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“Echoes in the Footsteps” by Kristina Rhoades

By Sarah Grand / Wednesday, July 3, 2024 / Comments Off on “Echoes in the Footsteps” by Kristina Rhoades

In Majdanek’s silent blocks they lie,Echoes of lives that passed us by,A sea of shoes, a testament,To lives extinguished, souls that went. Leather worn, fabric frayed,Tiny shoes where children played,Heels […]

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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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“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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Reflections of a Shared Journey by Timmi-Jo Pashuta

By Ellen Resnek / Tuesday, June 25, 2024 / Comments Off on Reflections of a Shared Journey by Timmi-Jo Pashuta

It is hard to put into words all that the past 9 days have meant to me, the people, the places, the kindness, the heartbreak, and all the in-between.  I […]

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Reflection MDFR by Zaire Howze-Jetter

By Ellen Resnek / Monday, June 24, 2024 / Comments Off on Reflection MDFR by Zaire Howze-Jetter

The civil rights seminar I attended, inspired me most by the John Lewis memorial. The whole experience shed light on the enduring struggle of black people for equality and justice. […]

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“What A Wonderful World” By Jake Hollin

By Ellen Resnek / Sunday, June 23, 2024 / Comments Off on “What A Wonderful World” By Jake Hollin

What a Wonderful World may seem like a peculiar title for a blog post as we near the end of our trip but the more I thought about it, nothing […]

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Day 3- Montgomery to Selma by Tess Riesmeyer

By Ellen Resnek / Wednesday, June 19, 2024 / Comments Off on Day 3- Montgomery to Selma by Tess Riesmeyer

Day 3 was full of intellectual engagement, horror at the manner in which humans brutalize humans, love, and hope. Like many of my fellow travelers, I couldn’t help but think […]

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We Begin Our 2024 Marching Down Freedom’s Road: A Journey of Education and Empowerment

By Ellen Resnek / Sunday, June 16, 2024 / Comments Off on We Begin Our 2024 Marching Down Freedom’s Road: A Journey of Education and Empowerment

As we stand on the precipice of another transformative journey, hearts brimming with hope and determination, we embark on a Civil Rights Study Seminar. “Marching Down Freedom’s Road” isn’t just […]

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