Jewish Heritage
About Jewish Heritage Month
May is designated Jewish Heritage Month in Canada. This was first introduced in the Senate by Senator Linda Frum as Bill S-232 where it was passed in May 2017, and was then introduced for consideration to the House of Commons by MP Michael Levitt, where it was passed unanimously by Parliament in 2018.
Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies is pleased to provide this Jewish Heritage Month Resource Guidebook to support student learning.
The guide includes a wealth of information and resources in presenting authentic, meaningful learning opportunities for students.
The overall objectives of the Jewish Heritage Month Resource Guidebook are to:
educate your audience about Jewish history within a Canadian context.
highlight the many important contributions members of the Jewish community have made to Canadian society.
foster a greater understanding and acceptance in pursuit of respectful, inclusive communities.
Click here to download the FSWC Jewish Heritage Month Guidebook.
Classroom Resources for Educators
More Ideas and Online Resources
Jewish Heritage Guide -
Understanding Terms
For more Jewish Heritage Month lesson ideas and suggestions by EAA members, visit HERE.