the breman museum jfga outcomes report 2012

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Events Dates

4. Total number surveys administered for each outcome:

5. Total number of surveys completed for each outcome:

3 The William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum, 1440 Spring Street, Atlanta, GA 30309, thebreman.org

Atlantasonly Jewish Museum.

January 2013

JFGA Outcome Evaluation Report 2012The following pages represent the quantitative and quantitative results from six months of programming at theBreman Museum. Since implementing the surveys, we have learned methods that increase participation in theevaluation process. These include: (a) surveys are distributed on the chairs before the event begins, (b) we conclueach program with a personal appeal to have the surveys completed, (c) we have volunteers walk up and down thaisles with pencils to complete and collect the surveys, (d) completed surveys are tabulated using Survey Monkeywhich provides outcomes for each program as well as cumulatively. These results provide a benchmark from whthe Museum can chart its success.

Description of Survey Methodology1. Data collection methods used: surveys 2. Method of administration: hard copy3. Survey administration dates by event area:

Jewish Education Events

Dr. Michael Berger, lecture

Bearing Witness: Albert Baron

Women of Valor Chai Quilt Reception

Bearing Witness: Film Series

Morehouse College Workshop

From Swastika to Jim Crow Workshop

Bearing Witness: Sara Popowski

Michael Berenbaum at Etz Chaim

Inspiring Visions

Bearing Witness: Robert Ratonyi

Jewish Communal Engagement

Celebrating Defiance

Jewish Leadership Development

Volunteer Museum Education Training

7/15/2012

8/5/2012

9/30/2012

10/7/2012

10/30/2012

11/2/2012

11/4/2012

12/2/2012

12/4/2012

12/9/2012

8/29/2012

11/1/2012

Jewish Education 1395

Jewish Communal Engagement 300

Jewish Leadership Development 75

Jewish Education 488

Jewish Communal Engagement 72

Jewish Leadership Development 46

1770Number of surveys administered for all events

606Number of surveys completed for all events

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6. Challenges encountered:

Quantitative Data for Jewish Education Events

Yes

48%No

52%

2. After participating in this program, would you bemore likely to attend a future event at the Breman?

1.Have you been to the Breman Museum before?

Definitely

45%

Very Likely

25%

Likely

21%

Somewhat

Likely

7%

Not Likely

2%

3. How would you rate your knowledge of today's

subject prior to attending today's event?

Excellent

15%

Very Good

27%

Good

30%

Fair

18%

Poor

10%

4. How would you rate your knowledge of

today's subject after attending today's event?

Excellent

34%

Very Good

51%

Good

12%

Fair

2%

Poor

1%

5. If you are Jewish, do you feel a stronger sense

of Jewish identity as a result of this program?

Much Stronger

28%

Stronger

36%

No Change

29%

Somewhat

Stronger

6%

Not Stronger

1%

Overall, the challenges were minimal. Once the right questions were determined, we began surveying. We

learned with each event and now the process is more routine.


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Quantitative Data for Jewish Communal Engagement EventsNote: In 2012 we only administered one CE Survey which was not yet standardized

2. After participating in this program, would you bemore likely to attend a future event at the Breman?


3. After participating in this program, would you be

more likely to attend a Jewish Cultural event at

another institution?

4. As a result of this event, do you feel you have

a better understanding of Jewish art, history

and/or culture?

5. If you are Jewish, do you feel a stronger sense

of Jewish identity as a result of this program?

Yes

68%

No32%

Very Likely

91%

Somewhat

Likely

9%

Not Likely

0%

Very Likely

84%

Somewhat

Likely

16%

Not Likely

0%

Much Better

Understanding

76%

Somewhat

Better

Understanding

21%

No Improved

Understanding

3%

Much Stronger

56%

Somewhat

Stronger

39%

Not Stronger

5%


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Quantitative Data for Jewish Leadership Events

2. How would you rate your leadership abilities oradvocacy skills prior to this program?


3. How would you rate your leadership abilities or

advocacy skills after participating in this program?

4. As a result of this program do you have a

strengthened ability to educate others

regarding the topic(s) in which you have beentrained?

5. Do you plan to use the knowledge you have

learned in this program, either the leadership

skills or the topical information, in other

institutions outside of the Breman?

