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Please join us for a unique presentation by genealogist Peter Jassem, an architect who has spent years researching the roots of relatives affected by the Holocaust. His work preserves the lessons of humanity and tolerance learned from survivors. Peter will explore … Continued
Teaching the Holocaust Through the Eyes of Children: Practical Resources for Grade 10 and Beyond Join featured speaker Lisa Biton of Yad Vashem, World Holocaust Remembrance Center, for a workshop exploring how children’s personal stories can help students connect with … Continued
The Normalization of Antisemitism in the Name of ‘Justice’ 80 Years After the Nuremberg Trials CHES is honoured to present the opening event of Holocaust Education Month 2026 featuring a keynote address by Michal Cotler-Wunsh, internationally recognized human rights advocate, … Continued
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