By Zoltan Fried The National Holocaust Monument in Ottawa, entitled Landscape of Loss, Memory and Survival, was inaugurated in 2017 with the stated mission “to ensure that the lessons of the Holocaust, as well as the contribution Holocaust survivors have … Continued
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
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
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
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
By Benita Siemiatycki Building upon previous programs offered for descendants of survivors, this year CHES is proud to welcome writer Helen Epstein who will deliver a presentation entitled “The Shadow of the Holocaust on the Lives of Children of Survivors… Is it … Continued
By Kenra Mroz CHES is an active Community Partner that has provided the OCDSB’s and OCSB’s teachers with nine successful workshops to date. Our workshops are also useful and appropriate for post-secondary-level educators. World War II continues to impart important … Continued
By Minda Chaikin My name is Minda Chaikin. I’m a both a Canadian citizen and an Israeli citizen. I live in both of these worlds and know both very well. I was born in this country as were my parents. … Continued
By Minda Chaikin and Sharon Rosenberg Sharon Rosenberg is a retired lawyer, Minda Chaikin is a retired educator and both are members of CHES. After five years of fruitful cooperation, the Centre for Holocaust Education and Scholarship (CHES) and the … Continued
By Kenra Mroz Kenra Mroz is an English, Writer’s Craft and Special Education teacher at Sir Robert Borden High School. She is also the Equity and Diversity co-representative and co-ordinates the school’s Social Justice Club. This July I had the … Continued