If you have memorable stories about the Palliser- whether they are about family celebrations, chance meetings or organizing community events such as the Angel's Ball- please contact us....
Sunday, February 22, 2015 2:00 pm
Calgary JCC
Please note, contrary to our article in Discovery, this illustrated talk will be on February 22, not January 22. Local historian Harry Sanders will share stories about the Jewish community’s connections to the Palliser Hotel, gleaned from his research for his forthcoming book, The Castle by...
October 27, 2014 7:30pm
Calgary JCC
100 years of Calgary's Chevra Kadisha Jewish Historical Society of Southern Alberta invites everyone to join us for our AGM, Monday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m., at the Calgary JCC. The evening will start with a short business meeting: please note that all members should have...
Monday, September 15, 2014 6:30 doors open, 7:00 start
Calgary JCC
Admission: $10 at the door; Free for 2015 JHSSA members The Jewish Historical Society of Southern Alberta is pleased to host a special fall program featuring Sheldon Smithens, the co-star of the popular TV show Canadian Pickers. Sheldon is also a well-known antiques dealer, appraiser and...
Sunday, August 17, 2014 2:00pm
Erlton Jewish Cemetery
Thank you to everyone who attended on Sunday! We have received a lot of positive feedback. There are some photos from the event below. In honour of the 2014 centenary of the Chevra Kadisha of Calgary, the Jewish Historical Society of Southern Alberta invites the public...
Monday, July 28, 2014 4:00 pm
Meet at the Cemetery gate on 30th Ave closest to Erlton Street
2014 marks the centenary of the Chevra Kadisha - and 110 years since the first burial in the Erlton Jewish cemetery. Join historian Harry Sanders for a tour of the cemetery and for some insights about its history and about some of the Calgarians buried...
Monday April 14 through Tuesday April 22, 2014
The JHSSA office will be closed for Passover, Monday, April 14th through Tuesday, April 22th. We will resume normal office hours on Wednesday April 23rd. Please leave us a message or send us a note; our contact information is here. ...
Wednesday April 30, 2014 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Calgary JCC
The Bubbies and Zaidas blogging project is the coordinated effort of the Calgary Jewish Community Centre, New Horizons for Seniors, the Jewish Academy, Jewish Family Services, The Jewish Historical Society of Southern Alberta and The Foundation Lab. The Blogging group is inviting the community to join...
March 23, 2014 1:00 to 4:00
CJCC 1607 90th Ave SW Calgary AB
Genealogist David Obee’s one hour presentation will be followed by an opportunity to consult with local experts on locating ancestral towns, translating European documents, deciphering Hebrew dates and names and creating family trees. Light Refreshments. Admission: $5 at the door. Contact us for more information. David...