The Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue in Detroit will host a Holocaust program on August 24th featuring a special viewing of an exhibit on Poles who saved Jews during the Holocaust followed by a panel discussion with three Holocaust experts. The program aims to detail how people of Poland risked their lives to rescue Jewish neighbors from hatred and death. It is a partnership with the Polish Mission of Orchard Lake Schools and the POLIN Museum in Warsaw. The event is free and open to the public with donations accepted.
The summary recognizes Beverly A. Morgan-Welch as the 2015 Living Legend honoree at the Museum of African American History's annual gala. It discusses Morgan-Welch's 16 years of leadership at the Museum, during which she oversaw unprecedented historic preservation efforts and award-winning restorations. It also announces the establishment of the Beverly A. Morgan-Welch Historic Preservation and Education Fund to continue her legacy of preserving the Museum's historic sites and offering educational programs.
This document is a newsletter from the Minneapolis Jewish community in winter 2015/5776 that includes:
- Thank you messages to corporate partners who support the community
- Information about upcoming community events like a trip to Israel, the Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival, and a humor festival
- News highlights like a cooking class through Yachad providing baked goods for community events
- Recognition of community members who received awards for their leadership and philanthropy
- An announcement about a new focus on legacy giving in the community
Hostelling International-New York Community EngagementAri Joseph
This document summarizes the community engagement efforts of Hostelling International New York (HI-NY). It discusses three main goals: 1) integrating hostel guests into the local NYC community through experiences and support, 2) establishing connections between the local community and hostel through partnerships and events, and 3) educating new audiences about HI-NY through workshops, classes and inviting people into the hostel. It provides details on the types of partnerships, events and programs HI-NY offers to achieve these goals and connect over 72,000 travelers with New Yorkers. The long term vision is for HI-NY to become a leading cultural institution in NYC on par with organizations like 92Y through expanded programming and community outreach
The newsletter from the Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation (LTHP) announces upcoming preservation events in spring 2014. Historic preservation efforts across Louisiana are highlighted, including buildings being saved and economic development occurring. Upcoming key events noted are the Louisiana Annual Cultural Connection on April 22nd and the Louisiana Annual Preservation Conference from June 25-27th in Natchitoches. Membership renewal and a new endangered properties program to rescue historic buildings are also mentioned.
Kathryn Martin LINDA PACE FOUNDATION ReleaseKathryn Martin
The Linda Pace Foundation has appointed Kathryn R. Martin as their interim executive director. Martin is an experienced arts manager and leader with over 25 years of experience. She will help guide the Foundation in leveraging opportunities and ensuring the founder Linda Pace's vision is realized. The Foundation supports contemporary artists and organizations through grants, operates an artist residency program, and maintains a collection of over 600 works of art that it loans to institutions around the world.
Tom Suozzi at OU Advocacy Candidate Forumouadvocacy
Rabbi Jonathan Rietti gave a lecture at the 19th Annual Commemoration of Rachel Imeinu's yahrtzeit organized by the Rachel's Children Reclamation Foundation. The lecture focused on Rachel's relationship to the final redemption and her role in pleading with God on behalf of the Jewish people. The event also honored community leaders for their work and raised funds to support the Foundation's activities maintaining Rachel's tomb and running a women's learning center.
Preface
Large scale international mobility of the people since colonial times has been one of the most important historical phenomenon in the human history. This has impacted upon the social, cultural, political and economic landscape of the entire globe. Though academic interest goes back little early, the phenomenon got the world wide attention as late as 1990s. We have witnessed more proactive engagement of various organizations at national and international level such as UN bodies. There was also growing research interest in the areas. Large number of institutions got engaged in research on diaspora-international migration-refugee-transnationalism. Wide range of research and publications in these areas gave a new thrust to the entire issue and hence advancing further research.
The recent emphasis on diaspora’s development role further accentuated the attention of policy makers towards diaspora. The most underemphasized perhaps, the role of diaspora and transnational actors in the overall development process through capacity building, resource mobilization, knowledge sharing etc. are growing areas of development debate in national as well as international forums. There have been policy initiatives at both national and international level to engage diaspora more meaningfully since last one decade. There is a need for more wholistic understanding of the enrite phenomena to facilitate researchers and stakeholders engaged in the various issues related to diaspora and transnationalism.
Similarly, we find the areas such as social, political and cultural vis a vis diaspora also attracting more interest in recent times as forces of globalization intensified in multi direction. Due to global movement of people since last few centuries most of the countries have the presence of diasporas in their land and their own diasporas spread out other countries. This has made impact on the speed and pattern of cultural exchanges. Similarly this also impacted on the political arenas influencing the home and host country politicis as well as international relations.
In this global complexity we need better informed policy engagement. For this there is a need for continuous research input. Our effort in creating global database of research scholars, institutions, research events etc. are to promote better research as policy measures at local, national and global level.
This bibliography compilation has been done by researchers at Global ReseArch Forum on Diaspora and Transnationbalism. This is an attempt to provide an encyclopaedic view on the works that are already published in the form of research paper, manuscripts, books etc. on the diaspora and transnationalism.
Bibleography
2
Global Research Forum on Diaspora and Transnationalism
The Book contains twenty eight broad areas related to diaspora and transnationalism, often some of these bibliographies are repeated under different broad areas because of its relevance in different context.
The summary recognizes Beverly A. Morgan-Welch as the 2015 Living Legend honoree at the Museum of African American History's annual gala. It discusses Morgan-Welch's 16 years of leadership at the Museum, during which she oversaw unprecedented historic preservation efforts and award-winning restorations. It also announces the establishment of the Beverly A. Morgan-Welch Historic Preservation and Education Fund to continue her legacy of preserving the Museum's historic sites and offering educational programs.
