By Benita Siemiatycki On November 9th, CHES hosted its inaugural 2021 Holocaust Education Month (HEM) event with a presentation entitled “All in the Telling” by the acclaimed Canadian actor, writer, and filmmaker Saul Rubinek. Speaking virtually from his home in … Continued
On Giving Tuesday, November 30th, support the creation of an online Canadian historical collection, a Virtual Memorial for Holocaust Survivors! The Centre for Holocaust Education and Scholarship (CHES) is developing the first-ever Virtual Memorial for Holocaust Survivors who have made Canada … Continued
This workshop was made possible thanks to the Beth Shalom Legacy Fund Committee and a grant from the Azrieli Foundation. “Testimonies of the Holocaust, Inspiring Change Through Legacy: In-depth Exploration of the Voices of Holocaust Survivors“ and associated lesson plans … Continued
Event Date: November 14th, 2021 Event time: 7:00 pm This is a virtual event via Zoom with Advance Registration. In lieu of tickets, a donation of $18 will be gratefully accepted. Biography Well-known author, journalist, and child of survivors, … Continued
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s message to CHES in honour of Holocaust Education Month launch event on November 9, 2021.
Event Date: November 9th, 2021 Launch of event: 7:00 pm This is a virtual event via Zoom. Saul Rubinek’s presentation will focus on how delving into and re-telling the story of his parents’ survival during the Holocaust in Poland … Continued
by Ron Csillag November 4, 2021 This article was published in The Ottawa Jewish News Canadian actor, filmmaker, producer and writer Saul Rubinek will open Holocaust Education Month in Ottawa on Nov. 9 by performing excerpts from his new play, All … Continued
by Andrew Duffy November 3, 2021 This article was published in The Ottawa Citizen The acclaimed actor, writer and director grew up in this city, and, at the age of seven, joined the Ottawa Little Theatre, where he plunged into … Continued
All events are virtual. Registration is required. By Dr. Art Leader Acclaimed Actor Saul Rubinek headlines CHES Kristallnacht Commemoration In a few short days, on November 9th, supporters of CHES will have the exclusive opportunity to share in actor-writer-director Saul … Continued
We are delighted to announce that CHES continues to spread its wings. We welcome three new partners: the Embassy of Israel, Liberation 75, and Equity, Diversity, and Training at the Ottawa Carleton District School Board. We look forward to working … Continued