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✨”The First Jew in Canada: A Trans Tale” (TDOV Event)
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The First Jew in Canada: A Trans Tale is a wild journey in story, crossing oceans, religions, genders, and centuries, mapping the life of Jacques LaFargue – the trans Jewish 18th century historical figure whose very existence challenges current perceptions of transgender history and identity. Written and Performed by S. Bear Bergman.
Through the lens of nine verifiable facts, this show begins with the historical records of Jacques LaFargue and overlays the personal narrative of narrator S. Bear Bergman, a Jewish transgender man whose modern life mirrors Jacques’s in startling, hilarious, exhausting and illuminating ways. From daring adventure to startling truth, each fact becomes a gateway to exploring broader themes of identity, history, and the desire to be seen.
Join us for this FREE event on GVSU’s Pew Campus: second floor of Eberhard Center. Contact Dr. Krista Benson via email at bensokri@gvsu.edu with any questions.
***GRTF is proud to highlight and endorse this event hosted by GVSU’s Milton E. Ford LGBT Resource Center.