Events

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

This was an event by invitation only. This closed event was hosted in partnership with the Swedish Embassy in Ottawa and the British High Commission to honour the legacy of Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg’s heroic actions during the Holocaust. Hosted … Continued

We are pleased to invite you to join CHES for the launch of the National Holocaust Monument IWalk App – Student Version, an interactive and bilingual learning experience designed specifically for educators and students. RSVP is required. Click here to … Continued

The acts of bearing witness, remembering the past, and recognizing resilience are more important now as we face an unprecedented rise in antisemitism. Recognizing the importance of testimony for the history of the Holocaust, CHES’s Through Their Eyes project empowers … Continued