“This is an important film for Jews and Blacks to watch together and then walk and work together.” – Rabbi Judy Schindler The Stan Greenspon Center is thrilled to be …
How Gaining Insight into the Peaks and Valleys of Black-Jewish Relations Can Help Us Be Better Allies by Amy Lefkof
When Rabbi Judy Schindler, Queens University Sklut Professor of Jewish Studies and Director of the Stan Greenspon Center for Peace and Social Justice, offered a virtual eight-week course this past …
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 …
Restorative Justice in CLT – Join the call to action and join the movement for change
by Reverend Dr. Willie Keaton “I can’t breathe.” It is time for Charlotte and the rest of America to listen to the dying words of George Floyd and Eric Garner. …
Charlotte Lament & Mourn 100K – Interfaith Virtual Vigil
Join the Charlotte interfaith community, on June 1st at Noon, as we remember and honor the 100,000 individuals in the US who have died of COVID-19 in the past 3 …
Peaceful Pause on Finding Faith During Challenging Times with Queens University of Charlotte’s Chaplain Joey Haynes
Talli Dippold will discuss finding hope with Queens University of Charlotte’s Chaplain, Joey Haynes. Chaplain Joey Haynes founded the Interfaith Leadership Council at Queens and uses it to help students …
Justice Calls Charlotte – “Death of Justice”
Listen to a brief interview with Dr. Willie Keaton on his play “Death of Justice” and stay tuned for an upcoming performance and fundraiser. Every dollar raised after paying the …
Peaceful Pause
During this challenging time, many of us may be experiencing anxiety and feelings of hopelessness. You may find it challenging to balance being informed with emotional health. You are not …
Wine & Wisdom – The Healing Power of Humor, Wednesday, April 1, 2020
As soap is to the body, so laughter is to the soul. – JEWISH PROVERB Join us for a virtual Wine & Wisdom program on the topic of Jewish humor. …
Queens Jewish Studies Virtual Social Justice Seder 2020
“This year online… next year in person.” During this time of social distancing, we can find ways to stay strongly connected to our faith, our community and to one another. …