Jewish American Heritage Month

Posted By admin on June 14, 2022

May is the 3rd annual National Jewish Heritage Month in Canada.

National Jewish Heritage Month is a great opportunity to learn about the impact of Jewish heritage in communities across the country, and to appreciate the significant contributions made by Jewish Canadians in the fields of medicine, law, politics, arts, business and philanthropy.

Here are some ways you can celebrate National Jewish Heritage Month.

VISIT A JEWISH MUSEUM OR A SITE OF HISTORICAL JEWISH INTEREST

Visit Jewish institutions on your community - a museum, a Holocaust memorial museum, a Jewish library or historical synagogue.

Jewish Museums around the World

Holocaust museums

LEARN MORE ABOUT CANADIAN JEWISH HISTORY

Other resources include:

The Canadian Jewish Experience

The Jewish Virtual Library

A brief History of Jewish Canadians

READ CANADIAN JEWISH LITERATURE

Whether it's a about Judaism, the Jewish Canadian experience, or just a piece written by a Canadian Jew, theres plenty of choice.

RESEARCH YOUR FAMILYS HISTORY

Explore your roots by determining when the first members of your family immigrated to Canada, then create a family tree. Take it one step further by recording interviews with your older living relatives to create a digital history.

RAISE YOUR JEWISH VOICE

As Jews in a democratic society, we have the privilege and the responsibility to express our views on ethical and moral matters. Visit your Jewish federation or council to find out how you can get involved with your local Jewish community.

SUPPORT A JEWISH ORGANIZATION

Do your part to strengthen the impact of the Jewish people by supporting a Jewish non-profit or charity in your community.

However you commemorate it, National Jewish Heritage Month is an opportunity to remember, celebrate and educate future generations about the inspirational role that Jewish Canadians have played and continue to play in communities across the country.

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May is National Jewish Heritage Month in Canada - UIA

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