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SUMMARY:Educators Opportunity: Countering Extremism & Building Resilient Communities Act 48 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Educators\, join Classrooms Without Borders and Tony McAleer\, a former Skinhead and Holocaust denier turned anti-hate activist and founding member of Life After Hate\, and director and author Peter Hutchison for an impactful professional development experience. Tony and Peter will guide educators through The Cure for Hate\, a powerful film tracing Tony’s journey of atonement and his transformative visit to Auschwitz. The film and curriculum explore the connection between historical hate and modern-day extremism\, offering timely and relevant strategies for Holocaust education and making a compelling case for radical compassion in the face of division. As polarization deepens\, youth are especially vulnerable to extremist ideologies. Through this session\, educators will gain tools to use The Cure for Hate curriculum to help students understand the roots of hatred\, resist “othering” tendencies\, gain digital literacy\, and build resilience against radicalization. Tools gained from this training can deepen discussion in a variety of subject areas – social studies\, the humanities\, and English language arts – and prepare students to engage thoughtfully across ideological lines in college and career. \nMeets PDE’s Priorities: The program aligns with Act 70: Holocaust\, Genocide\, and Human Rights Violations Education and the Pennsylvania Career Ready Skills for high school students: \n\nRecognize the ideas\, perspectives\, and contributions of others\nDetermine a response strategy with respect to the ideas\, perspectives\, and contributions of others\nCommunicate clearly\, effectively\, and with reason\n\n\nRespond with personal integrity in various social contexts\nAcknowledge diversity and respect cultural differences\nEvaluate how societal and cultural norms and mores influence personal interactions\nEvaluate the impact of diverse perspectives for the purpose of engaging others\n\nParticipants will receive 3 Act 48 credits and a $25 gift card as an honorarium for their time. A light dinner will be served.
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/educators-opportunity-countering-extremism-building-resilient-communities-act-48-workshop/
LOCATION:Rodef Shalom Congregation Falk Library 4905 Fifth Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15213\, 4905 Fifth Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T163000
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SUMMARY:"Echoes Across Time: Voices of Survival and Lessons for Our Future" Session 5
DESCRIPTION:“Echoes Across Time: Voices of Survival and Lessons for Our Future”\nIn collaboration with the Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre \n\nAs we stand on the cusp of history\, the voices of Holocaust and genocide survivors grow more urgent\, reminding us of the cost of silence\, the value of empathy\, and the power of resilience. “Echoes Across Time” invites audiences to explore the critical lessons these testimonies offer—on values\, democracy\, and the warning signs of oppression. Through monthly episodes\, each centered around a survivor’s testimony about their life experiences\, this series probes the question: Are we truly listening? Join us as we amplify stories from the Holocaust to Rwanda\, Cambodia\, and beyond\, engaging with survivors\, scholars\, and advocates who work tirelessly to preserve these legacies and inspire a more compassionate future. \n“The Global Reach of the Holocaust: Voices from Unexpected Places”\nThe USHMM and its partners will share highlights from their international education outreach\, focused on finding connections and relevance to the Holocaust in unexpected places from South Asia to Africa\, the Middle East to Latin America and beyond. \nIlana Weinberg International Programs Officer for the Initiative on Holocaust Denial and Antisemitism \n \nSince joining the Museum in 2019\, Ilana has worked to build international partnerships to reach young adults and leaders through joint educational projects that deliver accurate information about how and why the Holocaust happened in ways that reflect the relevance of this history to those audiences today. She leads the International Program on Holocaust and Genocide Education\, implemented jointly with UNESCO\, to build the capacity of education stakeholders around the world to develop context relevant Holocaust education in support of existing national curriculum framework and priorities. Previously\, Ilana managed innovative partnerships and programs across the greater Middle East at America Abroad Media\, an international nonprofit that empowers and supports local voices that convey universal values through creative content and media programming. Ilana has a BA in Journalism from The George Washington University \nTad Stahnke: William and Sheila Konar Director of International Educational Outreach \n \nTad Stahnke is the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum’s William and Sheila Konar Director of International Educational Outreach\, and Director of the Museum’s Initiative on Holocaust Denial and Antisemitism\, advancing the Museum’s mission to establish the relevance of the Holocaust for new generations. Before joining the Museum\, Mr. Stahnke was Program Director at Human Rights First\, an international human rights advocacy organization\, and Policy Director at the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom\, which was created by Congress to advise the U.S. government on advancing respect for the internationally-recognized right to freedom of religion. \nMina Abdelmalak: Senior International Programs Officer\, Middle East and North Africa \n \nMina works with partners across the Middle East and North Africa as well as visitors to the Museum to help introduce the relevance of Holocaust and the early warning signs of genocide in our world today. Mina was born and raised in Egypt\, where he received a law degree from Ain Shams University. He studied nonviolence and advocacy strategies at the Arab Academy for Non-Violence Studies in Lebanon. Mina also worked as a legal researcher for the Egyptian Union of Liberal Youth (EULY)\, a Cairo-based\, non-profit organization\, which promotes classic liberalism among Egyptian youth. \nTali Nates \n\nTali Nates is the founder and director of the Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre (JHGC) and Chair of the South African Holocaust & Genocide Foundation (SAHGF). She is a historian who lectures internationally on Holocaust and genocide education\, memory\, reconciliation\, and human rights. Born to a family of Holocaust survivors\, her father and uncle were saved by Oskar Schindler. Tali has been involved in the creation and production of dozens of documentary films\, published many articles and contributed chapters to different books among them God\, Faith & Identity from the Ashes: Reflections of Children and Grandchildren of Holocaust Survivors (2015)\, Remembering The Holocaust in Educational Settings (2018)\, Conceptualizing Mass Violence\, Representations\, Recollections\, and Reinterpretations (2021) and The Routledge Handbook of Memory Activism (2023). \nIn 2021 she was part of the 12-member Expert Group of the Malmö Forum\, serving in an advisory capacity to the Secretariat of the Malmö Forum on their programme on Holocaust remembrance\, education and actions to combat antisemitism. Tali serves on many Advisory and Academic Boards including that of the Contested Histories Initiative\, the Interdisciplinary Academic Journal of Babyn Yar Holocaust Memorial Center and the Academic Advisory Group of the School of Social and Health Sciences\, Monash University (IIEMSA)\, South Africa. \nIn 2010\, Tali was chosen as one of the top 100 newsworthy and noteworthy women in South Africa by the Mail & Guardian newspaper and won many awards including the Kia Community Service Award (South Africa\, 2015)\, the Gratias Agit Award (2020\, Czech Republic)\, the Austrian Holocaust Memorial Award (2021) and the Goethe Medal (2022\, Germany). \n\nSeptember 2025: Srebrenica: Capturing Memories in the Face of Denial\nOctober 2025: From Tragedy to Healing: Rwanda’s Path to Restorative Justice\nNovember 2025: After the Genocide in Cambodia: Rebuilding from Devastation
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/echoes-across-time-voices-of-survival-and-lessons-for-our-future-session-5/
LOCATION:ZOOM | Registration required and closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T163000
