Talk Back Session America and the Holocaust With Michael Berenbaum For three nights running PBS has broadcast the six hour documentary on American and the Holocaust by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein. The series raises complex and controversial issues not only about the past but about America today and in the future. It …
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Israel's 5th National Elections in 4 years - Where do things stand now? Israel finds itself at an inflection point as the country has just had its 5th election in 4 years. For the first time in it's short history, two political parties on opposite ends of the spectrum can become king-makers; An Islamic Arab …
Of Maccabees and Miracles - Exploring some of the lesser known stories behind the Chanukah traditions. Join CWB and Rabbi Jonty Blackman as we light the lights of our Menorah and celebrate the Miracle of Hanukkah. Just as Hanukkah candles are lighted one by one from a single flame, so the tale of the …
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You are invited to join our Vienna/Prague Study Seminar 2024 Participants for an In Person Lecture by Dr. Prof. Dr. Albert Lichtblau Prof. Dr. Albert Lichtblau Deputy Director, Center of Jewish Culture History, University of Salzburg, Austria Albert Lichtblau is the vice-chair of the Centre for Jewish Cultural History and a university professor in the …
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A celebration of Israel's accomplishments since its founding in 1948 Rabbi Jonty Blackman Jonty has led many seminars and missions in Poland and Israel and is a gifted educator and a fascinating storyteller. Jonty has a unique way of connecting his teachings to his audience, such that their experience of learning leaves a deep and …
Honoring the National Day of Remembrance for the Cambodian Genocide Cambodia’s story is often dominated by the 3 years and 8 months when the Khmer Rouge controlled the country. The horrors of this time, in the midst of 3 decades of war, often overshadows the incredible resiliency of Cambodians in overcoming such violence and working …
Join CWB for an Afternoon of Inspiration Marching Down Freedom's Road Open House Seminar 2024 & Reunion 2023! Classrooms Without Borders invites you to join us for an inspiring gathering to reconnect with friends and continue the conversations on bringing the seminar learning back to your schools and communities! Sunday September 10, 2023 3:00 …
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Israel Update with Avi Ben-Hur Each update will be dynamic in nature, and our CWB Scholar will provide insightful analysis into this complex war as it unfolds. Avi Ben-Hur Scholar in Residence A Brooklyn native, Avi Ben-Hur moved to Israel in 1983. From 2003-2008 Avi was Director of the Archaeological Seminars School for Israeli Tour …
Join CWB for an Afternoon of Inspiration Open House 2024 Poland Personally and 2023 Reunion! Classrooms Without Borders invites you to join us for an inspiring gathering to reconnect with friends and continue the conversations on bringing the seminar learning back to your schools and communities! Sunday November 12, 2023 10:00 am-12:00pm Joan Clark …
95 and Thriving: A Virtual Celebration of Howard Chandler's Remarkable Life and Legacy Join us in celebrating the incredible life of Howard Chandler, a Holocaust survivor whose journey spans resilience, courage, and the triumph of the human spirit. Born on December 5, 1928, in Wierzbnik-Starachowice, Poland, Howard's childhood was marked by the rising tensions …
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Lighting the Way: Eight Nights, Eight Heroic Stories with Rabbi Jonty Blackman Join CWB as we light the Menorah with Rabbi Jonty Blackman in our unique virtual event, 'Lighting the Way.' During this special occasion, we'll take a captivating journey through 'Eight Nights, Eight Heroic Stories,' exploring the enduring spirit of Hanukkah. Join us …
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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 University 5032 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Join Classrooms Without Borders in partnership with The Collaboratory Against Hate, the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh, and CMU's …