This document is a newsletter from the Minneapolis Jewish community in winter 2015/5776 that includes:
- Thank you messages to corporate partners who support the community
- Information about upcoming community events like a trip to Israel, the Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival, and a humor festival
- News highlights like a cooking class through Yachad providing baked goods for community events
- Recognition of community members who received awards for their leadership and philanthropy
- An announcement about a new focus on legacy giving in the community
Hostelling International-New York Community EngagementAri Joseph
This document summarizes the community engagement efforts of Hostelling International New York (HI-NY). It discusses three main goals: 1) integrating hostel guests into the local NYC community through experiences and support, 2) establishing connections between the local community and hostel through partnerships and events, and 3) educating new audiences about HI-NY through workshops, classes and inviting people into the hostel. It provides details on the types of partnerships, events and programs HI-NY offers to achieve these goals and connect over 72,000 travelers with New Yorkers. The long term vision is for HI-NY to become a leading cultural institution in NYC on par with organizations like 92Y through expanded programming and community outreach
The newsletter from the Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation (LTHP) announces upcoming preservation events in spring 2014. Historic preservation efforts across Louisiana are highlighted, including buildings being saved and economic development occurring. Upcoming key events noted are the Louisiana Annual Cultural Connection on April 22nd and the Louisiana Annual Preservation Conference from June 25-27th in Natchitoches. Membership renewal and a new endangered properties program to rescue historic buildings are also mentioned.
Kathryn Martin LINDA PACE FOUNDATION ReleaseKathryn Martin
The Linda Pace Foundation has appointed Kathryn R. Martin as their interim executive director. Martin is an experienced arts manager and leader with over 25 years of experience. She will help guide the Foundation in leveraging opportunities and ensuring the founder Linda Pace's vision is realized. The Foundation supports contemporary artists and organizations through grants, operates an artist residency program, and maintains a collection of over 600 works of art that it loans to institutions around the world.
Tom Suozzi at OU Advocacy Candidate Forumouadvocacy
Rabbi Jonathan Rietti gave a lecture at the 19th Annual Commemoration of Rachel Imeinu's yahrtzeit organized by the Rachel's Children Reclamation Foundation. The lecture focused on Rachel's relationship to the final redemption and her role in pleading with God on behalf of the Jewish people. The event also honored community leaders for their work and raised funds to support the Foundation's activities maintaining Rachel's tomb and running a women's learning center.
Preface
Large scale international mobility of the people since colonial times has been one of the most important historical phenomenon in the human history. This has impacted upon the social, cultural, political and economic landscape of the entire globe. Though academic interest goes back little early, the phenomenon got the world wide attention as late as 1990s. We have witnessed more proactive engagement of various organizations at national and international level such as UN bodies. There was also growing research interest in the areas. Large number of institutions got engaged in research on diaspora-international migration-refugee-transnationalism. Wide range of research and publications in these areas gave a new thrust to the entire issue and hence advancing further research.
The recent emphasis on diaspora’s development role further accentuated the attention of policy makers towards diaspora. The most underemphasized perhaps, the role of diaspora and transnational actors in the overall development process through capacity building, resource mobilization, knowledge sharing etc. are growing areas of development debate in national as well as international forums. There have been policy initiatives at both national and international level to engage diaspora more meaningfully since last one decade. There is a need for more wholistic understanding of the enrite phenomena to facilitate researchers and stakeholders engaged in the various issues related to diaspora and transnationalism.
Similarly, we find the areas such as social, political and cultural vis a vis diaspora also attracting more interest in recent times as forces of globalization intensified in multi direction. Due to global movement of people since last few centuries most of the countries have the presence of diasporas in their land and their own diasporas spread out other countries. This has made impact on the speed and pattern of cultural exchanges. Similarly this also impacted on the political arenas influencing the home and host country politicis as well as international relations.
In this global complexity we need better informed policy engagement. For this there is a need for continuous research input. Our effort in creating global database of research scholars, institutions, research events etc. are to promote better research as policy measures at local, national and global level.
This bibliography compilation has been done by researchers at Global ReseArch Forum on Diaspora and Transnationbalism. This is an attempt to provide an encyclopaedic view on the works that are already published in the form of research paper, manuscripts, books etc. on the diaspora and transnationalism.
Bibleography
2
Global Research Forum on Diaspora and Transnationalism
The Book contains twenty eight broad areas related to diaspora and transnationalism, often some of these bibliographies are repeated under different broad areas because of its relevance in different context.
The Furzedown Community Network held its annual general meeting on February 9, 2022. The chair's report summarized the FCN's activities from January to December 2021, its second year impacted by COVID-19. Events included virtual talks on gardening and cooking, community meetings with local councillors, neighborhood walks and runs, and a Christmas tree lighting. The FCN also supported local groups and initiatives like a tree trail booklet, memorial bench, and holiday donations for children. Membership grew to 165 people with the help of social media outreach. Long service awards recognized 16 community members for their contributions over the years.
Stand Up For Independence (SUFI) created this presentation for the 2014 FL SAND Conference in Orlando, FL. SUFI is located on the Treasure Coast of Florida in Stuart. SUFI is a very active group of Florida Self-Advocates.
A Scavenger Hunt for a Healthy Arts Community.
