“We are Brooklyn” is the thought that comes to mind as I sit in a room full of advocates for restorative justice. Some from the original Brooklyn neighborhood, others proximate …
Restorative Justice and Reconciliation
By Dr. Willie Keaton In light of the immensely successful Brooklyn Village & Restorative Justice Listening Session (August 22th, 2019), I thought it was time to have a conversation around; …
Brooklyn Village: Listening & Learning
By Debbie Rabinovich Urban renewal processes in Brooklyn, Charlotte resulted in the destruction of countless community resources – so much so that this period has been dubbed “urban removal” by former residents. Twelve …
Curriculum exploration: Echoes and Reflections & Becoming One Human Family
Start the school year with a new exploration of Echoes and Reflections and an introduction to Becoming One Human FamilyCu Date: September 16, 2019 Time: 8:30am – 2:30pm Place: Queens …
In Desperate Need of the Antidote
By Barbara Randolph Curtailing legal immigration is now on the agenda of the Trump administration. What we are witnessing isn´t cynical posturing. The animus by this administration toward immigration, even …
Announcing the Jeffrey Alan Schwartz Holocaust Speakers Bureau
In memory of Jeffrey Alan Schwartz, his brother Larry Schwartz and family have established the Jeffrey Alan Schwartz Holocaust Speakers Bureau. This newly developed program will bring second and third …
Preview of Upcoming Jewish Studies Programs
We can’t resist giving you a preview of what’s to come! Stay tuned for our 2019-2020 Jewish Studies Program Guide, but save the dates for the following classes: Mussar: A …
From Brooklyn CLT to Brooklyn Village: A Legacy of Broken Promises
By Steve Cohen The history of Brooklyn CLT is part of the history of the Queen City – a legacy of broken promises known by too few. Sadly, it’s also …
Door knocking campaign in Grier Heights – two opportunities to make a difference
Stan Greenspon Center’s Affordable Housing Team has been asked to help out in Grier Heights! Join us on one of two occasions to connect with our neighbors and then to …
Tisha B’Av: #CloseTheCamps Vigil, Sunday, August 11, 2019, 7:00 pm
Sunday, August 11, is Tisha B’Av, a Jewish day of mourning, when Jews around the world remember some of the greatest tragedies of Jewish history. Many Jews take this day …