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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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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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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
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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
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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
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/sunday-salon-series-hollywood-world-cinema-and-the-holocaust-part-3/
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SUMMARY:Being Jewish in the Soviet Union - The Interwar Years
DESCRIPTION:The Ghetto Fighters’ House invited you to a new series:\nJews in the Soviet Union: A Complex Narrative\nJoin us for the first program on Sunday\, February 16th:\nBeing Jewish in the Soviet Union – The Interwar Years\nOpening Remarks: \nYigal Cohen\, CEO\, Ghetto Fighters’ House \nGuest Speakers: \nProf. Elissa Bemporad \nRevolution and New Ways of Life: Jews in Interwar Soviet Union \nLiat Margalit\, Curator\, Ghetto Fighters’ House \nAmong the Trees Exhibition – Curatorial Challenges and Dilemmas \nThe Ghetto Fighters’ House recently launched a new permanent exhibition\, “Among the Trees – The Holocaust in the Soviet Union” that commemorates the Jews of the former Soviet Union\, in the interwar years\, through their shared fate under the Nazi occupation\, and after the war. This series will explore these three periods and the experiences of Soviet Jewry. \nThe first program will focus on the interwar years. The first speaker\, Professor Elissa Bemporad\, will describe the ways in which Jews endured\, adjusted to\, and participated in the Soviet system both as individuals and as part of a Jewish collectivity during the first decades of its existence. Our second speaker\, Liat Margalit\, exhibition curator at the Ghetto Fighters’ House\, will talk about the challenges and dilemmas she faced while researching and developing the exhibition Among the Trees. \n \nThis program is in partnership with the Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Center\, Classrooms Without Borders and the Rabin Chair Forum at George Washington University. \n  \n2 PM EST | 8 PM CET | 9 PM SAST | 9 PM IST
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/being-jewish-in-the-soviet-union-the-interwar-years/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T183000
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SUMMARY:Community Lecture: Israel Update with Avi Ben-Hur
DESCRIPTION:Since Hamas’ onslaught on Israel on October 7th 2023\, there have been many dramatic developments in the war. Iran’s main proxies – Hezbollah and Syria – have been degraded immensely. Hamas’ military leadership has been killed. There is a new administration in Washington. And a hostage deal has been signed.\nAvi’s presentation will ponder these questions:\n\nHas Israel won this war?\nCan Israel win the peace?\nWhat are some of the major challenges facing Israel & the U.S. in the coming months?\nWhere do Israelis stand on some of the big questions facing the Israeli government?\n\n\nAvi Ben-Hur CWB Scholar in Residence \n \nA Brooklyn native\, Avi Ben-Hur moved to Israel in 1983. From 2003-2008 Avi was Director of the Archaeological Seminars School for Israeli Tour Guides. In 2008 Avi participated in re-writing the curriculum of the National Guiding courses for the Israeli Ministry of Tourism. As a “Scholar in Residence\, Avi has lectured\, taught and facilitated workshops in the US\, Warsaw\, Prague\, Berlin and Greece. From 1996-2000\, Avi taught in Yad Vashem’s International School for Holocaust Studies. As a guide\, Avi has specialized working with organizations focusing on political issues (such as AIPAC & CIJA)\, inter-faith programs and Holocaust studies. At Present\, Avi is an examiner for the Israeli Ministry of Tourism Licensing Boards and is the ongoing scholar in residence of Classrooms Without Borders.
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/israel-update-with-avi-ben-hur-11/
LOCATION:Temple Emanuel of South Hills\, 1250 Bower Hill Rd\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15243\, United States
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SUMMARY:Savor: A Sephardic Food and Music Experience
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a cultural journey like no other! The Rotunda Collaborative is thrilled to announce Savor: A Sephardic Food and Music Experience\, a weekend filled with the rich flavors\, sounds\, and stories of the Jewish experience from Spain\, Morocco\, Turkey\, the Balkans\, and beyond. \nLed by the acclaimed chef Susan Barocas and musician/storyteller Sarah Aroeste\, this event invites you to immerse yourself in the heritage of Sephardic Jewish culture through hands-on cooking classes\, live performances\, storytelling\, and engaging discussions. \nWith support from incredible community partners\, including the University of Pittsburgh\, Carnegie Mellon University\, Classrooms Without Borders\, Rodef Shalom\, Temple Sinai\, PJ Library\, and more\, this weekend promises something for everyone—students\, families\, and the broader Pittsburgh community. \nFebruary 7 and 8\, 2025 \nWeekend of events:\nFriday afternoon- cooking class and learning about Sephardic Jewish history (students only) \nFriday 5:30 p.m.: Kabbalat Shabbat with Rodef Shalom and guest artist Sarah Aroeste Free and open to all: \nFriday evening- Shabbat dinner (students only) \nSaturday 10 a.m. JCC:  PJ Library program for young families with musician/author Sarah Aroeste: (Pre-registration required) \nSaturday 4 p.m. at Temple Sinai:  Cooking class with chef Susan Barocas (limited to 35 registrants.  (Pre-registration required.) \nSaturday 7:30 p.m. Temple Sinai:  Ladino Havdalah followed by Savor signature program about the Sephardic Jewish experience\, history\, music and food with Susan Barocas and Sarah Aroeste (Pre-registration required) \nSave the Dates! February 7-8\, 2025\nFor more about The Rotunda Collaborative and our mission\, visit rotundapgh.com.
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/a-sephardic-food-and-music-experience/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T180000
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CREATED:20241216T161225Z
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SUMMARY:International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Quarantining Hate
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Holocaust Resource Center of Kean University and the Holocaust Council of Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ for an International Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration: \nQuarantining Hate\n  \nAs a society\, we have gone through eras of hate and over the past decade\, we have seen hate crimes increase each year. After finding out her grandfather was a wanted WWII war criminal from Lithuania directly involved in over 14\,000 Jewish people’s deaths\, Kerrie Taber embarked on a project to use her family’s history and research to show what can happen when society pushes back on hate.
