For International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27th, Algonquin College invited CHES to participate in their commemoration: “Stories of Hope & Remembrance”. College Vice-President Diane McCutcheon introduced the event. CHES member Muriel Korngold Wexler, a member of the Bar of the Province of Quebec and second generation Holocaust survivor, spoke about the need for Holocaust education in the face of antisemitism.
Niv Ashkenazi, with his incredible artistry, showcased the Violin of Hope, an instrument that survived the Second World War, and explained the story behind the Violins of Hope (Niv Askenazi and the Violin of Hope – Centre for Holocaust Education and Scholarship (chesatottawa.ca).
Sara-Lynne Levine, the College’s communications officer, then conducted an interview with Holocaust survivor Dr. Raoul Korngold, a former professor at the College and a member of the CHES Speakers’ Bureau. He shared his experiences and gave the audience much to reflect on in the days to come. View Dr Korngold’s testimony.
“CHES thanks Algonquin College and the commemoration organizers for arranging a beautiful event, and all the participants who shared in remembrance,” said CHES Chair Mina Cohn. “Most importantly, thank you to Dr. Korngold and Muriel Korngold Wexler who freely gave of their time and shared their personal history with such openness and compassion for the future.”
