Save the Date: Stories of Celebration

**What makes a celebration memorable?** This is the question we’re delving
into for _SAVE THE DATE: Stories of Celebration_ , a gathering of individuals
from various backgrounds who have found ways to maintain and reimagine
traditions.

**On December 8** , join us to hear from several inspiring speakers who
navigate questions and personal stories, from how to acknowledge Passover and
Hanukkah as an interfaith person, to simply exploring one’s Jewish identity
within a much smaller community. Guests will also be encouraged to share their
own stories.

Admission is free, with complimentary treats provided by local vendors (https://www.instagram.com/berniebeigne/) and (http://montrealkosher.ca/en/index.php). A cashless (card-only) bar
will also be available with beverages from (https://www.leseltzer.ca/). We thank the (https://jewishpubliclibrary.org/) and Spark: Montréal for their
partnership in this program. This event is funded by the Passport to Jewish
Life Funders Group: The Sylvan Adams Family Foundation, Azrieli Foundation,
Claudine & Stephen Bronfman Family Foundation, The Morris & Rosalind Goodman
Family Foundation, Alvin Segal Family Foundation, and The Jewish Community
Foundation of Montreal.

**PLEASE NOTE: Doors will open at 6:00pm and storytelling will begin at
6:30pm.** This event will take place on the ground level of the building.
Unfortunately, the upper levels are not accessible for visitors with limited
mobility.

**ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS:**

**Rosie Long Decter**
Rosie is a writer and musician based in Montreal. Her work has appeared in
_Maisonneuve_ , _Herizons_ , _THIS_ , _Vallum_ , _Reader’s Digest _and
more. She performs regularly with her band Bodywash.

**J-Rob**
J-Rob is a Black Ashkenazi Jewish multidisciplinary artist and activist from
Montreal with roots from St. Vincent & Germany. He is currently releasing
music under his alternative hip-hop solo act “Half White Full Black” and is
part of a 11 person alternative pop band with his friends called Saint Zenon.
He is the President of the executive board for the revitalized effort to
reclaim and rebuild the NCC, a prominent Black community centre that once
operated in Little Burgundy and is the co-director of 4 The Culture MTL, a bi-
monthly music event that promotes local independent musicians.

**Hannah Grover**
Hannah is a lifelong multimedia artist with special focuses on independent
filmmaking, acting, and community creation. Currently, she is developing a web
series about positive representation for queer women and non-binary folks in
her home city of Montreal. She proudly holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree
in English from the University of Regina with a concentration in creative
writing. She also recently completed a Masters in Media Studies at Concordia
University and has experience as a writing instructor, student journalist,
actress in film, theatre, and television, and, most recently, a member of the
Museum of Jewish Montreal’s fellowship, front-of-house, and tour staff.

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