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/international-holocaust-remembrance-day-quarantining-hate/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T170000
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SUMMARY:CWB Holocaust Remembrance Day: 2025 Community Wide Teach In
DESCRIPTION:CWB Holocaust Remembrance Day: 2025 Community Wide Teach In\nAs we approach 2025\, marking 80 years since the conclusion of the Second World War and the Holocaust\, we are reminded of the enduring importance of Holocaust education and remembrance. This milestone invites reflection on the atrocities that claimed the lives of six million Jews and millions of others targeted by the Nazi regime\, alongside a reaffirmation of our shared commitment to human dignity and universal rights. \n \nThe Holocaust and the United Nations Outreach Programme’s theme for this significant year\, “Holocaust Remembrance and Education for Dignity and Human Rights\,” underscores the ongoing relevance of these lessons in our contemporary world. Today\, as the dignity and rights of individuals and communities are threatened across the globe\, Holocaust remembrance stands as a powerful testament to the dangers of hatred\, dehumanization\, and indifference. \nThe Holocaust demonstrates the devastating consequences of apathy and the triumph of prejudice over humanity. Remembering this history is both an act of justice and a call to action—a rallying cry to uphold human dignity\, protect human rights\, and defend the principles of international law that arose from the ashes of this dark chapter in history. \nAt Classrooms Without Borders\, we are dedicated to safeguarding the voices and memories of Holocaust survivors. Their testimonies preserve the legacy of vibrant communities and cherished traditions destroyed during the Holocaust\, and they honor the lives and dreams that were lost. \nIn remembering the Holocaust\, we combat denial\, distortion\, and the enduring specter of hatred in all its forms. This act of remembrance is a victory over those who sought—and those who continue to seek—to perpetuate hate and division. \nLet 2025 serve as a reminder of our shared responsibility to educate\, to remember\, and to act\, ensuring that the dignity and rights of all people are upheld\, now and for generations to come. \nClassrooms Without Borders\nOpening minds and hearts through transformative learning experiences. \nAt CWB\, we believe that the foundation for this prevention begins in the classroom. We extend our gratitude for your commitment to inspiring students by promoting universal human values—diversity\, altruism\, forgiveness\, courage\, respect\, and faith in humanity. \n\nCWB is dedicated to curating Resources\, Lesson Plans\, and Teaching Tools to facilitate your Classroom Instruction. \nUpon registration\, all participants will receive the curated resources for our Community Wide Teach-In.\n\nWe encourage all educators to teach the lessons of the Holocaust to combat antisemitism\, genocide\, and hate. Our transformative educational opportunities focus on diversity\, inclusion\, and respect.
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/cwb-holocaust-remembrance-day-2024-community-wide-teach-in-january-27th-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T140000
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SUMMARY:Talking Memory: International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2025 The Legacy of Leadership
DESCRIPTION:The Ghetto Fighters’ House invites you to the next Talking Memory\n\n on-line webinar marking: \n\n\nInternational Holocaust Remembrance Day 2025\n\n\n\n\nThe Legacy of Leadership\n\n\n\n\nOpening Remarks:\n\nYigal Cohen\, CEO\, Ghetto Fighters’ House\n\nJudith Stelmach\, Project Manager\, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Israel\n\nSpeakers:\n\n\nLori R. Weintrob\, Professor of History\, Director\, Holocaust Center of Wagner College\nThe Leadership Lessons of Zivia Lubetkin and other Women of Courage\n\nPetra Bayr\, Member of the Austrian National Council\nAddressing Antisemitism in Austria in light of the strengthening of the far\nright wing party FPÖ\n\n\nLt. Col. (res.) Avital Leibovich\, CEO of the AJC (American Jewish Committee) in Israel\nCountering Antisemitism – Jewish American Activism\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Talking Memory on-line event will mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day.\nThe program will take place on Sunday\, January 26th\, at 9 PM Israel time.\n\nThis year also marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz\, and we will be focusing on the topic “The Legacy of Leadership.”  What have we learned? What haven’t we learned?\nHow does antisemitism in the 21st century demand from world leaders and the global Jewish community to continue the fight for democracy and inclusion as fascism rises.  The three speakers will address these issues\, bringing diverse perspectives on leadership – then and now.\n\nThe first speaker is Prof. Lori Weintrob\, who will discuss the central role of the often-overlooked “Heroines of the Holocaust” in cultural\, educational\, spiritual and armed resistance and the leadership lessons we can learn from their actions. The second speaker is Petra Bayr\, a member of the Austrian Parliament\, who will present he findings of her report at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe on Preventing and Combating Antisemitism in Europe. Our last speaker is Lt. Col. (res.) Avital Leibovich\, CEO of the AJC (American Jewish Committee) in Israel. The American Jewish Committee (AJC) has been monitoring antisemitic attacks\, as well as the impact on the Jewish communities in the U.S. and in Europe. We will hear about the global efforts to combat antisemitism\, using policy tools\, advocacy and diplomacy.\n\n\n\n\nPlease note time zones for this program:\n2 PM EST | 8 PM CET | 9 PM IST\n\nThis program is in participation with Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Israel and the Holocaust Center of Wagner College.
