in 1871 400 Jewish people lived in Montreal Canada. in 1901 6975 Jewish people lived in Montreal. Most left Europe be cause of anti-Semitism, prejudice or hatred on Jewish people.
Where are we going?
to Montreal in Canada
Jewish History
Jewish immigrants who didn't have as much money expected their children over the age of 13 to help out with work at home.
Economic Life
Family Life
after this, you and your father are going to go sell clothes.
ok
when some Jewish immigrants arrived to Montreal, they joined or created clubs of people from the same town/village. The clubs Jewish immigrants joined/created helped them learn and understand French and English.
this club will hopefully help us learn more English and french.
Social Life
its sure will.
Jewish people worshipped at synagogues on special holy day and on the sabbath.
Religious Life
Jewish immigrants came to Montreal with not a lot of money. Some Jewish immigrants worked as peddlers. Peddlers visited area far away from stores to sell goods. some ended up owning businesses and becoming successful