Montreal, September 29, 2022- The English Montreal School Board Holocaust Education Program, made possible thanks to support from the Jewish Community Foundation of Montreal’s Nova Grants, continued with a visit to the Montreal Holocaust Museum by Grade 5 students from Pierre de Coubertin Elementary School in St. Leonard.
Students took part in a Holocaust sensitization workshop given by Spiritual Community Animator Vince Lacroce in early September. The classes participated in a guided tour of the Museum, which culminated by interactive workshops and a Holocaust Survivor Testimonial from Eva Kuper .
About the Project
The objective of the EMSB Holocaust Education Program is to sensitize students and staff to the history of the Holocaust and acts of Antisemitism via special guests, lectures and visits to the Montreal Holocaust Museum and different exhibits and programming in the community.