By
CHARLES CHIP MC NEAL
chip106@aol.com
October 2011
Lesley University
Creative Arts in Learning
EARTS 6101 Art and Culture in Community
Washington, D.C., Capital Club Hosts 22nd Annual Sinatra SoireeRachael Hesling
The Capital Club, a nonprofit in Washington D.C., held its 22nd Annual Sinatra Soirée on July 17, 2014 at the National Building Museum. The event brought together prominent members of the D.C. community for cocktails, dancing to a big band, and appetizers and desserts. Proceeds from the event supported the University of the South's Trey Lefler Memorial Scholarship Fund and other local and national charities.
Middle eastern cultural roadshow. Purpose: Spread awareness to the middle eastern US of middle eastern culture, thereby raising engagement and altering the narrative from a grassroots perspective. Goal: Affect policy change in favor of symbiotic foreign policy
The document announces an open house and public forum to gather input on building a vision for downtown Lynn. It encourages residents to join their friends and neighbors on May 23rd from 5:30-8:30pm at the Lynn Museum to help guide decisions and ensure a thriving and vibrant future for the city's downtown center. It provides contact information for Manisha Bewtra to RSVP or request accessibility accommodations.
Public report on operating of community initiative 'Restoring Donbas' duing 2...Restoring Donbass
Community initiative “Restoring Donbas” includes community organization “Restoring Donbas” and “Charity foundation” Donbas: Restoring!”
The initiative (as a part of these organizations) carries out a number of analytical, humanitarian, cultural and other projects. In December community initiative “Restoring Donbas” presented a public report 2014 - 2016.
Public report of community initiative "Restoring Donbas"Restoring Donbass
The document provides an overview of the work of the community initiative "Restoring Donbas" during 2015. It discusses the organization's mission, principles, and projects implemented over the year, including expert surveys and analyses, cultural and educational programs, informational assistance and consulting for internally displaced persons, and humanitarian aid. Key accomplishments include providing services to over 13,000 people, organizing children's art exhibitions, and establishing an online platform with over 110,000 social media subscribers. The initiative aims to promote peaceful solutions to restore prosperity to the Donbas region of Ukraine.
A Season of Giving/Christmas Decatur seeks volunteers to help provide holiday gifts for low-income children and senior citizens in Decatur. Volunteer opportunities include interviewing parents to determine gift wishes, assisting with office work from October through December, and helping with gift intake and organization in December. Those interested can contact Lee Ann Harvey at 678-553-6548 or aseasonofgiving@decaturga.com for more information.
The cultural capital of Wichita, Kansas includes its diverse neighborhoods, parks, art, churches, ethnic groups, and festivals. Efforts are underway to revitalize historically African American and Latino neighborhoods. Key landmarks include the Keeper of the Plains statue and various art museums and theaters. Festivals celebrate Wichita's culture, but the city struggles with its self-image due to its Native American roots, frontier past, and diverse population that remains compartmentalized by race.
The document summarizes the 2014 Governor's Arts Awards ceremony in West Virginia, which honored exceptional artists and arts supporters in the state. Ten individuals received awards, including Don Page (posthumously) and Cathey Crowell Sawyer for Lifetime Achievement. Page dedicated over 50 years to promoting West Virginia crafts and Sawyer helped build the Greenbrier Valley Theatre. Other awards recognized organizations and individuals for their contributions to arts education, leadership, and more. The evening included performances celebrating West Virginia's cultural talents.
The Brevard Cultural Alliance serves artists, cultural organizations, and communities in Brevard County, Florida. Their mission is to build and sustain a vibrant arts and cultural sector that is integral to the county's quality of life. They provide resources and support to individual artists, administer grants to cultural organizations, and organize arts education and cultural events for the community that attract thousands of attendees annually. The arts and cultural industry contributes over $42 million each year to the local economy and helps support community development and tourism.
The document discusses the importance of the LGBT Community Center in New York City. It provides a safe space for the LGBT community and preserves the history of the gay rights movement. The center was founded in 1983 and has served as a meeting place for major activist groups like ACT-UP that helped drive the AIDS movement. It also hosts support groups, houses an LGBT library and archive, and allows over 400 community groups to meet annually. The center remains historically significant as the starting point for many influential LGBT activist organizations and continues to support the LGBT community.
A Pakistani-American civic association in Staten Island, New York experienced challenges to its work of engaging the local community after 9/11. The environment became less conducive to civil society activities as distrust of Muslim Americans increased. However, the group still engaged in some non-political events and efforts to support first responders. The experience highlights the importance of having a secure environment and democratic traditions that incorporate local cultures for civil society and Muslim political engagement to thrive.
A Pakistani-American civic association in Staten Island, New York experienced challenges to its work of engaging the local community after the events of 9/11. The environment became less conducive to the flourishing of a Muslim American civil society due to increased tensions. However, support from various levels of government helped mitigate some of the challenges. Lessons learned indicate that democracy takes time to develop and requires an informed populace, independent media, women's participation, and reforms built from within a society.
A Pakistani-American civic association in Staten Island, New York saw its role and activities change significantly before and after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Prior to 9/11, the association actively engaged in cultural and political events that brought together over 1,000 people. It had members involved in local politics. However, after 9/11 the environment became less conducive to its activities due to increased tensions. The association scaled back its political involvement and large events. Newspaper coverage of Muslims and terrorism also increased. The experience highlights challenges for Muslim civil society and questions around democracy in Muslim-majority regions.
DreamWeek 2015 to Promote Tolerance and EqualityJackie Calvert
DreamWeek 2015 in San Antonio will include over 70 events from January 9th to January 21st to promote discussions around social issues and foster tolerance. The annual summit features events focused on various themes like education, arts, justice and more. This year's DreamWeek will address current issues like racial profiling, police community relations and will look to have respectful debates. It aims to promote the vision of equality, diversity and tolerance through partner organizations. Highlights include speakers, documentaries, art exhibits, workshops and a youth empowerment summit. The summit leads up to San Antonio's large Martin Luther King Jr. Day march and commemoration.