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/talking-memory-on-line-webinar-marking-international-holocaust-remembrance-day-2025-the-legacy-of-leadership/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T163000
DTSTAMP:20260708T144202
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SUMMARY:Traces of Memory: Mezuzahs and the Echoes of Jewish Life in Pre-War Poland
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evocative exploration into the quiet\, powerful traces of Jewish life in Poland before World War II\, led by CWB Scholar Avi Ben-Hur\, Helena Czernek and Aleksander Prugar\, the creators behind Mi Polin. \nThrough a unique project that spans multiple countries and decades\, Czernek and Prugar have uncovered and recreated the traces of mezuzahs—symbols of Jewish presence—that once adorned the doorposts of Jewish homes and synagogues. These mezuzah traces\, often subtle imprints left behind by missing mezuzahs\, serve as silent yet poignant reminders of the vibrant Jewish communities that flourished in Poland before the Holocaust. \nThe event will begin with an introduction by scholar Avi Ben-Hur\, who will provide essential historical context on Jewish life in pre-war Poland\, touching upon the rich culture and traditions that once defined the Jewish community there. Czernek and Prugar will then share the remarkable stories behind the mezuzah traces they have uncovered in 92 cities across Poland\, as well as other countries like Ukraine\, Belarus\, and Morocco. Through their work\, they have documented over 170 mezuzahs—each representing a powerful link to the vibrant Jewish communities that flourished for over 900 years. \nThe program will delve into the significance of these traces—grooves\, contours\, and markings left on doorposts—each one a symbol of the lives and cultures lost in the Holocaust. The mezuzahs are not replicas but new creations molded from the imprints of the original mezuzahs\, offering a connection to the past while honoring the legacy of the Jewish community in Poland and beyond. \n \nA mezuzah imprint in Warsaw. Photograph © Mi Polin \nThis event offers participants a chance to reflect on the absence and loss of Jewish life in Poland\, while also celebrating the enduring spirit and resilience of the Jewish people. The traces of memory left behind by these mezuzahs speak not only to what was lost but also to the strength of the identity and legacy that continues to resonate with Jewish people around the world today. \nAvi Ben-Hur CWB Scholar in Residence \n \nA Brooklyn native\, Avi Ben-Hur moved to Israel in 1983. From 2003-2008 Avi was Director of the Archaeological Seminars School for Israeli Tour Guides. In 2008 Avi participated in re-writing the curriculum of the National Guiding courses for the Israeli Ministry of Tourism. As a “Scholar in Residence\, Avi has lectured\, taught and facilitated workshops in the US\, Warsaw\, Prague\, Berlin and Greece. From 1996-2000\, Avi taught in Yad Vashem’s International School for Holocaust Studies. As a guide\, Avi has specialized working with organizations focusing on political issues (such as AIPAC & CIJA)\, inter-faith programs and Holocaust studies. At Present\, Avi is an examiner for the Israeli Ministry of Tourism Licensing Boards and is the ongoing scholar in residence of Classrooms Without Borders. \n\n\n\n\n\nHelena Czernek\n\n\nHelena studied Product Design at Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw\, and at Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem and Hebrew Studies at Warsaw University. She deals with Jewish design\, graphics\, photography\, calligraphy and Japanese wood block printing. Her project (a collaboration with Klara Jankiewicz) a crosswalk of a shape of piano key was awarded 1st place in a competition for designs promoting the 2010 “Year of Chopin” in Warsaw. She designed also a a yellow paper daffodil for the Museum of The History of Polish Jews as a symbol of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.\n\nAleksander Prugar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAleksander studied Journalism and Mass Communication at Warsaw University\, Social Sciences at Katowice School of Economics and film course at National Film School in Łódź. For 5 years he worked as a photojournalist with the newspaper Gazeta Wyborcza. In 2009\, critics\, art historians and photo-editors associated with the Month of Photography in Krakow included him in the top hundred of the most significant Polish artists of the decade working in the field of photography.\n\n\n\n\n\nWe look forward to sharing this powerful journey of remembrance and connection with you.
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/traces-of-memory-mezuzahs-and-the-echoes-of-jewish-life-in-pre-war-poland/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T203000
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SUMMARY:Defending Democracy Webinar for Educators
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to share an exciting opportunity from our partners at Woven Teaching! They are hosting a webinar to introduce their latest resource\, Defending Democracy: Lessons for Building Resilience and Taking Action. \nThis free\, downloadable curriculum is designed for high school educators and focuses on protecting democracy and resisting authoritarianism. Inspired by Timothy Snyder’s On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century\, the curriculum’s 15 lessons promote civic engagement\, global citizenship\, critical thinking\, media literacy\, and community-building. \nDuring the webinar\, you’ll also hear from colleagues at the Global Project Against Hate and Extremism. \nDon’t miss this chance to learn more about this impactful resource and engage with fellow educators.