Yes

100%

No

0%

Excellent

47%Very Good

43%

Good

10%

Fair

0%

Poor

0%

Much Stronger

76%

Stronger

20%

No Change

0%

Somewhat

Stronger

4% Not Stronger

0%

Definitely

48%

Very Likely

30%

Likely

15%

Somewhat Likely

7%

Not Likely

0%

Excellent

8%

Very Good

23%

Good

36%

Fair

25%

Poor

8%


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Qualitative Data for Jewish Education Events

What did you learn today?The history of WWII and the Jewish people (of this family) More about Jews escaping through Spain Franco's attitude to the Jews. How even through really tough times, family sticks together. Franco'scontribution. That Roosevelt would not let Jews into this country. Albert's long, safe trip to freedom.Much more about South France and Spain and the Jews. US barred Jewish refugees during WWII. Francohad Jewish blood, protected refugees. 6 to 8 million Jews died/Franco helped Jews live. Good fathersalways provide; yours, mine and our God. History of my family's survival. The strength andfortitude needed to survive. That Franco allowed some Jews into Spain. That family tieswere and are important to preserve the family unity. The support that Franco provided. A lot about thetravels and back story of the nations during the war. More about the history of the Holocaust in France. Another amazing speaker story. Another (illegible) in Europe. Jews in WWII, About Al Baron' s escape About how the Jews went to Spain to escape. More about religious trends. That it is okay to changethe title of the lecture. Outstanding, stimulating, challenging.Need to cut it back in order to(illegible). Entertaining. Worth the time. Informative, good up to date info on current trends. Lots ofstatistics. Somehow expert more about radicalism in all religions and comparison to Judaism. (Illegible) That to need to be more informed of the current state of religion/ethnic/cultural transformations. The bigrisk of religion and Jewry moving forward in the US. We're no different than other Americans. Detailsregarding the development of Jewish agent and identity. (Illegible) approach to often circular correlations onthis topic. Helped explain many things I suspected. Factors affecting Jewish affiliation and practice.Part of larger context of socio-economic factors. The changing face of religious identity and how it isdeclining. Reality facing my children and grandchildren. Wonderful speaker--fascinating social trendsand their influence on religion. Trends affecting Jews are from wider cultural... (illegible) part ofgeneral trend. Fascinating perspective on the subject. Was not aware of relation (illegible) general changes inAmerican religion and America Judaism. A lot. Jewish sociology has (cannot read) important places. There are no answers, only questions. Sociological Trends. A lot--especially Jewish identity. Correlation of Jewish participation with all religions.

Enlightening, disturbing portrait of American Judaism.

Lots! The depths of my ignorance on topics covered. Just how much the family has changed/ischanging. That Rabbi Berger should be an annual speaker. Inspirational achievements ofaccomplished Jewish women of Georgia. That contacting top speakers brings top results. The overall scene of American religions. Pat Pugrant has still got it! More than I thought! Eventhough I've read extensively on black history and some Jewish. This was grass roots info. Priceless!! Amazinghistorical facts. Women of valor. Beautiful stories of women enriched by the stories within the storiesand within the squares on the tapestry quilt. That my Mimi's a boss (good thing) Many people have

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done great things for others. The stories of 18 women who made a difference in the Georgia community. Women's contributions in Georgia. More about the other women on the quilt. Family member beinghonored to learned about others in program. A great deal--especially about Rose Levine whom I knew as achild in Rome, Georgia. Jewish women. Learned so much about 18 wonderful women. Some moreabout women on quilt I did not know about Kurt Gerron's film, Hitler Gives a City to the Jews. Thetruth and lies about Theresienstadt. Knew there was Nazi propaganda, but not about this film would haveliked a Q and A afterwards. My Aunt from Vienna (illegible). Completely introduced tobehind the scenes life and world of the Jews in Theresienstadt. The deceit andinhumane atrocity of the Nazis That the actors did not return. I didn't know who the director was. More about Terezin Horrors of the Holocaust--how Jews were deceived--false hope. Nazis weremasters of deception. Nazis made propaganda films. I didn't know that the Nazis made a film to conveyto others that they were taking care of the Jews. Kurt Garron's life Learned about Kurt Garron About the propaganda used to portray decent circumstances for the Jews. Something new;specifically, that the Nazis made propaganda films to deceive people about

