Refugees

Gatekeeping America: Immigration Policy & the Limits of Refuge

By Kate Lukaszewicz / Tuesday, May 26, 2026 / Comments Off on Gatekeeping America: Immigration Policy & the Limits of Refuge

Exodus 1947

By Jackie Golblum / Monday, November 3, 2025 / Comments Off on Exodus 1947

Exodus 1947 and the Legacy of Survival: Heroism, Agency and Nation-building With a Special Guest Speaker: Aviva Halamish Join us for this unique opportunity to hear a story of resilience, […]

Up End Hate

By Ellen Resnek / Thursday, January 23, 2025 / Comments Off on Up End Hate

UP End Hate launched in September 2024!  UP End Hate is a joint effort from the Eradicate Hate Global Summit, Community Matters, The Reilly Group, and Moonshot. The goal is to equip young […]

Understanding the Holocaust Through the Personal Narrative of Rachel Pinchusowitch Litwak

By Ellen Resnek / Friday, January 3, 2025 / Comments Off on Understanding the Holocaust Through the Personal Narrative of Rachel Pinchusowitch Litwak

This lesson plan introduces students to the Holocaust through the personal narrative of Rachel Pinchusowitch Litwak, the mother of Dr. Zipora (Tsipy) Gur, founder and executive director of Classrooms Without […]

Holocaust Timeline Activity: Uncovering History through Critical Inquiry USHMM

By Ellen Resnek / Thursday, January 2, 2025 / Comments Off on Holocaust Timeline Activity: Uncovering History through Critical Inquiry USHMM

The Holocaust Timeline Activity immerses students in a multi-layered exploration of the Holocaust through a wall timeline that connects Nazi policies, World War II events, and individual experiences. Designed to […]

CWB Holocaust Remembrance Day: 2025 Community Wide Teach In

By Ellen Resnek / Monday, December 2, 2024 / Comments Off on CWB Holocaust Remembrance Day: 2025 Community Wide Teach In

CWB Holocaust Remembrance Day: 2025 Community Wide Teach In As we approach 2025, marking 80 years since the conclusion of the Second World War and the Holocaust, we are reminded […]

For the Child: The Story of the Kindertransport

By Ellen Resnek / Thursday, July 25, 2024 / Comments Off on For the Child: The Story of the Kindertransport

This special exhibition showcases stories of the Kindertransport, in collaboration with the Austrian Embassy, Classrooms Without Borders, and the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh. PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR OPENING RECEPTION […]

Books Matter™ Children’s & Young Adult Literature

By Ellen Resnek / Thursday, June 6, 2024 / Comments Off on Books Matter™ Children’s & Young Adult Literature

To add to your summer reading list: ADL’s online bibliography of recommended children’s and young adult books about bias, bullying, diversity and social justice.

Using Alternative Forms of Assessment: The Kindertransports as a Case Study

By Kate Lukaszewicz / Thursday, March 28, 2024 / Comments Off on Using Alternative Forms of Assessment: The Kindertransports as a Case Study

Traditional assessments often fall short in capturing the depth and breadth of students’ understanding and skills. Participants in this online workshop will be exposed to alternative assessment models that can […]

Spring is Near, a heartfelt tribute to the indomitable spirit of Holocaust survivor Howard Chandler

By Ellen Resnek / Wednesday, January 31, 2024 / Comments Off on Spring is Near, a heartfelt tribute to the indomitable spirit of Holocaust survivor Howard Chandler

Join us for an unforgettable event, “Spring is Near,” a heartfelt tribute to the indomitable spirit of Holocaust survivor Howard Chandler. This special occasion promises an evening of remembrance, reflection, […]

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