Raoul Wallenberg Commemorative Day
On January 17th Canadians will mark Raoul Wallenberg Commemorative Day, on the 77th anniversary of the disappearance of Raoul Wallenberg, Canada’s first Honourary Citizen, whom the United Nations characterized as “the greatest humanitarian of the twentieth century.” Wallenberg, a Swedish … Continued
A Memorable Teachers’ Workshop
By Marion Silver The theme of the 2021 Teachers’ Workshop was “Voices of the Holocaust Inspiring Change Through Legacy”. On November 24th, the 40+ virtual participants were treated to opening remarks by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who addressed the need … Continued
Helen Epstein’s Journey to Understanding Historical Trauma and the 2nd Gen
By Sheila Hurtig Robertson A highlight of Holocaust Education was the virtual presentation by renowned author Helen Epstein entitled The Shadow of the Holocaust on the Lives of Children and Survivors: Is it Possible to Move Beyond its Grip? Setting … Continued
Saul Rubinek Launch Event a Resounding Success
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
Giving Tuesday November 30, 2021
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
2021, November 24, “Testimonies of the Holocaust, Inspiring Change Through Legacy: In-depth Exploration of the Voices of Holocaust Survivors”, with Sophia Mirzayee and Kenra Mroz
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
Second Generation Program–Keynote Address by Helen Epstein: “The Shadow of the Holocaust on the lives of descendants of survivors – Is it possible to move beyond its grip?”
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’s Message to CHES in honour of Holocaust Education Month – November 2021
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s message to CHES in honour of Holocaust Education Month launch event on November 9, 2021.
“All in the Telling” — An evening in Commemoration of Kristallnacht with acclaimed Canadian actor Saul Rubinek
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