Testimonials

In their own words

“The Holocaust is not just a lesson for Jews as Darfur is not just a problem for African people. We are human beings and must learn to help others.”
Evelyn Howardteacher, at Vincent Massey Collegiate Montreal, Québec, 2012
Evelyn Howard
“I remain grateful to Riva and Thomas for providing the learning experience at Yad Vashem as it was both life changing and continues to enrich my teaching.”
Julie Etheridgeteacher, at Vincent Massey Collegiate Montreal, Québec, 2012
Julie Etheridge
“Going to Israel has forced me to take risks and try something new, something that was not in my comfort zone.”
Linda Shetzerteacher at Parkdale Elementary School, Saint-Laurent, Québec, 2008
Linda Shetzer
“I confess that attending Anne’s class was one of the most meaningful events of my life and she touched a chord within me that had been dormant since after the war.”
René Valmontsurvivor
René Valmont
“Whatever happens any where in the world effects everyone in the world.”
Elie Wieselteacher, Holocaust survivor, author and Nobel Peace laureate.
Elie Wiesel
“Humanity is disappointing me.” “Being Jewish shouldn’t be a sinn… I am very sorry about what you had to endure in your childhood.”
Charlie DoucetGina Lavine’s student, Collège Laflèche, Trois-Rivières, Quebec
Charlie Doucet
“Today I attended Gina’s and Vincent’s conference on their experience in Israel. It was absolutely fascinating. We might feel like it is none of our business but this tragedy is part of our family’s past so I strongly believe that we are concerned and that we should not deny it…”
Audrey GagnéGina Lavine’s student, Collège Laflèche, Trois-Rivières, Quebec
Audrey Gagné
“I am glad that Gina and Vincent did this presentation, and I hope they were not the only ones to do that, because we really need to remember and to learn more about this. This is the only way to honour those who lost their life in that event.”
Pier-Alexandre DaigleInternational Baccalaureate student 2014
Pier-Alexandre Daigle
“The survivors who participated told heartbreaking stories, but in doing so also revealed an inspiring capacity for healing, as well as humor.”
Richard Ouwendykteacher, Marymount Academy Montréal, Québec, 2014
Richard Ouwendyk
“This trip forced me to question what it means to be human, to take another look at history and spirituality, and frankly to be a better person.”
Kirsten Nielsonteacher, LaSalle Community Comprehensive High School, LaSalle, Québec, 2009
Kirsten Nielson