1880
1880-1891
Thousands of Jews leave Eastern Europe for Montreal, fleeing pogroms, forced military draft and economic hardship; many require assistance. Jewish population of Montreal jumps from about 950 in 1881 to 2,473 in 1891....
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Courtesy of Ometz
1877
Ladies Hebrew Benevolent Society of Montreal is established, supporting women and children in need.
1863
Young Men’s Hebrew Benevolent Society is established, providing temporary relief to new immigrants. This is the second Jewish charity to form; the Hebrew Philanthropic Society (founded 1847) had dissolved by 1856.
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1861

Jewish population of Montreal rises to approximately 500 people; need for Canadian Jewish charity organizations increases as a result.

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