In partnership with the Canadian Society for Yad Vashem, the York Region District School Board invites classes in grades 7 to 12, parents/guardians, and greater community to attend a virtual live tour of Yad Vashem, also known as the World Holocaust Memorial Center. Yad Vashem’s Holocaust History Museum tells the chronological story of the Holocaust through the personal stories of the victims using diaries, art and artifacts belonging to the victims, or created by the victims themselves.
Virtual Tour: 10:00am – 11:00am
Optional Q&A: 11:00am – 11:30am
To attend, complete the online registration form.
*Parents/guardians and community members are asked to be mindful that the language and content of the program is geared primarily towards grade 7 and 8 audiences.
*Educators who register will be provided with complimentary educational materials to utilize for prior and post learning with students.
Ontario’s Holocaust Memorial Day Act recognizes Yom HaShoah v’HaGevurah as a day to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust of 1933-1945. Such a day provides an opportunity to reflect on and educate about the enduring lessons of the Holocaust.