Program Overview

Max and Tessie Zelikovitz Centre for Jewish Studies

The Max and Tessie Zelikovitz Centre for Jewish Studies is a hub for academic and research activities related to Jewish studies.

Academics

The centre offers various academic programs and resources, including:

• Winter 2026 Course Offerings
• Awards and Scholarships
• Featured Student Work
• Emerging Academics

Holocaust Literature

The centre has a strong focus on Holocaust literature, with resources such as:

• "Hear our Voices" Project
• Holocaust Survivors' Oral Histories
• Holocaust Literature
• Videos
• Resources for Educators, including:
  • 2019 Teachers' Workshop
  • 2018 Teachers' Workshop
  • 2017 Teachers' Workshop
  • 2016 Teachers' Workshop

International Opportunities

The centre provides opportunities for international study and collaboration, including:

• Hebrew University of Jerusalem
• Germany Close Up

Conferences

The centre hosts and participates in various conferences, including:

• Zelikovitz Centre's Student Colloquium
• Limmud Ottawa
• The Canadian Society for Jewish Studies
• The Association for Canadian Jewish Studies

Partnerships

The centre has partnerships with other institutions, including:

• Gratz College

Research Areas

The centre's research areas include:

• Antisemitism, with resources from Indiana University
• Holocaust studies, including the "Hear our Voices" Project and Holocaust Survivors' Oral Histories
• Jewish studies, with a focus on Canadian Jewish studies and literature.