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Lessons in Resilience from the Holocaust and Genocide Featuring Johana Sliwa: An Unlikely Rescue: A Jewish Woman Who Helped Thousands of Poles during the Holocaust

By Ellen Resnek / Monday, March 18, 2024 / Comments Off on Lessons in Resilience from the Holocaust and Genocide Featuring Johana Sliwa: An Unlikely Rescue: A Jewish Woman Who Helped Thousands of Poles during the Holocaust

Join us on this transformative journey; let this series serve as your source of empowerment, inspiring our community to find their own light within the encompassing shadows. Johana Sliwa: An […]

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Irena’s Vow: IN THEATERS ON APRIL 15TH & APRIL 16TH

By Ellen Resnek / Tuesday, February 27, 2024 / Comments Off on Irena’s Vow: IN THEATERS ON APRIL 15TH & APRIL 16TH

Presents IRENA’S VOW Based on the true story of Irene Gut Opdyke  Through the eyes of a strong-willed woman comes the remarkable true story of Irena Gut Opdyke and the triumphs of the […]

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“Harmony in Remembrance”: South Hills Concert Honors the Life of Holocaust Survivor Howard Chandler

By Ellen Resnek / Monday, February 26, 2024 / Comments Off on “Harmony in Remembrance”: South Hills Concert Honors the Life of Holocaust Survivor Howard Chandler

Set against the backdrop of stirring compositions, the concert features the evocative three movements of “Holocaust Remembrances.” Each note serves as a solemn tribute to the millions, including our beloved […]

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Spring is Near, a heartfelt tribute to the indomitable spirit of Holocaust survivor Howard Chandler

By Ellen Resnek / Wednesday, January 31, 2024 / Comments Off on Spring is Near, a heartfelt tribute to the indomitable spirit of Holocaust survivor Howard Chandler

Join us for an unforgettable event, “Spring is Near,” a heartfelt tribute to the indomitable spirit of Holocaust survivor Howard Chandler. This special occasion promises an evening of remembrance, reflection, […]

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Protected: Meet and Greet with Avi Ben-Hur

By Ellen Resnek / Tuesday, January 16, 2024 / Comments Off on Protected: Meet and Greet with Avi Ben-Hur

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Post Film Discussion Vishniac with Laura Bialis Producer/Director and CWB Scholar Avi Ben-Hur

By Ellen Resnek / Thursday, January 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Post Film Discussion Vishniac with Laura Bialis Producer/Director and CWB Scholar Avi Ben-Hur

“All this life, it’s so important to look closer, and the world will be bigger.” – Roman Vishniac   Film link delivered to registrants 3 days before our engaging post-film […]

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“One person can make a difference” with Jeannie Smith

By Ellen Resnek / Tuesday, December 12, 2023 / Comments Off on “One person can make a difference” with Jeannie Smith

“One person can make a difference” with Jeannie Smith: A follow up to the CWB December 10 Pittsburgh premier of Irena’s Vow   “I did not ask myself, ‘Should I […]

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Irena’s Vow Community Film Event

By Ellen Resnek / Monday, November 6, 2023 / Comments Off on Irena’s Vow Community Film Event

Irena’s Vow is a remarkable tale showcasing the triumph of the human spirit over tragedy. DOORS OPEN AT 2:30 PM ET   McConomy Auditorium at Cohon University Center Carnegie Mellon […]

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Art and Remembrance inspired by the art and story of Holocaust survivor Esther Nisenthal Krinitz

By Ellen Resnek / Thursday, October 5, 2023 / Comments Off on Art and Remembrance inspired by the art and story of Holocaust survivor Esther Nisenthal Krinitz

EDUCATION The lessons from Esther’s art and story are immediate and understandable, nurturing empathy and courage, while her art brings the Holocaust to life in a markedly different way than […]

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Jewish Genealogy Society of Pittsburgh First Annual Special Interest Week

By Ellen Resnek / Friday, September 15, 2023 / Comments Off on Jewish Genealogy Society of Pittsburgh First Annual Special Interest Week

Jewish Genealogy Society of Pittsburgh in Partnership with the Rauh Jewish Archives host First Annual Special Interest Week Thousands of Jewish immigrants from historic Galicia (including parts of present-day Poland […]

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