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From the Woolworth’s in Greensboro by Melody Meadows

By Ellen Resnek / Monday, June 12, 2023 / Comments Off on From the Woolworth’s in Greensboro by Melody Meadows

From the Woolworth’s in Greensboro to the immersive experience in Atlanta, I am reminded of the sacrifices made to secure freedom. I accept the responsibility of all Americans to secure […]

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Day 2 MDFR Blog by Sarah Smith

By Ellen Resnek / Monday, June 12, 2023 / Comments Off on Day 2 MDFR Blog by Sarah Smith

Day 2 begins bright & early with some breakfast at the hotel. Then we hop on the bus and head towards Atlanta. Our destination here was the National Center for […]

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Blog day 1, Greensboro by Daneila Buccilli

By Ellen Resnek / Sunday, June 11, 2023 / Comments Off on Blog day 1, Greensboro by Daneila Buccilli

The day was full and in the best way: we left our school year behind and 22 of us shared a bus drive toward Greensboro, North Carolina and the International […]

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Day 1 Marching Down Freedom’s Road By Sarah Smith

By Ellen Resnek / Saturday, June 10, 2023 / Comments Off on Day 1 Marching Down Freedom’s Road By Sarah Smith

We began our journey by meeting in the brisk morning air outside of Rodef Shalom & receiving our Classrooms Without Borders merch!  After a few hours of sleep we stopped […]

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‘Cycles of Violence and Peace in Cambodia’

By Ellen Resnek / Friday, April 28, 2023 / Comments Off on ‘Cycles of Violence and Peace in Cambodia’

Honoring the National Day of Remembrance for the Cambodian Genocide Cambodia’s story is often dominated by the 3 years and 8 months when the Khmer Rouge controlled the country. The […]

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Avenues for Change: Holocaust & Genocide Studies

By Ellen Resnek / Thursday, March 30, 2023 / Comments Off on Avenues for Change: Holocaust & Genocide Studies

21st Century Holocaust and Genocide Education Contact Us Our goal is to create the opportunity for all teachers within the state of California to receive professional development and resources to […]

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Israel at 75 Reflections for Yom Ha’atzmaut

By Ellen Resnek / Thursday, March 30, 2023 / Comments Off on Israel at 75 Reflections for Yom Ha’atzmaut

A celebration of Israel’s accomplishments since its founding in 1948 Rabbi Jonty Blackman Jonty has led many seminars and missions in Poland and Israel and is a gifted educator and […]

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Traces: Portraits of Resistance, Survival and Resolve

By Ellen Resnek / Tuesday, March 14, 2023 / Comments Off on Traces: Portraits of Resistance, Survival and Resolve

Traces: Portraits of Resistance, Survival and Resolve Encouraging resistance and resilience through animated documentary film In the face of the unfathomable horror of the Holocaust, fleeting moments of bravery and generosity […]

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What the Fact?! Teaching Guide

By Ellen Resnek / Monday, December 12, 2022 / Comments Off on What the Fact?! Teaching Guide

Why Teach this Book? A Letter to Educators from the Author Dear Teacher, Thank you for bringing What the Fact?! into your classroom. I hope the book activates and energizes your teaching […]

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International Day for Tolerance

By Ellen Resnek / Sunday, November 6, 2022 / Comments Off on International Day for Tolerance

In 1996, the UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 51/95 proclaiming 16 November as International Day for Tolerance. This action followed the adoption of a Declaration of Principles on Tolerance by […]

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