2015

The Sonshine family celebrated the Bar Mitzvah of Coby Tanentzap, grandson of Yad Vashem Benefactors, and Director of the Canadian Society for Yad Vashem, Fran and Fred Sonshine, 16 August 2015.

Yad Vashem Guardians Dora and Harry Kichler (right), Ellen and Allen Smoskowitz (center) and their granddaughter unveiled the Spirit of Bravery Square at the Holocaust Memorial Site

Also present are then-Minister of Finance Joe Oliver and Canadian Society National Chair Fran Sonshine (left).

Holocaust survivor and Yad Vashem Builder Dr. Thomas Hecht delivered the keynote address at the Canadian Society Yizkor Ceremony on 4 October 2015 at Earl Bales Park in Toronto

He spoke about his experiences during the Shoah, including being saved by Aristides De Sousa Mendes, then Portugal’s Consul General to France who has been recognized by Yad Vashem as Righteous Among the Nations.

Joe Gottdenker (right), a Holocaust survivor and Visionary of Yad Vashem, unveiled the Joseph Gottdenker Family Gate of Remembrance, Reflection and Recommitment at the refurbished Canadian Society for Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Site

With him were his granddaughter Lily, daughter Deborah and cousin Julian Zuckerbrot.

Yad Vashem Benefactors Ed and Fran Sonshine (left) and their daughter Dr. Jodi Tanentzap (right) unveiled the Ed and Fran Sonshine Children’s Memorial Wall at the refurbished Canadian Society for Holocaust Memorial Site at Earl Bales Park in Toronto

4 October 2015. Commemorating the 1.5 million Jewish children who were murdered in the Holocaust, the monument contains the name of a child born on each of the 365 days of the year, as well as Canadian children who have participated in Yad Vashem's "Twinning" program.

Dorit Novak, Director General of Yad Vashem, Rabbi Israel Meir Lau, the Chairman of the Yad Vashem Council, Avner Shalev, the Chairman of the Yad Vashem Directorate, Heather Reisman and Gerald Schwartz, the honored donors.

Gerald Schwartz addresses guests at the Yad Vashem Synagogue Ceremony.

Heather Reisman and Gerald Schwartz greeting IDF Forces visiting Yad Vashem.

Holocaust Survivor and Yad Vashem benefactor Mr. Victor David visited Yad Vashem on May 20th, 2015 with his family

His dedication on the Wall of Benefactors of the Holocaust History Museum was unveiled by the donor. International Relations Division Managing Director Shaya Ben Yehuda presented Mr. David with the key to Yad Vashem Key as a token of appreciation for his ongoing friendship and generous donation. The event included a visit to the recently opened "Children in the Holocaust: Stars Without a Heaven" exhibition.

Holocaust Survivor and Yad Vashem benefactor Mr. Victor David visited Yad Vashem on May 20th, 2015 with his family to unveil his dedication on the Wall of Benefactors of the Holocaust History Museum

Here, Mr David visits the recently opened "Children in the Holocaust: Stars Without a Heaven" exhibition together with his family.

Honored donors Heather Reisman and Gerald Schwartz receive the Yad Vashem Key from Avner Shalev.

Keren Heseg guests at the plaque dedication in honor of Heather Reisman and Gerald Schwartz at the Yad Vashem entrance plaza.

Plaque dedication in honor of Heather Reisman and Gerald Schwartz at the Yad Vashem entrance plaza.

Shaya Ben-Yehuda, Dorit Novak, Rabbi Israel Meir Lau, Avner Shalev, Heather Reisman and Gerald Schwartz

Shaya Ben-Yehuda, Managing Director of International Relations Division of Yad Vashem, Dorit Novak, Director General of Yad Vashem, Rabbi Israel Meir Lau, the Chairman of the Yad Vashem Council, Avner Shalev, the Chairman of the Yad Vashem Directorate, Heather Reisman and Gerald Schwartz, the honored donors.

The Sonshine family celebrated the Bar Mitzvah of Coby Tanentzap, grandson of Yad Vashem Benefactors, and Director of the Canadian Society for Yad Vashem, Fran and Fred Sonshine, 16 August 2015.