Zine Launch | Not Going Anywhere: History and Continuity in Queer Jewish Montreal

_The LGBTQ+ relationship to history is a queer thing. Traditionally erased or
purposefully redacted, queer histories have been typically kept alive through
whisper networks and, since mid-20th century, communal archives. But now,
queer memory can aid us to right historical wrongs, document oral histories,
give life to dust-covered boxes lying dormant on fonds shelves._

_History allows us to reckon with our origins and grapple with what came
before us. We can make sense of the present, and be part of the betterment of
life in the present day. In Judaism it is organized in religious scripture,
recounted in ceremonies, teachings, and cultural events – the very fabric of
life. For a people whose existence has been in peril since nearly the
beginning of their time, history has been our means to survive._

**–From _Introduction_ , _Not Going Anywhere: History and Continuity in Queer
Jewish Montreal_**

**On August 24, join us for the launch of _Not Going Anywhere_. **A compendium
of original research regarding the history of Montreal’s queer Jewish
communities and organizations, this zine marks the first permanent and
physical memorial to this history.

All are welcome! Bring your friends, family – chosen or otherwise – and loved
ones together to celebrate the launch of this publication created in an effort
to immortalize this sect of our city’s queer history.

Following introductory remarks at 7:45pm, the contributors of _Not Going
Anywhere_ will be available to answer questions from the audience. A limited
run of physical copies of _Not Going Anywhere_ will be available for $10
(payable by card only). **Doors open and and zine sales will begin at
7:00pm.**

Complimentary snacks will be available for all guests. Our bar (card only)
will also be open with non-alcoholic beverage options available.

The Museum of Jewish Montreal would like to thank the (http://agq.qc.ca/) and the (https://www.yiddishbookcenter.org/) for their promotional partnership.
_Not Going Anywhere_ was produced with thanks to the support of the Jewish
Community Foundation (JFC).

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