DTSTAMP:20260708T130005
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SUMMARY:"Echoes Across Time: Voices of Survival and Lessons for Our Future" Session 4
DESCRIPTION:“Echoes Across Time: Voices of Survival and Lessons for Our Future”\nIn collaboration with the Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre \n\nAs we stand on the cusp of history\, the voices of Holocaust and genocide survivors grow more urgent\, reminding us of the cost of silence\, the value of empathy\, and the power of resilience. “Echoes Across Time” invites audiences to explore the critical lessons these testimonies offer—on values\, democracy\, and the warning signs of oppression. Through monthly episodes\, each centered around a survivor’s testimony about their life experiences\, this series probes the question: Are we truly listening? Join us as we amplify stories from the Holocaust to Rwanda\, Cambodia\, and beyond\, engaging with survivors\, scholars\, and advocates who work tirelessly to preserve these legacies and inspire a more compassionate future. \nOn Darkness and Light: The inspiring story of the survivors. \nThrough the amazing history of the Survivors of the Holocaust\, Prof Hanna Yablonka seeks to examine the essence of darkness and draw the array of coordinates they set for us on how to extract the light from that darkness. Their inspirational revival will be told in the context of the birth of the Jewish state of Israel. \nTali Nates \n\nTali Nates is the founder and director of the Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre (JHGC) and Chair of the South African Holocaust & Genocide Foundation (SAHGF). She is a historian who lectures internationally on Holocaust and genocide education\, memory\, reconciliation\, and human rights. Born to a family of Holocaust survivors\, her father and uncle were saved by Oskar Schindler. Tali has been involved in the creation and production of dozens of documentary films\, published many articles and contributed chapters to different books among them God\, Faith & Identity from the Ashes: Reflections of Children and Grandchildren of Holocaust Survivors (2015)\, Remembering The Holocaust in Educational Settings (2018)\, Conceptualizing Mass Violence\, Representations\, Recollections\, and Reinterpretations (2021) and The Routledge Handbook of Memory Activism (2023). \nIn 2021 she was part of the 12-member Expert Group of the Malmö Forum\, serving in an advisory capacity to the Secretariat of the Malmö Forum on their programme on Holocaust remembrance\, education and actions to combat antisemitism. Tali serves on many Advisory and Academic Boards including that of the Contested Histories Initiative\, the Interdisciplinary Academic Journal of Babyn Yar Holocaust Memorial Center and the Academic Advisory Group of the School of Social and Health Sciences\, Monash University (IIEMSA)\, South Africa. \nIn 2010\, Tali was chosen as one of the top 100 newsworthy and noteworthy women in \nSouth Africa by the Mail & Guardian newspaper and won many awards including the Kia Community Service Award (South Africa\, 2015)\, the Gratias Agit Award (2020\, Czech Republic)\, the Austrian Holocaust Memorial Award (2021) and the Goethe Medal (2022\, Germany). \n \nProf. Hanna Yablonka is affiliated with the History Department at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. Her research has focused on the cultural and social impact of the Shoah on Israeli society. She pioneered the research field dealing with the survivors of the Holocaust after 1945. In her research\, she has emphasized the resilience and activism of the survivors\, instrumental in the building of the State of Israel. Prof. Yablonka was also the founder and Chair of the Israel Studies department. Hanna Yablonka is the author of over 40 scientific articles\, The editor of 4 books\, and the author of six books including: Survivors of the Holocaust (1999) awarded the Ish Shalom prize Yad Ben Zvi\, The History of the War Veterans Association (1999\,) The State of Israel vs. Adolf Eichmann (2004) awarded the Buchman prize Yad Vashem\, Off the beaten track: the Mizrahim and the Shoah (2008). Her last book: Yeladim Besseder Gamur (children by the book) became a best seller. It is the collective biography of the generation of the first native Israelis born in the state of Israel between 1948 – 1955. It was awarded as the best book in Israel for the years 2019 – 2020 by Yad Ben Zvi.  \nAmong her many affiliations she currently is a member of the Yad Vashem Council and was the academic advisor of Yad Vashem’s exhibition marking the 50th and 60th anniversary of the State of Israel. Hanna Yablonka is the chair of Governors of the Memorial Museum of the Hungarian Speaking Jewry in Safed and the chief Historian of the Ghetto Fighters Museum for the last 25 years. \n \n\n\n\nOpening Remarks Yigal Cohen director of Ghetto Fighters House: \n\n\n\nUpcoming Events in this series: \n\nJune 2025: The Global Reach of the Holocaust: Voices from Unexpected Places\nSeptember 2025: Srebrenica: Capturing Memories in the Face of Denial\nOctober 2025: From Tragedy to Healing: Rwanda’s Path to Restorative Justice\nNovember 2025: After the Genocide in Cambodia: Rebuilding from Devastation
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/echoes-across-time-voices-of-survival-and-lessons-for-our-future-session-4/
LOCATION:ZOOM | Registration required and closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T173000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Book Discussion Two Sisters: Betrayal\, Love\, and Resistance in Wartime France
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a compelling virtual discussion with journalist and historian Rosie Whitehouse as we explore her latest book\, Two Sisters: Betrayal\, Love\, and Resistance in Wartime France. \nThis powerful true story follows Marion and Huguette Müller\, two sisters whose lives were shattered when the Nazis invaded France in 1940. Through meticulous research and gripping storytelling\, Whitehouse uncovers their harrowing journey—one marked by loss\, resilience\, and the courageous efforts of those who risked everything to save them. \nPerfect for history lovers\, WWII scholars\, and those passionate about stories of survival and resistance\, this discussion will offer unique insights into the moral complexities of war\, the power of human connection\, and the search for justice. \nRosie Whitehouse \n \nRosie Whitehouse is a seasoned journalist with a distinct focus on delving into the tapestry of Jewish existence post-Holocaust. Her insightful narratives grace the pages of esteemed publications such as BBC Online\, the Observer\, The Independent\, Tablet magazine\, The Jewish Chronicle\, Haaretz\, and more. A proud alumna of the London School of Economics\, Rosie also serves as a historical advisor at Centropa\, a prominent Jewish history institute headquartered in Vienna. \nThank you to our partner: 
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/virtual-book-discussion-two-sisters-betrayal-love-and-resistance-in-wartime-france/
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LOCATION:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/virtual-book-discussion-two-sisters-betrayal-love-and-resistance-in-wartime-france/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T183000
DTSTAMP:20260708T130005
CREATED:20250415T133124Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Salon Series - Leslie Gelrubin -The Last Ones Gillian Laub - Live2Tell
DESCRIPTION:The Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied) Foundation Holocaust/Jewish Themed Sunday Salon SeriesPresented by The Holocaust Teacher Institute \n\nFeatured Guests: \nLeslie Gelrubin Benitah \nRenowned journalist\, author\, documentary filmmaker \nCofounder of The Last Ones and creator of the film Milk & Honey\, Blood and Tears \nMilk & Honey follows survivors from Kibbutz Be’eri in the aftermath of October 7 as they rebuild their lives and explore themes of memory\, grief\, resilience\, and hope. \nGillian Laub \nAcclaimed photographer and director \nCreator of the LIVE2TELL project \nWill re-create the CBS Sunday Morning segment of her Holocaust Survivor Project Live2TELL\, originally aired on February 23\, 2025 \nIn Conversation With:Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff \nChild Holocaust survivor \nDirector of the Holocaust Institute at the University of Miami \nLIVE2TELL Project participant \nHonoring:Judy Rodan \nChild Holocaust survivor \nLIVE2TELL Project participant \nThe Sunday Salon Series is always presented in her honor.
