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November 2024
Black Libertator As Veterans @ Faith United Methodist Church, Staten Island
A service in honor of William A. Morris Jr. for the 80th anniversary of D-Day
Kristallnacht Commemoration @ Museum of Jewish Heritage
This event honors Egon J. Salmon (1924 - 2022), who came to Staten Island as a German-Jewish refugee after being refused entry due to strict U.S. Immigration Laws. He later served the U.S. Army in World War II. As President of the Staten Island Board of Realtors, and throughout his life, Egon Salmon contributed to NYC business and Jewish-American life.
Location: MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE, NYC
Hate, Rising Islamophobia and the Bullying of Muslim Youth
Join us for a talk with Dr. Nadia Ansary, Professor of Psychology, Rider University. Dr. Ansary has several research interests exploring: 1) bullying and victimization, particularly with Muslim targets, 2) Muslim youth and young adult mental well-being and community-based outreach, and 3) the association between problem behaviors and achievement particularly focusing on affluent youth. Her research also includes a focus on cross-cultural issues including acculturative stress and family conflict. In 2008, she was appointed by Governor Corzine to the New Jersey Commission on Bullying in Schools.
Inherited Trauma, Place, Embodied Memory and Artistic Practice Talks
Artist Lorna Brunstein, second generation, in conversation with Katie O'Brien.
Via Zoom...zoom link to follow
February 2025
Exhibit Opening: “Black and Jewish: Connection, Courage and Community”
Black + Jewish: Connection, Courage, Community is a ten-panel traveling exhibit that explores the history of Black and Jewish relationships in the United States. When built on shared values and a mutual desire for civil and human rights those relationships have brought us closer to the ideal of inclusive democracy.
Exhibit Provided by the Museum of History and Holocaust Education (MHHE) at Kennesaw State University
March 2025
Islamophia & Islamic Youth
Join us for a talk with Dr. Nadia Ansary, Professor of Psychology, Rider University.
Dr. Ansary's research covers bullying and victimization, particularly with Muslim targets, Muslim youth, and young adult mental well-being and community-based outreach, and the association between problem behaviors and achievement particularly focusing on affluent youth. Her research also includes a focus on cross-cultural issues including acculturative stress and family conflict. In 2008, she was appointed by Governor Corzine to the New Jersey Commission on Bullying in Schools.
Community Mitzvah Awards
Please join the Wagner College Holocaust Center Advisory Board at the annual Community Mitzvah Awards celebrating our 2025 honorees: Joel & Bonnie Bibula, Christine & Kenneth Zapata, Mendy Mirocznik, Patricia "Anne" Taylor Carsel, Esq., and Molly Nemiro '25.
In addition to dinner and our awards program, guests will enjoy entertainment from members of the Wagner community throughout the evening.
RSVP is required by March 7th, 2025. To RSVP visit alumniconnect.wagner.edu/mitzvah2025
April 2025
Diary of Anne Frank Dress Rehearsal
Join director Mickey Tennenbaum and the cast of "The Diary of Anne Frank" (Goodrich & Hackett) for an open dress rehearsal prior to their performance at St George Theater on April 9.
Diary of Anne Frank @ St George Theater
The Wagner College Holocaust Center and Wagner College Theatre present, "The Diary of Anne Frank" (Goodrich & Hackett), a powerful play that brings her writing to life. Witness her experiences in hiding during the Holocaust, capturing her resilience, hope, and enduring spirit. Join us for a performance of remembrance, reflection, and the timeless fight for freedom and humanity.
Directed by Wagner College Theatre Faculty Mickey Tennenbaum whose mother was a Holocaust survivor from Amsterdam.
To book a trip for your group complete this form or contact the St. George Theater Box Office at 718-442-2900, ext. 503.
Contact the Holocaust Center at holocaust.center@wagner.edu for more information.
Community Days Awards Ceremony
Community Days is an interfaith effort to promote collaboration on food, clothing and blood drives, health fairs, and other events that strengthen our borough.
This year's event will honor Edwina Martin, Public Administrator; Afzal Ansari, Asian Labor Coalition/SI Hate Crimes Task Force; Jennifer Hermus-Washburn, Susan Wagner HS Educator; James Merlino '27.
Humi Europa (Bonner student) will read an original poem published in Nimbus.
Panel discussion will be on the theme "Leadership and Compassion"