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 …
Reclaiming Democracy with Postcards
by Judy Seldin-Cohen There are so many things that we cannot safely do during this pandemic––visit aging parents, hug a friend, listen to live music. What we can do is …
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 …