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/defending-democracy-webinar-for-educators/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250105T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250105T183000
DTSTAMP:20260708T144202
CREATED:20241212T223750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T223750Z
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SUMMARY:A Virtual Evening with Alexandra Zapruder  SALVAGED PAGES : A National Jewish Book Award Winner
DESCRIPTION:The Holocaust Teacher Institute Is Proud to Announce The Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied) Foundation Holocaust/Jewish Themed Sunday Salon Series \nA Virtual Evening with Alexandra Zapruder SALVAGED PAGES : A National Jewish Book Award Winner in Conversation with Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff \n“These extraordinary diaries will resonate in the reader’s heart for many days and many nights.”—Elie Wiesel \nA remarkable collection of diaries written by young people\, aged twelve to twenty-two years\, during the Holocaust. Some of the writers were refugees\, others were in hiding or passing as non-Jews\, some were imprisoned in ghettos\, and nearly all perished before liberation. This seminal National Jewish Book Award winner preserves the impressions\, emotions\, and eyewitness reportage of young people whose accounts of daily events and often unexpected thoughts\, ideas\, and feelings serve to deepen and complicate our understanding of life during the Holocaust. Alexandra Zapruder will guide us thru the diaries as we discuss some understanding of life during the Holocaust from the words of these young people. \n \nAll Sunday Salon Series Programs are In Honor of Hidden Child Survivor\, Judy Roda
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/a-virtual-evening-with-alexandra-zapruder-salvaged-pages/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T183000
DTSTAMP:20260708T144202
CREATED:20241203T142629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T144006Z
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SUMMARY:Hour of Need: The Daring Escape of the Danish Jews During World War II
DESCRIPTION:When Nazis moved to round up Danish Jews in a surprise raid in 1943\, families were forced to make life-and-death decisions to save their lives. Overnight\, they became refugees at the mercy of strangers organizing their escape. Hour of Need is a tribute to these strangers – ordinary citizens who defied the Nazi regime – and how their heroic actions saved Danish Jews. \nDeveloped in partnership with Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center\, Hour of Need shares the true story of how the people of an occupied nation risked their lives to evacuate their Jewish countrymen. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter:\nAmanda Friedman\nAssociate Director of Education\nIllinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center \n\nDescription:\nThis event focuses on the heroic actions of Danish citizens who saved Jewish lives during Nazi occupation in 1943. The program is based on the book Hour of Need by Ralph Shayne\, illustrated by Tatiana Goldberg. It highlights how ordinary people defied the Nazi regime\, risking their lives to protect their Jewish neighbors. \n\nFeatures:\n\nQuote from Ronald Leopold\, Executive Director\, The Anne Frank House:\n\n“By saving almost the entire Jewish community under Nazi-occupation\, Denmark serves as an example of how to protect our humanity. This book shows that ‘Never again’ is more than a deep-felt wish\, it is a matter of choice.” \n\nResources will be provided to participants.\n\n\nContact Information:\nLinda Medvin: lmedvin@fau.edu\nEllen Sax: esax@fau.edu\nWebsite: www.fau.edu/pjhr/chhre
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/hour-of-need-the-daring-escape-of-the-danish-jews-during-world-war-ii/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260708T144202
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SUMMARY:Virtual Open House for 2025 Study Seminars
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to invite you to our Open House on December 8th at 7pm ET! This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about our transformative 2025 Study Seminars and see how they could be a great fit for you. \nOur evening will begin promptly at 7:00 pm with an overview and Q&A session on our Poland Personally Study Seminar\, an immersive journey into Holocaust history and Jewish life. At 7:30 pm\, we’ll introduce Marching Down Freedom’s Road (MDFR)\, a powerful exploration of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement\, with visits to key historical sites and engagements with civil rights activists. \nJoin us to explore two unique programs that promise transformative learning: \n\nPoland Personally Study Seminar 7:00-7:30pm\nThis seminar takes participants on a journey through key sites of Holocaust history and Jewish cultural resilience in cities like Warsaw\, Krakow\, and Auschwitz-Birkenau. Designed to foster deep reflection and empathy\, Poland Personally offers students and educators alike a chance to engage with history in powerful and meaningful ways.\nMarching Down Freedom’s Road 7:30-8:00pm\nThis experience delves into the Black-led freedom movement\, beginning in Atlanta and traveling through cities pivotal to the Civil Rights Movement\, including Montgomery\, Selma\, Birmingham\, and Memphis. Alongside historical eyewitnesses and present-day activists\, participants explore the enduring impact of this movement and the importance of its lessons for today.\n\nWhether you’re an educator or a student\, these seminars offer unparalleled firsthand encounters with history and social justice that can spark lifelong learning and inspire change. \nWe encourage you to attend and consider these life-changing journeys. Mark your calendar for December 8th and join us to ask questions\, meet our team\, and see how CWB’s study seminars can become a part of your story.
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/open-house-for-2025-study-seminars/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T183000
DTSTAMP:20260708T144202
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SUMMARY:Sunday Salon Series: Violins of Hope: Strings of the Holocaust A Virtual Evening with Avshalom (Avshi) Weinstein
DESCRIPTION:The Holocaust Teacher Institute Is Proud to Announce The Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied) Foundation Holocaust/Jewish Themed Sunday Salon Series \nViolins of Hope: Strings of the Holocaust A Virtual Evening with Avshalom (Avshi) Weinstein\na third generation Israeli violin maker\, trained by his father\, Amnon\, Founder of “Violins of Hope” in Conversation with Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff\n\nThe Program Will Feature Violin Selections \n“The violin has formed an important aspect of Jewish culture for centuries\, both as a popular instrument with classical Jewish musicians and as a central factor of social life\, as in the Klezmer tradition. But during the Holocaust\, the violin assumed extraordinary roles within the Jewish community. For some musicians\, the instrument was a liberator; for others\, it was a savior that spared their lives. For many\, the violin provided comfort in mankind’s darkest hour\, and\, in at least one case\, helped avenge murdered family members. Above all\, the violins of the Holocaust represented strength and optimism for the future.” \nGrymes\, James\, A.\, Violins of Hope: Violins of the Holocaust–Instruments of Hope and Liberation in Mankind’s Darkest Hour\, 2014
