Resilience Rising: Amplifying Voices of Hope: Opening Reception “Für das Kind / For the Child”

Mark your calendar for the Opening Event on September 22nd, 2024, and stay tuned for more details on this impactful experience.

Event: Resilience Rising: Amplifying Voices of Hope Opening Reception
Date: September 22, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Rodef Shalom Congregation Freehof / Aaron Court 4905 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Registration: https://cwbpgh.org/event/resilience-rising-amplifying-voices-of-hope/?mc_cid=5c8000eeb1&mc_eid=d275d4bca9

The exhibit will be open to the public at Rodef Shalom Congregation Aaron Court from September 22 to October 1, 2024.

More Fall Exhibit Details COMING SOON!

Resilience Rising: Amplifying Voices of Hope

This fall, prepare to embark on a powerful journey that spans from the Kindertransport era to today’s ongoing battles against hate and discrimination. “Resilience Rising: Amplifying Voices of Hope” will illuminate the strength and spirit of those who have faced adversity and fought for justice.

Experience a series of engaging community events, explore a moving traveling exhibit, and immerse yourself in profound personal narratives, evocative music, and poignant poetry. This program promises to captivate and inspire, bringing to light stories of resilience and hope.

• Exhibition: Visit the “Für das Kind / For the Child” at community centers, and educational institutions, to gain insight into Kindertransport history and personal stories behind the artifacts.
• Speaker Series: Events featuring Kindertransport survivors, historians, and experts, discussing topics like its impact on families and communities, with interactive Q&A sessions.
• School Outreach Program: Integrating Kindertransport history into school curricula, providing resources, lesson plans, and virtual classroom visits by survivors or experts, along with student projects and oral history interviews.
• Community Storytelling Workshops: Workshops exploring family histories, connections to the Kindertransport, or themes of displacement and resilience, culminating in public sharing events.
• Film Screenings and Panel Discussions: Screenings of related documentaries followed by discussions with filmmakers, scholars, and survivors, delving into historical context and contemporary relevance.
• Art and Memory Workshops: Art-based workshops allowing participants to create works inspired by Kindertransport themes, fostering creative expression and reflection on personal and collective memory.