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Final Thoughts by Fred Akman

By Ellen Resnek / Tuesday, August 6, 2024 / Comments Off on Final Thoughts by Fred Akman

As a PhD in the Holocaust field and a teacher, it was only natural when presented with the opportunity to take this trip that I jumped on it. The previous […]

Germany and the Liberal International Order by Andy Laub

By Ellen Resnek / Saturday, August 3, 2024 / Comments Off on Germany and the Liberal International Order by Andy Laub

The last time I wrote a blog post I talked about the first Chancellor of the Federal Republic Konrad Adenauer setting the template for a modern day Germany. Today that […]

Berlin’s Hidden Histories: A Journey Through Everyday Memorials By Jillian Korey

By Ellen Resnek / Thursday, August 1, 2024 / Comments Off on Berlin’s Hidden Histories: A Journey Through Everyday Memorials By Jillian Korey

Today we arrived in Berlin, emerging from a stunning, modern train station into the vibrant hustle and bustle of a major metropolitan city. I had to take a moment to […]

The Power of Remembrance by Andy Laub

By Ellen Resnek / Tuesday, July 30, 2024 / Comments Off on The Power of Remembrance by Andy Laub

The Resilience of Survival and Reconciliation for the Future: I was incredibly moved by todays DAAD/Classrooms without Borders visit to the Dachu Memorial. I was at first struck like any […]

Shalom, München by Jason Kikel

By Ellen Resnek / Monday, July 29, 2024 / Comments Off on Shalom, München by Jason Kikel

Today was the first day for the Classrooms Without Borders cohort’s Germany Close Up Fellowship. Our group of over two dozen Jewish young professionals from all over the United States […]

Germany Close Up Day 1 by Shira Ophir

By Ellen Resnek / Monday, July 29, 2024 / Comments Off on Germany Close Up Day 1 by Shira Ophir

First impressions of Munich leave me wanting more- a European city, seemingly devoid of hoards of tourists, (very at odds with other places I have been) with fun markets and […]

Upcoming Germany Close Up Study Seminar: A Transformative Journey

By Ellen Resnek / Sunday, July 28, 2024 / Comments Off on Upcoming Germany Close Up Study Seminar: A Transformative Journey

Classrooms Without Borders is thrilled to announce the upcoming Germany Close Up Fellowship, an open program for young professionals. This immersive experience offers a unique opportunity to delve into Germany’s […]

Poland, personally

By Ellen Resnek / Wednesday, July 24, 2024 / Comments Off on Poland, personally

Although hate and injustice may not always look as devastating as the horrors of the Holocaust, our goal should remain the same: to speak up for each other. By CARLEY CAVALIERE […]

Reflection by Samantha Larkin

By Ellen Resnek / Monday, July 8, 2024 / Comments Off on Reflection 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 […]

Final Thoughts by Tracey Lowe

By Ellen Resnek / Sunday, July 7, 2024 / Comments Off on Final Thoughts by Tracey Lowe

On our last night in Poland, I sit with gratitude in my heart. I’m grateful for the wonderfully opportunity to meet new people, explore a new country and learn about […]

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