Holocaust Education Week 2011 – November 14-22

Shabbat Dinner invitation

a Hillel Shabbat Dinner

Want to volunteer and be involved in this meaningful initiative? Contact Adam Moscoe, adammoscoe@rogers.com. We are especially looking for volunteers to help at the exhibit November 17-18 (OttawaU) and 21-22 (Carleton).

All events are free, with the exception of the Shabbat Dinner.

Tuesday, November 15, 7:00-8:15pm – Dr. Erwin Koranyi
Dr. Koranyi’s life was saved by Raoul Wallenberg, a member of the Righteous among Nations and Canada’s first honourary citizen. Dr. Koranyi is also one of Ottawa’s leading psychiatrists. Hear his remarkable story, including his meeting with Mr. Wallenberg. University of Ottawa. 428 Simard Hall. Hosted by the Professor Rebecca Margolis and the Vered Jewish Canadian Studies Program

Wednesday November 16, 5:30pm; University of Ottawa, Desmarais Building Room 12102.
The Faculty of Social Sciences and the Faculty of Arts of the University of Ottawa, in collaboration with Hillel Ottawa, present:
Building bridges between religions and cultures
Speakers:
-Dr. Truda Rosenberg, Holocaust survivor and recipient of the 2011 Outstanding Alumni Award of the Faculty of Social Sciences
-Adam Moscoe, Holocaust Education Week Chair

Thursday-Friday, November 17-18, 9:30am-3:30pm
Interactive Holocaust Education and Genocide Awareness Exhibit
University of Ottawa – Agora, University Centre (UCU)

Friday, November 18, 7:00-10:00pm
Shabbat Dinner honouring Holocaust Survivors
Beth Shalom, 151 Chapel Street
Student-led services: 6:00pm, Dinner: 7:00pm (by Creative Kosher Catering)
Tickets on sale in advance: $10 students, $25 adults
Contact Ross Diamond to reserve tickets – director@hillelottawa.ca

Monday-Tuesday November 21-22, 9:30am-3:30pm
Interactive Holocaust Education and Genocide Awareness Exhibit
Carleton University – Atrium, University Centre