By Bette Zaret, Holocaust Education Initiative In April, the Ora Gallery will come alive with voices from past and present as sixth and eighth grade students from Buffalo Creek Middle School exhibit artwork inspired by “I Never Saw Another Butterfly.” Their...
Month: March 2026
What is Passover? What do I need for my Seder?
By Rabbi Jennifer Singer Passover is probably the best known of the Jewish holidays, and according to researchers, the most observed. Jews and non-Jews alike love the holiday. The guidebook that we use, the Hagaddah, tells us exactly what to do, in what order,...
Tradition and Truth: Bringing the Pale of Settlement to the Asolo Stage
By Liat Alon PhD., Chief Learning and Engagement Officer Magic. There is a specific kind of magic that happens when history meets the stage. Recently, the Asolo Repertory Theatre began rehearsals for their upcoming production of “Fiddler on the Roof,” that will...
Lingering Scars of War: The Current War with Iran Hits Home
By Liat Alon PhD., Chief Learning and Engagement Officer As a young child, I used to sit beside my father and run my hand gently over the large scar on the inside of his elbow. There was something calming in the way my fingers traced the uneven skin. At...



