To forget would be not only dangerous but offensive; to forget the dead would be akin to killing them a second time. – Elie Wiesel

Holocaust Education Month is the dedicated month of November which aims to promote the legacy and lessons of the Holocaust.

There are many events happening across Canada throughout the month.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW A CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Toronto Holocaust Museum

Toronto Holocaust Museum

The Toronto Holocaust Museum is the premier destination in Ontario for Holocaust education and dialogue about this vital history and its ongoing relevance. The Museum serves as a powerful and growing force against antisemitism, bigotry and hatred in all its forms. Through its programs and visitor experience, the Museum deepens the public’s knowledge and understanding while inspiring visitors to think critically about the tragedies of the Holocaust and to make connections between the Holocaust, world events, and contemporary Canadian life.

Montreal Holocaust Museum

Montreal Holocaust Museum

The Montreal Holocaust Museum educates people of all ages and backgrounds about the Holocaust, while sensitising the public to the universal perils of antisemitism, racism, hate and indifference. Through its Museum, its commemorative programs and educational initiatives, the Montreal Holocaust Museum promotes respect for diversity and the sanctity of human life.

Centre for Holocaust Education and Scholarship

Centre for Holocaust Education and Scholarship

The Centre for Holocaust Education and Scholarship (CHES) in Ottawa develops educational programs and activities to promote knowledge and understanding of the history and legacy of the Holocaust.

Jewish Heritage Centre of Western Canada

Jewish Heritage Centre of Western Canada

The Jewish Heritage Centre of Western Canada is an incorporated non-profit multi-faceted organization, which brings together the Jewish Historical Society of Western Canada, the Marion & Ed Vickar Jewish Museum of Western Canada, the Genealogical Institute, the Jewish Historical Society Archives, and the Freeman Family Foundation Holocaust Education Centre.

Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre

Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre

The VHEC produces thematic exhibitions, school programs, teaching materials, online exhibitions and has assembled and stewards Western Canada’s largest Holocaust-related museum collection, archives, survivor testimony project, library, rare books and special collections, and resource centre. Visitors to the museum can interact with the depth and breadth of our collection and its significant potential for teaching the Shoah and its enduring lessons.

Margaret's Legacy

Margaret's Legacy

The Margaret’s Legacy Holocaust Learning & Jewish Advocacy Centre is a partner of Hamilton Jewish Federation. Hamilton Jewish Federation is committed to building a safe, engaged and inclusive Jewish community that cares for its members, the people of Israel and World Jewry.

Canadian Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Descendants

The CJHSD was founded in 1999 and is a grassroots organization dedicated to advocating on behalf of its members and represents Canadian survivors at the Jewish Material Claims Conference. The CJHSD is an independent organization affiliated with CIJA.

More About The CJHSD

Holocaust Education Month Calendar | 2025

November
06
Thursday

Halifax: Exhibition: St. Louis: Ship of Fate

November 6, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. - November 26, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. (AT)
Nova Scotia Archives, Chase Gallery
About the St. Louis fateful voyage: On May 13, 1939, over 900 German Jews fled the rising violence of Nazi Germany aboard St. Louis ship. Bound for Havana, they had Cuban ...Read More
November
21
Friday

Vancouver: Exploring Legacies: A Day at the VHEC

November 21, 2025, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (PT)
Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre · Vancouver, BC, Canada
Join Vancouver Heritage Foundation for a new Pro-D for Educators on November 21st from 9am-3pm at the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre. We will spend the day learning about the Vancouvers ...Read More
November
23
Sunday

Calgary: The Jewish Story of Rome

November 23, 2025, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (MT)
Online ·
The Jewish Story of Rome: From Ancient Roots to Today Discover the history of Europe’s oldest Jewish community, from 161 BCE to today. Join us for a virtual tour with ...Read More
November
26
Wednesday

Toronto: Film Screening - The World Will Tremble

November 26, 2025, 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (ET)
Al Green Theatre · Toronto, ON, Canada
Film Screening: The World Will Tremble From acclaimed director Lior Geller, The World Will Tremble tells the harrowing, untold true story of a group of World War II Polish Jewish prisoners attempting the ...Read More
November
30
Sunday

Winnipeg: Celebrating the life of Herman Mahlerman

November 30, 2025, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (CT)
Gray Academy · Winnipeg, MB, Canada
The Jewish Heritage Centre celebrates the life of Holocaust survivor and  community activist/educator in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ...Read More