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/sunday-salon-series-leslie-gelrubin-the-last-ones-gillian-laub-live2tell/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T210000
DTSTAMP:20260708T130005
CREATED:20250330T202909Z
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SUMMARY:Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Commemoration: 2025 Yom Ha’atzmaut
DESCRIPTION:Join your Pittsburgh community with a march in celebration and solidarity with Israel.\n\n\n\n\n\nIn Person\nThursday\, May 1 • 4:30 – 9:00 PM\nMarch Begins at 6:15 PM \nCongregation Beth Shalom\n5915 Beacon St.\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15217 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Required\nJoin your Pittsburgh community in person to celebrate Israel with a march\, activities and live music performed by the band HaShayara from Misgav’s Kibbutz Eshbal. The march begins at Congregation Beth Shalom and ends at JCC Squirrel Hill. Attendees are encouraged to wear blue and white to show support! \nThere will not be live music during the march. \nLive Concert After the March\nThere will be a live concert in the JCC at the end of the march with male and female singers. \n 
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/jewish-federation-of-greater-pittsburgh-commemoration-2025-yom-haatzmaut/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T213000
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CREATED:20250330T202533Z
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SUMMARY:Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Commemoration: Yom HaZikaron
DESCRIPTION:Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh for our Yom HaZikaron ceremony where we will honor fallen soldiers and victims of terror. We would like to invite people in the community to light candles in the memory of their loved ones\, friends/relatives who lost their lives defending our homeland. We will set a table with candles and ask members to bring photos of their loved ones with them\, if desired. \nThere will be live music during the event and live male and female dancers. \nWalk-ins are welcome. \n\nJCC Katz Performing Arts Center 5738 Darlington Rd Pittsburgh\, PA 15217
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/jewish-federation-of-greater-pittsburgh-commemoration-yom-hazikaron/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T163000
DTSTAMP:20260708T130005
CREATED:20250225T195453Z
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SUMMARY:"Echoes Across Time: Voices of Survival and Lessons for Our Future" Session 3
DESCRIPTION:NEW DATE! APRIL 28th\, 2025\n“Echoes Across Time: Voices of Survival and Lessons for Our Future”\nIn collaboration with the Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre \n\nAs we stand on the cusp of history\, the voices of Holocaust and genocide survivors grow more urgent\, reminding us of the cost of silence\, the value of empathy\, and the power of resilience. “Echoes Across Time” invites audiences to explore the critical lessons these testimonies offer—on values\, democracy\, and the warning signs of oppression. Through monthly episodes\, each centered around a survivor’s testimony about their life experiences\, this series probes the question: Are we truly listening? Join us as we amplify stories from the Holocaust to Rwanda\, Cambodia\, and beyond\, engaging with survivors\, scholars\, and advocates who work tirelessly to preserve these legacies and inspire a more compassionate future. \n“Generations of the Shoah: Passing the Torch”\nFeaturing: Esther Toporek Finder\, the Founder Coordinating Council of Generations of the Shoah International and President of Generations of the Shoah – Nevada\, .and Sharon Buenos of Zikaron BaSalon\, who will address the pressing issue of legacy and the vital role younger generations play in carrying forward the memories of the Holocaust. Esther and Sharon will share insights on how remembrance might help combat modern-day hate and antisemitism\, encouraging participants to consider how they\, too\, can be torchbearers in this global fight. This session explores the importance of resilience\, community\, and the role each individual plays in sustaining the impact of survivor stories. \nTali Nates \n\nTali Nates is the founder and director of the Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre (JHGC) and Chair of the South African Holocaust & Genocide Foundation (SAHGF). She is a historian who lectures internationally on Holocaust and genocide education\, memory\, reconciliation\, and human rights. Born to a family of Holocaust survivors\, her father and uncle were saved by Oskar Schindler. Tali has been involved in the creation and production of dozens of documentary films\, published many articles and contributed chapters to different books among them God\, Faith & Identity from the Ashes: Reflections of Children and Grandchildren of Holocaust Survivors (2015)\, Remembering The Holocaust in Educational Settings (2018)\, Conceptualizing Mass Violence\, Representations\, Recollections\, and Reinterpretations (2021) and The Routledge Handbook of Memory Activism (2023). \nIn 2021 she was part of the 12-member Expert Group of the Malmö Forum\, serving in an advisory capacity to the Secretariat of the Malmö Forum on their programme on Holocaust remembrance\, education and actions to combat antisemitism. Tali serves on many Advisory and Academic Boards including that of the Contested Histories Initiative\, the Interdisciplinary Academic Journal of Babyn Yar Holocaust Memorial Center and the Academic Advisory Group of the School of Social and Health Sciences\, Monash University (IIEMSA)\, South Africa. \nIn 2010\, Tali was chosen as one of the top 100 newsworthy and noteworthy women in \nSouth Africa by the Mail & Guardian newspaper and won many awards including the Kia Community Service Award (South Africa\, 2015)\, the Gratias Agit Award (2020\, Czech Republic)\, the Austrian Holocaust Memorial Award (2021) and the Goethe Medal (2022\, Germany). \n \n\nEsther Toporek Finder is a member of the Coordinating Council of Generations of the Shoah International (GSI) and President of Generations of the Shoah – Nevada \n(GS-N)\, an organization based in Las Vegas for children and grandchildren of Holocaust survivors. GS-N’s mission is to support the intergenerational survivor community and educate the public about the Shoah and its legacy. Additionally\, she is President of the Holocaust Survivors Group of Southern Nevada.  She has volunteered for the US Holocaust Memorial Museum and the USC Shoah Foundation interviewing hundreds of Holocaust survivors to preserve their stories. Finder has spoken about Holocaust commemoration\, education\, and remembrance at conferences\, in schools and houses of worship in the United States\, Canada\, and Europe.  She currently is a member of the Executive Committee of the World Federation of the Jewish Holocaust Survivors & Descendants (WFJHS&D) and of the Holocaust Survivors Foundation – USA.  Finder serves on the Nevada Governor’s Advisory Council on Education Relating to the Holocaust. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharon Buenos serves as the Global Director of Zikaron BaSalon\, an organization dedicated to Holocaust education and preserving survivors’ testimonies. With a rich background in public service spanning nearly two decades\, Sharon has held key roles in various ministries and NGOs\, including the Defense Ministry’s Procurement Mission to the U.S. and the Marketing Director position at the OR Movement. Her experience also includes representing the Ministry of Aliyah and Immigrant Absorption in London. As the third generation of Holocaust survivors\, Sharon’s commitment to Holocaust education is deeply personal\, and she tirelessly works to ensure that the testimonies of survivors resonate across generations. \n\n\n\nUpcoming Events in this series: \n\nMay 2025: On Darkness and Light: The inspiring story of the survivors\nJune 2025: Resisting Rising Antisemitism: Lessons from the USC Shoah Foundation\nSeptember 2025: Srebrenica: Capturing Memories in the Face of Denial\nOctober 2025: From Tragedy to Healing: Rwanda’s Path to Restorative Justice\nNovember 2025: After the Genocide in Cambodia: Rebuilding from Devastation\n\n \n \n 
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/echoes-across-time-voices-of-survival-and-lessons-for-our-future-session-3/
LOCATION:ZOOM | Registration required and closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T160000
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SUMMARY:J Film Festival/CWB Partner Event Elie Wiesel: Soul On Fire
DESCRIPTION:J Film Festival/CWB Partner Event\nElie Wiesel: Soul On Fire\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTold largely through his own words and eloquent voice\, Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire seeks to penetrate to the heart of the known and unknown Nobel prize winner Elie Wiesel (1928-2016) – his passions\, his conflicts and his legacy as one of the most public survivors of the trauma of the Holocaust. With unique access to personal archives\, original interviews and hand painted animation\, the film illuminates Wiesel’s biography as a survivor\, writer\, teacher and public figure. \nOren Rudavsky is the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship\, and several National Endowment for the Humanities and National Endowment for the Arts grants. Rudavsky produced\, directed and co-wrote the American Masters documentary Joseph Pulitzer: Voice of the People which was nominated for a Critics Choice award. His film A Life Apart: Hasidism in America was short-listed for the Academy Awards. \n \nhttps://youtu.be/cCKktnkAbyI?si=tZsTOQ41MBePqgzB
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/j-film-festival-cwb-partner-event-elie-wiesel-soul-on-fire/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T173000
DTSTAMP:20260708T130005
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SUMMARY:Ethical Challenges of Historical Legacy with Scholar: Colinne S. Bartel a 3 Part Series
DESCRIPTION:Ethical Challenges of Historical Legacy\n\nThis virtual course provides an in-depth exploration of ethical dilemmas faced by corporations during historical periods of conflict\, specifically focusing on the behavior and decisions of companies in Nazi Germany. The course will examine how these historical legacies continue to influence corporate practices and ethics today. Students will engage with case studies\, historical analyses\, and contemporary corporate challenges\, developing a nuanced understanding of leadership\, ethics\, and corporate responsibility. \n \nScholar: Colinne S. Bartel is a lecturer with a diverse background in corporate strategy\, business development\, and academic research. Her research interests span corporate engagement in national development\, World War II\, defense strategy\, environmental engagement\, and cultural interchange. \nMs. Bartel holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California\, Los Angeles\, a Master of Arts in International Relations from Claremont Graduate School\, and a dual MBA in Strategy and Finance from The Peter F. Drucker School of Management and EDHEC Business School in Nice\, France. Since 2002\, she has been based in Germany\, where she has made significant contributions to various industries. \nHer corporate career includes serving as Chief Operating Officer for a McKinsey & Company venture\, overseeing a high-yield debt offering for cable television\, and managing 29 acquisitions for an Advent International management team that executed one of the fastest-growing telecommunications buy-and-build projects in Europe. Currently\, she is the owner of Truffle Time\, a thought leadership platform that explores critical macro issues affecting the world today. Additionally\, AC Innovation GmbH\, where she is a key figure\, acts as a marketing and business development catalyst for entrepreneurs. \nColinne’s diverse expertise and passion for sports\, the arts\, and cultural exchange further enrich her professional and personal endeavors. \nSession 3: Management Expertise\, Ethical Dilemmas\, and Legacy Management: April 9th\, 2025 \nIn the final session\, the focus shifts to the ethical dilemmas faced by corporate management and how these are addressed in the context of their historical legacies. The session begins with a discussion of the Nürnberg Industrial Trials\, exploring the concept of justice in relation to corporate complicity in wartime atrocities. Participants will learn how companies today manage the legacy of their involvement during the Nazi era\, assessing both the challenges and strategies of modern corporate communication and branding in the wake of historical scrutiny. Student presentations on companies that were operational during World War II will provide a practical application of these concepts\, demonstrating how historical legacies are handled in current corporate contexts. This session culminates in a discussion on ethical leadership and the responsibility of corporations to stakeholders\, encouraging students to develop strategies for navigating ethical challenges in their future careers.
