Pierre Anctil

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History of the Jews in Quebec

The presence of Jews in Quebec dates back four centuries. Quebec Jewry, in Montreal in particular, has evolved over time, thanks to successive waves of migration from different regions of the … 490 View
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Introduction

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The introduction lays out the contents of the book and outlines some key topics and concerns in regards to Jewish history in Quebec. 8 $0.80 Add
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Forerunners and Founders, 1627–1900

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This chapter outlines the context for the emergence of a Jewish presence in Quebec; it examines where the Jewish population in Quebec came from, their integration, and the challenge of … 52 $5.20 Add
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The Great Jewish Migration, 1900–1919

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This chapter examines early Eastern European and Jewish immigration to Quebec (and specifically Montreal), the reasons why Jewish immigrants to Canada were concentrated in Montreal, … 49 $4.90 Add
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The Interwar Years, 1919–1939

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This chapter focuses on the Interwar Years, examining the political climate of the Jewish communities in Montreal, Jews and the USSR, Montreal Jews and Zionism, relations and tensions with … 57 $5.70 Add
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Turbulent Times, 1939–1945

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This chapter examines Quebec Jewish experiences, movements, and struggles during WW2. It includes many visual accompaniments. 62 $6.20 Add
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New Context, New Arrivals, 1945–1960

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This chapter examines the postwar period, which marked a critical break with the past and the unfolding of a new world for Montreal Jewry. It looks at linguistic and cultural movements within the … 57 $5.70 Add
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Sephardim, Hasidim, and New Political Realities, 1960–1995

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This chapter looks at language and culture and the Jewish population of Montreal; it examines the pushes for the cultural and economic integration of this population during this period. Both the … 57 $5.70 Add
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Contemporary Success Stories

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This chapter looks at the roots of contemporary Jewish identity in Quebec society. 51 $5.10 Add
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Conclusion

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The conclusion reiterates some key points from the book, muses on questions of culture and language in Jewish Quebec, and discusses the future for this community in Quebec. 5 $0.50 Add