Survival, Memory, and the Jewish Community in St. John's
Date: Jun 25
7:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Where: Theatre
The Sign that Tells a Story: Survival, Memory, and the Jewish Community in St. John’s
Michael Ferman is the grandson of Lewis and Grunia Ferman, Holocaust survivors who rebuilt their lives in St. John’s, Newfoundland, where they became pillars of the small but vibrant Jewish community.
Michael will speak about their remarkable journey of survival and renewal, and how their story intersects with the broader history of Jewish life in St. John’s.
Central to this narrative is the rediscovery of the iconic Lewis Ferman & Co. sign—once the storefront of their beloved clothing store—which unearthed not just a physical artifact, but a national story of resistance, resilience, and belonging. Today, the sign is on display at The Rooms where it continues to share their story with new generations.
This is a free event but a ticket is required. Please reserve your free ticket online or by calling (709)757-8090.
Events & Programs
Join us for a delightful morning at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to our enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime surrounded by an array of toys and books tailored for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.
No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your admission at The Rooms front desk and drop in anytime between 10:30 am and 12:00 pm!
Please note that caregivers must accompany their children throughout the session. While our program room can accommodate up to 20 adults with their little ones, if it reaches capacity, we kindly ask caregivers to momentarily step back to make room for others to join in the fun.
The Playdate is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms Members.
With support from Thomas and Susan (Kent) Foran Family Foundation.
Join us for a delightful afternoon at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to our enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime surrounded by an array of toys and books tailored for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.
No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your admission at The Rooms front desk and drop in anytime between 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm!
Please note that caregivers must accompany their children throughout the session. While our program room can accommodate up to 20 adults with their little ones, if it reaches capacity, we kindly ask caregivers to momentarily step back to make room for others to join in the fun.
The Playdate is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms Members.
With support from Thomas and Susan (Kent) Foran Family Foundation.
Learn about the archaeology going on in our province. What do you do if you accidently find an artifact? How do archaeologists learn how to excavate? This tour will examine the field of archaeology, and what it can tell us about the history of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and included in the cost of admission.