Oral history interview with Pnina Granirer. She was born in 1935 in Romania. During WW2 she went to a Catholic school because Jews weren’t allowed to go to school. Pnina left Romania in 1950 and moved to Israel. She went to architect school but wanted to be an artist. She worked as an illustrator. She moved to Canada with her husband because of work. They originally thought they would move back to Israel, but it did not happen. Pnina is a successful painter and has taught throughout her life.

Oral history interview with Michael Livni (formerly Max Langer). Conducted as a phone interview, with Michael in Israel, at the time preparing for the 2010 Camps exhibit. Much of the interview Michael speaks of his experiences at Camp Miriam and helped to raise funds for the existing property to be out rightly purchased, where previously it was sustainable to rent.

Oral history interview with Ophira Schwarzfeld, interviewed by Bea Berger. Ophira was born in Be’er Sheva. She talks about her family’s existing history in North America, and her trials when she first immigrated to Vancouver at the age of 15. She also discusses her own family’s life, and her weekly activities and involvement within her community.

Oral History interview with Albert Melul. He speaks French, Spanish, Arabic, Hebrew, Italian, English, and some Ladino. He grew up in Tangiers. He was a scout and scout master as a teenager. When Israel was established, he helped move people there but decided to go see the world before settling. When he first came to Canada he worked in a factory in Toronto. He moved to Vancouver for a job with the JCC and National Council. He talks about the Sephardic community as well as the general community in Vancouver.

Oral History interview with John Sitwell. John’s family is from Poland. His grandfather’s house in Poland was a large estate with a registration date of 1136. His family owned a sugar mill and sold bagged sugar. John and Rita went back to Poland and toured around the area his family lived. His parents survived the holocaust and then escaped Uzbekistan. They were on some of the first boats to Israel. In Israel, his grandfather owned a granary. They lived in Israel until John was 8, when they immigrated to Canada. They lived in Regina when they got here. John became a school councillor and moved out to the west coast. His parents followed him after they retired.

Oral history interview with Yoel Farzan; in preparation for the 2015 Scribe on Jewish clothiers.

Oral interview with Lois Gumprich. Interviewed by Robert Hamaker for SLAIS Oral History class.

Oral Interview with Simon Kahlon. Interviewed by Alisa Lazear and April Thompson for Feeding Community podcast. The Kahlon family own Sabra's Kosher bakery and restaurant.

Oral Interview with Susy Siegel. Interviewed by Alisa Lazear and April Thompson for Feeding Community podcast. Susy is the owner of Susy Siegel Catering Services.

Oral Interview with Zohar Levin. Interviewed by April Thompson for Feeding Community podcast.