Ellen Resnek

Reflections on Auschwitz by Samantha Larkin

By Ellen Resnek / Saturday, July 6, 2024 / Comments Off on Reflections on Auschwitz by Samantha Larkin

It wasn’t until I witnessed one of the greatest atrocities in world history with people I had just met a handful of days ago, that I realized the power of […]

Keep Learning Forever By Quincy Glidea

By Ellen Resnek / Friday, July 5, 2024 / Comments Off on Keep Learning Forever By Quincy Glidea

In reflecting on the day today, I struggle to find words to describe the things that we witnessed and the feelings that I felt. We read the following quote at […]

Embracing History, Healing Wounds: A Journey through Jewish History, the Holocaust, and Antisemitism

By Ellen Resnek / Saturday, June 29, 2024 / Comments Off on Embracing History, Healing Wounds: A Journey through Jewish History, the Holocaust, and Antisemitism

Our 2024 Poland Personally Begins! As we embark on a poignant voyage through Jewish history, the Holocaust, and the enduring struggle against antisemitism, our hearts are heavy with the weight […]

Reflections of a Shared Journey by Timmi-Jo Pashuta

By Ellen Resnek / Tuesday, June 25, 2024 / Comments Off on Reflections of a Shared Journey by Timmi-Jo Pashuta

It is hard to put into words all that the past 9 days have meant to me, the people, the places, the kindness, the heartbreak, and all the in-between.  I […]

Reflecting on the “Marching Down Freedom’s Road” Seminar Experience by Khaliz Thomas

By Ellen Resnek / Monday, June 24, 2024 / Comments Off on Reflecting on the “Marching Down Freedom’s Road” Seminar Experience by Khaliz Thomas

I wanted to share my thoughts on the recent “Marching Down Freedom’s Road” seminar. Initially, I was hesitant to join because I typically don’t handle heavy topics well. However, as […]

Reflection MDFR by Zaire Howze-Jetter

By Ellen Resnek / Monday, June 24, 2024 / Comments Off on Reflection MDFR by Zaire Howze-Jetter

The civil rights seminar I attended, inspired me most by the John Lewis memorial. The whole experience shed light on the enduring struggle of black people for equality and justice. […]

Sunday June 22nd by Jayden Reed

By Ellen Resnek / Monday, June 24, 2024 / Comments Off on Sunday June 22nd by Jayden Reed

 Overall, the trip was a great experience from the beginning, getting on the plane and traveling to Atlanta, Georgia all the way to the end and Cincinnati, Ohio there was […]

Sunday June 22nd by Faith Jackson

By Ellen Resnek / Monday, June 24, 2024 / Comments Off on Sunday June 22nd by Faith Jackson

Starting the day off, it was rainy and due to the lack of umbrellas, we resorted to a bus tour. It was a bit hard to follow along completely since […]

“What A Wonderful World” By Jake Hollin

By Ellen Resnek / Sunday, June 23, 2024 / Comments Off on “What A Wonderful World” By Jake Hollin

What a Wonderful World may seem like a peculiar title for a blog post as we near the end of our trip but the more I thought about it, nothing […]

Day 7: Joy in Soulsville, Memphis, TN by Shauna Smith

By Ellen Resnek / Sunday, June 23, 2024 / Comments Off on Day 7: Joy in Soulsville, Memphis, TN by Shauna Smith

Soulsville. Encompassing all ages, races, religions, ethnicities, belief systems, and music genres. From ages 15 to 71, students of the Civil Rights Movement and of life came on this trip […]

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