concentration camps. Hitler gives a city to the Jews More about Kurt Garron, but alreadyknew the story of Terezin. Detail about Terezin. The way that famous prisoners were often used. That the Nazis actually made movies to hide what they did. That there were films produced falsifying whatwas taking place in the camps. A lot of old German songs. The extent of Nazi manipulation. Ilearned about the life of Kurt Gerron I got a clear visual of all the children's faces before they were sent totheir death. About Gerron. I learned the devious ways of the Nazi SS to the Jews. The atrocities ofpropaganda. I learned about the actors and actress in Holocaust, specifically the story of Gerron. Aboutthe life of a Jewish filmmaker. I didn't know that the developed propaganda was so elaborate and differentfrom real life there. Nazis propaganda. Nazi's are not nice people. The unbelievable sadistic natureof the Germans. How Hitler tried to fool the world! Knew nothing of the subject. Unusualopportunity to see actual propaganda footage--it had a big impact. The incredible lengths people will go tosurvive and or (illegible). Jews and Blacks bonded together by relating by discrimination That the USshould have been a refuge for refugees but we still persecuted them. Jews were segregated in the UnitedStates as well. History of German Jews coming over to America Everyone is equal I learned howpros and cons of Jim Crow era and similarities and differences between discrimination in here and Europe. About the history of the ADL Jews had a hard time in America after being refugees. I learned about howJewish professors and black students empathized and helped each other. I learned more about the historicalbackground of Jews and Germany. I learned about the relationships between Jewish refugee professors andstudents. About the professors and how they overcome barriers. I learned more about therelationship between African Americans and Jews in America. Jewish professorstaught all-black schools I learned about the similarities between discriminated Jews and Blacks. Ilearned that the Jews and Blacks shared a common bond because they were oppressed and discriminated against,

this in the end brought them together. I learned that people struggled twice by what we are struggling with. That there were German-Jew scholars teaching at black Universities pre-WWII The way the Jews were


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treated in light of Jim Crow laws. Millions of people were torn away to flee Germany. Prejudice isuniversal. Many things. That Jewish scholars and Professors from Germany ended up teaching athistorically black colleges in the US. I learned a lot about the important relationships between Jewishrefugees and African American population. The life of Jews that escaped the German ruling and killing powerof Hitler. A lot about the connection between nazi refugee. Teachers have a huge influence Iexplored the elaborate relationship between Jews and blacks in the US in the

20th century. I learned that every place in the world people struggle with the same thing. What Ilearned was that teachers came down south to teach. Everyone is different; you shouldn't discriminateagainst anyone that differs from you. German scholars migrated to Georgia to teach African students. Racial discrimination in Europe was very similar in America (south) I learned more about the hipocracywithin cultures and the anti-Semitism within history. That there was professors that were Jews that werefrom the Holocaust. Loved the connections between the American South and Nazi Germany! Don'tjudge anyone by not knowing who they are. That we should value everything that we have and the way welive. How Jews and blacks acted from 1930's-1960's. The way Jews and Blacks similarly suffered andhow they communicated together. I learned about comparisons between the discrimination of Jews andblacks. About Jewish people's immigration to America and educational problems between Black and whitepeople and teacher who came from jewish from Nachi. I learned that many people were segregated and thatthey fought for freedom I never knew that the Jews were professors at black colleges and universities. Things about the Holocaust It was interesting to see that intellectuals were persecuted only because of theiridentity. I learned more about the Jim Crow law. I learned more about the Jim Crow law Jewishteachers came from Germany and though white were seen as another minority. That Jews and blacks gotalong due to prejudices in their community. Prejudices are supposed to be deleted and every person shouldbe the same. That Jewish people were saved and had opportunities to have a life in America. I learnedthat Jews in the 50's were dealing with the same thing as blacks in America. Jews could not just escapeGermany and run. I learned a few things about the Jim Crow era that I didn't know before. It wentmore in-depth into ideas and things I've been told about. An in-depth p.o.v. of those affected within racialconflicts. I learned about the relationship of the Jewish Professors and black students in a black college thathad such distinct similarities and also took everything learned into a new perspective I learn about whathappen with Jewish segregation. I learn a lot of how people feel before. I learned about the KKK andthe Jewish. I learned about segregation and the KKK. A lot about the correlation of oppression anddiscrimination across cultures and regions. I learned that Jews were able to find common ground in a time ofoppression with the African Americans of the South. How boring museums are. The oppression andhardships of Jews in America after fleeing Germany. I had no idea that there was this relationship. Ilearned that nothing has really changed about being mean/rude to others. Learned that things back thennever really resolved by treating other people badly. Oppression and discrimination created a natural bondbetween Jews and African Americans. I learned more about Jewish history and the Nazi prejudice. ThatJews came to America for refuge and taught. Other names of people About the relationship between thetroubles of the African Americans and the Jews. didn't know about the Jewish Professors coming to the US. Sarah's mother's story Sarah's mother's story Sarah's mother's story Sara's mother's story


