Join us on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 7 pm in person or via livestream, for a community-wide commemoration of Yom HaShoah held at the Soloway JCC, 21 Nadolny Sachs Pvt.

Together, we honour the six million lives lost in the Holocaust and stand united against hate and antisemitism. Hear the inspiring story of Mariette Doduck, a child survivor of the Holocaust, whose compelling narrative will illuminate the importance of remembrance and education in shaping a more tolerant and inclusive society.

Chair: Alex Munter, Jewish Federation of Ottawa Shoah Commmittee

Mariette Doduck is a passionate community leader and committed Holocaust Educator. Mariette was born in Brussels, Belgium in 1935. As a child, Mariette survived the war in hiding. After the war, Mariette came to Canada in 1947 as a war orphan. Mariette has received numerous awards for her community leadership work and activism. She is a cofounder of the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre (VHEC). As a VHEC outreach speaker, and author of this powerful memoir A Childhood Unspoken, Mariette has shared her experiences of the Holocaust with thousands of students and public audiences around the world.

For security reasons, we kindly request that all guests bring a form of identification to the event. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.