Pre-WWII Jewish History

Post Film Discussion Vishniac with Laura Bialis Producer/Director and CWB Scholar Avi Ben-Hur

By Ellen Resnek / Thursday, January 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Post Film Discussion Vishniac with Laura Bialis Producer/Director and CWB Scholar Avi Ben-Hur

“All this life, it’s so important to look closer, and the world will be bigger.” – Roman Vishniac   Film link delivered to registrants 3 days before our engaging post-film […]

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Judaism’s Ancient and Ongoing Roots in Israel with Avi Ben-Hur: a 3 part Course Session 3

By Ellen Resnek / Thursday, December 28, 2023 / Comments Off on Judaism’s Ancient and Ongoing Roots in Israel with Avi Ben-Hur: a 3 part Course Session 3

Embark on a thought-provoking journey through the intricate history of Israel with Avi Ben Hur in this three-part series. Delve into the depths of historical narratives and contested landscapes as […]

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Judaism’s Ancient and Ongoing Roots in Israel with Avi Ben-Hur: a 3 part Course Session 2

By Ellen Resnek / Thursday, December 28, 2023 / Comments Off on Judaism’s Ancient and Ongoing Roots in Israel with Avi Ben-Hur: a 3 part Course Session 2

Embark on a thought-provoking journey through the intricate history of Israel with Avi Ben Hur in this three-part series. Delve into the depths of historical narratives and contested landscapes as […]

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Judaism’s Ancient and Ongoing Roots in Israel with Avi Ben-Hur: a 3 part Course Session 1

By Ellen Resnek / Thursday, December 28, 2023 / Comments Off on Judaism’s Ancient and Ongoing Roots in Israel with Avi Ben-Hur: a 3 part Course Session 1

Embark on a thought-provoking journey through the intricate history of Israel with Avi Ben Hur in this three-part series. Delve into the depths of historical narratives and contested landscapes as […]

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Book Talk: The People on the Beach

By Ellen Resnek / Thursday, December 28, 2023 / Comments Off on Book Talk: The People on the Beach

Book Talk: The People on the Beach A vivid history tracing Holocaust survivors who risked everything again for a new life in Palestine.   ABOUT THE BOOK: THE PEOPLE ON THE BEACH On […]

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CWB Holocaust Remembrance Day: 2024 Community Wide Teach In January 26th 2024

By Ellen Resnek / Tuesday, December 19, 2023 / Comments Off on CWB Holocaust Remembrance Day: 2024 Community Wide Teach In January 26th 2024

2024 Holocaust Remembrance and Education Recognizing the Extraordinary Courage of Victims and Survivors of the Holocaust Flowering meadow with butterflies – a painting by Dorit Weiserová, a young girl imprisoned in the Terezín (Theresienstadt) […]

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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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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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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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Art and Remembrance inspired by the art and story of Holocaust survivor Esther Nisenthal Krinitz

By Ellen Resnek / Thursday, October 5, 2023 / Comments Off on Art and Remembrance inspired by the art and story of Holocaust survivor Esther Nisenthal Krinitz

EDUCATION The lessons from Esther’s art and story are immediate and understandable, nurturing empathy and courage, while her art brings the Holocaust to life in a markedly different way than […]

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