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Knew it! That I am so lucky to have my family. Gentile rescuers played important roles. Survival and Perseverance. Her mother's story. That going to a labor camp could save a life. Strength of the young survivors. From Sarah Resilience How a Holocaust victim survived--Righteous Gentiles The story of a holocaust survivor and the goodness of righteous gentiles. E-mail Our legacy is so important That people can survive and go forward under terrible circumstances. I learned it could be very hard to survive. Some difficult. More about survivors. I felt a kinship tosomeone else with similar but different story. It's amazing how many people survived with similar stories.(rest illegible) Every time I hear a different story--It becomes more real. So well told today! How tosurvive. Resourcefulness, and that my husband's mother's family were from the same city. A verypersonal story of Holocaust survivors! Also, of Righteous Gentiles. Online The beneficial impact historyhas on the future. I knew Paula's story but always like hearing it. About the war Perseverance of avery strong lady There were multiple ways to avoid captors/detection. Illegible Alwaysremember your Jewish traditions. Resilience = survival; family most important Antisemitism is a complex issue that is dependent on specific circumstances. Better understandingof global antisemitism. Knowledge of what needs to be done with (illegible) The importanceof our faith and history Antisemitism more Europe. Jews are subjective (I think). 1) Double Standard 2)Demonization 3) DeReligionization. I also learned other relevant thoughts. A much better understanding ofantisemitism in the US and the world and good news/bad news about the Jews. Antisemitism is differenttoday. The rise of Antisemitism may not be as steep as I believed in the US. Antisemitism is a verycomplex concern. That Antisemitism is still alive in the world. Dialogue among religions. 3-Ds . Status of antisemitism in the world. Modern info on Antisemitism. A lot! What's really going onvis-a-vis Antisemitism. That Antisemitism is on the decline. That Antisemitism has changed. About Antisemitism in world. A better perspective of Antisemitism today. More about Antisemitism inUS and Europe. More about Antisemitism. Mike not loud enough. Michael Berenbaum taught agreat deal about Antisemitism in America and Europe 3 D's of Antisemitism--Demonization, Delegitism,Double Standards. Threat from extreme Islam is different than 1930's Antisemitism Lots! Islamic'sin Europe are not assimilating--Antisemitism is not "growing." Religion of "civility." State of Antisemitismtoday. Jimmy Carter said something that was correct. I learned that hatred destroys thehuman spirit. I learned more about Antisemitism D D D Strong Jewish interest on oldercrown--we need to (illegible) this program to younger crowd. How Antisemitism has changed over the years New viewpoints. A lot. That antisemitism is in US less than I had thought. Antisemitism is notgrowing in the US and around the world. Complexity of Antisemitism in changing world Antisemitismin the world. About the place of German Jewish profs at HBCs. The Jewish Immigrant/Black Collegeconnection. About Jewish Refugee Professors who taught in "Negro" colleges in the South and particularly ofDr. Ladner. Detailed history of Jewish face in HBCs and similarities. Jewish connection to highereducation for African Americans. You can be a nutrial (sic) species. Saw the film A lot about thisera of US history. Insights into history and enlightenment. The Jewish academics experience. Thank you! A bit of history; Black/Jewish Education That Blacks and Jews had a friendly history. Thank


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you! Thank we can continue to learn about how we are all connected in this life and share our struggles and joys. I never knew Jewish immigrants/essentially scholars taught at HBCUs! Wow! And to think how influential

