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As Western Canada’s leader in Holocaust
education, we engage some 25,000 students
and teachers annually in programs that
advance learning about the Holocaust
and its relevance for today.

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of people standing up against
antisemitism, racism and injustice.

Upcoming Events

Kristallnacht Commemoration

Thursday, November 7, 7 PM
Congregation Beth Israel
Introductory Remarks: Professor Richard Menkis
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Nataliia Ivchyk

Hidden Vision: Poems of Transformation

Sunday, November 24, 7 p.m.
Join us for a special evening of poetry and music. The VHEC and the JCC Jewish Book Festival proudly present the launch of Hidden Vision: Poems of Transformation, the latest book by Jagna Boraks (Lillian Boraks-Nemetz).

Latest News

One Year Later: Reflecting on October 7

On this first anniversary of October 7, we remember the significance of this day and the profound impact it has had on so many lives—here, in Israel and around the world.

Emerging from the Shadows: Child Holocaust Survivors, Their Children, and Their Grandchildren

By Robert Krell
Emerging from the Shadows, a collection of lectures, speeches and other writings by VHEC Founding President Robert Krell and special guest contributors is available for purchase now.

Reflecting on 18 Years of Service: Nina Krieger Receives a VHEC Life Fellow Award

Last night VHEC Executive Director Nina Krieger was honoured with a Life Fellow Award, marking her remarkable 18-year journey with the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre. We invite you to read Nina’s remarks, in which she pays tribute to those who have shaped the VHEC and its enduring legacy.

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