The document provides information about Jewish events and organizations in Minneapolis for the winter of 2014, including details on celebrating Chanukah, a profile of the Minnesota Jewish Arts Council (Rimon), a calendar of Jewish happenings, and news briefs about Federation initiatives and partner organizations. It also recognizes individuals who received awards from the Minneapolis Jewish Federation for their leadership and support of the local Jewish community.
This document provides information about Portrait of America, a public art exhibition project by photographer Joe Standart. The project features large-scale portraits displayed across various cities, with the goal of celebrating community and promoting understanding. It summarizes the first exhibition in New London, Connecticut, transforming the city into an outdoor gallery. Future exhibitions are planned for Detroit, Hartford, Minneapolis, New Orleans, and Santa Barbara. The portraits depict a diverse range of individuals and aim to honor human dignity. The project brings art and community development together to enrich cultural experiences and public spaces.
The Furzedown Community Network held its annual general meeting on February 9, 2022. The chair's report summarized the FCN's activities from January to December 2021, its second year impacted by COVID-19. Events included virtual talks on gardening and cooking, community meetings with local councillors, neighborhood walks and runs, and a Christmas tree lighting. The FCN also supported local groups and initiatives like a tree trail booklet, memorial bench, and holiday donations for children. Membership grew to 165 people with the help of social media outreach. Long service awards recognized 16 community members for their contributions over the years.
Stand Up For Independence (SUFI) created this presentation for the 2014 FL SAND Conference in Orlando, FL. SUFI is located on the Treasure Coast of Florida in Stuart. SUFI is a very active group of Florida Self-Advocates.
A Scavenger Hunt for a Healthy Arts Community.
By
CHARLES CHIP MC NEAL
chip106@aol.com
October 2011
Lesley University
Creative Arts in Learning
EARTS 6101 Art and Culture in Community
Washington, D.C., Capital Club Hosts 22nd Annual Sinatra SoireeRachael Hesling
The Capital Club, a nonprofit in Washington D.C., held its 22nd Annual Sinatra Soirée on July 17, 2014 at the National Building Museum. The event brought together prominent members of the D.C. community for cocktails, dancing to a big band, and appetizers and desserts. Proceeds from the event supported the University of the South's Trey Lefler Memorial Scholarship Fund and other local and national charities.
Middle eastern cultural roadshow. Purpose: Spread awareness to the middle eastern US of middle eastern culture, thereby raising engagement and altering the narrative from a grassroots perspective. Goal: Affect policy change in favor of symbiotic foreign policy
The document announces an open house and public forum to gather input on building a vision for downtown Lynn. It encourages residents to join their friends and neighbors on May 23rd from 5:30-8:30pm at the Lynn Museum to help guide decisions and ensure a thriving and vibrant future for the city's downtown center. It provides contact information for Manisha Bewtra to RSVP or request accessibility accommodations.
Public report on operating of community initiative 'Restoring Donbas' duing 2...Restoring Donbass
Community initiative “Restoring Donbas” includes community organization “Restoring Donbas” and “Charity foundation” Donbas: Restoring!”
The initiative (as a part of these organizations) carries out a number of analytical, humanitarian, cultural and other projects. In December community initiative “Restoring Donbas” presented a public report 2014 - 2016.
Public report of community initiative "Restoring Donbas"Restoring Donbass
The document provides an overview of the work of the community initiative "Restoring Donbas" during 2015. It discusses the organization's mission, principles, and projects implemented over the year, including expert surveys and analyses, cultural and educational programs, informational assistance and consulting for internally displaced persons, and humanitarian aid. Key accomplishments include providing services to over 13,000 people, organizing children's art exhibitions, and establishing an online platform with over 110,000 social media subscribers. The initiative aims to promote peaceful solutions to restore prosperity to the Donbas region of Ukraine.
A Season of Giving/Christmas Decatur seeks volunteers to help provide holiday gifts for low-income children and senior citizens in Decatur. Volunteer opportunities include interviewing parents to determine gift wishes, assisting with office work from October through December, and helping with gift intake and organization in December. Those interested can contact Lee Ann Harvey at 678-553-6548 or aseasonofgiving@decaturga.com for more information.
The cultural capital of Wichita, Kansas includes its diverse neighborhoods, parks, art, churches, ethnic groups, and festivals. Efforts are underway to revitalize historically African American and Latino neighborhoods. Key landmarks include the Keeper of the Plains statue and various art museums and theaters. Festivals celebrate Wichita's culture, but the city struggles with its self-image due to its Native American roots, frontier past, and diverse population that remains compartmentalized by race.
The document summarizes the 2014 Governor's Arts Awards ceremony in West Virginia, which honored exceptional artists and arts supporters in the state. Ten individuals received awards, including Don Page (posthumously) and Cathey Crowell Sawyer for Lifetime Achievement. Page dedicated over 50 years to promoting West Virginia crafts and Sawyer helped build the Greenbrier Valley Theatre. Other awards recognized organizations and individuals for their contributions to arts education, leadership, and more. The evening included performances celebrating West Virginia's cultural talents.
The Brevard Cultural Alliance serves artists, cultural organizations, and communities in Brevard County, Florida. Their mission is to build and sustain a vibrant arts and cultural sector that is integral to the county's quality of life. They provide resources and support to individual artists, administer grants to cultural organizations, and organize arts education and cultural events for the community that attract thousands of attendees annually. The arts and cultural industry contributes over $42 million each year to the local economy and helps support community development and tourism.
