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THE WARSAW GHETTO UPRISING

By Ellen Resnek / Wednesday, February 8, 2023 / Comments Off on THE WARSAW GHETTO UPRISING

THE WARSAW GHETTO UPRISING   The Warsaw Ghetto uprising in April 1943 is an iconic symbol of heroic resistance during the Holocaust. Who were the members of the youth movements that participated […]

What the Fact?! Teaching Guide

By Ellen Resnek / Monday, December 12, 2022 / Comments Off on What the Fact?! Teaching Guide

Why Teach this Book? A Letter to Educators from the Author Dear Teacher, Thank you for bringing What the Fact?! into your classroom. I hope the book activates and energizes your teaching […]

November 16, 2022 Germany Close Up Open House and Happy Hour

By Rebecca / Tuesday, October 25, 2022 / Comments Off on November 16, 2022 Germany Close Up Open House and Happy Hour

Get a first-hand look at the CWB Germany Close Up Seminar! Join Classrooms Without Borders at our Open House for Germany Close Up 2023 at The Forge in Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville […]

Update on Israel Elections 2022

By Ellen Resnek / Tuesday, October 25, 2022 / Comments Off on Update on Israel Elections 2022

Israel’s 5th National Elections in 4 years – Where do things stand now? Israel finds itself at an inflection point as the country has just had its 5th election in […]

“The United States and World Fascism: Human Rights from the Spanish Civil War to Nuremberg and Beyond”

By Ellen Resnek / Wednesday, October 12, 2022 / Comments Off on “The United States and World Fascism: Human Rights from the Spanish Civil War to Nuremberg and Beyond”

The following workshop is open to CMU faculty, students and community members. THIS IS AN IN PERSON EVENT! Carnegie Mellon University Hamerschlag Hall, Hamerschlag Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 ROOM #B131 […]

Transatlantic Barometer

By Ellen Resnek / Thursday, September 15, 2022 / Comments Off on Transatlantic Barometer

This interactive multimedia site provides its users with quick facts, visual representations, and reliable information on pressing transatlantic challenges. The site will spotlight trending transatlantic topics and find potential alignment between the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union as well as its 27 member states.

Reflecting on Juneteenth

By Ellen Resnek / Friday, June 17, 2022 / Comments Off on Reflecting on Juneteenth

Described as a second independence day, June 19th or Juneteenth marks the day that emancipation reached slaves in the furthest reaches of the South. While the Emancipation Proclamation proclaimed that […]

Ancient Peoples of Israel-Yesterday and Today… and really good pizza, too

By Ateret Cope / Tuesday, March 15, 2022 / Comments Off on Ancient Peoples of Israel-Yesterday and Today… and really good pizza, too

Izzy, Sarah, and Zev DAY 2 – 2022 Children’s Village Teen Volunteer Program Today the children in the village left for home visits and we got on our bus to […]

It Seems Like We’ve Been Here Before

By Ateret Cope / Saturday, February 5, 2022 / Comments Off on It Seems Like We’ve Been Here Before

My title draws on the Harry Chapin song “Circle”, and its signature line, “It seems like I’ve been here before, I can’t remember when.” Though a song about love, it […]

Processing yesterday’s news from Capitol Hill in D.C – January 6, 2021

By Ateret Cope / Saturday, February 5, 2022 / Comments Off on Processing yesterday’s news from Capitol Hill in D.C – January 6, 2021

On January 6, 2021, Americans and the world, witnessed one of the most dangerous moments in the history of this Republic – a mob broke into the Capitol in an […]

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