Thursday, August 1, 2013

Montreal Holocaust Memorial Centre

The Montreal Holocaust Memorial Centre educates people of all ages and backgrounds about the Holocaust, while sensitizing the public to the universal perils of antisemitism, racism, hate and indifference. Pierre Saint-Jacques Photo Through its Museum, its commemorative programs and educational initiatives, the Centre promotes respect for diversity and the sanctity of human life


the Holocaust Centre

The Holocaust Centre promotes an understanding of the roots of discrimination and prejudice, and the development of ethical values, leading to a greater understanding within society. The Centre uses the history of genocide as a model of how society can break down, and emphasises how current and future generations must carefully examine and learn from these tragedies.