Resources on preserving Holocaust remembrance and combatting antisemitism

The resources on this page are designed to support efforts to combat antisemitism and preserve the memory of the Holocaust. These tools aim to educate, raise awareness and provide practical guidance for understanding and addressing antisemitism in Canada and beyond.

On this page

• Publications
• Studies
• Holocaust education
• Antisemitism education
• Canadian organizations
• International organizations
• Museums and monuments
• Other resources

Publications

• Canadian Handbook on the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism
  This handbook is intended to clarify the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) non-legally binding working definition of antisemitism. The handbook identifies and describes the different forms that antisemitism takes in Canada using contemporary examples and informs the public on the practical application of the IHRA Definition. The content of the handbook does not constitute a legal opinion or a legislative interpretation of antisemitism.
• First annual report : "Memory, Truth, and Responsibility: Canada’s Role in Confronting Antisemitism and Holocaust Distortion After October 7th”

Studies

• Rising Holocaust Skepticism in Canada
  This study examines the increasing prevalence of Holocaust skepticism and denial in Canada, exploring its causes, implications, and the role of education in countering misinformation.
• Jews and Israel 2024: A Survey of Canadian Attitudes and Jewish Perceptions
  This report by sociologist Robert Brym analyzes antisemitic attitudes in Canada, including trends in Holocaust denial, antisemitic conspiracy theories, and their impact on Canadian society.

Holocaust education

• Recommendations for Teaching and Learning about the Holocaust (IHRA)
  This guide from the IHRA provides principles and best practices for educators to teach the Holocaust accurately, responsibly and sensitively.
• Best Practices in Holocaust Education (Toronto Holocaust Museum)
  This resource offers educators strategies, lesson plans and guidelines to teach the Holocaust effectively while fostering critical thinking and empathy in students.
• 11 Tips for Teaching the Holocaust to Middle and High School Students (Montreal Holocaust Museum)
  This article provides practical advice for educators on how to approach Holocaust education in a way that is age-appropriate, engaging and historically accurate.
• Lessons and Classroom Resources (Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre)
  Lessons and Classroom Resources (Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre) This collection includes curriculum materials, lesson plans and digital resources designed to support educators in teaching the Holocaust across different grade levels.
• Survivors’ Stories (Montreal Holocaust Museum)
  The testimonials on this site are part of a project to digitize and preserve the testimonies of Holocaust survivors across Canada to preserve their experiences and personal narratives to educate future generations.
• Ottawa Holocaust Survivors’ Testimonials (Centre for Holocaust Education and Scholarship)
  This archive features full-length video testimonials from Holocaust survivors in Ottawa, in the hopes that they will allow future generations of students, researchers, teachers and others to hear and see the people who experienced and witnessed the genocidal policies and crimes of the Nazis and their collaborators.
• The Azrieli Series Short Films
  Combining animation, archival and interview footage, Holocaust survivor short films provide and engaging and moving introduction to survivor stories and Holocaust History.

Antisemitism education

• Holocaust and Genocide Education Resources (Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center)
  Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center (FSWC) is one of Canada’s leading human rights and social advocacy organizations. Inspired by the legacy of Simon Wiesenthal, FWSC works to build a more inclusive and respectful Canada by sharing the lessons of the Holocaust, advocating for human rights and combatting both antisemitism and hate in all its forms.
• Antisemitism Resource Collection (Facing History & Ourselves)
  Resources to identify and stand up to antisemitism today in classrooms and within communities.

Canadian organizations

• Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA)
  The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) is the advocacy agent of Jewish Federations of Canada-UIA, representing Jewish Federations across Canada. CIJA represents the diverse perspectives and concerns of more than 150,000 Jewish Canadians affiliated with their local Jewish Federation.
• B’nai Brith Canada
  B’nai Brith Canada (B’nai Brith) is Canada’s oldest human rights organization and the voice of Canada’s grassroots Jewish community. The organization was established in 1875, and it is dedicated to eradicating racism, antisemitism and hatred in all its forms, and championing the rights of the marginalized.
• Jewish Federations of Canada
  Jewish Federations of Canada-United Israel Appeal (JFC-UIA) represents 10 Canadian Jewish federations and 4 regional councils. The organization’s activities strengthen the connection and commitment of Canadian Jews both to one another and to Israel with a focus on social services, strengthening Jewish community, building Jewish identity and developing leadership skills in the next generation, advocating for Israel and world Jewry.
• Atlantic Jewish Council
  The Atlantic Jewish Council represents and supports Jewish communities in Atlantic Canada, focusing on education, advocacy, cultural programming and combatting antisemitism.
• Centre for Holocaust Education and Scholarship
  Established in 2015 as a community-based volunteer organization, the Centre for Holocaust Education and Scholarship (CHES) is the premier hub for Holocaust Education in Ottawa with programs that focus on remembrance, combating antisemitism, community engagement, and outreach to schools.

International organizations

• Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)
  The Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) is a branch of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) that promotes human rights, democracy and tolerance across member states. In combatting antisemitism, ODIHR provides training for law enforcement, supports governments in developing policies to address antisemitism, and offers educational resources to counter hate speech and Holocaust denial.
• International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA)
  The IHRA is the only intergovernmental organization with a mandate focused on addressing contemporary challenges related to the Holocaust and genocide of the Roma. IHRA fosters education, remembrance and research about what happened in the past, to build a world without genocide in the future.

Museums and monuments

• Toronto Holocaust Museum
  The Toronto Holocaust Museum serves as a powerful and growing force against antisemitism, bigotry and hatred in all its forms. The Museum deepens the public’s knowledge and understanding while inspiring visitors to think critically about the tragedies of the Holocaust and to make connections between the Holocaust, world events and contemporary Canadian life.
• Montreal Holocaust Museum
  The Montreal Holocaust Museum educates people of all ages and backgrounds about the Holocaust, while educating the public to the universal perils of antisemitism, racism, hate and indifference.
• Canadian Museum for Human Rights
  The mandate of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights is to explore the subject of human rights, with special but not exclusive reference to Canada, in order to enhance the public’s understanding of human rights, to promote respect for others, and to encourage reflection and dialogue.
• The Jewish Museum and Archives of BC
  The Jewish Museum and Archives of BC (JMABC) is dedicated to the collecting and sharing of community memories of Jewish life in British Columbia. Founded in 1971 as the Jewish Historical Society of BC, the JMABC collects and cares for documents, photographs, artifacts and oral histories chronicling all facets of the Jewish community’s history in the province.
• Canada’s National Holocaust Monument
  The National Holocaust Monument commemorates the 6 million Jewish men, women and children murdered during the Holocaust, and the millions of other victims of Nazi Germany and its collaborators. The Monument also stands as a tribute to the courage and resilience of the survivors and serves as a reminder that we must be vigilant in standing guard against antisemitism, hatred and intolerance.
• Saint John Jewish Historical Museum
  The Saint John Jewish Historical Museum is the centre of Jewish heritage, culture and history in the heart of Uptown Saint John, New Brunswick. The Museum tells the story of the Jewish community in Saint John from its beginnings in 1783 to present day.

Other resources

• Global Guidelines for Countering Antisemitism
  The Global Guidelines for Countering Antisemitism, a landmark, international framework was initially launched in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in July 2024, and endorsed by dozens of countries, including Canada and multilateral organizations.