From Dysfunctional Families to Dirty Knickers: A Herstory of Jewish Women's Comics

When: March 6, 2025

Where: Virtual, Canada

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In the comic book world of superheroes and villains, history has often overlooked the significant contributions made to this medium by women.

In celebration of International Women's Day, join Eisner award-winning British writer and graphic novelist Sarah Lightman as she dives into the careers of Jewish women comic artists - whose work explores family, motherhood, miscarriages, identity, queerness and more!

Presented in partnership with The Koffler Centre for the Arts.

Join us live on Zoom or register to receive the recording!

The Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre (MNjcc) has welcomed millions of people to the corner of Bloor and Spadina during the building’s 70 year history.

The changing makeup of our membership is a testament not only to the vibrancy and diversity of the Annex neighbourhood but to Toronto’s own evolution.

We provide opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to be active, learn, connect and participate in a wide range of cultural experiences. Rooted in Jewish values, the MNjcc is open to all.

The MNjcc is home to the state-of-the-art Phil Granovsky Fitness Centre and Freddie Shore Aquatic Centre (with an accessible saltwater pool).

We also house the Al Green Theatre, four schools, a wide range of arts, cultural and inclusive Jewish community programming, and we offer one of the most recognized accessibility and inclusion programs in the city.

In 1953 we moved from Brunswick Avenue to our current intersection, and in 2004 we reopened a brand new centre, thanks to the support of the community through UJA Federation's Tomorrow Campaign and a lead gift from Miles Nadal.

Throughout the years we have become a place of belonging not only to the Jewish community but to the beautifully diverse population of the city in which we live. From infants to seniors, we welcome people of all religions, abilities, ages, cultures, genders and sexual identities.