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 …
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 …
Conflicting Conclusions from Two Recent Holocaust Education Surveys by Talli Dippold
In the past month, two renowned Holocaust organizations, Echoes & Reflections and the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference), published outcomes of national surveys on Holocaust education. …
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 …
The Stan Greenspon Center for Peace and Social Justice is pleased to announce a new program: Student to Student High School Peer Education Program
Prejudice often results from lack of knowledge and familiarity. As a response, the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte and the Stan Greenspon Center for Peace and Social Justice are pleased …
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 …
Weddington Middle School Decides that The Time is Now
“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 …
Peaceful Pause with Cardiologist and Mindfulness Maven Dr. Jonathan Fisher
From healing physical hearts to healing hearts spiritually and emotionally through mindfulness, Dr. Jonathan Fisher has lessons to teach all of us for calmly and healthfully making our way through …