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Thursday, October 20, 2022

November 15th “Yiddish Glory”

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

An Ottawa city park named in David Shentow’s memory

David Shentow was a tremendous friend to all of us at the Zelikovitz Centre and so generous in speaking to our students at great personal cost. His courage in telling his story, in standing against Holocaust denial and in honouring the victims of the Shoah inspired all of us. We are truly delighted that... More

Monday, September 12, 2022

Study Israel “Jerusalem Connections” Travel Course 2023

Applications for the May 2023 "Jerusalem Connections" travel course are now being accepted. If you are interested in joining the course or if you have any questions, please contact Dr. Deidre Butler at deidre.butler@carleton.ca. To learn more, click here: https://carleton.ca/studyisrael/ To apply, click here:... More

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

ZC Newsletter – Spring 2022

The newest Spring 2022 edition of the Zelikovitz Centre's newsletter is now available. Click on the image to read about the many events the ZC was involved in over the last few... More

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

2022 Israeli Film Festival

The Zelikovitz Centre for Jewish Studies is delighted to again support the Israeli Film Festival. We are pleased to partner on three films that will be shown online on June 16 (Queen Shoshana), June 19 (One more Story), and June 26 (More Than I Deserve). All films are now shown online and are free... More

Thursday, March 24, 2022

“Hear our Voices” Project Trailer Released

We are pleased to release the trailer for the Hear Our Voices: Holocaust Survivors Share their Stories of Trauma and Hate online bilingual course. To get a glimpse of what we are working on, click on the links below. English trailer: https://mediaspace.carleton.ca/media/2022_HOV_Module%200_Introduction_Trailer_EN/1_ha25ufh8 French trailer:... More

Friday, October 29, 2021

“Escape from the Edge” Virtual Book Launch Flyer

Join us in the virtual launch of Morris Schnitzer's memoir, "Escape from the edge", on November 4th, 2021 from 7:30-9:00 PM EST. Register and get your spot in the event! For more information and to register, visit: https://carleton.ca/jewishstudies/cu-events/2021-11-04-book-launch/ The Azrieli Foundation’s Holocaust Survivor Memoirs Program, in... More

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Roundtable Discussion

Today the ZC hosted a roundtable discussion, in partnership with the Association of Canadian Jewish Studies, the Canadian Society for Jewish Studies and the Vered Program for Jewish Canadian Studies. We brought together over 20 chairs and directors of Jewish studies programs and centres, as well as archivists and student leaders. We focused on... More

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Carleton Student Remembers Rabbi Bulka

My final posting with the Canadian Forces brought my family to Ottawa; continuing a part-time education dotted with colleges and universities across Canada brought me to the Psychology program at Carleton University. Seeking a course to fill a requirement and a particular time-slot, I ended up in Rabbi Bulka’s class. Each week at home... More

Sunday, June 27, 2021

Rabbi Dr. Reuven Bulka’s passing

It is with great sadness that we learn of Rabbi Dr. Reuven Bulka’s passing. As a Rabbi of Congregation Machzikei Hadas since 1967, Rabbi Bulka was a deeply beloved spiritual and community leader who inspired others through countless acts of kindness and a lifetime of charitable works. He was also a deeply learned scholar.... More

Monday, May 10, 2021

Save the Date: November 4, 2021

Save the Date! November 4, 2021, 7:30 pm The ZC and the Azrieli Foundation partner for the book launch of Escape from the Edge by Dr. Morris... More

Monday, April 12, 2021

Annual Student Colloquium: An Interdisciplinary Discussion on the Academic Study of Religion

The Zelikovitz Centre for Jewish Studies and The Religion Programme in the College of Humanities Annual Student Colloquium: An Interdisciplinary Discussion on the Academic Study of Religion Religion and the Public Sphere: Diverse... More

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