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FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT: MOSAICS INSPIRED BY TRAGEDY

By Ellen Resnek / Wednesday, October 11, 2023 / Comments Off on FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT: MOSAICS INSPIRED BY TRAGEDY

About the Event Free and open to the public RSVPs to our opening reception are requested Presented by Rodef Shalom Congregation in collaboration with Violins of Hope, this exhibit features […]

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The Claims Conference: Reckonings: The First Reparations and associated educational materials.

By Ellen Resnek / Thursday, September 21, 2023 / Comments Off on The Claims Conference: Reckonings: The First Reparations and associated educational materials.

The Claims Conference is pleased to offer a free 37 minute copy of the educational version of the film for high schools, Reckonings: The First Reparations and associated educational materials. To request […]

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Seneca Valley School District welcomed staff back with the message of “Building Community”

By Ellen Resnek / Thursday, August 31, 2023 / Comments Off on Seneca Valley School District welcomed staff back with the message of “Building Community”

Seneca Valley All-Staff Welcome Back Meeting Keynote Video

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Daring to Decide: when Ordinary People make Extraordinary Decisions

By Ellen Resnek / Wednesday, August 16, 2023 / Comments Off on Daring to Decide: when Ordinary People make Extraordinary Decisions

Join us as we hear the stories of seemingly ordinary people, turned extraordinary, as they bravely navigated life-altering choices during World War II, saving tens of thousands of Jews during […]

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Examining & Responding to Antisemitism in American Culture and Society, September 2023

By Ellen Resnek / Tuesday, August 15, 2023 / Comments Off on Examining & Responding to Antisemitism in American Culture and Society, September 2023

Participate in this asynchronous online course for a guided, facilitator-led exploration of Echoes & Reflections resources that support the teaching strategies to help your students understand contemporary antisemitism. We applaud your commitment to […]

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The Reciprocity Project

By Ellen Resnek / Monday, August 14, 2023 / Comments Off on The Reciprocity Project

We believe diversity is a source of strength The Reciprocity Project is a US-based production that works alongside Indigenous storytellers and communities worldwide. Our team is made up of people […]

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“Hometown Heroes find hope in ‘epicenter of evil’; to share journey with community”

By Ellen Resnek / Wednesday, August 9, 2023 / Comments Off on “Hometown Heroes find hope in ‘epicenter of evil’; to share journey with community”

Experience how educators from Classrooms Without Borders find hope in the midst of challenging history and their commitment to sharing this journey with the community.

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Upstander Project

By Ellen Resnek / Monday, July 31, 2023 / Comments Off on Upstander Project

We’re all learning to be upstanders. Most people’s decision to be an upstander starts with a moment of insight. Maybe you witnessed something you thought was wrong and didn’t know […]

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“Local educators return from Austria, grapple with teaching its lessons of history”

By Ellen Resnek / Friday, July 28, 2023 / Comments Off on “Local educators return from Austria, grapple with teaching its lessons of history”

Read about how local educators are grappling with the profound history of Austria and its implications for their teaching methods

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“Do we smile?” By Caroline Crandell

By Ellen Resnek / Thursday, July 27, 2023 / Comments Off on “Do we smile?” By Caroline Crandell

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 […]

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