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
Liberation75 FREE Holocaust Film Festival
Event Date: May 6 – 15, 2021 Films available at 12:01 am on May 6th The Liberation75 FREE Holocaust Film Festival, in partnership with the Toronto Jewish Film Foundation is featuring over 25 powerful films (released 1940-today). Remembering and honouring the tragedy … Continued
Yom Hashoah Cross-Canada Virtual Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration
Watch the video of this event Virtual Event Date: April 8, 2021, 7:00 pm For the second year, the Neuberger is proud to partner with Jewish communities, Holocaust Institutions and Federations across Canada to commemorate Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. As a … Continued
2021, March 5, “Inspiring and Empowering Youth through Holocaust Education” with Kenra Mroz (CHES at the Liberation 75 Teachers Symposium)
The workshop focuses on legendary Polish-Jewish educator Janusz Korzcak, a strong advocate for the empowerment of young people who is remembered as the orphanage director who refused sanctuary for himself and perished with his orphans in Treblinka. It is … Continued
Save the date: Liberation75 in 2021
Announcing Liberation75 in 2021! When: May 4-9, 2021 This once-in-a-lifetime event to commemorate the 75th anniversary of liberation from the Holocaust will be VIRTUAL, WORLDWIDE and FREE to attend. Some of the new highlights you can look forward to include: … Continued
Antisemitism, Holocaust Denial and Distortion
When: January 26, 2021 Time: 6:30 p.m. (Eastern Time) Location: Library and Archives Canada will broadcast the event on its YouTube channels in English and in French (with translation). International Holocaust Remembrance Day commemorates the victims of the Holocaust around January 27. It was officially … Continued