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SUMMARY:Hollywood\, World Cinema\, and the Holocaust: Part 4
DESCRIPTION:The Holocaust Teacher InstituteProudly Presents\nThe Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied) Foundation Holocaust & Jewish-Themed Sunday Salon Series\nBack by Popular Demand and in Honor of Film Festivals Everywhere\nHollywood\, World Cinema\, and the Holocaust: Part 4\nA special virtual conversation featuring: \nDr. Michael BerenbaumWriter\, Author & Scholar | Director\, Sigi Ziering Institute\, American Jewish University \nDr. Michael I. BerlinProfessor Emeritus of Screenwriting\, Cal State University\, Long Beach | Screenwriter & Producer \nModerated by:Dr. Miriam Klein KassenoffDirector\, Holocaust Institute\, University of Miami | Holocaust Education Specialist\, Miami-Dade County Public Schools \nJoin us for an engaging discussion on the evolving portrayal of the Holocaust in Hollywood and world cinema. \nFilms subject to change.
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/hollywood-world-cinema-and-the-holocaust-part-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T203000
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SUMMARY:Andrew Laszlo: Growing Up in Hungary\, Surviving the Holocaust\, and Coming to America
DESCRIPTION:Andrew Laszlo: Growing Up in Hungary\, Surviving the Holocaust\, and Coming to America\n\nJoin Andrew Laszlo Jr. as he shares the extraordinary journey of his father\, Andrew Laszlo\, from a middle-class childhood in Hungary\, through the horrors of the Holocaust\, to an inspiring new life in America. More than a story of survival\, this presentation highlights resilience\, determination\, and the pursuit of dreams against all odds. \nLaszlo survived Bergen-Belsen\, escaped post-war Soviet-occupied Hungary\, and arrived in the U.S. with only $2.36 to his name—eventually becoming a world-renowned cinematographer behind films such as Shogun and Rambo: First Blood. His story remained a secret for 50 years until a book arrived on his son’s doorstep\, revealing the past he had kept hidden. \n \nThrough personal reflections and powerful storytelling\, Andrew Laszlo Jr. explores themes of survival\, reinvention\, and the forgotten heroes who risked everything to help others. This is an unforgettable narrative of courage\, loss\, and the enduring human spirit. \n \n\nIn Partnership with: \n \nIN PERSON EVENT: \n\nAaron Court Rodef Shalom Congregation\n4905 Fifth Avenue | Pittsburgh\, PA 15213
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/andrew-laszlo-growing-up-in-hungary-surviving-the-holocaust-and-coming-to-america/
LOCATION:Rodef Shalom Congregation Falk Library 4905 Fifth Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15213\, 4905 Fifth Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ethical Challenges of Historical Legacy with Scholar: Colinne S. Bartel a 3 Part Series
DESCRIPTION:Ethical Challenges of Historical Legacy\n\nThis virtual course provides an in-depth exploration of ethical dilemmas faced by corporations during historical periods of conflict\, specifically focusing on the behavior and decisions of companies in Nazi Germany. The course will examine how these historical legacies continue to influence corporate practices and ethics today. Students will engage with case studies\, historical analyses\, and contemporary corporate challenges\, developing a nuanced understanding of leadership\, ethics\, and corporate responsibility. \n \nScholar: Colinne S. Bartel is a lecturer with a diverse background in corporate strategy\, business development\, and academic research. Her research interests span corporate engagement in national development\, World War II\, defense strategy\, environmental engagement\, and cultural interchange. \nMs. Bartel holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California\, Los Angeles\, a Master of Arts in International Relations from Claremont Graduate School\, and a dual MBA in Strategy and Finance from The Peter F. Drucker School of Management and EDHEC Business School in Nice\, France. Since 2002\, she has been based in Germany\, where she has made significant contributions to various industries. \nHer corporate career includes serving as Chief Operating Officer for a McKinsey & Company venture\, overseeing a high-yield debt offering for cable television\, and managing 29 acquisitions for an Advent International management team that executed one of the fastest-growing telecommunications buy-and-build projects in Europe. Currently\, she is the owner of Truffle Time\, a thought leadership platform that explores critical macro issues affecting the world today. Additionally\, AC Innovation GmbH\, where she is a key figure\, acts as a marketing and business development catalyst for entrepreneurs. \nColinne’s diverse expertise and passion for sports\, the arts\, and cultural exchange further enrich her professional and personal endeavors. \nSession 2: Decision-Making and Corporate Accountability: March 26th\, 2025 \nThe second session dives deeper into the decision-making processes of both individuals and corporations during periods of ethical conflict. Focusing on case studies such as IG Farben\, Krupp\, Ford\, and Standard Oil\, the session explores how corporations balanced their business interests with ethical considerations under a totalitarian regime. Participants will analyze the roles that both international partners and governments (such as Sweden and Switzerland) played in these complex corporate decisions. Through engaging with these case studies and guest speaker insights\, students will discuss how ethical dilemmas were navigated by corporate leaders and what lessons can be drawn for contemporary corporate governance. The session aims to foster a deeper understanding of the consequences of corporate actions and the moral responsibilities of business leaders both historically and today. \nUPCOMING Session 3: Management Expertise\, Ethical Dilemmas\, and Legacy Management: April 9th\, 2025
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/ethical-challenges-of-historical-legacy-with-scholar-colinne-s-bartel-a-3-part-series-2/
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SUMMARY:Family Papers: A Sephardic Journey Through the Twentieth Century
DESCRIPTION:Join award-winning historian Dr. Sarah Abrevaya Stein as she shares her groundbreaking research on the Levy family\, tracing their displacement from Salonica\, Greece\, to cities across the world. Through a richly woven narrative\, Dr. Stein illuminates the complexities of Sephardic Jewish history\, migration\, and resilience. Don’t miss this compelling exploration of a family’s journey through time and borders. \nIn Person Event \nBarco Law Building 113\nUniversity of Pittsburgh\nPittsburgh\, PA 15260
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/family-papers-a-sephardic-journey-through-the-twentieth-century/
LOCATION:4200 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh\, PA 15260 Barco Law Building University of Pittsburgh\, Barco Law Building 4200 Fifth Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15260\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T163000
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SUMMARY:The First Million: When the Murderer Comes to the House of the Victims
DESCRIPTION:The Ghetto Fighters’ House invites you to a new series:  Jews in the Soviet Union: A Complex Narrative\nJoin us for the third and final program:\nThe First Million: When the Murderer Comes to the House of the Victims\nOpening Remarks: \nTamara Vershitskaya \nFounder of the Jewish Resistance Museum in Novogrudok’ Jewish Heritage Specialist: The Together Plan \nGuest speaker: \nBoris Maftsir \nThe Hidden Holocaust in the Soviet Union \nThe German invasion of the Soviet Union\, known as Operation Barbarossa\, began on June 22\, 1941\, and led to the genocidal phase of the “Final Solution of the Jewish Question”. Immediately after the German army occupied a certain area\, ‘special task forces’ (Einsatzgruppen)\, subordinate to the security police\, entered this region. Orders issued after the invasion\, including the infamous ‘Commissar Order’ (Kommissarbefehl)\, issued by the German army and security forces\, stipulated that Nazi Germany would persecute Soviet Jews\, the only ethnic group mentioned in these orders\, along with other enemies of the Reich.  These Jews were exterminated before the Wannsee Conference\, held on January 20\, 1942\, which extended the implementation of the “Final Solution” policy to the rest of Europe in 1942. \nIn the third and final program\, Boris Maftsir\, world renowned filmmaker\, will be giving a lecture on his documentary film project – The First Million: The Hidden Holocaust in the Soviet Union.  Maftsir will discuss how the Holocaust in this region was erased from public memory. He will also share with the audience new discoveries about the mass murders in Lithuania.  \nIn remembrance of these innocent victims\, Maftsir will incorporate video clips from his documentary project SEARCHING FOR THE UNKNOWN HOLOCAUST. Through this project\, he hopes to educate and raise awareness about atrocities committed during this dark period in history. \nYou can learn more about this project and view the documentary films here: \nhttps://holocaustinussr.com/movies/ \nThis program is in partnership with the Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Center\, Classrooms Without Borders\, the Rabin Chair Forum at George Washington University\, the Together Plan\, the Jewish Tapestry Project\, and Yahad-In Unum \n \nPLEASE NOTICE TIME ZONE CHANGES IN THE USA:
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/the-first-million-when-the-murderer-comes-to-the-house-of-the-victims/
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SUMMARY:Book Launch: Kalman & Leopold – Surviving Mengele’s Auschwitz
DESCRIPTION:This compelling story captures vivid recollections from two young survivors of Auschwitz\, revealing their day-to-day details of life in the extermination camp and harrowing encounters with the infamous SS doctor Josef Mengele. “Kalman & Leopold” offers a gripping and unique perspective on the atrocities of war and the brutal reality of life in Auschwitz—unlike anything you’ve read before. \nRichard K. Lowy\, Leopold’s son\, draws deeply from the powerful testimonies of both Kalman and Leopold\, bringing their haunting experiences to life with profound passion and authenticity. \nLearn more about Kalman & Leopold here: Kalman & Leopold\n 
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/book-launch-kalman-and-leopold-surviving-mengeles-auschwitz/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T190000
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SUMMARY:SPACES OF TREBLINKA: A Conversation with Author Dr. Jacob Flaws
