Jewish History

Hiding in Plain Sight by Rachel Sager

By Sarah Grand / Wednesday, July 3, 2024 / Comments Off on Hiding in Plain Sight by Rachel Sager

We started our day with a walking tour of the limited remains of the Warsaw Ghetto. Among the bustling capital city of Poland are fragments of the ghetto wall, unobtrusive […]

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Describing the Indescribable: Reflections on Language and Historical Memory by Cynthia McGrae

By Sarah Grand / Wednesday, July 3, 2024 / Comments Off on Describing the Indescribable: Reflections on Language and Historical Memory by Cynthia McGrae

As an English teacher and a First Amendment professor, I spend a lot of time thinking about words.  In my role as a high school English teacher, I am constantly […]

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A Different Kind of Understanding: A Middle School Teacher’s Reflections on Majdanek by Traci Borden

By Sarah Grand / Wednesday, July 3, 2024 / Comments Off on A Different Kind of Understanding: A Middle School Teacher’s Reflections on Majdanek by Traci Borden

I teach middle school ELA, and my literature textbook for 8th grade has a story in it entitled “Walking With Living Feet.” The story is about a high schooler visiting […]

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Invested in Educating, Learning, and Humanity! by Wanda Heading-Grant

By Sarah Grand / Monday, July 1, 2024 / Comments Off on Invested in Educating, Learning, and Humanity! by Wanda Heading-Grant

What a trip thus far! The airline fairies weren’t kind to me as I began my journey to Warsaw, Poland, but God certainly was because a mechanical issue was discovered […]

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Embracing History, Healing Wounds: A Journey through Jewish History, the Holocaust, and Antisemitism

By Ellen Resnek / Saturday, June 29, 2024 / Comments Off on Embracing History, Healing Wounds: A Journey through Jewish History, the Holocaust, and Antisemitism

Our 2024 Poland Personally Begins! As we embark on a poignant voyage through Jewish history, the Holocaust, and the enduring struggle against antisemitism, our hearts are heavy with the weight […]

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“Jews and Islam: Exploring Shared Histories: a 3-Part Series” with Paul Forgasz

By Ellen Resnek / Friday, June 28, 2024 / Comments Off on “Jews and Islam: Exploring Shared Histories: a 3-Part Series” with Paul Forgasz

Dive into a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the historical ties between Jews and Islam in our 3-part series. From moments of collaboration to periods of tension, the series sheds […]

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“Jews and Islam: Exploring Shared Histories: a 3-Part Series” with Paul Forgasz

By Ellen Resnek / Friday, June 28, 2024 / Comments Off on “Jews and Islam: Exploring Shared Histories: a 3-Part Series” with Paul Forgasz

Dive into a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the historical ties between Jews and Islam in our 3-part series. From moments of collaboration to periods of tension, the series sheds […]

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“Jews and Islam: Exploring Shared Histories: a 3-Part Series” with Paul Forgasz

By Ellen Resnek / Friday, June 28, 2024 / Comments Off on “Jews and Islam: Exploring Shared Histories: a 3-Part Series” with Paul Forgasz

Dive into a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the historical ties between Jews and Islam in our 3-part series. From moments of collaboration to periods of tension, the series sheds […]

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The Ghetto Fighters’ House invites you to a new Talking Memory Series Romanian Jewry during the Holocaust:  Filling in the Gaps Holocaust Public Memory in Post-Communist Romania

By Ellen Resnek / Monday, June 17, 2024 / Comments Off on The Ghetto Fighters’ House invites you to a new Talking Memory Series Romanian Jewry during the Holocaust:  Filling in the Gaps Holocaust Public Memory in Post-Communist Romania

The Ghetto Fighters’ House invites you to a new Talking Memory Series Romanian Jewry during the Holocaust:  Filling in the Gaps  Holocaust Public Memory in Post-Communist Romania Guest Speakers: Dr. […]

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Preview of the 2024 Poland Personally Study Seminar

By Ellen Resnek / Sunday, June 2, 2024 / Comments Off on Preview of the 2024 Poland Personally Study Seminar

Embark on an unforgettable journey with us as we explore the rich tapestry of Poland’s history and the enduring legacy of its Jewish community. From June 30 to July 8, […]

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