The document discusses the importance of the LGBT Community Center in New York City. It provides a safe space for the LGBT community and preserves the history of the gay rights movement. The center was founded in 1983 and has served as a meeting place for major activist groups like ACT-UP that helped drive the AIDS movement. It also hosts support groups, houses an LGBT library and archive, and allows over 400 community groups to meet annually. The center remains historically significant as the starting point for many influential LGBT activist organizations and continues to support the LGBT community.
A Pakistani-American civic association in Staten Island, New York experienced challenges to its work of engaging the local community after 9/11. The environment became less conducive to civil society activities as distrust of Muslim Americans increased. However, the group still engaged in some non-political events and efforts to support first responders. The experience highlights the importance of having a secure environment and democratic traditions that incorporate local cultures for civil society and Muslim political engagement to thrive.
A Pakistani-American civic association in Staten Island, New York experienced challenges to its work of engaging the local community after the events of 9/11. The environment became less conducive to the flourishing of a Muslim American civil society due to increased tensions. However, support from various levels of government helped mitigate some of the challenges. Lessons learned indicate that democracy takes time to develop and requires an informed populace, independent media, women's participation, and reforms built from within a society.
A Pakistani-American civic association in Staten Island, New York saw its role and activities change significantly before and after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Prior to 9/11, the association actively engaged in cultural and political events that brought together over 1,000 people. It had members involved in local politics. However, after 9/11 the environment became less conducive to its activities due to increased tensions. The association scaled back its political involvement and large events. Newspaper coverage of Muslims and terrorism also increased. The experience highlights challenges for Muslim civil society and questions around democracy in Muslim-majority regions.
DreamWeek 2015 to Promote Tolerance and EqualityJackie Calvert
DreamWeek 2015 in San Antonio will include over 70 events from January 9th to January 21st to promote discussions around social issues and foster tolerance. The annual summit features events focused on various themes like education, arts, justice and more. This year's DreamWeek will address current issues like racial profiling, police community relations and will look to have respectful debates. It aims to promote the vision of equality, diversity and tolerance through partner organizations. Highlights include speakers, documentaries, art exhibits, workshops and a youth empowerment summit. The summit leads up to San Antonio's large Martin Luther King Jr. Day march and commemoration.
The document provides information about Jewish events and organizations in Minneapolis for the winter of 2014, including details on celebrating Chanukah, a profile of the Minnesota Jewish Arts Council (Rimon), a calendar of Jewish happenings, and news briefs about Federation initiatives and partner organizations. It also recognizes individuals who received awards from the Minneapolis Jewish Federation for their leadership and support of the local Jewish community.
This document provides information about Portrait of America, a public art exhibition project by photographer Joe Standart. The project features large-scale portraits displayed across various cities, with the goal of celebrating community and promoting understanding. It summarizes the first exhibition in New London, Connecticut, transforming the city into an outdoor gallery. Future exhibitions are planned for Detroit, Hartford, Minneapolis, New Orleans, and Santa Barbara. The portraits depict a diverse range of individuals and aim to honor human dignity. The project brings art and community development together to enrich cultural experiences and public spaces.
The Dallas Jewish Historical Society preserves the history of the Dallas Jewish community through its collection of written, visual, and audio materials in its archive. The organization makes these materials available for research and helps connect present and future generations to Jewish Dallas. The document provides details on the society's mission, goals, activities, and acquisitions over the past year.
0614 the black church and the transformation of societyPatrick Duggan
This document provides biographical information on Rev. Dr. Patrick G. Duggan including his education, ecclesial experience, professional experience, and volunteer experience. It lists his BA from Harvard University in 1980, MDiv from New York Theological Seminary in 1993, and Dmin from New York Theological Seminary in 2013. It also outlines his various leadership roles in churches, non-profits, and government.
The document provides information about the IDEAS CITY Festival that will take place from May 28-30, 2015 in New York City. The festival theme is "The Invisible City" and will explore questions of transparency, citizenship, expression, participation and the quest for visibility in cities. The festival will include talks, panels, films and discussions at the Great Hall of the Cooper Union on May 28th. Panelists will discuss issues like designing cities for the future, the role of data and privacy in democracy, and networks and infrastructure. The festival aims to create networks between thinkers from different fields and engage the public in addressing civic issues.
This newsletter from the Princeton Club of New York announces upcoming April and May events at the club, including a Passover Seder on April 3, an Easter buffet, and a Mother's Day brunch on May 10. It also advertises upcoming lectures on topics like the evolution of New York City's urban landscape, modern Jewish theology, and the history of Syria. Additionally, it provides details on the Princeton Prize in Race Relations ceremony on May 7 to honor high school students improving race relations. The newsletter is aimed at keeping Princeton alumni and members of the club informed of social and educational programs happening in the spring.
This newsletter from the Princeton Club of New York announces upcoming events in April and May, including lectures on modern Jewish theology, the evolution of urban landscapes in New York City, and a film series on the city of Los Angeles. It also advertises social events like the annual Mad Hatter's Ball spring party and a tour of the 9/11 Memorial Museum. Club members can choose from a variety of cultural and educational activities taking place in the coming months.
The document summarizes the history and goals of the Arab American National Museum. It discusses how there is only one museum focused on Arab American history and culture, despite over 35,000 active museums in the US. The museum aims to document and preserve Arab American contributions and heritage, combat stereotypes, and reflect the diversity of the Arab American community through community engagement and educational programs. It outlines the challenges of establishing the museum and how it took a grassroots approach to build consensus and support within the Arab American community.
