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Understanding the Holocaust Through the Personal Narrative of Rachel Pinchusowitch Litwak

By Ellen Resnek / Friday, January 3, 2025 / Comments Off on Understanding the Holocaust Through the Personal Narrative of Rachel Pinchusowitch Litwak

This lesson plan introduces students to the Holocaust through the personal narrative of Rachel Pinchusowitch Litwak, the mother of Dr. Zipora (Tsipy) Gur, founder of Classrooms Without Borders. Through excerpts […]

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Talking Memory: International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2025 The Legacy of Leadership

By Ellen Resnek / Monday, December 30, 2024 / Comments Off on Talking Memory: International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2025 The Legacy of Leadership

The Ghetto Fighters’ House invites you to the next Talking Memory  on-line webinar marking: International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2025 The Legacy of Leadership Opening Remarks: Yigal Cohen, CEO, Ghetto Fighters’ […]

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Talking Memory Book Launch Event‘Arbeit Macht Frei’: Representations and Meanings in Art

By Ellen Resnek / Monday, October 28, 2024 / Comments Off on Talking Memory Book Launch Event‘Arbeit Macht Frei’: Representations and Meanings in Art

The Ghetto Fighters’ House Invites You to a Special Talking Memory Book Launch Event ‘Arbeit Macht Frei’: Representations and Meanings in Art Opening Remarks: Yigal Cohen, CEO, Ghetto Fighters’ House […]

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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

By Ellen Resnek / Tuesday, October 8, 2024 / Comments Off on 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

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 A suggested donation of […]

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Post Film Discussion “Telling Nonie” – A Yom Kippur Reflection on Redemption and Forgiveness with Avi Ben-Hur

By Ellen Resnek / Thursday, August 1, 2024 / Comments Off on Post Film Discussion “Telling Nonie” – A Yom Kippur Reflection on Redemption and Forgiveness with Avi Ben-Hur

“Telling Nonie” is a poignant documentary that delves deep into themes of repentance, forgiveness, and reconciliation—core elements of Yom Kippur. Tormented by his role in a 1950s Gaza assassination, Geizi […]

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Silent Shadows: A Virtual Commemoration of October 7th with Rabbi Jonty Blackman

By Ellen Resnek / Friday, June 28, 2024 / Comments Off on Silent Shadows: A Virtual Commemoration of October 7th with Rabbi Jonty Blackman

Join Rabbi Jonty Blackman, a renowned educator and storyteller with a deep understanding of Jewish history and the Holocaust.  Facilitated by Rabbi Blackman, this virtual event offers a poignant opportunity […]

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Film Screening: Screams Before Silence

By Ellen Resnek / Tuesday, June 11, 2024 / Comments Off on Film Screening: Screams Before Silence

Join us for a group screening and opportunity for reflections on this documentary film, in which Sheryl Sandberg, former COO of Meta and founder of LeanIn.org, interviews multiple eyewitnesses, released […]

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Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh: Yom HaZikaron Ceremony

By Ellen Resnek / Saturday, May 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh: Yom HaZikaron Ceremony

CELEBRATE ISRAEL WITH YOUR COMMUNITY IN PERSON SUNDAY, MAY 19 | 12:45 – 3:30 PM MARCH STARTS AT 1:00 PM CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM 5915 BEACON ST., PITTSBURGH, PA 15217 Free […]

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Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh: 2024 Yom Ha’atzmaut

By Ellen Resnek / Saturday, May 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh: 2024 Yom Ha’atzmaut

CELEBRATE ISRAEL WITH YOUR COMMUNITY IN PERSON SUNDAY, MAY 19 | 12:45 – 3:30 PM MARCH STARTS AT 1:00 PM CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM 5915 BEACON ST., PITTSBURGH, PA 15217 Free […]

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Unraveling Geopolitical Turbulence and the Israel’s Protests with Avi Ben-Hur

By Ellen Resnek / Thursday, April 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Unraveling Geopolitical Turbulence and the Israel’s Protests with Avi Ben-Hur

Join us for an information event as Avi Ben-Hur, our esteemed CWB Scholar in Residence, delves into the intricate geopolitical implications surrounding Israel’s recent protests. Against the backdrop of the […]

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