Ellen Resnek
It wasn’t until I witnessed one of the greatest atrocities in world history with people I had just met a handful of days ago, that I realized the power of […]
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Throughout the course of this trip, I have seen a quote numerous times at many of the WWII memorials and museums we have visited. George Santayana writes, “Those […]
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On our last night in Poland, I sit with gratitude in my heart. I’m grateful for the wonderfully opportunity to meet new people, explore a new country and learn about […]
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How can people be so cruel? Holocaust survivor Howard Chandler said this to the CWB cohort on Wednesday evening. I may be paraphrasing a bit, but that is pretty close. He was telling […]
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My journey to CWB’s Personally Poland Seminar was not like many of the other educators here. CWB contacted me and wanted me to join them as a “Thank you” for […]
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It wasn’t until I witnessed one of the greatest atrocities in world history with people I had just met a handful of days ago, that I realized the power of […]
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In reflecting on the day today, I struggle to find words to describe the things that we witnessed and the feelings that I felt. We read the following quote at […]
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Embracing History, Healing Wounds: A Journey through Jewish History, the Holocaust, and Antisemitism
Our 2024 Poland Personally Begins! As we embark on a poignant voyage through Jewish history, the Holocaust, and the enduring struggle against antisemitism, our hearts are heavy with the weight […]
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It is hard to put into words all that the past 9 days have meant to me, the people, the places, the kindness, the heartbreak, and all the in-between. I […]
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I wanted to share my thoughts on the recent “Marching Down Freedom’s Road” seminar. Initially, I was hesitant to join because I typically don’t handle heavy topics well. However, as […]
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