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Mazel tov to all honoured in the 2025 Western Canada Jewish Book Awards! We're proud to celebrate: • Mariette Doduck, Holocaust survivor and VHEC friend – A Childhood Unspoken (Kahn Prize) • Richard Menkis, historian and VHEC collaborator – In a Land of Hope (Pinsky Prize)

Jewish heritage in Vancouver is deeply connected to the evolution of the Jewish Community Centre (est. 1928) and the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre (est. 1994). Despite significant facility renovations, our commitment to celebrating Jewish heritage and resilience endures.

A BC teacher said: “Learning about bystanders, perpetrators and upstanders isn’t just about the Holocaust—it makes students think about themselves.” This fall, 50,000 Grade 10s will study the Holocaust. VHEC supports educators—and your gift is matched: buff.ly/CS2SepL.

Join us June 17 at 7 PM in the JCC’s Dayson Boardroom for our 2025 Annual General Meeting. Hear from our leadership, celebrate awardees, and learn about the future of Holocaust education in Vancouver. Details: buff.ly/SwjwP8V

What if a rural school can’t afford to bring students to the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre? We go to them. From mobile exhibits to in-class workshops, we ensure no student is left behind. Right now, your donation will be matched! Give today: buff.ly/CS2SepL.

Join us tonight at 7 PM in the Dayson Boardroom (950 W 41st Ave) for the Vancouver Holocaust Centre Society’s 2025 AGM. We’ll reflect on the year, honour new Life Fellows, present our education award, and preview Fragments in Focus. All are welcome—members are encouraged to vote.

As the school year wraps up, our work continues. We're developing new programs, exhibits and training to meet the rising demand for Holocaust education across B.C. Your gift will be matched up to $50,000—doubling your impact. Donate today: buff.ly/CN2eQUe

We’ve been busy adding new records and digitized items to our online catalogue! Check out a selection here: buff.ly/0gO4Qlk Pictured: René Goldman and other Jewish orphans at a children’s home in Le Raincy, France, circa 1946. #CANDocumentaryHeritage

Each year, the VHEC honours individuals who’ve made exceptional contributions to Holocaust education. This year’s Life Fellow Awards were presented to Sidi Schaffer and Keith Morgan. Learn more about this year’s recipients: buff.ly/LbMxkaC

“Students said they learned more from the field trip than in class.” — Grade 6 teacher At the VHEC, we go beyond textbooks—bringing history to life through survivor testimony, artefacts, and dialogue with educators. Donate today: buff.ly/CN2eQUe

The VHEC is proud to share a newly digitized collection of 38 diaries written by Fred Arnrich, thanks to support from Library and Archives Canada. The entire collection is now digitized and can be viewed at: buff.ly/OGV9tuR #CANDocumentaryHeritage

The VHEC is proud to present the 2025 Meyer and Gita Kron and Ruth Kron Sigal Award, recognizing outstanding Holocaust education in BC, to Chantel Parsons of Mark R. Isfeld Secondary. Read more about Chantel’s story: buff.ly/W7eLZP1

This fall, Holocaust education becomes mandatory for all Grade 10 students in B.C.—a historic milestone. VHEC helped shape this change. Now, we’re equipping educators with the tools to teach it well. Your gift will be matched up to $50,000. Donate today: buff.ly/CN2eQUe

The VHEC is proud to announce Hannah Marazzi as our new Executive Director. A leader in Holocaust remembrance and human rights, Hannah has guided as Acting ED since fall 2024. We’re thrilled to welcome her into this role. Read more: buff.ly/buyi9m6

VHEC has received $40,465 from Library and Archives Canada to help preserve Holocaust survivor testimonies. We’re upgrading our digital systems to ensure these powerful records remain protected and accessible for future generations. Learn more: buff.ly/NVeI834

VHEC works directly with teachers across B.C. to deliver tailored Holocaust education—reaching students in all communities, regardless of resources or location. Your donation helps expand this vital work. Matched gifts up to $50,000: buff.ly/CN2eQUe

Descendants of Holocaust survivors are invited to a special evening this Monday in the Temple Sholom garden, part of the VHEC’s Generations After program. Enjoy wine, cheese & reflections from 3G speaker Jessica Lithwick. RSVP: buff.ly/35KG4eS

Monday night, 2nd and 3rd generation descendants of Holocaust survivors connected at VHEC’s Generations After wine and cheese event in Temple Sholom’s garden. Together, they explored ways to keep family stories and legacies alive. Thanks to Temple Sholom for partnering! #VHEC

For the first time, we're hosting a confidential and welcoming space for spouses and partners of Holocaust survivors to connect and share their experiences! The inaugural meeting will take place on Thursday, July 31, 11:00 AM at the VHEC. RSVP here: buff.ly/iwuaUtQ

Last week, VHEC’s Generations After group heard from 3G descendant Jessica Lithwick, who shared powerful life lessons passed down from her Holocaust survivor relatives. The third generation continues to find meaningful ways to preserve memory and legacy.