"Saskatchewan Jews" by Eduardo Montes-Bradley

The Heritage Film Foundation Presents Rabbi Tuffs by Edward Montes-Bradley. Jewish immigrants who mostly came from Czarist Russia, Romania, Austria and Poland were assisted by the Baron de Hirsch Institute and the Jewish Colonization Association. These colonists were motivated by a keen desire to escape religious persecution and racial discrimination, with the rights to own and farm their land and freely adhere to their orthodox faith.

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[Lagolop]

I think the amount of land offered was 1/4 section (160 acres). That is what was normally considered a homestead. Maybe it was different in that situation. 10 acres would be much use in Saskatchewan. Interesting vid.

[Lagolop]

Sorry, I made an error. I meant to say that 10 acres WOULD NOT be much use.

[danceswithcrayons]

Very interesting video, thankyou. We do need each other!

[Eliteequine]

I am a Jew from Saskatchewan. I now live in Toronto area. I run a horse farm and no one even knows what a Kitbutz is!  Oy Vey!

[looker2Utube]

Thanks for sharing this video. The Jewish community in Saskatchewan is relatively small, and it is nice to hear a bit of history from here.

[DrGull1888]

Absolutely interesting!