Borinski was! James Baldwin? Medgar Evers? Other students that went on to lead our society? Wow! Ilearned about the connection between Jewish and Black people. I learned more about Jewishintegration in the US and their role in the Civil Rights Movement. Lots! Aboutthe Jewish-Black higher education connection. The experience that refugee professors had in Black schools. I learned much more about Jewish refugee scholars at HBCUs. The ties of German Jews to the educationof African Americans. Professorship in southern colleges. A connection between Jews and AfricanAmerican communities I was ignorant of. About the influx of Jewish scholars at HCBUs. I was inspiredby the stories that were told. Personal stories of Joyce Ladner That the Jewish people had teaching atHBCUs. Very interesting. About unsung heroes--the Professors What really occurred in the South That there are many unsung hero of the civil rights movement. Differences are interesting ideas. Education can take you places. Know the past to create a better future. Wisdom Never Forget! The impact that the Jewish community had on the Black community. Theimportance of humanistic pluralism and vibrant interaction. I learned about a link between AfricanAmericans and Jewish people I knew nothing of. The connection between Jewish professors in the US andtheir relationships with black students during the time of Jim Crow. The depth and impact of Germanimmigrant scholars on HBCUs I did not know the similarities experienced by Jews and African Americans I never knew about the Jewish professors. Jewish professors who escaped Nazi Germany contributed greatlyto black colleges during the civil rights era. Email History of Jewish scholars and their connection toHBCUs. The relationship between Blacks and Jews. Holocaust refugees staffing Black Colleges andUniversities. Invitation from Doug Shipman and Center for Civil and Human Rights. Learned aboutJewish refugees in the South The historical ties between the Jewish community and the Black community. Commitment of victims to victims in another country. About the challenges of "intellectuals" refugees;Recognition, remembrance of commonalities between human right struggles I learned about how parallelJewish and African American lives are. The strong connection between Jews and Blacks. I went toNCCU so I learned a lot about that school that I did not know before. That the desire to education and be ofservice exceeds the place where you teach. About some interesting people and a topic I didn't know existedbefore tonight! Basically everything presented--Didn't know about refugee Jews teaching in Black collegesand relationship that grew. I learned yet another vector of the southern freedom movement and itsintersections with the global struggle for human rights. So much. I was unaware that Jewish scholarsreceived the opportunity at Black institutions. How the German professors exiled from German Universitiescame to American and influenced African American education. Info about the German Scholars at HBCU. I learned of the relationships of Jewish professions at HBCUs. A history of the (illegible) I didn't know. Connections between Black and Jewish cultures of which I was ignorant. Cultural pluralism is better than a melting pot. About social separation and these groups joining forces tohelp one another. Very inspiring. Civil Rights scholarship in Mississippi. Don't jump to conclusions tooquickly. About the history of Jewish scholars in the US South Jewish refugees taught at HBCU's anddeveloped relationships with faculty and students and made an impact. About German Jews who taught at


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black colleges The connection of Jewish refugees and black students, and the great impact the scholars madeon the students. Humanity lives! The story of Jewish refugee scholars. Jewish refugeesfound sanctuary in black colleges; Black students discovered a haven at black colleges. Great history of ourworld. So very much. It does not matter how much one reads about theHolocaust, it does not come to life as it does hearing it from a survivor. Courage, Hope, Family About the Hungarian Holocaust. More about Hungarian Jews and theirHolocaust experiences. Did not realize the large percentage (illegible) of population. The unique storyof Hungary during the Holocaust. The Hungarian Jewry during war. tons! Courage andimportance of speaking up and out. Many stories of survivors were never told--still time. More aboutlife in international ghetto. Apathy leads to demise. The courage and adaptability that was demandedof the people. A personal account of a Holocaust survivor growing up in this awful time in Budapest. Personal stories of real people. I read the book earlier. The specific history in Budapest and Hungary. a lot! I learned a lot about the history of Hungary and the old ghetto. What our speaker's experiencewas like. Wasn't aware of presence of Antisemitism in Hungary today Hungarian history in WWII andhorror of being a participant A personal account of the Holocaust About the strength and courage ofonly one man to survive and endure the evil and apathy of those around him and his family and friends. Personal story in historical context Bob is a very brave man for sharing hist experience. I was notfamiliar with Hungary during the war. The importance of survivors telling their Holocaust stories as there areso few that do. Personal story I don't know where to start! The exact story of theHolocaust in Hungary The history of Hungarian Jewry during WWII Bob Ratonyi's story--courage--honor--(illegible) History live. Inside story of the Budapest ghetto Thank you for sharing this touchingand insightful glimpse. The Hungarian story more details, excellently presented. The history of theHolocaust in Budapest and Hungary

