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Glass Still Broken:

Our Modern-Day Kristallnacht

Kristallnacht (November 9, 1938) served as a wake-up call to some European Jews who, until that point, may have thought the sociopolitical climate wasn’t “that bad.” Prior to October 7, 2023, many Israeli and American Jews may have felt similarly about today’s world. Should we have known better?

Sunday, November 10, 2024

7:00 p.m.

B'nai Jeshurun Congregation

27501 Fairmount Boulevard

Moderated by David Greenberg,

WKYC 3News Anchor and Reporter

Panelists

Jay Geller, PhD

• Samuel Rosenthal Professor of Judaic Studies in the Department of History, Case Western Reserve University

• Author of several books on German Jewry before, during, and after the Holocaust

Moran Arad-Chajmovic

• Born and raised on Kibbutz Magen overlooking Gaza

• Granddaughter of Holocaust Survivor

• Brother fought off Hamas terrorists who invaded Magen on October 7

Adam Saar

• Case Western Reserve University student majoring in cognitive science and economics with a minor in public policy

• Grew up in Ithaca, NY, in an Israeli household

• Founder and president of CWRU Jewish Student Union

• Vice Chair of Hillel International Israel Leadership Network

• Spent Summer 2024 as an economic policy analyst at Yozmat HaMea, a think-tank based in Tel Aviv

Advance registration is REQUIRED.

RSVP by Wednesday, November 6, 2024: nlight@kifcle.org

Join us for a writing workshop (limited capacity), screening of a film about the challenges of being raised by Survivor parents, and a panel discussion with filmmaker Stacey Goldring.

This year’s commemoration includes a rededication of the site as a National Memorial, the unveiling of a major renovation including new pavers and pillars, and acknowledgement of Kol Israel’s 65th anniversary.

Join Kol Israel Foundation at B’nai Jeshurun Congregation to hear officers discuss the accomplishments of the past year and preview the upcoming 12 months. Registration required. Email nlight@kifcle.org

FREE community gathering showcasing the resilience and beauty of Israel. Flag ceremony, crafts, food, fun. At B’nai Jeshurun Congregation, 27501 Fairmount Blvd., Pepper Pike. Register: Yom Ha'atzmaut - Israel's Independence Day Tickets, Tue, May 14, 2024 at 5:30 PM | Eventbrite

It can be difficult to share your family’s Holocaust history with the third or fourth generation—and it has become even more challenging with the surge of antisemitism that began even before October 7, 2023. Yet, it’s important for children to understand their family’s roots to contextualize modern events. Join Kol Israel Foundation for an engaging discussion about healthy ways to jumpstart the conversation with younger children and teenagers. Panelists are Rabbi Matt Cohen, Wendy Firestone, and Susan Ratner. Location: B’nai Jeshurun Congregation

Remembering Kristallnacht 85 Years Later

Join Kol Israel Foundation on the eve of the 85th anniversary of Kristallnacht as our expert panelists discuss the significance of that tragic day, the lessons we should heed today, and what we can do to prevent a similar event in the future. The program will be moderated by KIF board member Sean Martin. Panelists are Kristallnacht Survivor Harry J. Abraham and Holocaust educators Mark B. Cole and Mark Swaim-Fox.

Moderator

Sean Martin, Ph.D.

• Associate Curator for Jewish History, Western Reserve Historical Society

• Adjunct Faculty, Department of Theology and Religious Studies, "The Holocaust and its Meaning," John Carroll University

• Board Member, Kol Israel Foundation

Panelists

Mark Swaim-Fox

• Executive Director, Facing History and Ourselves, Cleveland

• Chair, Ohio Holocaust and Genocide Memorial and Education Commission

• Member, United Way of Greater Cleveland's Taskforce on Race and Equity

Harry J. Abraham

• Survivor, Kristallnacht

• Board Member, Kol Israel Foundation

Mark B. Cole, Ph.D.

• Executive Director, Holocaust & Genocide Education Network

• Associate Lecturer, Cleveland State University, History of Nazism and the Holocaust

New Home. New Exhibit. Greater Opportunities. Join us at B’nai Jeshurun Congregation to explore Kol Israel Foundation’s revamped exhibit and the inspiring stories they hold. Hear from Survivor Art Gelbart and connect with the community.

Kol Israel board members and staff will be on hand to answer questions about the Kol Israel Foundation Holocaust National Memorial, the first U.S. site dedicated to the memory of the six million Jews killed in the Holocaust. Representatives will also share information about Kol Israel’s commitment to Holocaust education.

Kol Israel Foundation is a partner in the annual Yom Ha’atzmaut celebration.

Join Kol Israel Foundation and Park Synagogue for a virtual tour of an exhibit exploring the lives of artists before and after World War II and how they used art to resist and survive the Nazi regime. KIF’s Rose Viny, co-producer of the movie Escape From Treblinka, will lead a short discussion following the exhibit. FREE.

Kol Israel Foundation and Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s annual commemoration of the Holocaust and heroism will include a candle-lighting ceremony, prayers, and remarks from Dr. Irving Berkowitz. Student entries from this year’s Creative Arts Contest will be on display. A virtual option is available for those who are unable to attend in person.

• Panel discussion about the importance of Holocaust education today, featuring three Hall of Fame alumni

• Theatrical and musical performances

• Unveiling of a school mural concept

• Testimonials about class impact

Join Cleveland’s Jewish community for a short walk against antisemitism and in memory of the 6 million Jews who perished in the Holocaust. The route goes between the Maltz Museum and the Mandel JCC. Strollers and pets on leashes are welcome.