Jewish History

Germany Close Up Day 1 by Shira Ophir

By Ellen Resnek / Monday, July 29, 2024 / Comments Off on Germany Close Up Day 1 by Shira Ophir

First impressions of Munich leave me wanting more- a European city, seemingly devoid of hoards of tourists, (very at odds with other places I have been) with fun markets and […]

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Upcoming Germany Close Up Study Seminar: A Transformative Journey

By Ellen Resnek / Sunday, July 28, 2024 / Comments Off on Upcoming Germany Close Up Study Seminar: A Transformative Journey

Classrooms Without Borders is thrilled to announce the upcoming Germany Close Up Fellowship, an open program for young professionals. This immersive experience offers a unique opportunity to delve into Germany’s […]

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For the Child: The Story of the Kindertransport

By Ellen Resnek / Thursday, July 25, 2024 / Comments Off on For the Child: The Story of the Kindertransport

This special exhibition showcases stories of the Kindertransport, in collaboration with the Austrian Embassy, Classrooms Without Borders, and the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh. PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR OPENING RECEPTION […]

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Poland, personally

By Ellen Resnek / Wednesday, July 24, 2024 / Comments Off on Poland, personally

Although hate and injustice may not always look as devastating as the horrors of the Holocaust, our goal should remain the same: to speak up for each other. By CARLEY CAVALIERE […]

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FOUNDATIONS OF RESISTANCE

By Ellen Resnek / Wednesday, July 10, 2024 / Comments Off on FOUNDATIONS OF RESISTANCE

A Curriculum to Counter Antisemitism for Grades 6-12 featuring four interactive WebQuest’s Teach students why they should and how they can resist antisemitism. LEARN MORE Foundations of Resistance utilizes the history and life lessons of the […]

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Remembering by Zenon Cieslak

By Ellen Resnek / Monday, July 8, 2024 / Comments Off on Remembering by Zenon Cieslak

The cherry on top of a rather strenuous trip came in an exhibition of tourism. The Wieliczka Salt Mine was a welcome change of pace as compared to visiting Auschwitz […]

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Final Thoughts by Sarah Gates

By Ellen Resnek / Monday, July 8, 2024 / Comments Off on Final Thoughts by Sarah Gates

     Throughout the course of this trip, I have seen a quote numerous times at many of the  WWII memorials and museums we have visited. George Santayana writes, “Those […]

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Final Thoughts by Tracey Lowe

By Ellen Resnek / Sunday, July 7, 2024 / Comments Off on Final Thoughts by Tracey Lowe

On our last night in Poland, I sit with gratitude in my heart. I’m grateful for the wonderfully opportunity to meet new people, explore a new country and learn about […]

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A Surreal Journey to Auschwitz: Reflecting on Humanity’s Darkest Chapter by Josh Sektnan

By Sarah Grand / Friday, July 5, 2024 / Comments Off on A Surreal Journey to Auschwitz: Reflecting on Humanity’s Darkest Chapter by Josh Sektnan

Visiting Auschwitz was a surreal and profoundly moving experience. As the largest Nazi German concentration camp and, since 1942, also a mass extermination center for Jews, Auschwitz stands as a […]

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A Unique Moment in Poland by Tatum Perez

By Sarah Grand / Thursday, July 4, 2024 / Comments Off on A Unique Moment in Poland by Tatum Perez

Going to the town today was beautiful. Starting off with the bus ride to it. The whole route was just view after view. It goes to show that there’s so […]

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