Limmud Winnipeg 2019

In 1933 Hitler became the chancellor of Germany. In 1933 Jewish and Italian immigrants squared off against Nazi inspired thugs in a 10,000-person race riot on the streets of Toronto. In 2019 identity politics are on the rise across the globe. Representation matters. How do we remember, curate, and teach history?
Join us for a discussion on the use of the comic book as a means of cultural intervention. Leaving behind stories of spandex tights for human rights, we’ll go on a whirlwind tour of Jewish comic book history, exploring how the comic medium can help bring important ideas to new audiences in a dynamic way.