Upcoming Events
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.
Inhertied 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
April 2025
Diary of Anne Frank @ St George Theater
The Wagner College Holocaust Center and the 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.