LAUDE is a new publication focused on advancing intellectual discourse in Chicago through engaging interviews, photography, and commentary from respected voices. It aims to connect educated Chicagoans interested in the arts, science, technology, culture and society. The first issue features topics like how digital shifts are transforming education and Northwestern University's progress on diabetes treatment. LAUDE seeks to elevate ideas, cross boundaries, and encourage the free flow of thought among active culture seekers in the city.
Going Beyond What Movements are ‘Against’ to What They are ‘For’
Freedom Dreams Freedom Now asks the following questions: What language
do we have that reflects the kind of world we want to live in? Is there a rubric
under which “a” movement can rally today? What are the components of a
shared analysis of this moment, what is needed, what is possible and how?
What are new slogans, texts, terms that help us forge a collective analysis?
What are the freedom dreams of this generation of activists?
Freedom Dreams Freedom Now is an intergenerational gathering of scholars,
artists and activists commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Freedom Summer
1964 and mapping the landscape of contemporary social justice work.
We will engage in political and analytical quilting to connect different debates,
communities and movements.
- Esta Noche was the first and longest-running Latino gay bar in San Francisco, founded in 1979.
- It provided a safe space for gay Latino men to socialize that was free from discrimination they faced in predominantly white gay bars.
- The bar hosted drag shows, dancing, and comedy and became a community organizing hub, while celebrating Latino culture.
- However, gentrification forced it to close in 2014, representing a loss of an important LGBTQ space and history.
Globalization has influenced religion in several ways. It has allowed the spread of religions across borders through increased movement of people, trade, and cultural exchange. Major religions like Buddhism first spread globally through trade routes like the Silk Road. Pilgrimages and tourism have also contributed to the globalization of religions. The Crusades illustrated how Christianity drove early globalization efforts. However, critics argue that globalization can lead to cultural homogenization and a loss of diversity as local traditions are erased. It has also contributed to both religious secularization and religious conservatism in different societies. Managing religious diversity and reducing conflicts remains an ongoing challenge of globalization.
Soner Tarim of Gulen Harmony Schools Wife Nancy LiGulen Cemaat
Soner Tarim of Gulen Harmony Schools in Texas was given his walking papers at the end of October 2017 by FETO himself, Where is Soner Tarim? Married to Nancy Li who has pushed herself into the center of Houston society. Easton Resource Development, Inc is her firm which is an education consulting and PR firm (more than likely Harmony is her top client) Are the super power couple of Texas being sent to another country to lead another Gulen empire?
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DowntownSynagogueMediaReleases2016
1.
Media
Contact
Vicki
Sitron,
Program
Coordinator
Isaac
Agree
Downtown
Synagogue
313-‐962-‐4047
vsitron@downtownsynagogue.org
FOR
IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
Downtown
Synagogue
Hosts
Thought-‐Provoking
Holocaust
Program
Detroit,
MI,
August
11,
2016
–
The
Isaac
Agree
Downtown
Synagogue
(Downtown
Synagogue),
1457
Griswold
in
Detroit,
will
hold
a
special
viewing
of
the
Holocaust
exhibit
“They
Risked
Their
Lives:
Poles
Who
Saved
Jews
During
the
Holocaust”
on
Wednesday,
August
24
at
5:30
p.m.
This
will
be
followed
by
a
panel
discussion
lead
by
Holocaust
experts
at
6:30
p.m.
Both
the
display
and
the
speakers
will
detail
how
the
people
of
Poland
put
themselves
in
peril
to
rescue
their
Jewish
neighbors
from
unfathomable
hatred
and
certain
death.
The
panelists
are:
-‐Dr.
Joshua
Genig,
Director
of
Lay
Ministry
and
Associate
Professor
of
Church
History
at
the
SS.
Cyril
&
Methodius
Seminary.
-‐Dr.
Guy
Stern,
Director
of
the
International
Institute
of
the
Righteous
at
the
Holocaust
Memorial
Center.
-‐Dr.
Jamie
Wraight,
Curator
of
the
Voice/Vision
Holocaust
Archive
at
the
University
of
Michigan-‐Dearborn.
The
program
is
offered
in
partnership
with
The
Polish
Mission
of
the
Orchard
Lake
Schools,
the
POLIN
Museum
of
the
History
of
Polish
Jews
(Warsaw,
Poland).
Named
2016
European
Museum
of
the
Year,
the
POLIN
Museum
in
Warsaw
presents
new
research
that
stimulates
and
challenges
understanding
of
Polish-‐Jewish
relations.
The
event
is
free
and
open
to
all.
Donations
will
be
accepted.
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SYNAGOGUE
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2
DOWNTOWN
SYNAGOGUE
MISSION
The
principal
mission
of
the
Downtown
Synagogue
is
to
serve
as
a
beacon
for
the
entire
Jewish
community
of
Metropolitan
Detroit
by
maintaining
an
egalitarian
synagogue,
rooted
in
Jewish
tradition
and
affirming
of
pluralistic
practice,
in
downtown
Detroit.
It
encourages
inter-‐generational
engagement
and
promotes
broad-‐based
participation
by
offering
a
wide
range
of
programming
and
acting
as
a
conduit
for
Jewish
activity
in
the
city.
It
is
committed
to
supporting
the
revitalization
of
Detroit;
and
assuring
accessibility
to
all.
For
more
information,
go
to:
downtownsynagogue.org
#
#
#
3.
