Never Again: Return to Poland” is a compelling short video produced by Poland Personally Study Seminar Educator, Josh Ault. Join us on a poignant journey as we revisit the historical landscapes of Poland, reflecting on the past, cherishing the present, and aspiring…
In 2018, the book, Postcards from Auschwitz: Holocaust Tourism and the Meaning of Remembrance by Daniel P. Reynolds examined the link between tourism and collective memory. Within the past twenty years, there has been a rise in tourists visiting places associated with…
In Germany, history seems deceptive. The reality is much of what seems old is new. In Berlin and Munich, history and modernity live in tangent. While the ornate facades are seemingly old, they fool visitors and residents alike into feeling brought back…
As I write this entry on the last night of our Germany trip, I am filled with gratitude, connection, and hope, but also anger, grief, and shame. I am not surprised by this myriad of feelings, because it seems to be an…
This fictitious playlist resonates with CWB’s mission of experiential learning, cultural immersion, and professional development for educators: Throughout this ficticious Classroom Without Borders Musical Setlist, these songs seem to underscore CWB’s dedication to providing unique and immersive professional development experiences that go…
The House of the Wannsee Conference is a manor of rough beige stucco, a World War I-era country home with an Art Nouveau-curved façade pared down by a certain German sobriety. In July, the neighbourhood is shaded by a deep green tree…
When I first heard about this trip, I knew it was going to be emotionally challenging. Going to a concentration camp, visiting where the Wannsee conference happened, and going to the Holocaust museum just to name a few. There have been several…
The past few days have been a whirlwind of learning and new experiences. We have been fortunate to have been to many important places in Berlin and the surrounding area, including Sachsenhausen, Track 17, and the Wannsee Conference. After seeing the Nuremberg…
This week has shown why studying history or at least knowing history is important. History should never be about dates or names of Kings/Queens/Leaders. History is a narrative of everyone’s story woven together throughout time. But it is world events caused by…
Today was our Shabbat – our Day of Rest. Each member of the team approached today differently. Everyone has unique ways to relax, and everyone had a chance to relax. Some of us woke up early to get an early start on…
When I think of my trip to Germany, I think of a quilt of many colors. I think of Shalom Rav sung to the tune of Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’; sung by a German-speaking service celebrating Pride in the remaining wing of a…
As I was preparing to leave for Germany, there were a few places I knew I wanted to visit and experience, one of them was The Jewish Museum Berlin. With it’s incredible and meaningful architecture to the mesmerizing physical and visual exhibitions, it…