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Remembering The Blessings of Holocaust Survivors on Yom HaShoah (Israel’s Holocaust…
The Holocaust was a horrific event that murdered six million Jews. Those who managed to survive continue to share their stories of survival. Here are some of the stories of a few survivors.
The Marriage of Rose and Arthur Gelbart: A Holocaust Survivor Love Story
Rose and Arthur have been married for almost sixty-seven years. It’s amazing that through their grief and loss, they can find common ground in love.
COMMENTARY: We should remember and teach the Holocaust, not mock its horrors
Today, people who are unvaccinated are printing out Star of David patches that say “unvaccinated” and putting them on clothes. This is an insult to the six million Jews that perished.
IMO: The positive impact of a digital detox during the pandemic
Furthermore, excessive screen time is harmful to the eyes. Research by Harvard Medical School concluded that looking at a screen for a long time can lead to poor eye health.
IMO: The benefits of implementing required computer science curriculum in schools
An early start deepens critical thinking skills and increases computer literacy which is important in every career path.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: COVID-19 in Germany
This should not be a matter of “if we can serve them” but “how can we best serve these individuals who have been lost in the battle to recover from COVID-19” My hope is to raise awareness of the needs of those who have been displaced across…
CONTRIBUTION: Remembering lives lost in the recent tragedy in Atlanta
A statement written by Shreerekha Subramanian, Department Chair of Liberal Arts and Associate Professor of Humanities and delivered during a faculty meeting and to her students.
CONTRIBUTION: LGBTQIA+ Town Hall Speech
My name is Mx. Sirena Gonzalez, and I would like to leave you with this closing statement. On behalf of the entire LGBTQ+ community: We are here; we are queer; and we are not going anywhere. We will be heard. Thank you.