Media
Contact
Vicki
Sitron,
Program
Coordinator
Isaac
Agree
Downtown
Synagogue
313-‐962-‐4047
vsitron@downtownsynagogue.org
FOR
IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
Downtown
Synagogue
Programs
Explore
Detroit’s
Jewish
History
Detroit,
MI,
June
1,
2016
–
The
Isaac
Agree
Downtown
Synagogue,
1457
Griswold
in
Detroit,
will
host
three
upcoming
activities
pertaining
to
the
ongoing
narrative
of
the
Detroit
Jewish
community:
-‐
The
“Creating
a
Jewish
Community”
panels
explore
Jewish
residential
patterns
in
Metropolitan
Detroit.
The
Downtown
Synagogue’s
exhibit
is
titled
“Neighborhoods.”
The
Leonard
N.
Simons
Jewish
Community
Archives
developed
the
installation,
and
it
will
be
displayed
at
the
synagogue
during
the
month
of
June.
-‐
The
synagogue’s
monthly
Lunch
&
Learn
is
“Creating
Opportunities:
Settlers
to
Citizens:
An
Introduction
to
Detroit’s
Jewish
History.”
The
beginnings
and
growth
of
Metro
Detroit’s
Jewish
community
will
be
discussed.
The
event
will
take
place
at
the
synagogue
on
June
6
from
12
p.m.
-‐
1
p.m.
A
kosher,
vegetarian
lunch
will
be
provided
free
of
charge.
-‐
Marsha
Music,
a
Detroit-‐based
writer,
poet,
speaker,
and
storyteller,
will
discuss
her
essay
“The
Kidnapped
Children
of
Detroit.”
The
piece
explores
the
“white
flight”
she
experienced
as
a
child,
and
the
Jewish
community’s
departure
from
the
city
is
mentioned.
Music
will
appear
at
the
synagogue
on
June
29
from
6:30
p.m.
-‐
8:30
p.m.
The
Downtown
Synagogue
is
one
of
several
locations
in
the
Detroit
area
where
the
Leonard
N.
Simons
Jewish
Community
Archives
installations
will
appear
in
2016.
Each
display
showcases
a
different
aspect
of
Jewish
life
in
Detroit
during
the
past
century
through
photos,
text,
and
graphics.
The
Downtown
Synagogue’s
exhibit,
“Neighborhoods,”
explores
the
Jewish
community’s
migration
from
the
City
of
Detroit
to
Southeast
Michigan’s
northern
suburbs.
This
shift
impacted
various
aspects
of
society,
including
businesses,
synagogues,
and
schools.
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SYNAGOGUE
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PAGE
2
“Creating
Opportunities:
Settlers
to
Citizens:
An
Introduction
to
Detroit’s
Jewish
History,”
follows
the
growth
of
the
Jewish
community
from
the
arrival
of
its
first
settlers
in
1760
through
the
1950s.
A
docent
trained
by
the
Jewish
Historical
Society
of
Michigan
will
share
stories
of
the
area’s
first
synagogues
and
Jewish
institutions,
former
Jewish
neighborhoods,
and
prominent
Jewish
Detroiters.
Marsha
Music
has
life-‐long
roots
in
Detroit
and
Highland
Park,
where
she
was
an
activist
and
labor
leader.
She
is
a
writer
and
poet,
and
she
reflects
on
Detroit
and
its
musical
legacy
in
literary
anthologies
and
on
her
eponymous
blog.
She
is
a
noted
speaker,
storyteller
and
a
contributor
to
numerous
oral
history
projects
and
films.
She
has
received
acclaim
for
her
essays
“The
Kidnapped
Children
of
Detroit”
and
her
epic
poem,
“Just
Say
Hi.”
She
is
a
2012
Kresge
Literary
Arts
Fellow,
a
2015
Knight
Arts
Challenge
awardee,
and
a
2016
Ideas
City
Detroit
Fellow.
In
2015,
she
was
commissioned
to
create
a
poem
for
the
celebrated
“Symphony
in
D,“
which
she
read
in
performances
with
the
DSO.
She
lives
in
historic
Lafayette
Park
and
is
married
to
artist
David
Philpot.
DOWNTOWN
SYNAGOGUE
MISSION
The
principal
mission
of
the
Downtown
Synagogue
is
to
serve
as
a
beacon
for
the
entire
Jewish
community
of
Metropolitan
Detroit
by
maintaining
an
egalitarian
synagogue,
rooted
in
Jewish
tradition
and
affirming
of
pluralistic
practice,
in
downtown
Detroit.
It
encourages
inter-‐
generational
engagement
and
promotes
broad-‐based
participation
by
offering
a
wide
range
of
programming
and
acting
as
a
conduit
for
Jewish
activity
in
the
city.
It
is
committed
to
supporting
the
revitalization
of
Detroit;
and
assuring
accessibility
to
all.
For
more
information,
go
to:
downtownsynagogue.org
#
#
#
5.
Media
Contact
Arlene
Frank
Isaac
Agree
Downtown
Synagogue
313-‐962-‐4047
ajfrank@downtownsynagogue.org
FOR
IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
Downtown
Synagogue
Hires
Vicki
Sitron
as
Program
Coordinator
Detroit,
MI,
April
26,
2016
–
The
Isaac
Agree
Downtown
Synagogue
announces
Vicki
Sitron
has
been
hired
as
the
congregation’s
program
coordinator.
Sitron’s
responsibilities
will
include
developing,
managing,
marketing,
and
implementing
synagogue
programming,
as
well
as
directing
program
volunteers
and
supporting
the
development
and
growth
of
lay-‐leaders.
She
will
begin
in
May
2016.
Ongoing
synagogue
activities
include
a
monthly
Lunch
&
Learn
and
a
partnership
with
Eden
Gardens
Block
Club
in
Detroit.