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/violins-of-hope-strings-of-the-holocaust-a-virtual-evening-with-avshalom-avshi-weinstein/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T173000
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SUMMARY:Celebrating 96 Years of Courage: Honoring Holocaust Survivor Howard Chandler
DESCRIPTION:Join Classrooms Without Borders in celebrating the 96th birthday of Holocaust survivor Howard Chandler\, whose remarkable story has touched the lives of hundreds of educators and students worldwide.\n \nHoward’s unwavering dedication to Holocaust education\, through his long-standing partnership with CWB\, has transformed classrooms into spaces of deep learning and reflection. His personal journey of survival\, resilience\, and hope has inspired countless individuals to confront the past and build a better future. \nThis special event honors Howard’s incredible legacy and his ongoing work to ensure that the lessons of the Holocaust are never forgotten. Be part of this momentous occasion as we pay tribute to a true pillar of remembrance and education. \nCome prepared to share your own story about how Howard has impacted you\, whether through his teachings\, personal reflections\, or the lasting influence he has had on your approach to education. \nThis special event is not just a celebration of Howard’s life\, but a collective tribute to the legacy he continues to build through each life he touches. \n 
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/celebrating-96-years-of-courage-honoring-holocaust-survivor-howard-chandler/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T153000
DTSTAMP:20260708T144203
CREATED:20241118T152050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T115433Z
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SUMMARY:The Impact of Animation in Holocaust Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:The Ghetto Fighters’ House Invites You to the Upcoming Program: The Impact of Animation in Holocaust Remembrance\nOpening Remarks:  \nDr. Judith S. Goldstein – Founder and Executive Director Emeritus Humanity in Action \nGuest Speakers: \nDr. Slawomir Grunberg – Award Winning Director and Producer \nBreaking the Rules:  Integrating Animation in Holocaust Documentary Film  \nRon Ayalon – Motion Graphic Specialist & Yuval Nathan – Video Storyteller \nBehind the Scenes of Creating Animated Films \nTamar Herzberg – Curator\, Yad Mordechai & Yaron Tzur – Director of Digital Content\, Ghetto Fighters’ House \nThe Role of Animation in Holocaust Education in the Museum  \n \nThe incorporation of animation in Holocaust remembrance has become a fast-growing phenomenon.  Today’s program will take an overall look at the ways in which animation has become an integral part of documentary films\, as well as educational programs\, that focus on the Holocaust. \nOur first speaker is Dr. Slawomir Grunberg\, who will bring examples from his documentary films and discuss his extensive research on the subject.  Two specialists in the field\, Ron Ayalon and Yuval Nathan\, will give us a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process in making two new animation films made for the Yad Mordechai Museum\, examining why they chose animation as an educational tool in teaching about the Holocaust. Finally\, we will have Tamar Herzberg\, curator at Yad Mordechai\, and Yaron Tzur\, director of digital content at the Ghetto Fighters’ House\, present examples of how animated film is being used in the museum space. \nThis program is in partnership with Yad Mordechai from Holocaust to Revival Museum\, Humanity in Action\, Classrooms Without Borders\, the Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Center\, and the Rabin Chair Forum at George Washington University.
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/the-impact-of-animation-in-holocaust-remembrance/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241126T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241126T153000
DTSTAMP:20260708T144203
CREATED:20240920T161629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T220133Z
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SUMMARY:Lessons in Resilience from the Holocaust and Genocide Stories of Resilience: Learning from Survivors of the Holocaust and the 1994 Genocide in Rwanda
DESCRIPTION:“Stories of Resilience: Learning from Survivors of the Holocaust and the 1994 Genocide in Rwanda”. \nDr. Brown will focus on testimony excerpts of survivors who describe life after their traumatic experiences of the Holocaust and genocide\, and connect to how those lessons of resilience resonate even today. \nNEW DATE November 26th\, 2024\nSarah Brown\, PhD:\nAmerican Jewish Committee\nDirector on Rwanda/ with work on Holocaust\nAuthor of “Gender and the Genocide in Rwanda: Women as Perpetrators and Rescuers.”\nCo-editor of the Routledge Handbook on Religion\, Mass Atrocity\, and Genocide. \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). \nSara E. Brown\, Ph.D \n  \nSara E. Brown\, Ph.D. is the Regional Director of American Jewish Committee San Diego. She holds the first Ph.D. in comparative genocide studies from the Strassler Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Clark University. She was a director of Chhange\, a Holocaust\, human rights\, and genocide education non-profit and managed post-secondary education programming for USC Shoah Foundation. Sara has taught courses on history\, human rights\, \nand mass violence\, conducted genocide-related research in Rwanda\, and served as a project coordinator in refugee camps in Tanzania. Sara is the author of Gender and the Genocide in Rwanda: Women as Perpetrators and Rescuers and the co-editor of the Routledge Handbook on Religion\, Mass Atrocity\, and Genocide. She has consulted for a number of international organizations\, including the United Nations. \nIn the midst of uncertainty and shadows\, our series on resistance stands as a beacon of hope.  \nOver the course of our 8-part series\, we aim to shed light on the stories of individuals and communities courageously facing prevailing challenges. Our mission is to create a space where narratives of resilience take center stage\, unveiling the indomitable strength of the human spirit in adversity. \nThank you to our Partner:
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/learning-from-survivors-of-the-holocaust-and-the-1994-genocide-in-rwanda/
