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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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Memory A Holocaust Survivors Story: Howard Chandler

By Ellen Resnek / Tuesday, December 5, 2023 / Comments Off on Memory A Holocaust Survivors Story: Howard Chandler

Memory A Holocaust Survivors Story: Howard Chandler In celebration of Howard Chandler’s Remarkable Life and Legacy 95 and Thriving: Join us in celebrating the incredible life of Howard Chandler, a […]

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Holocaust Memorial Day 2024 Theme vision Fragility of Freedom from the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust

By Ellen Resnek / Monday, November 13, 2023 / Comments Off on Holocaust Memorial Day 2024 Theme vision Fragility of Freedom from the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust

HMD 2024 THEME Fragility of Freedom is the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2024.

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Israel Update with Avi Ben-Hur

By Ellen Resnek / Tuesday, November 7, 2023 / Comments Off on Israel Update with Avi Ben-Hur

Israel Update with Avi Ben-Hur Each update will be dynamic in nature, and our CWB Scholar will provide insightful analysis into this complex war as it unfolds. Avi Ben-Hur Scholar […]

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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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The Association of Jewish Libraries offers the Love Your Neighbor series of book lists, Book List #8: Israel, Revised Edition

By Ellen Resnek / Thursday, November 2, 2023 / Comments Off on The Association of Jewish Libraries offers the Love Your Neighbor series of book lists, Book List #8: Israel, Revised Edition

In response to rising anti-Semitism in the United States and around the world, the Association of Jewish Libraries offers the Love Your Neighbor series of book lists, intended to provide […]

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Lighting the Way: Eight Nights, Eight Heroic Stories with Rabbi Jonty Blackman

By Ellen Resnek / Thursday, November 2, 2023 / Comments Off on Lighting the Way: Eight Nights, Eight Heroic Stories with Rabbi Jonty Blackman

Lighting the Way: Eight Nights, Eight Heroic Stories with Rabbi Jonty Blackman   Join CWB as we light the Menorah with Rabbi Jonty Blackman in our unique virtual event, ‘Lighting […]

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Israel Update with Avi Ben-Hur

By Ellen Resnek / Thursday, October 26, 2023 / Comments Off on Israel Update with Avi Ben-Hur

Israel Update with Avi Ben-Hur Each update will be dynamic in nature, and our CWB Scholar will provide insightful analysis into this complex war as it unfolds. Avi Ben-Hur Scholar […]

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Sunday Salon Series: Code Name Sapphire: A Virtual Evening with Author Pam Jenoff

By Ellen Resnek / Wednesday, October 11, 2023 / Comments Off on Sunday Salon Series: Code Name Sapphire: A Virtual Evening with Author Pam Jenoff

The Holocaust Teacher Institute Is Proud to Announce The Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied) Foundation Holocaust/Jewish Themed Sunday Salon Series Code Name Sapphire: A Virtual Evening with Author Pam Jenoff […]

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FAQs for the Israel-Hamas War: Middle School

By Ellen Resnek / Tuesday, October 10, 2023 / Comments Off on FAQs for the Israel-Hamas War: Middle School

We have collaborated with our in-house scholar, Avi Ben Hur, to design a short FAQ sheet aimed at helping educators and students navigate this complex time.  

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