Events

CHES invites you to hear Prof. Timothy Taylor as he discusses his journey of remembrance and commemoration. RSVP is required by November 12th, 2025. The location will be provided upon registration. This event is open only for descendants of Holocaust … Continued

CHES, in collaboration with the Historical Society of Ottawa, invites you to Phil Emberley’s presentation of his father’s story of survival. Phil, a CHES member and Second Generation descendant, will describe how his father, Dieter Emberley, survived Kristallnacht and experienced … Continued

We are pleased to invite you to join CHES for our 2025 Teachers’ Workshop, Adapting Holocaust Education for Today’s Classroom and Bringing History to Life with the IWalk App. RSVP is required by October 25th, 2025. The location will be … Continued

CHES at 10 Years: Holocaust Remembrance & Education in a World of Turmoil – What We Need to Learn and to Relearn.   As the Centre for Holocaust Education and Scholarship (CHES) celebrates 10 years since its establishment, Canada, and … Continued

Attendance by invitation only. CHES and Liberation75 are pleased to announce the formal launch of the National Holocaust Monument IWalk App! Developed by The Centre for Holocaust Education and Scholarship (CHES) in partnership with Liberation75, and the USC Shoah Foundation, … Continued

Attendance by registration only. To register contact info@chesatottawa.ca or fill out this form https://forms.gle/VRdosdpuBTjGfe5m6 In commemoration of Yom Hashoah, CHES is delighted to collaborate with the Embassy of Israel to bring the Israeli tradition of Zikaron BaSalon to Ottawa homes this … Continued

‘Location: Temple Israel In commemoration of Yom HaShoah, Temple Israel in cooperation with CHES will host a special screening of the award-winning Israeli film, Soda (2024). The film was nominated for three Ophir Awards last year for Best Supporting Actor, … Continued

Location: Ron Kolbus Lakeside Center As recipients of the Solicitor General grant, CHES, along with United for All and Pinecrest Community Health Centre, was invited to participate in a roundtable discussion organized by the City of Ottawa and the United … Continued

‘February 2, 2025. Attendance is by invitation only. The North American premiere of Liliana, a powerful documentary film about the life and legacy of Italian Senator-for-Life and Holocaust survivor, Liliana Segre by the Embassy of Italy. The screening will be … Continued

January 27, 2025. Attendance is by invitation only. International Holocaust Remembrance Day event hosted by the Italian Embassy in Ottawa in partnership with CHES. Speaking on the legacy and lessons of the Holocaust are Mr. Italo Camerino and Ms. Julia … Continued