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Gordon’s second book,
entitled 400 Brothers and Sisters:
Their Story Continues, is a
follow-up to Four Hundred Brothers
and Sisters: The Story of Two Jewish Orphanages in Montreal,
1909-1942 (shortlisted for the 2003
Canadian Jewish History Award).
The community is finally learning
about these two vital institutions which provided loving care
for poor and immigrant children.. 400
Brothers... contains
completely new history of the homes, fascinating anecdotes by
surviving Alumni and families of the homes volunteers,
biographies of coping, and wonderful photographs of the times.
Read about the childrens’
strike at Aberdeen School due to a teacher’s anti-Semitic remark;
Rules for Teachers,1915; the Passover story, 1916, illustrates
not only the continuing religious education at the Westmount Home but
also the loving care of staff; community participation in
fundraising and celebrations in the Montefiore Orphanage; the
luxury of summer camp and the tragic fire in 1922 ... and much
more, i.e., Appendix pages re Toronto and Winnipeg orphanages.
Please see top left for book #1 cover.
- a nice companion book to go with the
original -
Our books are a non-profit
venture, with all royalties going to help children served by
Montreal’s Jewish Family
Services. Books are available in
selected bookstores - in Montreal, Coles-Cavendish, Cummings Jewish Seniors’ Centre
Boutique, Nicholas Hoare.
- in Toronto, Batner Books, Matana, Negev
Or call the Gordons :
416-221-3161 ... e-mail: mjnodrog@sympatico.ca
Questions?? Please
contact us as above.
above: book two cover - 1st combined
Alumni reunion in Toronto 1989 (Myer Gordon appears
on both covers!)...
below, Myer and Sam Rasminsky
in 1941
above, some of the younger kids at camp;
below, 1928, at camp in Shawbridge: l-r: Annie Mitnick, Minnie Kessler, Esther Plotnick,
Nettie Shragie, Mary Boxenbaum
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