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful discussion on Spaces of Treblinka\, a groundbreaking work by Dr. Jacob Flaws that reexamines the Treblinka death camp using testimonies\, oral histories\, and recollections from Jewish\, German\, and Polish witnesses. \nThis narrative challenges the misconception that Treblinka was an isolated Nazi extermination camp\, revealing instead that its atrocities were far from hidden. Dr. Flaws argues that Treblinka’s operations were deeply entwined with the nearby towns and their residents\, who bore witness to the sights\, sounds\, smells\, and horrors emanating from the camp. \nDr. Flaws identifies six key spaces that shaped the historical reality of Treblinka: \n\nThe Ideological Space\nThe Behavioral Space\nThe Space of Life and Death\nThe Interactional Space\nThe Sensory Space\nThe Extended Space\n\nBy examining these dimensions\, Spaces of Treblinka sheds new light on the camp’s impact and asks us to confront how interconnected we are as witnesses in our modern world. \nBaker Hall A53\, Steinberg Auditorium\, Carnegie Mellon University \nFeaturing: \n\nDr. Jacob Flaws\, Kean University\nModerator: Michal Rose Friedman\, Jack Buncher Chair of Jewish Studies\, Department of History\, CMU\n\nPresented in partnership with: \n\nClassrooms Without Borders\nUniversity of Pittsburgh Jewish Studies Program\, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences\nHolocaust Center of Pittsburgh
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/spaces-of-treblinka-a-conversation-with-author-dr-jacob-flaws/
LOCATION:Baker Hall A53\, Steinberg Auditorium\, Carnegie Mellon University\, 4909 Frew St\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T150000
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SUMMARY:"Echoes Across Time: Voices of Survival and Lessons for Our Future" Session 2
DESCRIPTION:“Echoes Across Time: Voices of Survival and Lessons for Our Future”\nIn collaboration with the Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre \n\nAs we stand on the cusp of history\, the voices of Holocaust and genocide survivors grow more urgent\, reminding us of the cost of silence\, the value of empathy\, and the power of resilience. “Echoes Across Time” invites audiences to explore the critical lessons these testimonies offer—on values\, democracy\, and the warning signs of oppression. Through monthly episodes\, each centered around a survivor’s testimony about their life experiences\, this series probes the question: Are we truly listening? Join us as we amplify stories from the Holocaust to Rwanda\, Cambodia\, and beyond\, engaging with survivors\, scholars\, and advocates who work tirelessly to preserve these legacies and inspire a more compassionate future. \nMemory as a Democratic Tool: Michael Berenbaum on Survivor Testimonies and the Future”\nFeaturing: Renowned Holocaust scholar Michael Berenbaum\, who will delve into how survivor testimony serves as a vital instrument in preserving and promoting democratic values\, especially within the U.S. Michael will discuss the power of these testimonies in exposing the dangers of authoritarianism\, encouraging critical thinking\, and reinforcing the importance of active citizenship. He will also explore how survivor stories help prevent future atrocities by fostering empathy\, understanding\, and a deep respect for human rights. \nTali Nates \n\nTali Nates is the founder and director of the Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre (JHGC) and Chair of the South African Holocaust & Genocide Foundation (SAHGF). She is a historian who lectures internationally on Holocaust and genocide education\, memory\, reconciliation\, and human rights. Born to a family of Holocaust survivors\, her father and uncle were saved by Oskar Schindler. Tali has been involved in the creation and production of dozens of documentary films\, published many articles and contributed chapters to different books among them God\, Faith & Identity from the Ashes: Reflections of Children and Grandchildren of Holocaust Survivors (2015)\, Remembering The Holocaust in Educational Settings (2018)\, Conceptualizing Mass Violence\, Representations\, Recollections\, and Reinterpretations (2021) and The Routledge Handbook of Memory Activism (2023). \nIn 2021 she was part of the 12-member Expert Group of the Malmö Forum\, serving in an advisory capacity to the Secretariat of the Malmö Forum on their programme on Holocaust remembrance\, education and actions to combat antisemitism. Tali serves on many Advisory and Academic Boards including that of the Contested Histories Initiative\, the Interdisciplinary Academic Journal of Babyn Yar Holocaust Memorial Center and the Academic Advisory Group of the School of Social and Health Sciences\, Monash University (IIEMSA)\, South Africa. \nIn 2010\, Tali was chosen as one of the top 100 newsworthy and noteworthy women in \nSouth Africa by the Mail & Guardian newspaper and won many awards including the Kia Community Service Award (South Africa\, 2015)\, the Gratias Agit Award (2020\, Czech Republic)\, the Austrian Holocaust Memorial Award (2021) and the Goethe Medal (2022\, Germany). \n\nDr. Michael Berenbaum \n\n \n\n\nDr. Michael Berenbaum is a writer\, lecturer\, and teacher consulting in the conceptual development of museums and historical films. He is director of the Sigi Ziering Institute: Exploring the Ethical and Religious Implications of the Holocaust at the American Jewish University\, where he is also a Professor of Jewish Studies. \nHe was the Executive Editor of the Second Edition of the Encyclopedia Judaica that reworked\, transformed\, improved\, broadened and deepened\, the now classic 1972 work and consists of 22 volumes\, sixteen million words with 25\,000 individual contributions to Jewish knowledge. For three years\, he was President and Chief Executive Officer of the Survivors of the Shoah Visual History Foundation. He was the Director of the United States Holocaust Research Institute at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and the Hymen Goldman Adjunct Professor of Theology at Georgetown University in Washington\, D.C. From 1988–93 he served as Project Director of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum\, overseeing its creation. He also served as Deputy Director of the President’s Commission on the Holocaust\, where he authored its Report to the President. \nBerenbaum is the author and editor of twenty books\, scores of scholarly articles\, and hundreds of journalistic pieces. His most recent books include: Not Your Father’s Antisemitism\, A Promise to Remember: The Holocaust in the Words and Voices of Its Survivors and After the Passion Has Passed: American Religious Consequences\, a collection of essays on Jews\, Judaism and Christianity\, Religious Tolerance and Pluralism occasioned by the controversy that swirled around Mel Gibson’s film\, The Passion. He was the conceptual developer on the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Educational Center and played a similar function as conceptual developer and chief curator of the Belzec Memorial at the site of the Death Camp. He is currently at work on the Memorial Museum to Macedonian Jewry in Skopje\, the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum\, and the Holocaust and Humanity Center in Cincinnati\, Ohio. \n\nUpcoming Events in this series: \n\nApril 2025: Generations of the Shoah: Passing the Torch\nMay 2025: Legacy of the Ghetto Fighters: Research and Resilience of the Survivors Who Created the GFH\nJune 2025: Resisting Rising Antisemitism: Lessons from the USC Shoah Foundation\nSeptember 2025: Srebrenica: Capturing Memories in the Face of Denial\nOctober 2025: From Tragedy to Healing: Rwanda’s Path to Restorative Justice\nNovember 2025: After the Genocide in Cambodia: Rebuilding from Devastation
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/echoes-across-time-voices-of-survival-and-lessons-for-our-future-session2/
LOCATION:ZOOM | Registration required and closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the program
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SUMMARY:Memory\, Heritage & History Through Jewish Eyes with Paul Forgasz Session 3
DESCRIPTION:Join renowned tour educator and guide\, Paul Forgaz\, for a compelling three-part series that explores the interplay between Jewish memory\, place\, and heritage. Drawing from his extensive experience leading Jewish heritage tours across Europe\, Paul will guide participants through the unique ways Jewish history and culture are woven into the fabric of significant sites. Each session offers rich historical insights and a deeper appreciation of how visiting locations connects travelers to the enduring legacy of Jewish life. \nThe series begins with a broad framework for understanding how travel enhances the educational experience of Jewish history. By way of an illustrative case study\, the series then focuses on the fascinating and complex history of Jews in Spain\, delving into the vibrant eras of medieval Muslim and Christian rule. \nSession 3: Jewish Life in Christian Spain: A Legacy of Triumph and Tragedy – March 18\, 2024 4pm \nJourney into the complex and often turbulent history of Jewish communities in Spain during the medieval Christian era. This session traces the dynamic evolution of Jewish life\, from periods of integration and cultural exchange to the darker chapters of persecution and the eventual expulsion of Jews in 1492. Paul will guide participants through the triumphs of Jewish influence in politics\, commerce\, and intellectual pursuits\, alongside the tragedies of forced conversions\, Inquisition trials\, and widespread displacement. \nThrough vivid depictions of significant sites\, such as the medieval Juderías (Jewish quarters)\, grand synagogues later repurposed as churches under Christian rule\, and haunting Inquisition landmarks\, participants will uncover the layered stories of resilience and survival. Paul will reflect on how heritage travel provides a visceral connection to this period of history\, illuminating the enduring legacy of Jewish communities who navigated monumental challenges while leaving an indelible mark on Spain’s cultural and historical fabric. \nPaul Forgasz \n\n\n\nFor more than a decade\, Paul Forgasz was principal of the secondary (grades 7-12) campus of Mt Scopus College\, a large K-12 Jewish day school in Melbourne\, Australia. He also lectured in Bible and Jewish history at Monash University’s Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation and taught about Jewish education\, as well as school leadership\, in the university’s Faculty of Education. Since 2010\, Paul has also curated and led Jewish study tours to various European destinations under the auspices of the Jewish Museum of Australia. For most of his professional life\, Paul has also been actively involved in Jewish-Christian dialogue and he also works closely with teachers in the Catholic education sector. \n\nThis series is perfect for educators\, students\, and anyone passionate about Jewish heritage\, offering an inspiring and immersive exploration of memory\, place\, and history.
