by Eric Lerner Eric Lerner joined the Greenspon Center’s inaugural community trip to Poland in October 2025. His poignant words capture the essence of the experience. My first day in …
A New Moon Brings Light into Darkness
By Mary Eshet The current lunar month, the Jewish month of Kislev, includes Thanksgiving and Chanukah, times to share thanks and light. At the Greenspon Center, we are grateful for …
A New Moon in a Dark Time
By Mary Eshet This month’s new moon marks the end of the Jewish month of Tishrei and the start of Cheshvan. Just a few short weeks ago, we wished and …
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 …
An Historical Inquiry of Nazism & Jim Crow: Testimony in Dialogue with Primary Sources
This workshop will introduce the Fortunoff Video Archive’s testimony-centered curriculum “Race and Citizenship in Nazi Germany and Jim Crow United States.” The curriculum is a set of 15 online lessons …
History and Remembrance: Dealing with Germany’s Past
Almost 80 years after the end of the seminal historical event known as the Holocaust, the conscience of mankind continues to be haunted and prompted by questions. Join us in …
Dr. Hadia Mubarak speaks about interfaith dialogue
On September 11, 2022, Dr. Hadia Mubarak joined other religious scholars for a panel discussion during the Sacred Threads: The Complex Tapestry of Interreligious Dilogue Conference. We are happy to …
“A History of the Future” Lunch and Learn with Professor Emeritus Dr. Bob Whalen
A History of the Future. Since today is tomorrow’s yesterday, we are already part of the history that will shape the future. So, what will, might, should tomorrow be like? …
Nostra Aetate: The Seminal Catholic Document in the Fight against Antisemitism
“In our time, when day by day mankind is being drawn closer together, and the ties between different peoples are becoming stronger, the Church examines more closely her relationship …
Israeli Students Call Queens Home
Jewish Life at Queens is for everyone. We welcome students from all corners of the world to join us and be a part of our community. Jewish Life at Queens …
