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Ontario Jewish Archives

Founded in 1973, the Ontario Jewish Archives (OJA) is the largest repository of Jewish life in Canada. The collection spans all segments of Ontario’s Jewish community, including families, businesses, cultural organizations, and synagogues. These records date from the community’s earliest days in the province in the 1850s to the present. Through exhibitions, programs, research assistance, and walking tours, the OJA tells the stories of Ontario’s Jewish community.

To learn more about how to preserve your family’s history contact an archivist today at 416-635-5391 or email ojainquiries@ujafed.org.

Mother’s Day at the Ontario Jewish Archives

Ontario Jewish ArchivesFounded in 1973, the Ontario Jewish Archives (OJA) is the largest repository of Jewish life in Canada. The collection spans all segments of Ontario’s Jewish community, including families, businesses, cultural…

A Perfect Match: Celebrating Valentine’s Day

Ontario Jewish ArchivesFounded in 1973, the Ontario Jewish Archives (OJA) is the largest repository of Jewish life in Canada. The collection spans all segments of Ontario’s Jewish community, including families, businesses, cultural…

Photograph of Central European refugees boarding a ship bound for Winnipeg, Man., 10 Mar. 1948. Ontario Jewish Archives, fonds 17, series 2, file 1317.

Into the Archives: Jewish life in Canada surrounding the Second World War

Ontario Jewish ArchivesFounded in 1973, the Ontario Jewish Archives (OJA) is the largest repository of Jewish life in Canada. The collection spans all segments of Ontario’s Jewish community, including families, businesses, cultural…

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