September 2, 2020 marked the 75th anniversary of V-J Day, the official ending of World War II. Yet, there is an incredible story that has only now been uncovered by …
I Danced for the Angel of Death, the Dr. Edith Eva Eger Story, in honor of the Fifth Year Anniversary of the Center
Five years ago this Spring, we began building the Stan Greenspon Center for Peace and Social Justice at Queens University of Charlotte. To commemorate our fifth anniversary, we are hosting …
Remembering the Holocaust – Is there a ‘right’ day? by Talli Dippold
International Holocaust Remembrance Day occurs on January 27th. The nation of Israel will hold Yom Hashoah commemorations this year beginning at sundown on the 27th of Nissan (April 7th according …
Remembering the Night of Broken Glass/November Pogrom
The Austrian poet Eric Fried reminds us that we can’t forget if we don’t remember. What is the November Pogrom? On the night of November 9, 1938, violence against Jews …
Conflicting Conclusions from Two Recent Holocaust Education Surveys by Talli Dippold
In the past month, two renowned Holocaust organizations, Echoes & Reflections and the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference), published outcomes of national surveys on Holocaust education. …
The Stan Greenspon Center for Peace and Social Justice is pleased to announce a new program: Student to Student High School Peer Education Program
Prejudice often results from lack of knowledge and familiarity. As a response, the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte and the Stan Greenspon Center for Peace and Social Justice are pleased …
Sacred Colors: A Jewish Holiday Coloring Book (for everyone)
Sacred Colors: A Jewish Holiday Coloring Book “Entrances to holiness are everywhere.” Sacred Colors: A Jewish Holiday Coloring Book provides a simple path for taking time for yourself to meditate …
Greenspon Center programming during the stay-at-home order
Greenspon Center programming during the stay-at-home order All programs listed were offered virtually Holocaust & Human Rights Education Yom Hashoah presentations for Providence Day School Donna Tarney created a …
Peaceful Pause on Finding Faith During Challenging Times with Queens University of Charlotte’s Chaplain Joey Haynes
Talli Dippold will discuss finding hope with Queens University of Charlotte’s Chaplain, Joey Haynes. Chaplain Joey Haynes founded the Interfaith Leadership Council at Queens and uses it to help students …
Peaceful Pause on Transcendental Meditation with Jared Sossin
Transcendental Meditation, or TM, is a technique of silent mantra meditation, developed by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. The meditation practice, involving using a mantra, is performed twice a day for 20 …