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 …
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 …
Greenspon Center programming during the stay-at-home order
Greenspon Center programming during the stay-at-home order All programs listed were offered virtually Holocaust & Human Rights Education Yom Hashoah presentations for Providence Day School Donna Tarney created a …
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 …
Genealogy 101: Methods, Myths & Madness
The enormous impact the Internet has had on genealogical research has been demonstrated by the Nielsen NetRatings service who claims Ancestry.com, combined with its other properties (myfamily.com and familyhistory.com), ranks …
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 …