I’ll be speaking on the topic, “Gathering More Threads: The Tailor Project 70 Years Later”, as part of Holocaust Education Week at Beth Emeth Bais Yehuda Synagogue (Toronto) on Wed. Nov. 6, 2019, 7:30 PM.
No cost, pre-registration required at the link below:
https://www.beby.org/event/tailorproject
After the Holocaust, over 1,000 Jewish tailors and their families were chosen from displaced persons camps to come to Canada through the Garment Workers’ Scheme (“The Tailor Project”). I’ll be giving an illustrated, interactive lecture that will include the historical context of the Scheme, a short documentary film, and family stories. The Tailor Project is now being rediscovered by Impakt Labs with significant implications for immigrants and refugees coming to Canada.
Sponsored by The Goldfinger Family Fund at Beth Emeth and AJL – Ontario Chapter (Association of Jewish Libraries)
Ms. Dublin Iam the son of a likely participant in the Tailor’s project. Unfortunately I couldn’t make your presentation at Beth Emeth last night. Do you have a cost copy of your presentation that could be forwarded to me. I would be happy to cover any costs or make a contribution to HEW . Thank you Stan Pasternak
Hello Stan,
I apologize for the delay in my reply. I’m sorry that you missed my presentation at Beth Emeth, but I’ll be speaking about the Tailor Project again on Tues. Feb. 25/20, 2-4 p.m. at the Leaside branch (165 McRae Drive) of the Toronto Public Library. This talk is part of the East York Historical Society, but everyone is welcome to attend. $5 for refreshments.
I’m not yet ready to send a copy of my presentation but might do so after the book comes out next fall with Second Story Press. All the best, Anne
Sorry I missed your talk. Just heard about it. If you are ever giving it again….I would love it if you included me on your mailing list. My parents and sister came to Canada with The Tailor Project and we would be honoured to share our story.
Hello Evie,
I apologize for the delay in my reply. I’ll be speaking about the Tailor Project again on Tues. Feb. 25/20, 2-4 p.m. at the Leaside branch (165 McRae Drive) of the Toronto Public Library. This talk is part of the East York Historical Society, but everyone is welcome to attend. $5 for refreshments.