Ellen Resnek
Seventh and eighth-grade students enrolled in the gifted education program at Ryan Gloyer Middle School (RGMS) immersed themselves in an engaging and collaborative workshop, fostering a deep understanding of the Holocaust
The month of events is titled “Agape and Hope Resurrected in Hripsime’s Agony, Athena’s Mourning, and Rachel’s Heartbreak.” READ ABOUT THE EVENTS HERE
Why are there three memorials to the murdered Israeli athletes in Munich’s Olympic Park? Because it took so long to get things right.
This Shabbat in Berlin was different. This Shabbat was an Oasis in Time and Space.
Change is slow, but it can take place. Both the Germany Close Up program and my visit to the East Side Gallery made that loud and clear.
While I came to Germany hoping to push myself out of my comfort zone, this Shabbat evening was a meaningful and surprising moment of recognition, comfort, and assurance.
One of the strongest experiences was walking through the Holocaust Memorial site with the field of Stelae.
Cacophony of voices during afternoon discussions – each exploring and questioning.
Feeling the eternal life that pulses through the earth has grounded me during this trip.