Pittsburghers gain insights on Civil Rights Movement during Deep South tour
Pittsburgh-area educators and students extended their classrooms by traveling 700 miles to explore the Civil Rights Movement in depth. From June 16-24, the learning cohort journeyed through Atlanta, Montgomery, Selma, […]
Read More
Federation’s $13.6 Million Boost: Classrooms Without Borders Gains Funding for Groundbreaking Antisemitism Education Program
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh recently announced an impressive $13.6 million raised toward its $14.5 million campaign goal. Among the notable allocations, Classrooms Without Borders has been awarded funding […]
Read More
CWB’s Erica Fox Zabusky on Stage
Read about the show HERE Prime Stage Theatre’s production of “Witness for the Prosecution,” set in 1950s London, captivates audiences with its compelling narrative and talented cast. Erica Fox Zabusky, […]
Read More
Time Magazine: How to Get Holocaust Education Right
The article explores the challenges and shortcomings of Holocaust education despite its widespread incorporation into school curricula. Despite efforts to combat antisemitism and Islamophobia, particularly on college campuses and in […]
Read More
Seneca Valley Intermediate High School teacher and CWB Partner Teacher Michele Russo awarded the Antisemitism Civic Courage Award by the Shine A Light Organization
See the Story and find out more about how Michele is tranforming her teaching: HERE
Read More
Unlocking Insights: Holocaust Scholar Michael Berenbaum Delivers Perspectives on Communal Responsibilities Post-Oct. 7 Ahead of Pittsburgh Appearance
Tsipy Gur, founder and executive director of Classrooms Without Borders, said Berenbaum’s expertise will enable scores of educators to coalesce and consider new reactions to an age-old plight. FIND OUT MORE […]
Read More
“Harmony in Remembrance”: South Hills Concert Honors the Life of Holocaust Survivor Howard Chandler
Set against the backdrop of stirring compositions, the concert features the evocative three movements of “Holocaust Remembrances.” Each note serves as a solemn tribute to the millions, including our beloved […]
Read More
Exploring the Israel-Hamas dynamic in educational settings, Classrooms Without Borders introduces new curricula.
While these resources aim to assist teachers and students in understanding the current situation, some local educators find themselves in a challenging position where open discussions may be constrained by […]
Read More
Classrooms Without Borders’ Avi Ben-Hur on the aftermath of Oct. 7
SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE GIVES UPDATE FROM THE GROUND: Read the story HERE Avi will be in the Greater Pittsburgh Area February 4th through the 14th 2024
Read More