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

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.