Exploring Pastimes through the VHEC Collection 

Thursday, February 20 at 6 pm

What do a wooden dog, a chess set, jump ropes, and a dollhouse have in common?

Join the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre for a unique exploration of pastimes and memories before, during, and after the Holocaust.

The event begins with a guided tour of our cornerstone exhibition, In Focus: The Holocaust Through the VHEC Collection. We’ll highlight how everyday objects, such as toys and games, provided moments of respite and connection during some of history’s darkest times.

After the exhibition tour, join VHEC’s expert archivists for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at our archives, where we’ll delve deeper into personal artefacts and testimonies—including the newly acquired Oberlander family fonds. This rare opportunity will reveal more about how objects and memories of leisure were intertwined with survival and continue to speak to the human experience.

This event is free and open to the public. Recommended for ages 12 and older.

Register here.