LOCATION:ZOOM | Registration required and closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T193000
DTSTAMP:20260708T144203
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Shifting Dynamics in the Middle East: Exploring Arab Alliances\, Hamas Terror\, and Israel's Political Struggles: A 2 Part Series with CWB Scholar Avi Ben-Hur
DESCRIPTION:Understanding the Shifting Dynamics in the Middle East: Exploring Arab Alliances\, Hamas Terror\, and Israel’s Political Struggles: A 2 Part Series with CWB Scholar Avi Ben-Hur\nA suggested donation of $10\, to be collected at the event. \nSession 2: \nIsrael at War: Analyzing the Netanyahu Government’s Policies and their Implications \nThis session will delve into the complexities behind the current Israeli government’s steadfastness in negotiating a peace deal\, despite widespread protests both within Israel and internationally. We will explore the political\, social\, and ideological factors contributing to this intransigence\, examining how shifts in leadership\, public sentiment\, and security concerns play a role. Additionally\, we will analyze the growing discourse around Israel’s status on the global stage—questioning whether it has indeed become a pariah state in the eyes of the international community. By unpacking these critical issues\, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the intricate landscape shaping Israeli politics and its impact on regional stability. \nHYBRID EVENT  \nNew Light Congregation 5915 Beacon Street Pittsburgh\, PA 15217 & VIA ZOOM \nAvi Ben-Hur CWB Scholar in Residence \n \nA Brooklyn native\, Avi Ben-Hur moved to Israel in 1983. From 2003-2008 Avi was Director of the Archaeological Seminars School for Israeli Tour Guides. In 2008 Avi participated in re-writing the curriculum of the National Guiding courses for the Israeli Ministry of Tourism. As a “Scholar in Residence\, Avi has lectured\, taught and facilitated workshops in the US\, Warsaw\, Prague\, Berlin and Greece. From 1996-2000\, Avi taught in Yad Vashem’s International School for Holocaust Studies. As a guide\, Avi has specialized working with organizations focusing on political issues (such as AIPAC & CIJA)\, inter-faith programs and Holocaust studies. At Present\, Avi is an examiner for the Israeli Ministry of Tourism Licensing Boards and is the ongoing scholar in residence of Classrooms Without Borders. \nHYBRID EVENT  \nNew Light Congregation 5915 Beacon Street Pittsburgh\, PA 15217 & VIA ZOOM \n  \n \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/understanding-the-shifting-dynamics-in-the-middle-east-exploring-arab-alliances-hamas-terror-and-israels-political-struggles-a-2-part-series-with-cwb-scholar-avi-ben-hur/
LOCATION:New Light Congregation\, 5915 Beacon Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15217\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T183000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Salon Series - Choosing Love and Marriage During the Holocaust
DESCRIPTION:The Holocaust Teacher Institute\nIs Proud to Announce\nThe Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied) Foundation\nHolocaust/Jewish Themed Sunday Salon Series\n\nA Virtual Evening with Sheryl Silver Ochayon in Conversation with Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff\n“Choosing Love and Marriage During the Holocaust”\n“Even amid the Holocaust’s horrors\, individuals chose love and marriage\, defying all odds.” – Yad Vashem Exhibit \nSheryl Silver Ochayon \n \nSheryl Silver Ochayon holds a law degree from Harvard\, a BA in History from SUNY Binghamton\, and a Certificate in Genocide Studies from Stockton University. She transitioned from a legal career to Holocaust education in 2005\, joining Yad Vashem\, where she guides museum visitors\, develops online courses\, and creates educational videos. As the Program Director for Echoes & Reflections\, she empowers educators to teach the Holocaust effectively and represents Yad Vashem at various seminars and international conferences.
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/sunday-salon-series-choosing-love-and-marriage-during-the-holocaust-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T153000
DTSTAMP:20260708T144203
CREATED:20241028T194857Z
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SUMMARY:Talking Memory Book Launch Event‘Arbeit Macht Frei’: Representations and Meanings in Art
DESCRIPTION:The Ghetto Fighters’ House Invites You to a Special Talking Memory Book Launch Event\n‘Arbeit Macht Frei’: Representations and Meanings in Art\nOpening Remarks: \nYigal Cohen\, CEO\, Ghetto Fighters’ House \nSpeakers: \nProf. Shelley Hornstein \nRemembering through Art \nDr. Batya Brutin \nPreserving the Memory:  Holocaust Icons in Post Holocaust Visual Art \nJoin us for the book launch of Dr. Batya Brutin’s book Arbeit Macht Frei\, the third and final book in her trilogy on Holocaust icons in visual art. Our guest speaker is Prof. Shelley Hornstein\, who will give a lecture on how objects of visual art: sculpture\, photographs\, and paintings\, function to convey history and attempt to serve up narratives about the past\, asking whether art succeeds at transmitting sufficiently into the present the evil and atrocities of the Holocaust.  The ongoing debate is tackled in an exhibition she will discuss entitled The Evidence Room (Venice Architecture Biennale\, 2016) where archival documents from Auschwitz form the basis of plaster reliefs\, drawings\, photographs and sculpture to challenge our concept of the real through representation.  Rather than deaden our gaze\, these objects double as communicative devices that transport past events into the now and reinforce how documents fuel the making of artforms that can effectively convey through reification the power of truth. \nDr. Batya Brutin will then give a lecture describing her journey writing the trilogy.   She will discuss Jewish and non-Jewish artists that used Holocaust icons to manifest their ideas\, thoughts\, beliefs\, messages\, and political opinions on social\, cultural\, and political issues. Ass well\, in her lecture\, Dr. Brutin will explore how these artists utilize in their artworks famous images of the little boy with his hands raised during the Warsaw Ghetto liquidation\, the blue line of serial numbers forcibly tattooed on the prisoners’ forearms in Auschwitz\, and the well-known phrase “Arbeit Macht Frei” (“Work Sets You Free”) on concentration camps gates\, especially the one in Auschwitz The presentation will combine the personal point of view of each artist and the general trends and processes indicating the attitude of the artists toward these icons. \nThis program is in participation with Remember the Women Institute\, Women in the Holocaust International Study Center\, Moreshet Holocaust and Study Center\, Classrooms Without Borders\, Rabin Chair Forum at George Washington University\, and the Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Center.