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/through-jewish-eyes-memory-heritage-and-history-with-paul-forgasz-session-3/
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SUMMARY:Ethical Challenges of Historical Legacy with Scholar: Colinne S. Bartel a 3 Part Series
DESCRIPTION:Ethical Challenges of Historical Legacy\n\nThis virtual course provides an in-depth exploration of ethical dilemmas faced by corporations during historical periods of conflict\, specifically focusing on the behavior and decisions of companies in Nazi Germany. The course will examine how these historical legacies continue to influence corporate practices and ethics today. Students will engage with case studies\, historical analyses\, and contemporary corporate challenges\, developing a nuanced understanding of leadership\, ethics\, and corporate responsibility. \n \nScholar: Colinne S. Bartel is a lecturer with a diverse background in corporate strategy\, business development\, and academic research. Her research interests span corporate engagement in national development\, World War II\, defense strategy\, environmental engagement\, and cultural interchange. \nMs. Bartel holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California\, Los Angeles\, a Master of Arts in International Relations from Claremont Graduate School\, and a dual MBA in Strategy and Finance from The Peter F. Drucker School of Management and EDHEC Business School in Nice\, France. Since 2002\, she has been based in Germany\, where she has made significant contributions to various industries. \nHer corporate career includes serving as Chief Operating Officer for a McKinsey & Company venture\, overseeing a high-yield debt offering for cable television\, and managing 29 acquisitions for an Advent International management team that executed one of the fastest-growing telecommunications buy-and-build projects in Europe. Currently\, she is the owner of Truffle Time\, a thought leadership platform that explores critical macro issues affecting the world today. Additionally\, AC Innovation GmbH\, where she is a key figure\, acts as a marketing and business development catalyst for entrepreneurs. \nColinne’s diverse expertise and passion for sports\, the arts\, and cultural exchange further enrich her professional and personal endeavors. \nSession 1: Introduction to Corporate Ethics and Historical ContextThe first session sets the stage for understanding the ethical challenges faced by corporations during times of conflict\, using Nazi Germany as a case study. Participants will be introduced to key concepts\, such as Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and the balance between profit and corporate responsibility\, to frame the discussion. The session will explore how companies navigated the complex ethical landscape of supporting government policies during the Third Reich while pursuing financial gain. By examining selected readings and testimonies\, students will start to think critically about the long-term implications of these corporate choices and their impact on today’s corporate practices. The goal is to encourage participants to engage with these historical complexities and think in “shades of gray\,” recognizing that decision-making in such contexts is rarely black and white. \n\nSession 2: Decision-Making and Corporate Accountability: March 26th\, 2024\nSession 3: Management Expertise\, Ethical Dilemmas\, and Legacy Management: April 9th\, 2024
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/ethical-challenges-of-historical-legacy-with-scholar-colinne-s-bartel-a-3-part-series-3/
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SUMMARY:Memory\, Heritage & History Through Jewish Eyes with Paul Forgasz Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Join renowned tour educator and guide\, Paul Forgaz\, for a compelling three-part series that explores the interplay between Jewish memory\, place\, and heritage. Drawing from his extensive experience leading Jewish heritage tours across Europe\, Paul will guide participants through the unique ways Jewish history and culture are woven into the fabric of significant sites. Each session offers rich historical insights and a deeper appreciation of how visiting locations connects travelers to the enduring legacy of Jewish life. \nThe series begins with a broad framework for understanding how travel enhances the educational experience of Jewish history. By way of an illustrative case study\, the series then focuses on the fascinating and complex history of Jews in Spain\, delving into the vibrant eras of medieval Muslim and Christian rule. \nSession 2: Jewish Life in Muslim Spain: Flourishing Under the Crescent – March 11\, 2024 4pm \nStep back into the Golden Age of Jewish life under Muslim rule in medieval Spain\, a period marked by remarkable intellectual\, cultural\, and spiritual achievement. In this session you will be transported to a time when Jewish communities thrived within the dynamic society of Al-Andalus. Paul will explore the profound impact of Spanish Jewish poets\, philosophers\, and scholars whose works resonated far beyond their era. \nThrough vivid descriptions of key cities like Córdoba and Granada as leading centres of a Jewish “golden age” and hubs of artistic and cultural exchange\, Paul will bring to life the stories of coexistence and creativity that defined this  unique period under the crescent of Muslim rule.  You will learn how heritage travel can transform historic sites into powerful connections to the rich and multifaceted history of Jewish Spain.  \nPaul Forgasz \n\n\n\nFor more than a decade\, Paul Forgasz was principal of the secondary (grades 7-12) campus of Mt Scopus College\, a large K-12 Jewish day school in Melbourne\, Australia. He also lectured in Bible and Jewish history at Monash University’s Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation and taught about Jewish education\, as well as school leadership\, in the university’s Faculty of Education. Since 2010\, Paul has also curated and led Jewish study tours to various European destinations under the auspices of the Jewish Museum of Australia. For most of his professional life\, Paul has also been actively involved in Jewish-Christian dialogue and he also works closely with teachers in the Catholic education sector. \n\n\nSession 3: Jewish Life in Christian Spain: A Legacy of Triumph and Tragedy – March 18\, 2024 4pm\n\nThis series is perfect for educators\, students\, and anyone passionate about Jewish heritage\, offering an inspiring and immersive exploration of memory\, place\, and history.
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/through-jewish-eyes-memory-heritage-and-history-with-paul-forgasz-session-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T150000
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SUMMARY:Talking Memory: The Intersection of Heroism and Tragedy during the Holocaust in the Soviet Union
DESCRIPTION:The Ghetto Fighters’ House invites you to a new series: \nJews in the Soviet Union: A Complex Narrative\nThe Intersection of Heroism and Tragedy during the Holocaust in the Soviet Union\n  \nGuest Speakers: \nDr. Yaakov Falkov \nSoviet Jews as Victims and Fighters\, 1941-1945 \nDr. Marta Havryshko \nWomen’s Strategies for Survival in the Soviet Union During the Holocaust \nMr. Marco Gonzalez \nCollecting the Evidence of the Killing of Jews and Roma in Eastern Europe 80 Years Later \n \nThe second program in this series on the Soviet Union will focus on the intersection of heroism and tragedy during the Holocaust in the Soviet Union. Our first speaker\, Dr. Yaakov Falkov\, will give an overall description of the Holocaust in the Soviet Union with all its complexities concerning the Jews living in this region. Our second speaker is Dr. Marta Havryshko who will give a talk on the experiences of Jewish women during the Holocaust in the Soviet Union. The final speaker is Marco Gonzalez\, director of Yahad-In Unum\, who will discuss the organization’s goal of mapping Jewish killing sites\, collecting evidence and testimonies and the unique methodology of investigation based on Soviet and German archives.  \nThis program is in partnership with the Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Center\, Classrooms Without Borders\, the Rabin Chair Forum at George Washington University\, the Together Plan\, the Jewish Tapestry Project\, and Yahad-In Unum.
