Jewish History

Jewish Ameican Heritage Month

By Ellen Resnek / Wednesday, April 17, 2024 / Comments Off on Jewish Ameican Heritage Month

Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) every May honors the rich contributions and unique stories of Jewish Americans. It showcases the deep connections between Jewish communities and the diverse tapestry of […]

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Romanian Jewry during the Holocaust: Filling in the Gaps: Military and Civilian Behavior Towards Jews during the Holocaust in Bessarabia and Transnistria

By Ellen Resnek / Monday, April 15, 2024 / Comments Off on Romanian Jewry during the Holocaust: Filling in the Gaps: Military and Civilian Behavior Towards Jews during the Holocaust in Bessarabia and Transnistria

The Ghetto Fighters’ House invites you to a new Talking Memory series: Romanian Jewry during the Holocaust:  Filling in the Gaps Join us for the second program on Military and […]

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Martha Liebermann: A Stolen Life In Partnership with Film Pittsburgh’s JFilm Festival

By Ellen Resnek / Monday, April 1, 2024 / Comments Off on Martha Liebermann: A Stolen Life In Partnership with Film Pittsburgh’s JFilm Festival

Classrooms Without Borders is thrilled to announce our partnership with Film Pittsburgh for an extraordinary cinematic experience as part of the JFilm 2024 Film Festival! IN PERSON EVENT: The Oaks […]

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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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When the Siren Cries: Yom Hazikaron Commemoration with Rabbi Jonty Blackman

By Ellen Resnek / Monday, February 26, 2024 / Comments Off on When the Siren Cries: Yom Hazikaron Commemoration with Rabbi Jonty Blackman

When the Siren Cries This year on Israel’s Memorial Day, the siren will sound through Israel as it does every year; but this year its ring will be much more […]

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Mizrahi Music, Feminist Perspectives

By Ellen Resnek / Tuesday, February 6, 2024 / Comments Off on Mizrahi Music, Feminist Perspectives

After years of marginalization, exoticization, and misrepresentation, Mizrahi musicians are reclaiming their musical roots.  Mizrahi Music, Feminist Perspectives explores the histories and current revival of the diverse musical styles of […]

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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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Competing Narratives: History Mobilized for National Conflict

By Ellen Resnek / Wednesday, January 24, 2024 / Comments Off on Competing Narratives: History Mobilized for National Conflict

Israel Speakers Series: Session 1 Competing Narratives – History Mobilized for National Conflict with Speaker: Avi Ben Hur: Scholar in Residence, Classrooms Without Borders   Rodef Shalom Congregation  Co-Sponsored by […]

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Classrooms Without Borders’ Avi Ben-Hur on the aftermath of Oct. 7

By Ellen Resnek / Tuesday, January 23, 2024 / Comments Off on Classrooms Without Borders’ Avi Ben-Hur on the aftermath of Oct. 7

SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE GIVES UPDATE FROM THE GROUND: Read the story HERE Avi will be in the Greater Pittsburgh Area February 4th through the 14th 2024

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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

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.

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