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/talking-memory-book-launch-eventarbeit-macht-frei-representations-and-meanings-in-art/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T181500
DTSTAMP:20260708T144203
CREATED:20241025T204905Z
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SUMMARY:Fall 2024 Anti-Hate Series Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Fall 2024 Anti-Hate Series\nCarnegie Mellon University\nOffice of Vice Provost for Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion\nChief Diversity Officer \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbleism Keynote\nfeaturing renowned disability scholar and CMU alumnus\, Dr. Amanda Kraus\nNovember 13th | 5:00-6:15pm\nSimmons A \nThe second anti-hate series session from the Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion & Chief Diversity Officer examines how ableism appears in daily interactions and through systemic barriers–from subtle biases to broader societal challenges. Dr. Amanda Kraus\, of the University of Arizona\, will examine the impact of ableism on individuals and communities to raise awareness and foster understanding. Participants will learn to recognize and challenge ableist attitudes and practices to foster inclusivity and accessibility. The session will also emphasize the importance of allyship and individual advocacy for the rights\, dignity and inclusion of people with disabilities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nAmanda Kraus | Associate Professor of Practice\, Educational Policy Studies and Practice\nAssistant Vice President for Campus Life\nExecutive Director for Disability Resources and Chief Accessibility Officer \nOriginally from the suburbs of New York City\, Dr. Amanda Kraus has lived in Tucson\, AZ and worked at the University of Arizona (UA) for over twenty years. Dr.  Kraus currently serves as Assistant Vice President for Campus and Executive Director of UA’s Disability Resource Center. One the largest in the nation\, the Disability Resource Center is an international model of progressive service delivery\, uniquely positioned to approach campus access systemically.  Through strategic outreach\, the goal is to design campus environments and experiences to be usable and welcoming for a diverse range of individuals\, thereby reducing the need for individual accommodations or modifications.  Dr. Kraus is highly involved in collaborative efforts with University personnel to foster the development of a seamlessly accessible campus environment and infuse disability into the campus community.\nAs Associate Professor of Practice in the Center for the Study of Higher Education at the UA\, Dr. Kraus coordinates the M.A. program and instructs courses on student services and disability in higher education.  Borrowing from disability studies\, Dr. Kraus studies disability identity\, disability dynamics in the student veteran community\, and disability-related biases and microaggressions. Through her research and teaching\, she challenges the dominant deficit or tragedy narrative on disability and promotes models and tools to increase access and equity and ultimately reframe concepts of difference in higher education. \nDr. Kraus is President of the Association of Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) and previously chaired its standing committee for diversity. She has had the privilege of delivering keynote addresses and facilitating workshops at institutions such as Singapore Management University\, Duke University\, Wake Forest University\, the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) and was recently invited to join a delegation convened by the US Department of State to engage in dialogue on disability access in education and employment in Beijing\, China and again in Washington\, D.C. \nDr. Kraus completed her B.A. at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh\, PA and earned her M.A. and Ph. D. in Higher Education from the University of Arizona (UA).
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/fall-2024-anti-hate-series-session-2/
LOCATION:Carnegie Mellon University\, 5000 Forbes Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T163000
DTSTAMP:20260708T144203
CREATED:20240722T231031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T124857Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Genocide: History\, Causes\, and Responses with Dr. Michael Berenbaum
DESCRIPTION:“Understanding Genocide: History\, Causes\, and Responses” is an in-depth seminar series led by Dr. Michael Berenbaum\, a distinguished scholar in Holocaust and Genocide Studies. This series aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of genocide\, examining its historical origins\, legal definitions\, and instances in the post-Holocaust era. Each session delves into key aspects of genocide\, offering scholarly insights and fostering a deeper comprehension of this critical issue. \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\nSession 1: October 9th Raphael Lemkin and the Origin of the Word Genocide  \nThis session explores the pioneering work of Raphael Lemkin\, the Polish-Jewish lawyer who coined the term “genocide.” Participants will delve into Lemkin’s efforts to define and conceptualize genocide\, his advocacy for international recognition\, and the historical context that influenced his groundbreaking work. The session will also examine how Lemkin’s definition laid the foundation for contemporary understandings of genocide and its legal implications. \nSession 2: Oct 30 The UN Convention on Genocide  \nIn this session\, participants will analyze the United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide\, adopted in 1948. The discussion will focus on the legal framework established by the convention\, its definitions and provisions\, and the challenges associated with its implementation and enforcement. The session will also address the political and diplomatic processes that led to the adoption of the convention and its impact on international law.| \nSession 3: November 13 Post-Holocaust Genocides  \nThis session examines genocides that have occurred since the Holocaust\, including those in Rwanda\, Bosnia\, and Darfur. Participants will study the causes\, characteristics\, and consequences of these atrocities\, exploring the roles of ideology\, political power\, and social dynamics in their occurrence. The session will also discuss the international community’s responses to these genocides\, including humanitarian interventions\, legal prosecutions\, and efforts at prevention and reconciliation. \nBy the end of this series\, participants will have gained a thorough understanding of the concept of genocide\, its historical development\, and the ongoing challenges in addressing and preventing such crimes.
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/understanding-genocide-history-causes-and-responses-with-dr-michael-berenbaum-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T193000
DTSTAMP:20260708T144203
CREATED:20241008T144819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T102701Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Shifting Dynamics in the Middle East: Exploring Arab Alliances\, Hamas Terror\, and Israel's Political Struggles: A 2 Part Series with CWB Scholar Avi Ben-Hur
