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 …
Street Art – Painting Jewish Identity in Charlotte and Beyond
Charlotte learned the power of street art this summer as twenty-two artists came together to paint a “Black Lives Matter” Mural on South Tryon Street between East 3rd and East …
Local Schools Confront Bias and Prejudice
The beginning of the 2020-2021 school year looked different. Many teachers prepared, often for the first time, to teach remotely. Others planned ways to keep students safe as they returned …
Greenspon Center & Restorative Justice CLT Advocates Meeting, Tuesday, October 13, 2020, 5:00 to 6:15 pm
by Dr. Willie Keaton On August 3rd, 2020, the Mayor of Charlotte apologized for what she described as generations of systemic racism committed against African Americans in Charlotte. Now is …
Tuesday Teach-In on October 20th “Fragile Democracy: What’s At Stake – Our Voice”
Join us for a remarkable program with a remarkable panel at this most critical time for protecting our democracy. Social media platforms have the power to galvanize voters and mobilize …
Celebrating Civic Engagement: A Human Value, A Jewish Value – Judy Seldin-Cohen honored for her work
Judy Seldin-Cohen is the latest to join a long line of Charlotte Jews recognized by the non-Jewish community for their active civic engagement. On October 29, Judy Seldin-Cohen will receive …
Virtual Teaching is Hard: Virtual PD Isn’t!
One thing has become painfully clear during the past few months: virtual teaching is hard! Sure, there are surprising blessings and benefits along the way, but overall this work is …
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 …
The Greenspon Center Through the Eyes of Emily Orland, Our Summer Intern
When I decided to apply for an internship with the Greenspon Center in March, I expected my summer to look completely different. I thought I would commute to an office, …
Peaceful Pause with Beth Schafer – Music as a Means of Creating Light in Dark Times
Beth Schafer, is an inspired and acclaimed Jewish composer and musician. Rabbi Schindler and Beth became friends while hanging out as faculty at Camp Coleman, a Reform Jewish Camp in …