by Mary Eshet The new moon on September 15 ushers in Tishrei, a month full of Jewish holidays, the beginning of Fall, and the time when school and learning get …
Greenspon Center Offers Robust Resources for Holocaust Educators
Issuing a directive is but the first step in truly effecting change and having impact. Successful directives include the means and resources to implement them. Across the U.S. 25 states …
Combating Contemporary Antisemitism in our Classrooms and Schools: Educator Training
As a society we continue to grapple with how to combat hate speech and its dangerous consequences. Eric Ward writes that “antisemitism forms the theoretical core of white nationalism.” These …
Remembering Kristallnacht: 85 Years Later – November 12, 2023
November 9th marks the 85th anniversary of Kristallnacht, or Night of Broken Glass, when in 1938 violent pogroms were carried out against the Jewish population throughout the Nazi German territories. …
The New Moon and the month of Av; from darkness to light
by Mary Eshet Each month we watch as the moon wanes, seemingly slowly being destroyed by darkness. The darkness is followed by a rebuilding, a growing light that is stronger …
Greenspon Center Hosts World-Renowned “Seeing Auschwitz” Exhibit
by Judy LaPietra Auschwitz was the largest center of extermination in the history of mankind. As record numbers of people visit this historic site in Poland today, a new opportunity …
Fall Jewish Studies Signature Class – Histories in Conversation: Nazi Germany and Jim Crow America
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 …
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 …
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.