Nazism emerged in Germany during the Jim Crow era in the United States. Nazi leaders, including Adolf Hitler, were inspired by American racist practices. Join us as we discuss the …
Congratulations to our First Graduating Cohort of the Certification in Social Justice and Community Organizing Program
In mid-April, our first cohort of fifteen participants in our Certification in Social Justice and Community Organizing Program graduated. Congratulations to our inaugural cohort: Connie Bonebrake, Judith Brown, Linda Carr, Cate De …
A Small Light for Our Time
The enduring story of Anne Frank, the young Jewish girl who kept a diary while in hiding with her family in German occupied Amsterdam during WWII, is perhaps one …
The New Moon, Earthshine, and the Year Ahead for the Greenspon Center
by Mary Eshet The New Moon this month comes with a special glow – the Da Vinci glow, also known as Earthshine. This event can only be seen when there’s …
Justice, justice you shall pursue for all
This benediction was written by Rabbi Judy Schindler for the ribbon cutting at the New Charlotte U.S. Courthouse Annex and Charles R. Jonas Federal Building Renovation on May 19, 2023. …
Deep South Pilgrimage Inspirational for Charlotte Black/Jewish Alliance
By Mary Eshet In April, vandalism at Davidson College involved a blackboard with slurs, swastikas, a drawing of Hitler in chalk, and a handwritten message about killing “Jews and n*******.” …
Join us on Sunday, June 25th for Pickleball for Peace!
Join us for Pickleball for Peace, a pickleball fundraiser for the Stan Greenspon Holocaust and Social Justice Education Center. This event will be a round-robin format where each player will …
“New Pilgrims on an Old Path: The Charlotte Black/Jewish Alliance Deep South Pilgrimage 2022” Premiere Screening and Panel Discussion
Join us for a premiere screening of a short documentary by Kip Mobley capturing the first cohort of the Charlotte Black/Jewish Alliance and their 2022 Deep South Pilgrimage. The program …
A New Moon and Earth Day
by Mary Eshet, The cycle of the moon gives us the opportunity to celebrate a new beginning, not just at the New Year, but every month. A chance to begin …
Summer Learning Opportunity for Educators
The Greenspon Center is proud to partner with TOLI to offer the 2023 Summer Seminar for Educators. To register or information contact Donna Tarney, dmtarney@gmail.com.