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Gratz College Launches America’s First Master’s Degree in Antisemitism Studies
PHILADELPHIA, February 22, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Gratz College is launching the first Master of Arts degree program in Antisemitism Studies in the United States in Fall 2024. This ground-breaking program will help fill the vacuum of knowledge about antisemitism across Jewish, non-Jewish, and governmental organizations responsible for generating policy to combat prejudice at a time of unprecedented Jew hatred.
It will:
• Provide an academic home for those seeking to develop both a deep theoretical and practical understanding of antisemitism;
• Help generate new and impactful research on the factors that contribute to growing antisemitism and test interventions that can successfully combat it; and
• Arm educators and practitioners with the most effective antisemitism pedagogy and programming.
Through degree concentrations in teaching, advocacy and research, graduates of this program will be uniquely qualified for prominent careers in education, think tanks, government relations, public policy, and community organizations (Jewish and non-Jewish).
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is eager to see this program take shape:
“We’re seeing a dangerous rise in antisemitism, hatred, and bigotry across our country – and it’s more important than ever that Pennsylvanians be equipped with a thorough knowledge of our shared history and the skills to discern fact from fiction. Gratz College is already renowned for its Holocaust and Genocide Studies programs, and I am encouraged the College is expanding upon that work with a new Master’s degree in Antisemitism Studies. I wish the faculty, staff, and especially the inaugural class of Antisemitism Studies students, great success in their work.”
The program is directed by Dr. Ayal Feinberg, antisemitism studies expert and Director of the Center for Holocaust Studies and Human Rights at Gratz College. The program boasts a distinguished interdisciplinary faculty from academia and leading public advocacy organizations. Despite its infancy, the degree has been endorsed by nearly one hundred scholars and public policy experts from around the world. Professor of Political Science at Kalamazoo College R. Amy Elman asserts, “With an emphasis on operationalizing knowledge, informed teaching and ethical advocacy, Gratz’s innovative graduate program fulfills a deep need in countering antisemitism.”
Gratz’s Antisemitism Studies program is also establishing ground-breaking partnerships with the world’s most prominent Jewish organizations and programs to combat antisemitism in the classroom, on campus, and in professional workspaces. In the first such partnership, Gratz and The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History have joined forces to launch the National Education Fellowship on Antisemitism. The aim of this fellowship is to generate and assess paradigm-shifting middle and high school curriculum to reduce Jew-hatred and prejudice more broadly.
As an early adopter of online education, a 128-year history of Jewish learning, and home to the world’s largest graduate program in Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Gratz is uniquely qualified to take on this necessary and overdue program.
On March 4, 2024, the master’s degree program will kick-off with a series of public lectures, including by scholars serving as affiliate faculty for the program. On April 2, 2024, Dr. Avinoam Patt, inaugural director of NYU’s Center for Study of Antisemitism and the Maurice Greenberg Professor of Holocaust Studies, will deliver a keynote lecture, titled, "Awake My People": Jewish Responses to Antisemitism in the Modern Period.” Additional talks will take place before the program officially begins in August.
Prospective students eager to start may apply now and take courses as early as March 2024 with electives in Antisemitism Studies already developed as a preview to the program.
Gratz College is grateful to the Isidore and Penny Myers Foundation for generously supporting the launch of the Antisemitism Studies program. Jay Myers, Board Chair, shared: “The Isidore and Penny Myers Foundation, a family foundation guided by Jewish American values, sees great worth in educating future generations about the roots of Antisemitism, and by doing so, working to combat it. This degree program will create scholars who can devote their talent to meet this challenge. Our Foundation is proud to support this work and by so doing, meet our obligation to help repair the world.”
Contact: lcohen@gratz.edu for more information.
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Embrace the Thrill of Axe Throwing With Friends and Family in 2024 at Dueling Axes
COLUMBUS, Ohio, January 4, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Dueling Axes, an exhilarating axe-throwing bar and lounge, established in 2018, enters the new year with enticing drink specials and providing a space for family fun outings. Online reviews are saying that Dueling Axes is a unique idea for corporate events, date nights and group settings while providing top-notch service and hospitality on axe throwing techniques and assistance.