In
addition,
the
congregation
hosts
holiday
programs
throughout
the
year,
such
as
a
Megillah
reading
on
Purim,
a
Passover
seder,
and
a
Chanukah
party.
Sitron
has
worked
in
programming
roles
for
various
Jewish
organizations,
including
Jewish
Family
Service
of
Metropolitan
Detroit,
the
Washington
DC
JCC,
and
Young
Judaea.
She
has
a
Master
of
Social
Work
degree
from
the
University
of
Michigan.
“I’m
honored
to
join
the
Downtown
Synagogue
family,”
Sitron
added.
“The
energy
and
commitment
of
the
staff
and
congregants
is
motivating,
and
I
can’t
wait
to
dive
right
in
and
be
part
of
something
so
unique
and
special.”
Arlene
Frank,
the
synagogue’s
executive
director,
explained
she
and
Sitron
will
work
together
to
expand
the
congregation’s
unique
position
in
Jewish
life
in
Detroit
in
an
organic
and
determined
manner.
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SYNAGOGUE
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2
"The
hiring
of
Vicki
as
our
new
program
coordinator
will
allow
us
to
further
develop
synagogue
programs
and
increase
our
outreach
to
the
community
for
collaborative
programming.
We
will
engage
both
established
Detroiters
and
new
residents,
those
who
work
in
Detroit,
and
Jews
across
the
Metropolitan
Detroit
landscape,”
Frank
said.
“Vicki’s
deep
commitment
to
the
Detroit
Jewish
community,
paired
with
her
enthusiasm
and
experience,
will
help
the
Downtown
Synagogue
grow
our
hub
of
Jewish
life
in
Detroit."
DOWNTOWN
SYNAGOGUE
MISSION
The
principal
mission
of
the
Downtown
Synagogue
is
to
serve
as
a
beacon
for
the
entire
Jewish
community
of
Metropolitan
Detroit
by
maintaining
an
egalitarian
synagogue,
rooted
in
Jewish
tradition
and
affirming
of
pluralistic
practice,
in
downtown
Detroit.
It
encourages
inter-‐
generational
engagement
and
promotes
broad-‐based
participation
by
offering
a
wide
range
of
programming
and
acting
as
a
conduit
for
Jewish
activity
in
the
city.
It
is
committed
to
supporting
the
revitalization
of
Detroit;
and
assuring
accessibility
to
all.
For
more
information,
go
to:
downtownsynagogue.org
#
#
#
7.
Media
Contact
Arlene
Frank
Isaac
Agree
Downtown
Synagogue
313-‐962-‐4047
ajfrank@downtownsynagogue.org
FOR
IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
Downtown
Synagogue
Hires
Arlene
J.
Frank
as
Executive
Director
Detroit,
MI,
January
11,
2016
–
The
Isaac
Agree
Downtown
Synagogue
announces
Arlene
J.
Frank
has
been
appointed
its
first
full-‐time
executive
director.
Frank
manages
daily
operations
and
oversees
the
further
development
of
membership,
programming,
ritual,
growth
and
development,
and
community
support.
“I’m
excited
to
start
a
new
challenge
at
the
Downtown
Synagogue,
and
I’m
fortunate
to
join
the
congregation
as
it
continues
to
grow
Jewish
life
in
Detroit,”
said
Frank.
“As
a
lifelong
Detroiter,
I
have
a
compelling
connection
to
both
the
synagogue
and
the
city.
I
embrace
the
congregation’s
commitment
to
revitalize
Detroit,
as
well
as
its
dedication
to
tikkun
olam,
a
Jewish
concept
of
acts
of
kindness
to
perfect
or
repair
the
world.”
Frank
arrives
with
a
wealth
of
experience
having
spent
the
past
23
years
as
director
of
the
Womencenter
at
Oakland
Community
College.
Frank
successfully
guided
the
department
by
increasing
scholarship
funds,
engaging
corporate
and
community
organizations,
collaborating
with
community
organizations,
and
creating
more
awareness
of
its
programs
and
services.
She
has
been
a
member
and/or
chair
of
numerous
nonprofit
and
organizational
boards,
including
Workmen’s
Circle/Arbeter
Ring,
Detroit
Women’s
Forum,
Birmingham
Maple
Clinic,
and
National
Council
of
Jewish
Women,
Greater
Detroit
Section.
“The
Downtown
Synagogue’s
impressive
growth
was
elevated
when
we
hired
full-‐time
staff
in
2012,
and
we
will
continue
to
reach
new
heights
with
Arlene
as
our
executive
director,”
-‐
said
Leor
Barak,
the
Downtown
Synagogue
board's
immediate
past
president.
“She
is
a
formidable
community
leader
with
a
host
of
experience
in
nonprofit
management,
and
she
brings
a
positive
and
professional
approach
to
our
congregation."
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8. DOWNTOWN
SYNAGOGUE
–
PAGE
2
DOWNTOWN
SYNAGOGUE
MISSION
The
principal
mission
of
the
Downtown
Synagogue
is
to
serve
as
a
beacon
for
the
entire
Jewish
community
of
Metropolitan
Detroit
by
maintaining
an
egalitarian
synagogue,
rooted
in
Jewish
tradition
and
affirming
of
pluralistic
practice,
in
downtown
Detroit.
It
encourages
inter-‐
generational
engagement
and
promotes
broad-‐based
participation
by
offering
a
wide
range
of
programming
and
acting
as
a
conduit
for
Jewish
activity
in
the
city.
It
is
committed
to
supporting
the
revitalization
of
Detroit;
and
assuring
accessibility
to
all.
For
more
information,
go
to:
downtownsynagogue.org
###