As a society we continue to grapple with how to combat hate speech and its dangerous consequences. Eric Ward writes that “antisemitism forms the theoretical core of white nationalism.” These …
Remembering Kristallnacht: 85 Years Later – November 12, 2023
November 9th marks the 85th anniversary of Kristallnacht, or Night of Broken Glass, when in 1938 violent pogroms were carried out against the Jewish population throughout the Nazi German territories. …
A New Moon and a Time for Reflection
by Mary Eshet The New Moon on August 17 marked the beginning of the Hebrew month of Elul, the month preceding Tishrei, which includes the new year or Rosh Hashanah. …
The New Moon and the month of Av; from darkness to light
by Mary Eshet Each month we watch as the moon wanes, seemingly slowly being destroyed by darkness. The darkness is followed by a rebuilding, a growing light that is stronger …
Greenspon Center’s Work Aligns with Landmark White House Plan to Combat Antisemitism
By Mary Eshet On May 25, the Biden administration announced the first national strategy for combating antisemitism, outlining over 100 steps federal agencies have committed to completing, and more than …
U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism
by Judy LaPietra The history of Jewish life in the United States predates the country itself. With the enduring dream of freedom and tolerance, Jewish communities have flourished throughout our …
Translating Kristallnacht
By Judy LaPietra November 9th marks the anniversary of Kristallnacht, when in 1938 existent anti-Jewish policy in Nazi Germany gave way to violent pogroms throughout the German territories. Over the …
The School Year in Review: Thanking our Partners
It seems like it was just yesterday that we finished planning Holocaust and human rights programs for educators in North and South Carolina and started working with old and new …
Holocaust Education: It’s not just for schools anymore!
When the Greenspon Center opened its doors, our goal was to provide meaningful Holocaust education throughout the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area. We began by creating unique opportunities for educator professional development and quickly …
Wedges versus solidarity in Muslim-Jewish relations
by Dr. Hadia Mubarak and Rabbi Judy Schindler Whether it’s the synagogue hostage situation in Colleyville, Texas or other acts of violence, such events tap into deep fears and threaten to …
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