2–9 November The Future of Memory

Letters
It is with great solemnity that I join everyone
in commemorating the Holocaust
during Holocaust Education Week.
This week allows us the opportunity to
deepen our understanding of the Holocaust,
a tragic action of hate and bigotry.
We stand together in remembrance for
the millions of Jews and countless others
who were murdered during the Holocaust
and honour those who survived the Nazi
atrocities.
As we reflect on the painful lessons of the
Holocaust, we recognize that our deeper
knowledge of the event strengthens our
commitment to never stand silently in the
face of violence or hate in any form. It is
important that we honour the memories
of the Holocaust victims by educating
successive generations and ensuring that
we continue to defend the rights of our
fellow humans.
Thank you to the Sarah and Chaim Neuberger
Holocaust Education Centre for
organizing this important initiative. Please
accept my best wishes for a productive and
illuminating Holocaust Education Week.
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister
Ottawa
2016
On behalf of the Government of Ontario,
I am honoured to extend warm wishes
to everyone marking Holocaust Education
Week.
This year’s theme—The Future of Memory
—highlights the importance of preserving
Holocaust testimony, documentation
and interpretation for future generations.
History is a great teacher, for those who
have the commitment and openness to
learn from the past. In the words of Winston
Churchill: “The longer you can look back,
the farther you can look forward.” I am
grateful to the Sarah and Chaim Neuberger
Holocaust Education Centre for its dedication
to promoting knowledge and understanding
about the Holocaust through its
museum and programs such as Holocaust
Education Week.
Only by studying and learning from one
of the darkest moments in human history,
can we learn to be vigilant against all forms
of hatred and intolerance — and to cultivate
mutual respect and understanding
in our institutions and interactions.
Please accept my best wishes for a meaningful
Holocaust Education Week.
Kathleen Wynne
Premier
I would like to welcome everyone attending
Holocaust Education Week hosted by
the Sarah and Chaim Neuberger Holocaust
Education Centre of UJA Federation of
Greater Toronto.
The 2016 theme of Holocaust Education
Week is The Future of Memory. During
Holocaust Education Week, people will
gain a broader understanding of the Holocaust
by engaging in cultural and literary
analysis and through inquiry-based learning
where a new generation will be able
to hear firsthand accounts from Holocaust
survivors.
The anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Night
of Broken Glass, will also be commemorated
during Holocaust Education Week.
On behalf of Toronto City Council, I thank
all those involved in organizing this
event. Please accept my best wishes for
continued success.
Yours,
Mayor John Tory
City of Toronto
4 Neuberger Holocaust Education Week