Jewish Genealogical Society of British Columbia (JGSBC)

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The History and Genealogy of our Western Jewish Community

DavidOppenheimer_bust_colourThe quest to find grave of David Oppenheimer, mayor of Vancouver, with research by our own Ed Goldberg.

 

 

 

 

 

 

lipton district jewish settlers from romania c 1903The Lipton Jewish Agricultural Community 1901-1951

 

 

 

 

Rabbi Leskand Family

Rabbi David Lesk, wife Chaye, son Ben

The Pioneer Rabbi – David Lesk and his family came to Fargo, ND in 1891. He served as rabbi and was instrumental in building the Fargo Hebrew Synagogue.  The story is related by his son Ben Lesk.

 

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