Susan Lowenberg Interview about Holocaust Remembrance Day
Community leader Susan Lowenberg speaks with KTVU about Yom HaShoah as more than a moment to look back, but as a call to act. As antisemitism rises, we each carry a responsibility to honor those we lost by educating, speaking out, and standing against hate.… Read More
Harvey Schloss z’l
A community leader for more than a quarter century, Harvey Schloss z’l devoted himself to strengthening children and families and the organizations that serve them. Harvey’s extraordinary work sets the example for meaningful volunteer service and purposeful philanthropy.… Read More
And we are off…
After 20 hours of travel and a quick stop over in London we have arrived to Berlin! After crossing the international date line we entertained ourselves with games of ninja and airport yoga and snacked on fish and chips while passing the time in Heathrow.
Yvonne shares with us some of her first impressions:
So, today was the flight….10 hours is a doozy, but the time went by fast due to all our adventures. For dinner we had our introduction to a kosher airlines meal which meant somehow nearly all our food came out frozen, but who after all doesn’t… Read More
Ich Bin Ein Berliner!
Today we stood under the Brandenburg Gate and learned about the waves of history that have flowed through this gate.. from the Prussian Monarchs through the Nazi era and the fall of the Berlin wall. Including JFK and his famous declaration.
This moment truly illustrates our cohort of amazing students. After viewing memorials to the darkest times of history they continue to engage intellectually, support each other, and end each day with a smile on their face. They continue to impress us and those we come into contact with along the way.
Enjoy their words from our days… Read More