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/talking-memory-the-intersection-of-heroism-and-tragedy-during-the-holocaust-in-the-soviet-union/
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SUMMARY:Empire of Rags and Bones: Waste\, War\, and the Nazi Machine A Conversation with Dr. Anne Berg and  Dr. Josh Andy
DESCRIPTION:Join  CWB for a compelling conversation between Dr. Anne Berg and Dr. Josh Andy as they explore the themes of Empire of Rags and Bones: Waste and War in Nazi Germany. This discussion will delve into the critical intersections of environmental history\, war economies\, and Nazi ideology\, examining how waste\, recycling\, and resource scarcity played a pivotal role in the Nazi regime’s war effort and broader vision. Dr. Berg’s groundbreaking research uncovers the hidden narratives of material consumption\, exploitation\, and destruction\, offering fresh insights into the relationship between war\, industry\, and the environment. Don’t miss this thought-provoking dialogue on an overlooked aspect of World War II history. \n \nDr. Anne Berg studies the histories of waste and recycling\, film and cities\, racism and genocide. Trained as a historian of modern Germany and Europe\, Anne increasingly ventures into more global terrain. Her research proceeds along a number of parallel tracks\, connected by a sustained interest in the visual\, the spatial and the material. Her first book\, On Screen and Off: Cinema and the Making of Nazi Hamburg (University of Pennsylvania Press\, 2022) examines the processes by which local actors from welfare workers\, cultural experts\, to administrators transformed Hamburg into a Nazi city\, using film and film discourse to articulate their ideas about how Nazism ought to work. Anne has published articles on the history of waste in Nazi Germany\, the United States and South Africa. Currently\, she is working on a book project that examines the disturbing connections between waste management and genocide in the Third Reich\, entitled Empire of Rags and Bones: Waste and War in Nazi Germany. At Penn\, Anne teaches courses on the history of National Socialism\, world history\, environmental history and the history of garbage. \n\nDr. Josh Andy is a passionate and accomplished educator whose journey into Holocaust education and Jewish history is both inspiring and unique. A member of the 2024 class of Righteous Among the Neighbors honorees—an award founded by the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh to recognize allies combating antisemitism—Dr. Andy is deeply committed to raising awareness about genocide and fostering understanding. \nWhile pursuing his doctorate in Russian and Eastern European history at the University of Birmingham\, England\, Dr. Andy discovered a profound personal and academic connection to Jewish history and culture. This journey deepened when a DNA test revealed his own Eastern European Jewish ancestry\, further enriching his commitment to Holocaust education. \nSince earning his doctorate in 2011\, Dr. Andy has been teaching at Winchester Thurston School\, where he leads a groundbreaking course on genocide with a strong emphasis on the Holocaust. He brings a vibrant and humanizing approach to his teaching by highlighting Jewish life before the Holocaust\, emphasizing resilience\, culture\, and community. His curriculum evolves each year\, shaped by the passions and interests of his students. \n 
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/empire-of-rags-and-bones-waste-war-and-the-nazi-machine-a-conversation-with-dr-anne-berg-and-dr-josh-andy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T173000
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SUMMARY:Memory\, Heritage & History Through Jewish Eyes with Paul Forgasz Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Join renowned tour educator and guide\, Paul Forgaz\, for a compelling three-part series that explores the interplay between Jewish memory\, place\, and heritage. Drawing from his extensive experience leading Jewish heritage tours across Europe\, Paul will guide participants through the unique ways Jewish history and culture are woven into the fabric of significant sites. Each session offers rich historical insights and a deeper appreciation of how visiting locations connects travelers to the enduring legacy of Jewish life. \nThe series begins with a broad framework for understanding how travel enhances the educational experience of Jewish history. By way of an illustrative case study\, the series then focuses on the fascinating and complex history of Jews in Spain\, delving into the vibrant eras of medieval Muslim and Christian rule. \nSession 1: Seeing Places Through Jewish Eyes – March 4\, 2024 4pm ET \nThis session introduces the concept of Jewish heritage travel as a powerful lens for understanding history\, identity\, and the diversity of Jewish experiences. While many people assume Jewish heritage tours focus primarily on synagogues and cemeteries\, these journeys encompass far more complex narratives. Paul will uncover the layers of meaning embedded in various sites across Europe\, illustrating how they reflect the dynamic and multifaceted nature of Jewish communities and their historical experiences. Participants will explore how Jewish heritage sites connect us to a rich tapestry of tradition\, resilience\, and memory\, going beyond the expected to reveal the full spectrum of Jewish history. Through vivid examples\, this session will challenge assumptions and set the stage for a deeper appreciation of the stories these places bring to life. \nPaul Forgasz \n\n\n\nFor more than a decade\, Paul Forgasz was principal of the secondary (grades 7-12) campus of Mt Scopus College\, a large K-12 Jewish day school in Melbourne\, Australia. He also lectured in Bible and Jewish history at Monash University’s Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation and taught about Jewish education\, as well as school leadership\, in the university’s Faculty of Education. Since 2010\, Paul has also curated and led Jewish study tours to various European destinations under the auspices of the Jewish Museum of Australia. For most of his professional life\, Paul has also been actively involved in Jewish-Christian dialogue and he also works closely with teachers in the Catholic education sector. \n\n\nSession 2: Jewish Life in Muslim Spain: Flourishing Under the Crescent – March 11\, 2024 4pm\nSession 3: Jewish Life in Christian Spain: A Legacy of Triumph and Tragedy – March 18\, 2024 4pm\n\nThis series is perfect for educators\, students\, and anyone passionate about Jewish heritage\, offering an inspiring and immersive exploration of memory\, place\, and history.
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/memory-heritage-history-through-jewish-eyes-with-paul-forgasz-session-1/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T183000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Salon Series - Pam Jenoff\, Author of Last Twilight in Paris in Conversation with Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by: The Holocaust Teacher Institute at the University of MiamiSponsored by: The Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied) Foundation\nDate: Sunday\, March 2\, 2025Time: 5:00 PM ET | 2:00 PM PTLocation: Virtual (Zoom) \nIn Honor of Women’s History MonthJoin a special conversation with New York Times bestselling author Pam Jenoff\, discussing her newly released novel\, Last Twilight in Paris\, in conversation with Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff. \nFor questions\, contact:Alissa Pardo Stein\, Consultant to Holocaust Related ProjectsEmail: Institute.UM@gmail.com \nAll Sunday Salon Series programs are held in honor of Hidden Child Survivor\, Judy Rodan.
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/sunday-salon-series-pam-jenoff-author-of-last-twilight-in-paris-in-conversation-with-dr-miriam-klein-kassenoff/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T190000
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SUMMARY:Sharaka Community Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, February 27\, 2025\, at 5:30 PM (ET) in the Rangos Ballroom at Carnegie Mellon University for an inspiring evening with Sharaka. \nThis unique community event features authentic storytelling and meaningful dialogue with a diverse delegation of Christians\, Jews\, and Muslims from Bahrain\, Israel\, and Morocco. Together\, they will share their experiences and discuss pathways toward a hopeful and united future for the Middle East. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to engage in a conversation about peace\, collaboration\, and the power of shared humanity.
