On Kosher Hamburgers, Yiddish Tangos, and Non-Affiliated Jews: Writing Jewish Latin America into the Americas

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“…By having a thin culture, Canada allows other cultures to feel at home." 3 This powerful assertion wraps up the discussions in this volume. Reflecting on the key question that the volume addresses, whether Canada is a "better home" for the Jewish people, the contributors' collective message implies that Jewish people were able to achieve a sense of belonging in this country.…”

“…includes an article by Hasia Diner on American Jewry, to which many of the responses in this section refer. 3 The much broader question of Israel as a Jewish home is thoroughly discussed in many other conversations, and thus seemed out of place given our project's context and scope.…”

“…But as Koffman states, comparisons are problematic other than as "structuring principles." 3 Just like the Jewish community in Canada, Punjabis have only recently become keenly interested in studying themselves, especially around the "national experience" as Canadians. 4 By the first quarter of the nineteenth century there was a great demand for cheap and regulated labour brought about by European colonization.…”

“…Chief Archibald stated, "She shifted consciousness in that moment on a huge international stage, simply for singing the truth." 3 Moved by this honour, Black said, "I didn't realize that my action would garner such a response." 4 Black was inspired to act when she learned of the uncovering-not discoveringof 215 unmarked graves of Indigenous children at the former Kamloops Industrial School in May 2021.…”

“…Elder Gerhard Wiebe recalled an 1877 visit by Lord Dufferin to the Mennonite reserves of southern Manitoba, when the governor general "concluded his speech by assuring us that it would go well with us if we remained the people we profess to be ... namely, peaceful agricultural people." 3 Still, the question of Canada as a better home must invite a highly qualified response within the Mennonite diaspora. For whom?…”