May has been recognized in Canada as Jewish Heritage Month since March 2018 after a unanimous vote in the House of Commons: Canadian Jewish Heritage Month Act. The intention is to remember and honour the contributions of Jews and Jewish communities that have made a difference to Canadian lives and to educate future generations about the role that Jewish Canadians have played and continue to play in communities across the country. Canada is home to approximately 400,000 Jews, more than 1% of the Canadian population and the third largest population of Jews in the Jewish Diaspora. Jewish Canadians have excelled in a wide range of endeavours including medicine, education, research, arts, law, philanthropy, entertainment and business making significant contributions to Canadian life.
Learn about the history and diversity of the Jewish people and their invaluable contributions to Canada.