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/sharaka-community-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T210000
DTSTAMP:20260708T130005
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SUMMARY:Two Israeli Monodramas: When the Omelet Touches the Salad and Jonathan\, a one-man performance by Professor Roy Horovitz
DESCRIPTION:Two Funny and Moving Short Plays\n\n\n\nCongregation Beth Shalom presents in partnership with Classrooms Without Borders Two Israeli Monodramas: When the Omelet Touches the Salad and Jonathan\, a one-man performance by Professor Roy Horovitz. \nRoy performs readings of two humorous and moving stories of the heart. When the Omelet Touches the Salad centers on two anti-heroes\, with each character presented in his own monologue. Jonathan is about an old woman taking in an abandoned baby\, and demonstrates how people react during a crisis and the sometimes surprising decisions they make. Performance will be in English followed by a post-show discussion. \nThis is a FREE community-wide event but registration is required. To register\, complete the online form below. Donations welcome. Pay what you will. \nIN PERSON EVENT  \nCongregation Beth Shalom\n5915 Beacon St\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15217
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/two-israeli-monodramas-when-the-omelet-touches-the-salad-and-jonathan-a-one-man-performance-by-professor-roy-horovitz/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Shalom\, 5915 Beacon St\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15217\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T163000
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SUMMARY:"Echoes Across Time: Voices of Survival and Lessons for Our Future" Session 1
DESCRIPTION:“Echoes Across Time: Voices of Survival and Lessons for Our Future”\nIn collaboration with the Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre \n\nAs we stand on the cusp of history\, the voices of Holocaust and genocide survivors grow more urgent\, reminding us of the cost of silence\, the value of empathy\, and the power of resilience. “Echoes Across Time” invites audiences to explore the critical lessons these testimonies offer—on values\, democracy\, and the warning signs of oppression. Through monthly episodes\, each centered around a survivor’s testimony about their life experiences\, this series probes the question: Are we truly listening? Join us as we amplify stories from the Holocaust to Rwanda\, Cambodia\, and beyond\, engaging with survivors\, scholars\, and advocates who work tirelessly to preserve these legacies and inspire a more compassionate future. \n“A New World of Remembrance: Insights from Pinchas Gutter” \nFeaturing: Holocaust survivor Pinchas Gutter\, who will share profound reflections on how the weight of testimony has shifted over time and the ways memory adapts in a world where prejudice and intolerance persist. Pinchas’s story challenges us to think about our responsibility to remember\, and how each of us can confront hate and build resilience within our own communities. This session explores what it means to carry the memories of the Holocaust and rebuilding life after it ended into the future and the lessons that memory can teach us in today’s world. \nTali Nates \n\nTali Nates is the founder and director of the Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre (JHGC) and Chair of the South African Holocaust & Genocide Foundation (SAHGF). She is a historian who lectures internationally on Holocaust and genocide education\, memory\, reconciliation\, and human rights. Born to a family of Holocaust survivors\, her father and uncle were saved by Oskar Schindler. Tali has been involved in the creation and production of dozens of documentary films\, published many articles and contributed chapters to different books among them God\, Faith & Identity from the Ashes: Reflections of Children and Grandchildren of Holocaust Survivors (2015)\, Remembering The Holocaust in Educational Settings (2018)\, Conceptualizing Mass Violence\, Representations\, Recollections\, and Reinterpretations (2021) and The Routledge Handbook of Memory Activism (2023). \nIn 2021 she was part of the 12-member Expert Group of the Malmö Forum\, serving in an advisory capacity to the Secretariat of the Malmö Forum on their programme on Holocaust remembrance\, education and actions to combat antisemitism. Tali serves on many Advisory and Academic Boards including that of the Contested Histories Initiative\, the Interdisciplinary Academic Journal of Babyn Yar Holocaust Memorial Center and the Academic Advisory Group of the School of Social and Health Sciences\, Monash University (IIEMSA)\, South Africa. \nIn 2010\, Tali was chosen as one of the top 100 newsworthy and noteworthy women in \nSouth Africa by the Mail & Guardian newspaper and won many awards including the Kia Community Service Award (South Africa\, 2015)\, the Gratias Agit Award (2020\, Czech Republic)\, the Austrian Holocaust Memorial Award (2021) and the Goethe Medal (2022\, Germany). \n \nPinchas Gutter was born to a Hasidic family in Lodz\, Poland on July 21\, 1932. Alongside his twin sister Sabina\, he grew up in a religious Jewish community. Within a month of the Nazis’ 1939 invasion of Poland\, the Gutter family\, under false Christian identity\, moved to Warsaw to avoid danger in their hometown. The family was interned in the Warsaw Ghetto\, where they hid in a bunker during the April 1943 Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. \nThey were eventually discovered and deported to the Majdanek concentration camp\, where Pinchas’ parents and sister were murdered. Pinchas was then transferred to forced labour camps in Skarzysko-Kamienna and Tschenstochau-Rakow\, Poland and later to the Buchenwald and Colditz concentration camps in Germany. From Colditz\, he was sent on a death march to the Theresienstadt ghetto in Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic). \nPinchas was liberated from Theresienstadt by the Red Army in May 1945. After the war\, Pinchas lived briefly in the United Kingdom\, where he married his wife Dorothy\, and then in Israel\, before settling in South Africa for many years. He then immigrated to Canada in 1985 where he served as a lay chaplain at the Baycrest Jewish Home for the Aged in Toronto and as an honorary cantor at his local congregation. \nPinchas and his wife had three children and three grandchildren. Pinchas’ story became the film Political\, Polish Jew: The Story of Pinchas Gutter. In April 2014\, he was also the inaugural participant in USC Shoah Foundation’s Dimensions in Testimony project. Pinchas was first interviewed by USC Shoah Foundation in Toronto\, Canada on January 12\, 1995\, and subsequently interviewed again by The Azrieli Foundation in Toronto on July 12\, 2017. \nUpcoming Events in this series: \n\nMarch 2025: Memory as a Democratic Tool: Michael Berenbaum on Survivor Testimonies and the Future\nApril 2025: Generations of the Shoah: Passing the Torch\nMay 2025: Legacy of the Ghetto Fighters: Research and Resilience of the Survivors Who Created the GFH\nJune 2025: Resisting Rising Antisemitism: Lessons from the USC Shoah Foundation\nSeptember 2025: Srebrenica: Capturing Memories in the Face of Denial\nOctober 2025: From Tragedy to Healing: Rwanda’s Path to Restorative Justice\nNovember 2025: After the Genocide in Cambodia: Rebuilding from Devastation
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/echoes-across-time-voices-of-survival-and-lessons-for-our-future/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T160000
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SUMMARY:Classrooms Without Borders Book Club Facilitated by Dr. Josh Andy
DESCRIPTION:2025 Classrooms Without Borders Book Club \nFacilitated by Dr. Josh Andy\nFirst Selection:\nEmpire of Rags and Bones: Waste and War in Nazi Germany\nBy Anne Berg\n  \nClassrooms Without Borders is excited to return to our Book Clubs with Dr. Josh Andy\, an esteemed educator and Holocaust scholar\, whose passion for genocide education and Jewish history has inspired countless students and community members. \nOur first book of 2025\, Empire of Rags and Bones: Waste and War in Nazi Germany by Anne Berg\, examines the intersection of resource management\, war\, and ideology under the Nazi regime. Berg’s groundbreaking research sheds light on how waste and exploitation became instruments of power\, offering a unique perspective on the Holocaust and the environmental\, social\, and political dimensions of Nazi policies. This critical work invites readers to explore the interconnectedness of history\, humanity\, and sustainability\, making it an essential read for those committed to understanding the deeper implications of one of history’s darkest periods. \n \nAbout Dr. Josh Andy:\nDr. Andy is a passionate and accomplished educator whose journey into Holocaust education and Jewish history is both inspiring and unique. A member of the 2024 class of Righteous Among the Neighbors honorees—an award founded by the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh to recognize allies combating antisemitism—Dr. Andy is deeply committed to raising awareness about genocide and fostering understanding. \nWhile pursuing his doctorate in Russian and Eastern European history at the University of Birmingham\, England\, Dr. Andy discovered a profound personal and academic connection to Jewish history and culture. This journey deepened when a DNA test revealed his own Eastern European Jewish ancestry\, further enriching his commitment to Holocaust education. \nSince earning his doctorate in 2011\, Dr. Andy has been teaching at Winchester Thurston School\, where he leads a groundbreaking course on genocide with a strong emphasis on the Holocaust. He brings a vibrant and humanizing approach to his teaching by highlighting Jewish life before the Holocaust\, emphasizing resilience\, culture\, and community. His curriculum evolves each year\, shaped by the passions and interests of his students. \nWhy Join? \n\nParticipate in meaningful\, expert-led discussions that delve into important historical works.\nExplore the Holocaust and its lessons through the lens of environmental\, cultural\, and political history.\nConnect with a community of learners who are passionate about education\, dialogue\, and understanding.\n\nDetails: \n\nDate: First session begins February 17\, 2025\nTime: 4pm\nLocation: Via ZOOM\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to engage with a powerful work of literature and join Dr. Andy on an inspiring intellectual journey. Stay tuned for more details and registration information! \nWe are hopeful to bring the Author in for a discussion at a later date!
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/classrooms-without-borders-book-club-facilitated-by-dr-josh-andy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T183000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Salon Series - Hollywood\, World Cinema and the Holocaust: Part 3
DESCRIPTION:By POPULAR DEMAND and in Honor of Film Festivals Everywhere \nHollywood\, World Cinema and the Holocaust: Part 3 \nA Virtual Evening with \nDr. Michael Berenbaum and Dr. Michael I. Berlin \nin Conversation with \nDr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff
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