2–9 November The Future of Memory

Letters
On behalf of UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, we are honoured
to welcome you to the 36th Annual Holocaust Education Week,
the signature annual program of UJA’s Neuberger Holocaust
Education Centre. Attracting more than 35,000 diverse individuals
from across the GTA, Holocaust Education Week is a multifaceted
event recognized worldwide for excellence. It builds upon
the mission of its founders in teaching the history and legacy of
the Shoah to new generations in new and engaging ways. We are
proud to present a program with such an incredible range of
community partners and participants.
This year’s program, on the theme of The Future of Memory, opens
up a wide discussion on how the Shoah will be remembered,
studied, examined and honoured in the years to come. This is an
incredibly valuable topic given our commitment to supporting
the next generation on their Jewish journeys. It allows us to
deeply consider and reflect on our dedication to providing new
generations with the opportunity to hear firsthand accounts from
those who survived the Shoah. This year’s event features more
than 100 programs, including 50 programs featuring survivor
speakers. UJA Federation is proud to support Holocaust Education
Week and participate in it. We invite you and your families to
join us.
Sincerely,
Morris Perlis
Chair of the Board
Adam Minsky
President & CEO
UJA Federation of Greater Toronto
Since its founding by the survivor community in 1985, the Sarah
and Chaim Neuberger Holocaust Education Centre has had the
privilege of providing thousands of students with the opportunity
to learn first-hand about the experiences of survivors. And, at the
Neuberger, we are incredibly thankful for the survivors’ courage
and dedication to sharing their stories. Providing these opportunities
has remained at the core of all of our work. As a result, the
Neuberger is committed to thinking deeply about the future
of memory and to working with educators and institutions from
around the globe to consider and strategize new and innovative
approaches. The role of the Neuberger, community partners and
sponsors in sustaining Holocaust Education Week becomes
even more important as we move further away from the Shoah.
We are grateful for our sustaining partner, UJA Federation of
Greater Toronto, and for the generosity of the Elizabeth and Tony
Comper Foundation, Malka and Harry Rosenbaum, and the
Azrieli Foundation. We are also deeply appreciative of our partnership
with the Azrieli Foundation who generously provide
survivor memoirs free of charge to program participants.
Special recognition goes to HEW co-chairs Dori Ekstein, Lily Kim,
and Lisa Richman. We are privileged to benefit from the commitment
of our professional and advisory colleagues, especially
Marilyn Sinclair, Immediate Past Chair. I also want to recognize
the tirelessly committed Neuberger staff, Carson Phillips, Rachel
Libman, Mary Siklos, Michelle Fishman, Kit MacManus, Iris
Glesinger, Anna Skorupsky, and Austrian intern Lorenz Glettler.
I also want to welcome Dara Solomon, our interim director, who
has just joined this wonderful team. I look forward to seeing you
at HEW 2016.
Shael Rosenbaum
Chair, Sarah and Chaim Neuberger
Holocaust Education Centre, UJA Federation
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