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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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Marine Corps Veteran Launches ‘Like I’d Forget’ – the Ultimate Automated Personalized Message App
ELMER, N.J., July 28, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Today marks the official launch of "Like I'd Forget", a groundbreaking mobile app developed by Brian Vallery, a former Marine and Iraq War veteran. Leveraging cutting-edge technology, the app ensures users never miss special occasions by automating personalized text messages for events such as Birthdays, Anniversaries, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, and more.
In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's easy to forget important dates. Brian, understanding the need to remember these special moments through his innate ability to forget friends' and family members' birthdays due to his overseas lifestyle, utilized his dedication and discipline from his military background to create "Like I'd Forget". This innovative app not only sends out timely messages but also helps in selecting and sending gifts.
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About the Creator
Brian Vallery is a former Marine and disabled Iraq War veteran who is currently serving as a diplomat overseas and is passionate about using technology to make our lives easier and bring us closer to our loved ones.
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VALO Holdings Group and SurgeTrader CEO Jana Seaman Rally Behind San Diego Charity Third Avenue Charitable Organization at Gold Rush Rally’s First Stop
SAN DIEGO, July 28, 2023 (Newswire.com) - VALO Holdings Group, a leading investment firm, and SurgeTrader, a prominent trader funding platform, proudly announce their support for Third Avenue Charitable Organization as the dedicated charity for the first stop of the highly anticipated Gold Rush Rally. The VALO Holdings Group team, led by their CEO, Jana Seaman, actively participated in the rally and made a generous donation to Third Avenue Charitable Organization.
The Gold Rush Rally, known for its exhilarating cross-country journey featuring a fleet of incredible sports cars, began with a powerful gesture of philanthropy. As part of their commitment to giving back, the VALO Holdings Group team pledged to make a charitable donation at each stop of the rally. For the first leg of the rally, they selected Third Avenue Charitable Organization as the recipient of their support.
Upon arriving in San Diego, the VALO Holdings Group team demonstrated their dedication to making a positive impact in the community by presenting a substantial donation to Third Avenue Charitable Organization. This donation will further support the organization's mission of aiding those among us experiencing homelessness and poverty, fostering dignity, health, and well-being in the local community.
"We are honored to be part of the Gold Rush Rally and to support Third Avenue Charitable Organization," stated Jana Seaman, CEO of SurgeTrader. "Through our participation in this extraordinary event, we aim to raise awareness and funds to aid those facing homelessness and poverty in San Diego."
Third Avenue Charitable Organization, a compassionate non-profit, brings together a community dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty in San Diego. Their vital work encompasses providing essential services, resources, and support to empower individuals to rebuild their lives with dignity and respect.
The collaboration between VALO Holdings Group and SurgeTrader with Third Avenue Charitable Organization exemplifies their shared commitment to corporate social responsibility and creating positive change in the communities they visit during the Gold Rush Rally.
For more information about Third Avenue Charitable Organization and its impactful mission, please visit https://www.tacosd.org/.
About VALO Holdings Group:
VALO Holdings Group is a leading global investment firm with a diverse portfolio of businesses spanning various industries. Committed to creating positive change, VALO Holdings Group focuses on strategic investments and philanthropic efforts that empower communities and drive innovation. More at https://www.valoholdings.com/
About SurgeTrader:
SurgeTrader, LLC is a U.S.-based proprietary trading — or prop trading — firm, with a mission to accelerate trader funding and provide capital to profitable traders. Once traders have proven they can be profitable by passing an Audition, they become a part of the SurgeTrader-funded trader community, with access to an account funded with up to $10 million in buying power. For more information on SurgeTrader or how to become a funded trader, visit https://www.surgetrader.com.
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