The Jewish Cemetery in Victoria is the oldest non-Indigenous cemetery in continuous use in BC. As with all cemeteries, interesting stories abound, including the tale of the grave complete with a headstone but no body! Why not and how does the person named fit into the social history of Victoria? Come to hear this and other stories about this fascinating cemetery from Amber Woods, tour guide and author of the recently published Guide to Victoria’s Jewish Cemetery.
The Jewish Cemetery in Victoria is the oldest non-Indigenous cemetery in continuous use in BC. As with all cemeteries, interesting stories abound, including the tale of the grave complete with a headstone but no body! Why not and how does the person named fit into the social history of Victoria? Come to hear this and other stories about this fascinating cemetery from Amber Woods, tour guide and author of the recently published Guide to Victoria’s Jewish Cemetery.
This is a free lecture held at the JCC.
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