Did you know that the origin of that poppy on your lapel - and of the Royal Canadian Legion itself – is bound up in the story of an astounding Canadian Jewish woman named Lillian Freiman?

If you’re travelling in Canada this summer, a visit to a Jewish museum or a Jewish walking tour can give you a taste of local Jewish history.

If you’re visiting Toronto from out of town, we recommend you throw a JewJu Bag into your suitcase or duffle for your Shabbat on the road, and print this to tuck into the bag!

Moving from west to east in Ontario, here are some plaques and monuments that you may want to visit during your travels.

One really good way to see some Jewish heritage sites, wherever you are, is to find those historical plaques and markers that give you a little snippet of history. Here are a few that might make for an interesting stop while you’re in the area.

What’s the oldest synagogue in Canada? It depends…