en/archives/)
5 Dec 2019
The Letter: Reuben Brainin's Dark Secret
On episode 2 of the Jewish Public Library's 'Epilogue' podcast, hosts rabbi Avi Finegold and archivist Jessica Zimmerman unpack the surprisingly salacious background of the JPL's founding father Reuben Brainin.
For more from the archives go to http://www.jewishpubliclibrary.org/en/archives/ (http://www.jewishpubliclibrary.org/en/archives/)
20 Oct 2019
The Labour Periodical: Leftist Organizer Léa Roback
On the inaugural episode of the Jewish Public Library's 'Epilogue' podcast, hosts rabbi Avi Finegold and archivist Jessica Zimmerman explore a frayed copy of the bilingual periodical 'The Organizer' from 1920's labour organization the International Ladies Garment Makers Union and discuss the influential Canadian trade union organizer, social activist, pacifist, and feminist Léa Roback.
For more from the archives go to http://www.jewishpubliclibrary.org/en/archives/ (http://www.jewishpubliclibrary.org/en/archives/)
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