“Turmoil related to racism plagues our streets and our suburbs—and seeps into our schools—if we as educators cannot help one another (and our students) tactfully dialogue about sensitive issues, while …
Black and Brown and White: Now What?
During the past few months the topics of racial inequity and injustice have been front and center in our country in ways not seen since the Civil Rights Movement. Black …
Holocaust Education and Dismantling Racism
Antisemitism, in all its ugly forms reaching back thousands of years, is a vicious form of racism that began as anti-Judaism. It evolved throughout time from discrimination based solely on …
Summer Travel might be on hold, but Summer Learning is better than ever!
We have lost many things since the outbreak of COVID-19: Social proximity, going to our favorite restaurant or movie, birthday parties, hair cuts, and the list goes on. Of all …
A Memory Resurfaces: A Survivor Reflects by Marianne Lieberman
The following reflection comes from Marianne Lieberman, one of our local Holocaust Survivors. Marianne wrote this piece as a response to the feelings of isolation and tension that were re-awakened …
An afternoon with Holocaust Survivor, Suly Chenkin
Suly Chenkin was born in Kovno, Lithuania. Her story begins and ends with a prophecy uttered by her grandmother at the moment she was born. “This child” she said, “because …
Educational Opportunities During These Challenging Times…
Times are challenging right now, in many different ways. It seems as if life just keeps handing us lemons when all we want are sweet oranges. We wanted to share …
The Teachers are at it Again!
March is truly the month for Holocaust education. History classes explore World War II and its aftermath, literature classes read Night and Number the Stars, and Civics classes explore the …
Wine and Wisdom, At our Table Shabbat and holiday experience, TGIF Challah Giveaway, and Mimi’s Matzo Ball Soup …. Oh My!
Spring is in the air, and it brings with it a sense of renewal! We offer you opportunities to engage with us in learning at our monthly Wine and Wisdom, …
POSTPONED – An evening with Dr. Edith Eger
UPDATE: We are very sorry to announce that, due to recent developments, this event has been postponed for the time being. Please check back for updated information. Thank you! For …