Jewish Heritage Month continues to be recognized at the Toronto District School Board(TDSB) during the month of May.
The Canadian Jewish Heritage Act was passed in May 2018 and is also recognized by the Province of Ontario by the passing of the Jewish Heritage Month Act, 2012. As stated in the Jewish Heritage Month Act, 2012, “May is a significant month for the Jewish Canadian community. Israeli Independence Day (Yom ha-Atzmaut) and Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom ha-Shoah) frequently occur in May, as do various Jewish artistic and cultural events.”
Please see the following links for additional resources on Jewish Heritage Month:
- https://jewishheritage.ca/
- Toronto Public Library
- Follow Jewish Heritage Month on Twitter @TDSB_JH.