DESCRIPTION:Understanding the Shifting Dynamics in the Middle East: Exploring Arab Alliances\, Hamas Terror\, and Israel’s Political Struggles: A 2 Part Series with CWB Scholar Avi Ben-Hur\nA suggested donation of $10\, to be collected at the event. \nSession 1: \nCurrent Arab alliances in the Middle East and how Hamas terror is linked to these alliances: \nCurrent Arab alliances in the Middle East reflect a complex web of relationships influenced by political\, economic\, and security interests. Countries like Saudi Arabia\, the United Arab Emirates\, and Egypt have increasingly focused on countering Iranian influence in the region and fostering closer ties with Israel\, particularly through initiatives like the Abraham Accords. \nHowever\, the presence of Hamas\, a designated terrorist organization\, complicates these dynamics. Hamas\, which receives support from Iran and has aligned with certain non-Arab allies\, poses a challenge to Arab states seeking stability and normalization with Israel. The group’s militant actions against Israel are often seen as undermining peace efforts in the region\, prompting some Arab nations to cautiously distance themselves from Hamas while others maintain a level of support\, reflecting the diverse political landscapes and historical grievances within the Arab world. \nHYBRID EVENT  \nNew Light Congregation 5915 Beacon Street Pittsburgh\, PA 15217 & VIA ZOOM \nAvi Ben-Hur CWB Scholar in Residence \n \nA Brooklyn native\, Avi Ben-Hur moved to Israel in 1983. From 2003-2008 Avi was Director of the Archaeological Seminars School for Israeli Tour Guides. In 2008 Avi participated in re-writing the curriculum of the National Guiding courses for the Israeli Ministry of Tourism. As a “Scholar in Residence\, Avi has lectured\, taught and facilitated workshops in the US\, Warsaw\, Prague\, Berlin and Greece. From 1996-2000\, Avi taught in Yad Vashem’s International School for Holocaust Studies. As a guide\, Avi has specialized working with organizations focusing on political issues (such as AIPAC & CIJA)\, inter-faith programs and Holocaust studies. At Present\, Avi is an examiner for the Israeli Ministry of Tourism Licensing Boards and is the ongoing scholar in residence of Classrooms Without Borders. \nSponsored by:
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/understanding-the-shifting-dynamics-in-the-middle-east-exploring-arab-alliances-hamas-terror-and-israels-political-struggles-a-2-part-series-with-cwb-scholar-avi-ben-hur-2/
LOCATION:New Light Congregation\, 5915 Beacon Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15217\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T163000
DTSTAMP:20260708T144203
CREATED:20240722T231016Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Genocide: History\, Causes\, and Responses with Dr. Michael Berenbaum
DESCRIPTION:“Understanding Genocide: History\, Causes\, and Responses” is an in-depth seminar series led by Dr. Michael Berenbaum\, a distinguished scholar in Holocaust and Genocide Studies. This series aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of genocide\, examining its historical origins\, legal definitions\, and instances in the post-Holocaust era. Each session delves into key aspects of genocide\, offering scholarly insights and fostering a deeper comprehension of this critical issue. \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\nSession 1: October 9th Raphael Lemkin and the Origin of the Word Genocide  \nThis session explores the pioneering work of Raphael Lemkin\, the Polish-Jewish lawyer who coined the term “genocide.” Participants will delve into Lemkin’s efforts to define and conceptualize genocide\, his advocacy for international recognition\, and the historical context that influenced his groundbreaking work. The session will also examine how Lemkin’s definition laid the foundation for contemporary understandings of genocide and its legal implications. \nSession 2: Oct 30 The UN Convention on Genocide  \nIn this session\, participants will analyze the United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide\, adopted in 1948. The discussion will focus on the legal framework established by the convention\, its definitions and provisions\, and the challenges associated with its implementation and enforcement. The session will also address the political and diplomatic processes that led to the adoption of the convention and its impact on international law.| \nSession 3: November 13 Post-Holocaust Genocides  \nThis session examines genocides that have occurred since the Holocaust\, including those in Rwanda\, Bosnia\, and Darfur. Participants will study the causes\, characteristics\, and consequences of these atrocities\, exploring the roles of ideology\, political power\, and social dynamics in their occurrence. The session will also discuss the international community’s responses to these genocides\, including humanitarian interventions\, legal prosecutions\, and efforts at prevention and reconciliation. \nBy the end of this series\, participants will have gained a thorough understanding of the concept of genocide\, its historical development\, and the ongoing challenges in addressing and preventing such crimes.
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/understanding-genocide-history-causes-and-responses-with-dr-michael-berenbaum-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T203000
DTSTAMP:20260708T144203
CREATED:20241010T152827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T153141Z
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SUMMARY:Stories of Survival: Melissa Hacker on the Legacy of the Kindertransport
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful evening with Melissa Hacker as she delves into the legacy of the Kindertransport\, a rescue mission that saved thousands of Jewish children from Nazi persecution. Through personal stories and historical reflections\, Melissa will explore the profound impact of this humanitarian effort and its lasting relevance today. \nAbout Melissa Hacker: \n\nMelissa Hacker\, daughter of a Kindertransport survivor from Vienna\, is the Executive Director of the Kindertransport Association and the first member of the Second Generation to serve as its President. She has spoken internationally on the Kindertransports and consulted on major exhibits\, including Rescuing Children on the Brink of War at the Center for Jewish History. Melissa continues to preserve and share the stories of this pivotal moment in history\, ensuring that the lessons of the Kindertransport endure for future generations. \nDOORS OPEN AT 6:30pm
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/stories-of-survival-melissa-hacker-on-the-legacy-of-the-kindertransport/
LOCATION:Temple Sinai  5505 Forbes Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15217
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T180000
DTSTAMP:20260708T144203
CREATED:20241025T203710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T205006Z
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SUMMARY:Fall 2024 Anti-Hate Series Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Fall 2024 Anti-Hate Series\nCarnegie Mellon University\nOffice of Vice Provost for Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion\nChief Diversity Officer \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Great Replacement Theory\nfeaturing guest lecturer and esteemed scholar\, Dr. Kathleen Blee\nOctober 29th | 4:45-6:00pm\nSimmons A \nThe first anti-hate series session from the Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion & Chief Diversity Officer examines the Great Replacement Theory; a harmful and conspiratorial ideology stemming from the nexus of white nationalism\, antisemitism\, racism\, and xenophobia\, which has historically incited global hatred and violence. Esteemed scholar and Pittsburgh community member\, Dr. Kathleen Blee of the University of Pittsburgh\, will explore its origins\, manifestations\, and intersections with other forms of bigotry. The presentation aims to highlight the dangers of this conspiracy theory\, emphasizing the need to confront hateful ignorance and disinformation with education\, while centering compassion\, love\, and a unifying commitment to equity\, inclusion\, and belonging within and across our community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nDr. Kathleen Blee\, PhD\nDistinguished Professor\, Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences\nUniversity of Pittsburgh\nMy areas of interest are social movements\, especially racist/anti-Semitic\, and far-right movements in the U.S. and Europe\, racial violence\, and microsociology. I currently have two research projects: with Pete Simi and Matthew DeMichele\, I am collecting data and beginning analysis in a funded prospective interview-based study of white supremacist activists to understand whether and how they separate from racist ideologies and activities over a 5 year period.  I am also working on a project on spatial and cultural precipitators of social interaction\, based on a year-long ethnography of urban bus riding.
URL:https://cwb-pgh-org-staging.ehven.net/event/fall-2024-anti-hate-series-session-1/
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