Archive for: Yad Vashem

Jewish, Christian Zionist leaders discuss commitment to Israel

Canada>> Community>> Israel>> Politics | April 30, 2013

Ottawa’s Congregation Machzikei Hadas held the annual Canada Celebrates Israel 2013 last Tuesday bringing together Jewish and Christian Zionist leaders, thinkers...

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Holocaust poster contest open to Canadian students

Arts & Culture>> Canada>> Community>> Education>> Entertainment>> Europe>> Israel>> United States | March 19, 2013

Canadian post-secondary students in graphics, art and design are invited to participate in an international poster competition for Holocaust remembrance. The theme...

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Kenney launches Holocaust education award for teachers

Canada>> News | January 29, 2013

Jason Kenney, minister of citizenship immigration and multiculturalism, appeared at a special gathering of dignitaries, educators, Holocaust survivors and their...

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Canada takes active role in promoting Holocaust education

Canada>> Education>> Jewish History>> News | November 12, 2012

Canadian Society for Yad Vashem welcomed last week Dr. Mario Silva, incoming chair of the 2013 Task Force for International Cooperation on Holocaust Education, Remembrance...

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Yizkor ceremony at Earl Bales Park

Canada>> News | October 3, 2012

TORONTO – Fran Sonshine, national chair of the Canadian Society for Yad Vashem, addresses almost 400 people – including Holocaust survivors, partisans, students...

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