Southern Alberta Jewish Family Histories
This online exhibit presents family histories and photographs shared by members of our community. From southern Alberta’s first permanent Jewish residents, Jacob and Rachel Diamond, to new arrivals, everyone’s story is part of our community history.
Austin (Arenstein) Family
Gershon Zeilic Arenstein left Russia, then travelled to New York and Montreal, and finally reached Calgary in 1905. He travelled ...
Barron Family
Jacob Bell Barron was born on January 1st, 1888 to Joseph and Elizabeth (Bell) Barron, both of whom had immigrated ...
Belkin Family
Myer and Goldie (Mintz, formerly Minitzer) Belkin came to Winnipeg in 1906 from Gomel, Russia, with their infant son Alex ...
Bell Family
Max and Bessie Bell (Bellostotsky) came to Calgary from Russia about 1920 being sponsored by her brother Joe Lukatsky and ...
Bercov Family
The Bercov family has been active and prominent in Alberta's Jewish communities since 1906. If the Bercov name is unfamiliar ...
Southern Alberta Jewish Family History Exhibit
Supported by a grant from Historical Society of Alberta
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