Week in a Flash
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It's International Women's History Month 2021, and March 8th is International Women's Day! If you believe that women deserve equal right, then you are already part of Generation Equality. Women's empowerment is central to all corners of our society be it in the workplace, home, or in education. Find out more about the holiday at this link, and make sure to share stories about powerful women all month long using the hashtag #WomensHistoryMonth !
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February 28 at 8:00 PM
The Jews of Kaifeng, China: Identities Then and Now
Explore the broad Jewish diaspora in this discussion of the Jewish community of Kaifeng, China. Rabbi Dr. Moshe Yehuda Bernstein will lead a fascinating conversation about this little known community and how identity and practices of Jewish heritage have survived in Kaifeng for over 700 years. Part of the "Jews Around the World" series.
IT'S I HEART TRAVEL WEEK 2021!
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2021 TO FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2021
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Although the world of travel may look a little different nowadays, the Office of International Programs and Education Abroad is happy to participate in a virtual escape to many different countries through I Heart Travel Week 2021! We have partnered with the Office of Global Education, who are providing an assortment of virtual events to get you excited about studying abroad and expanding your worldview. Check out their Calendar of Events and follow KSU Education Abroad and @KSUCASTravel on social media to follow along on the adventure!
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International Holocaust Remembrance Day - January 27, 2021
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Every year, the Office of International Programs and Education Abroad at Kent State University marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the anniversary of the January 27, 1945 liberation of the Nazi concentration camp of Auschwits-Birkenau. Join us today in paying tribute to the memory of the victims of the Holocaust, and in committing to counter antisemitism, racism, and other forms of intolerance. In honor of today, here is a list of resources, events, and activities that we invite you to look at or register for in order to learn more about the history of the Holocaust along with Jewish culture and community around the world.
January 28 at 5:30 PM
From Cairo to the Cloud
Join us for this beautiful film that provides a glimpse into the daily lives of the Jewish Community of Ancient Cairo, Egypt. Film screening and discussion: From Cairo to the Cloud with director/producer Michelle Paymar. Part of the "Jews Around the World" series.
February 28 at 8:00 PM
The Jews of Kaifeng, China: Identities Then and Now
Explore the broad Jewish diaspora in this discussion of the Jewish community of Kaifeng, China. Rabbi Dr. Moshe Yehuda Bernstein will lead a fascinating conversation about this little known community and how identity and practices of Jewish heritage have survived in Kaifeng for over 700 years. Part of the "Jews Around the World" series.
March 23 at 12:30 PM
Ethiopian Jews: The Long Quest for Zion
Dr. Galia Tsabar discusses the history of Ethiopian Jews in Israel, and issues they face in religion, race, and acceptance. Part of the "Jews Around the World" series.
April 20 at 7:00 PM
The Sultan's Communists: Moroccan Jews and the Politics of Belonging
Dr. Alma Rachel Heckman will lead this conversation about the Jewish communities of Morocco and Northern Africa. Part of the "Jews Around the World" series.
Study Abroad in Poland 2022
The Holocaust became one of the most heinous crimes against humanity in our civilization's history. Students will have an opportunity to examine many critical questions regarding these events and others surrounding Jewish life by traveling around Poland to various historically-rich locations.
Holocaust Remembrance Resources from Around the World:
Our Liberation: Stories of Holocaust Survivors' Road to Freedom - Film Premiere
The International March of the Living and the March of the Living Digital Archive invite you to join on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, for the premiere of the film. "Our Liberation” is directed and produced by Naomi Wise. The Holocaust survivors featured in the film are all connected to the March of the Living. They are: Miriam Ziegler, Faigie Libman, Robert Engel Z”L, Ernest Ehrmann, Howard Kleinberg Z”L and Joe Mandel.
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Eight decades after the Holocaust began, people worldwide will pause on the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz to honor the memory of Europe’s Jews, who were targeted for annihilation. During this ceremony, leaders from the United States and abroad will join Holocaust survivors in conveying the urgent responsibility we all share to protect the lessons and legacy of this history and to defend the truth—now more than ever.
For more events on the US Holocaust Memorial Museum
Echoes and Reflections
Connect People & Events to the Larger Story
Ariel Behrman's latest blog post is about her grandfather's incredible story of survival during the Holocaust.
United Nations
Against a global context of rising antisemitism and increasing levels of disinformation and hate speech, Holocaust education and remembrance is even more urgent, as is the development of an historical literacy to counter repeated attempts to deny and distort the history of the Holocaust.
Calendar of events 2021 Holocaust Remembrance - United Nations
Florence, Italy
Every year, Florence holds events to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
How to Mark the Day at Home
You can mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day at home by lighting a candle in memory of those lost and sharing verified and trustworthy events and news using the hashtag #WeRemember
You can also donate to support the Jewish Studies Department at Kent State