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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T160000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T173000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T173000
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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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LOCATION: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
DTSTAMP:20260708T144537
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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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LOCATION: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
DTSTAMP:20260708T144537
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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
DTSTAMP:20260708T144537
CREATED:20250127T153128Z
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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:20260708T144537
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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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LOCATION: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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T173000
DTSTAMP:20260708T144537
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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
DTSTAMP:20260708T144537
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T202314Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T153000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T134819Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260708T144537
CREATED:20250130T175219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T172852Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250209
DTSTAMP:20260708T144537
CREATED:20241209T162616Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260708T144537
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
DTSTAMP:20260708T144537
CREATED:20241202T211742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T130242Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T153000
DTSTAMP:20260708T144537
CREATED:20241230T161618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T142947Z
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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:20260708T144537
CREATED:20241108T174558Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260708T144537
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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:20260708T144537
CREATED: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:20260708T144537
CREATED:20241203T142629Z
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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:20260708T144537
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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:20260708T144537
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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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