Preserving Our Community’s Heritage From Generation To Generation
Fanny and Morris’ Wedding, 1912; Mintz family fonds, JAHSENA.
Louis Rudolph in pharmacy, c1934; Gail Rudolph collection, JAHSENA.
Welcome To JAHSENA
The Jewish Archives and Historical Society of Edmonton and Northern Alberta (JAHSENA), strives to preserve the Jewish heritage of the communities of Edmonton and Northern Alberta through the acquisition, housing, arrangement, cataloging, preservation, restoration and access of collected materials.
JAHSENA is a member of the Archives Society of Alberta (ASA), the Association of Canadian Archives (ACA), the Canadian Council of Archives (CCA), the Association of Canadian Jewish Archives and Museums (ACJAM), and the Association of Canadian Jewish Studies (ACJS).
What’s New At JAHSENA?
Upcoming Events
Date:
May 27, 2026
Time:
7:30 pm
8:30 pm
Location:
Audreys Books Ltd.
The Jewish Archives and Heritage Society of Edmonton and Northern Alberta invites you to join us for the launch of our latest publication: Leadership & Legacy: Notable Jewish Edmontonians.
Space is limited! Please RSVP by Wednesday, May 20 to:
By Phone: jahsena@shaw.ca
By Email: (780) 489-2809
Meet us at the lower level of Audrey’s Books at 7:30PM on May 27th.
Refreshments will be served.
Books will be available or purchase.
Special thanks to the Jewish Federation of Edmonton for funding this opportunity!
Latest Publication
By JAHSENA
This book highlights Jewish Edmontonians who made important contributions to Edmonton’s Jewish and General communities, through their professional and voluntary achievements.
From Generation to Generation
By JAHSENA
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Membership
Support JAHSENA and become a part of the continuing quest to preserve our vital historic past.
Memberships are tax-deductible and extend to include spouses.
Memberships are tax-deductible and extend to include spouses.
View Our
Archives Collection
Access an online RAD-compliant searchable database of our holdings on the
Archives Network of Alberta database. Our fonds-level descriptions are also
accessible via Archives Canada. Other finding aids are available in the archives for on-site access.
From left to right, top to bottom:
1. Klondike Days, c1968; Adler family fonds, JAHSENA.
2. Pinsky Children, 1918; Rabbi Pinsky collection, JAHSENA.
3. Louise Rosie Dashevsky, 1941; Adler family fonds, JAHSENA.
4. Albert Superstein, c1940; Leo (Sonny) Superstein fonds, JAHSENA.
5. Podersky Family Home, Lacombe Alta, c1900; Singer family fonds, JAHSENA.
2. Pinsky Children, 1918; Rabbi Pinsky collection, JAHSENA.
3. Louise Rosie Dashevsky, 1941; Adler family fonds, JAHSENA.
4. Albert Superstein, c1940; Leo (Sonny) Superstein fonds, JAHSENA.
5. Podersky Family Home, Lacombe Alta, c1900; Singer family fonds, JAHSENA.
Browse Our Library Catalogue
Available for lending to JAHSENA members or for on-site use.
