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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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L-Nutra Launches First-of-Its Kind Longevity Nutrition Product Line Called ‘ProLon EveryDay’
LOS ANGELES, May 9, 2023 (Newswire.com) - L-Nutra Inc., the world's leading nutrition technology company pioneering the discovery and commercialization of novel nutrition products that impact both the body's metabolism and cellular rejuvenation, announces today the launch of a new pipeline of nutrition called 'ProLon EveryDay'.
ProLon EveryDay is the result of 30 years of research to identify foods and ingredients from around the globe that taste great; can be consumed every day; are consistently associated with improved health, disease reduction and longevity extension; contain no toxins; and have minimal impact on the environment and carbon emission. The ProLon Everyday ingredients and foods are based on pre-clinical, clinical and epidemiological studies as well as on studies of the diets of populations with record longevity.
The first product to market under this new line of Nutrition is the L-Spread which contains 74% almonds, a major Longevity Nut that is consistently correlated with healthy human longevity. Scientific studies show that daily consumption of almonds may lower risk of mortality, notably from cardiovascular diseases and cancer. The L-Spread is based on a precision nutrition formulation developed by Dr. Valter Longo, head of the Longevity Institute at University of Southern California and selected TIME Magazine's top 50 most influential people in Health. The Longevity nutrition formulation aims at controlling factors associated with biological aging such as insulin and IGF. The L-Spread contains plant-based proteins, healthy fats and low sugar. It is Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Vegan, and Non-GMO.
"We searched around the world for great tasting almonds produced in an area with record longevity and decided to source from the Longevity Area of South Italy known for its thriving centenarians", said Dr. Joseph Antoun, M.D., Ph.D., CEO, and Chairman of L-Nutra Inc.
"The L-Spread is based on a Nutrition For Longevity Formulation that Dr. Valter Longo researched for 30 years at USC's Longevity Lab and published in the Longevity Diet book and a Cell 2022 article," said Dr. Will Hsu, M.D., Chief Medical Officer at L-Nutra Inc.
The L-Spread is sold primarily on ProLon's website: https://prolonfast.com/products/longevity-spread
About L-Nutra Inc.
L-Nutra is leading the discovery, design, and commercialization of novel nutrition products and programs with the mission of adding more life to human life. Current commercial products focus on wellness and healthy aging, including ProLon® 5 Day Fasting Mimicking Nutrition the first and only clinically tested, five-day fasting nutrition program designed to allow your body to enter a fasting state while still consuming nutrient-dense foods. L-Nutra also created the 1-day fasting nutrition kit ProLon Reset™, ProLon Intermittent Fasting Bar®, the first nutrition bar specifically designed and clinically tested to support intermittent fasting and ProLon Fasting Shake, the first drink tested to keep the body in fasting mode. Nutrition for Longevity® is L-Nutra's science-backed, chef-curated meal program, featuring farm-to-table meals formulated to address the nutritional deficiencies in today's commercially grown produce. For more info, visit https://l-nutra.com/.
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Kewpie Introduces New Vegan ‘Mayo’ Dressing and Spread, Offering a Delicious Plant-Based Alternative
Kewpie Vegan \"Mayo\" Dressing and Spread
Kewpie Vegan \"Mayo\" Dressing and Spread Offering a Delicious Plant-Based Alternative
LOS ANGELES, May 9, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Q & B Foods, Inc., a leading producer of high-quality mayonnaise, is excited to announce the launch of its newest product, KEWPIE Vegan Mayo Dressing and Spread in a 64-oz size. This innovative mayonnaise alternative is made with all plant-based ingredients and is specifically designed to cater to vegan, vegetarian, Kosher, and Gluten-Free diets. KEWPIE Vegan Mayo Dressing and Spread is certified by The Plant Based Foods Association, which ensures that it contains no animal-derived ingredients.
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KEWPIE Vegan Mayo Dressing and Spread is now available for purchase online and on Amazon. For more information about the product, search "kewpie vegan mayo dressing" on Amazon or visit https://www.kewpieshop.com.
About Kewpie
Kewpie has been a trusted name in mayonnaise production for nearly a century. Their expertise and commitment to quality ensure that customers receive only the finest ingredients in every product. Kewpie continues to innovate and expand its product offerings to cater to diverse dietary needs while maintaining the delicious taste and high-quality standards for which they are known.
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Foundation Wellness Announces Acquisition of CURREX
WADSWORTH, Ohio, May 9, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Foundation Wellness, the leading U.S. manufacturer of insoles and orthotics, has announced its acquisition of CURREX, a leading brand of insoles designed for athletes and active individuals. CURREX is the #1 brand in retail running stores across the U.S. and Germany. With the acquisition of CURREX, Foundation Wellness expands its product offerings and strengthens its position as a top provider of wellness solutions for individuals looking to live active and pain-free lives.
"We're thrilled to welcome CURREX and its leading brand of performance insoles to the Foundation Wellness family. CURREX has an impressive following of consumers who rely on their technically advanced insoles, and we believe that they are very complementary with our PowerStep #1 Podiatrist recommended insole line. With our shared passion for delivering exceptional products that improve the lives of consumers, we're confident that together, we'll continue to grow the CURREX brand in the U.S. and around the world," said Sean Williams, CEO of Foundation Wellness.
"Foundation Wellness is the perfect partner for CURREX, as they share our commitment to innovation, performance and customer satisfaction. We are confident that CURREX will continue to thrive with this partnership and are proud to have built the brand to where it is today," said Bjorn Gustafsson, CEO of CURREX.
About Foundation Wellness:
Foundation Wellness, based in Wadsworth, Ohio for nearly 90 years, offers wellness solutions and houses popular brands including PowerStep, Foot Petals, FLAT SOCKS, and Doctor Hoy's. PowerStep is the top orthotic insole recommended by Podiatrists, delivering proven pain relief and prevention. The company sells branded products to sports and specialty retailers, direct to consumers, and private label products to leading OEMs and distributors in foot care, orthopedic soft goods, safety, and military markets. For more information, visit https://www.foundationwellness.com.
About CURREX:
CURREX distributes high-performance insoles for athletes and active individuals, using innovative technology to tailor insoles to the user's specific needs. Founded in Hamburg, Germany in 2000, their products are trusted by professional athletes and coaches worldwide to improve performance, reduce injury risk, and enhance foot comfort. Visit their website at https://currex.us/ for more information.
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