Emerging historian Avi Margolis leading the Jewish Life on Lawrence tour, July 9, 2023. Image by Oscar Akamine.
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Resource ID
10915
Access
Open
Credit Line
Image by Oscar Akamine
Date of Creation
09 July 2023
Keywords
Jewish-Canadian Heritage, tour participants, Jewish history
People Depicted
Tour leader: Avi Margolis
Program Category
Tours
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Oscar Akamine
Caption
Emerging historian Avi Margolis leading the Jewish Life on Lawrence tour, July 9, 2023. Image by Oscar Akamine.
Description
Tour participants learn about the post-war development of the Jewish community on Lawrence Avenue West. The tour visits the area’s many schools, yeshivas and synagogues, including Congregation Habonim Toronto, founded by Holocaust survivors; and the iconic bakeries and kosher restaurants like United Bakers Dairy Restaurant. The tour was developed and led by emerging historian Avi Margolis.