Resolution to declare every month of May as Jewish Heritage Month in Côte Saint‑Luc

RESOLUTION NO 260402

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CÔTE SAINT-LUC CITY COUNCIL HELD APRIL 20, 2026 AT 8:00 PM

Council members present :
Mayor : David Tordjman
Councillors :
Lior Azerad
Sidney Benizri
Jamie Fabian, B.A, BCL/JD
Mike Cohen, B.A. Steven Erdelyi, B.Sc., B.Ed
Mitch Kujavsky, B. Comm.
Oren Sebag, B.Sc. RN MBA
Andee Shuster

WHEREAS the Jewish population of Côte Saint-Luc reflects the rich and varied history of the Jewish people comprising a population tracing its origins to many different parts of the world and embracing the many different traditions and practices within Judaism;

WHEREAS Statistics Canada notes that the Jewish population in the country is approximately 400,000 people, more than 1 percent of the total Canadian population, making it the fourth-largest Jewish population in the world;

WHEREAS the Jewish community has a long and proud history in Canada and has made significant contributions to the wellbeing, growth and prosperity of Canada while overcoming tremendous obstacles;

WHEREAS the Jewish population has excelled in a wide range of endeavours including the arts, sciences, the law, architecture, media, finance, entertainment and business significantly contributing to Canadian life;

WHEREAS the months of April and May are meaningful for the Jewish community around the world because of Yom Hashoah, Yom Hazikaron, and Yom Ha’azmaut;

WHEREAS in 2018 the Canadian Parliament adopted Bill S-232 “An Act respecting Canadian Jewish Heritage Month” designating the month of May as Canadian Jewish Heritage Month thereby recognizing the important contributions that Jewish Canadians have made to Canada’s social, economic, political and cultural fabric;

WHEREAS the Canadian Parliament declared that the Canadian Jewish Heritage Month would provide an opportunity to remember, celebrate and educate future generations about the inspirational role that Jewish Canadians have played and continue to play in communities across the country;

WHEREAS B’nai Brith, a Jewish human rights organization that has been active nationally in Canada since 1875, has invited municipalities to enhance Parliament’s declaration of the Canadian Jewish Heritage Month by adopting their own motions and promoting the celebration of the heritage within their territory each May;

It was

moved by Mayor David Tordjman

seconded by all the councillors

AND RESOLVED:

“THAT the Côte Saint-Luc City Council recognize the contributions of the Jewish community to the success of Canada;

THAT the City of Côte Saint-Luc hereby declare that every month of May be celebrated as Jewish Heritage Month in the municipality.”

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY