In celebration of Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM), the Montreal Holocaust Museum is organizing a special open house event with Holocaust survivor testimony translated live into sign language.
- Aviva Ptack will share her testimony in English at 12:30 pm, interpreted in sign language (ASL)
- Michel Siritsky will share his testimony in French at 2:30 pm, interpreted in sign language (LSQ)
- Free Museum admission from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Free admission to our temporary exhibit Tell me a Story! Youth Literature and the Holocaust
- Reservations are not required
Sign Language Translation of Survivor Testimony
Learn more about the history of the Holocaust from those who survived it. Hear testimony from survivors highlighting personal experiences during the Holocaust, and visit the Museum free of charge.
Everyone is welcome at the Museum, and if you have any service needs or questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@museeholocauste.ca
What is JDAIM?
February has been designated as Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM), to support the meaningful inclusion of persons living with disabilities and their families in every aspect of Jewish life.
Accessibility
The Montreal Holocaust Museum is wheelchair-accessible. The entry to the building (on chemin de la Côte-Ste-Catherine) has an access ramp and the Museum is equipped with an elevator to facilitate access to both floors of the exhibition. While the Museum does not offer reserved parking, there is free parking available on adjacent streets.
Learn more about other JDAIM events at the Museum