Vancouver: Kristallnacht Commemoration - VHEC & Beth Israel Synagogue

Join us for the annual commemoration of Kristallnacht on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 7 p.m. at the Beth Israel Synagogue.

The commemoration will feature a candle lighting by Vancouver Holocaust survivors, historical remarks by Dr. Chris Friedrichs and a keynote address by historian Robin Judd, author of the award-winning book: Between Two Worlds: Jewish War Brides After the Holocaust.

The program is free and everyone is welcome. No need to RSVP. This event will also be live-streamed and a link will be provided closer to the event.

Click here for up to date information.

November 9, 2025, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. PT
Congregation Beth Israel · 989 W 28th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Z 0E8, Canada
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event_title: Vancouver: Kristallnacht Commemoration - VHEC & Beth Israel Synagogue

event_time_zone: America/Vancouver

event_start: November 09, 2025 19:00

event_duration: 120

event_end: November 09, 2025 21:00

event_address: 989 W 28th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Z 0E8, Canada

event_description: Join us for the annual commemoration of Kristallnacht on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 7 p.m. at the Beth Israel Synagogue.The commemoration will feature a candle lighting by Vancouver Holocaust survivors, historical remarks by Dr. Chris Friedrichs and a keynote address by historian Robin Judd, author of the award-winning book: Between Two Worlds: Jewish War Brides After the Holocaust.The program is free and everyone is welcome. No need to RSVP. This event will also be live-streamed and a link will be provided closer to the event.Click here for up to date information.