Dueling Axes has been recognized throughout the years as a Top Team Building Service Provider and "Editor's Choice" designation by HR Magazine, Best Children's Birthday Party Venue and Best Bachelorette Party by Las Vegas Review-Journal's Best of Las Vegas and was a finalist in Best of Columbus Weddings for Bachelor Parties by Columbus Monthly.
Experience the hype and see more information below for what Dueling Axes has in store for January:
Monthly Drink Specials
Warm up for the cold, winter weather with January's cocktail of the month "Campfire Mule" made with Whiskey, lime juice, maple syrup, ginger beer and garnished uniquely with torched marshmallows. Follow up with their shot of the month "Simply Chocolate" made with Patron XO Cafe, floated with Baileys.
Axe-Throwing Leagues
Put your skills to the test, improve axe-throwing techniques or make new friends by joining the axe-throwing community by signing up for Dueling Axes' axe-throwing league. Channel your competitive spirit and take part in the camaraderie that this activity can offer. This eight-week competition starts on Monday, January 22, 2024; league members receive 20% off axe-throwing reservations all season long from Sunday - Thursday. For more information on what to expect and to sign up for a league, guests can visit www.theduelingaxes.com/leagues/league-sign-up.
Family-Friendly Outing and Friends Night Out
Running out of activities to do and places to go with the kids? Take them to Dueling Axes to burn off some energy and learn a new hobby. Dueling Axes has welcomed throwers ranging from four to 96 years old, which shows that axe throwing is doable to anyone who's up to the challenge. Dueling Axes offers a "Youth Discount" in which guests 16 years old and younger can participate for just $20/hour. Parents can take part in throwing with their kids or enjoy from afar at the bar with a selection of cocktails or mocktails.
In addition to family fun, Dueling Axes is the perfect hotspot for friend groups to spend quality time, create new memories and gain bragging rights for the years to come. With Dueling Axes' digital scoring at every lane, the axe-throwing process provides a simple way to track scores and even provides an exciting selection of different gameplay options to switch it up. Dueling Axes offers a variety of drink specials but also has various Happy Hour offers from Sunday - Thursday from 4 - 8 p.m., including $1 off draft beers.
Employee Appreciation Day
Acknowledged as a Top Team Building Service Provider in September 2023, plan ahead for Employee Appreciation Day (Friday, March 1) with Dueling Axes. Dueling Axes offers the options of a full-venue rental, large party reservations and even a mobile axe-throwing facility to come to you. With the mobile facility, guests can still expect to have coaches available to them for axe-throwing assistance. This facility comes equipped with four throwing lanes, an elevated platform, music and lights, making it an ideal addition to any outdoor event. Information on Dueling Axes' mobile axe-throwing trailer can be found at this link.
Happy Hour Offers
- Sunday:
- $6 Waiver cocktail
- $8 Bloody Mary
- $1 off Draft Beer
- Monday:
- $7 Dueling Mules - your choice
- $1 off Draft Beer
- Tuesday:
- $7 Axe on the Beach
- $1 off Draft Beer
- Wednesday
- 1/2 off bottles of wine
- $7 Broken Handle Margarita
- $1 off Draft Beer
- Thursday
- $5 Blue Ball Shot
- $1 off Draft Beer
Dueling Axes, a pioneer in the axe-throwing industry, proudly unveils newly updated websites for its Columbus and Las Vegas locations. The redesigned platforms mark a significant evolution, catering to its community of axe-throwing enthusiasts. Departing from the initial informative content targeting newcomers to the sport, the enhanced verbiage now embraces the thriving popularity of axe-throwing as an exciting social activity for friends and families alike.
With a deliberate focus on fostering memorable experiences, the revamped website showcases captivating galleries of photos and videos amassed over the years, offering a glimpse into the adrenaline-pumping excitement within our venues. Moreover, the inclusion of tailored content highlights the best-suited outings and events, empowering visitors to curate unforgettable moments at Dueling Axes. These updates reinforce Dueling Axes' commitment to delivering unparalleled entertainment and solidify the venue as the go-to destination for premier axe-throwing.
Follow Dueling Axes on social media (Instagram, Facebook and TikTok) for announcements on events and specials throughout 2024, including upcoming holidays and events such as Valentine's Day, Arnold Sports Festival, St. Patrick's Day and more.
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