Connecting Past and Present Through Acts of Compassion by Elizabeth Edmondson
After reflecting on a busy first day in Poland, I am touched by the remarks of Rabbi Schudrich during our visit to the Nozyk Synagogue. While addressing the long term effects of the Holocaust on Poland and the Jewish population, he said something to the effect that we have no ability to change how many […]
Invested in Educating, Learning, and Humanity! by Wanda Heading-Grant
What a trip thus far! The airline fairies weren’t kind to me as I began my journey to Warsaw, Poland, but God certainly was because a mechanical issue was discovered before we boarded. Instead of feeling frustrated, I was just tired and extremely blessed. I arrived a day and a half late but still very […]
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 of remembrance and the promise of understanding. Welcome to the Poland Personally Study Seminar, where we unravel the threads of the past to weave a […]
What are Words for? by Traci Borden
According to Maya Angelou, “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside of you.” My dad would agree. His best advice, said in his best dad voice: “Be quiet and listen.” If you think about it, these words are two sides of the same coin: stories need to be told, and that […]
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 have cried, I have laughed and I have had to take a long hard look at the person I am and think about who I […]
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 we approached the final day of the trip, I found myself incredibly grateful for the experience. Seeing firsthand the historical events my teachers had taught […]
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. Through engaging discussions and presentations, we explored key moments in history where individuals like John Lewis played pivotal roles in advancing civil rights through nonviolent […]
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 a few rough patches in Alabama with different students and hotels, but we were able to persevere and push through all the way to the […]
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 I resided at the rear of the bus, but as Dr. Mike talked about the numerous amount of historical markers in downtown Louisville, it was […]