(illegible) for Hungary

That Hungary were a part of the Holocaust

Story of survival and child's perspective. I learned about the different ghettos. How anti-Semitic Hungary was and still is today. I learned about the Holocaust in Hungary. Hungarianstory--late in Holocaust. Details of the Hungarian Holocaust. About the Holocaust in Hungary (vs.Germany or Poland) The Jews of Hungary did unnecessarily at the (illegible) the war and that there are bravepeople everywhere. More details of the Hungarian Holocaust. How other families had to survive whoweren't sent to camps. I learned an in-depth perspective of the inner workings of the Holocaust. Moreabout the personal experience of the Holocaust.


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Qualitative Data for Jewish Communal Engagement EventsNote: In 2012 we only administered one Communal Engagement Survey which was not yet standardized

What did you learn today?Creative spirit survives. Impact of creativity on history and how it cannot be "turned off"especially/despite a time of tragedy. Evil's never so great that it can stifle the light ofcreativity. The captivating history of Theresienstadt. How strong Jews are underdire circumstances. I learnt a number of new things--I am embarrassed about. Art is amotivating and sustaining force. How art and music is, was, and can be used toremember the Holocaust. More about Terezin. Much more about Terezin and the artiststhat created there. The breadth and variety of artistic expression fromTheresienstadt. Much! Enhanced my knowledge of the "Defiant Requiem," the conductor andintroduced me to scholars, actors, etc. of the Holocaust. The courage of the people and the beauty ofcreativity. Celebrating Defiance There was much defiance at Theresienstadt. More about the roleof Terezin in the Nazi propaganda of the Holocaust. Strength of commitment of presence (?) atThereisenstadt. More about Terezin Art lives and triumphs--planned or not. How creativitycould not be killed by Nazis. About Terezin. About Terezin I learned a lot. I knew none of this. About the art and the creativity that came out of the anguish of the Holocaust. Depth and breadth of art of

holocaust from Terezin Human spirit overcomes evil. I had never even heard of Terezin and the artconnection is incredible. About coffee house--culture I learned about the conditions in concentrationcamps. Information about the artists of the Holocaust, things I didn't know before. Information aboutHolocaust. That there is more Holocaust art out there than we might think. I learned about thestrength of the human spirit that comes through in art even under the most

horrific of circumstances. About the extraordinary creative expression of Terezin inmates, aboutthe creative way we are bring the works to the attention of audiences today. I was not aware of the art doneby children. About "the last Flight of Peter Ginz" about Rafael Schaechter this outstanding passion is braveryand skill. Tom Key, outstanding.

More about the Defiant Requiem.

More about the Defiant Requiem

About the history at Terezin. History of Jewish ghettos. I learned about artists and their strugglesduring the Holocaust. Music Art and the Holocaust Learned about Requiem being performed atTerezin. Much about the Terezin Camp and prisoners; the music that gave them creative outlet. Effortsto explain art from Thesienstadt art from Holocaust must be interpreted by survivors and their design and

explained. (illegible) spokespersons. How amazing the artists spirit is to survive in theface of such evil. Also, what brilliant talent we have here in Atlanta. The levelof artistic talent at Terezin. Culture of art past Holocaust. More about Terezen. The archive of which is

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located at a Kibbutz where I worked as a volunteer in 1987-88. Expanded knowledge of Terezin. Educated on art history, moved by presentation. Why artists invested in Holocaust education. Artistremind us that the Holocaust happened to individuals! Great individuals!

Qualitative Data for Jewish Leadership Events

What did you learn today?

How to talk to students of all ages Much detail which filled holes in my knowledge Additionalinformation regarding the Holocaust (specifics) Just about everything about the Holocaustmore specifics and stories about the Holocaust I became an Excellent docent How tohandle large groups Difficulty of beginning not at start Additional pedagogical skills; storytellingtechniques; historical facts Asking questions that draw out students; how to tellstories that relate to different age groups Judy Pawlager sense of history Newstories and ideas in giving tours. Tips on touring the Breman starting at different locations Holocausthistory--how to relate it Everyone feels like I do but all have different ways to handle problems Adaptability, flexibility, how to become a better story teller. Different ways to gothrough the gallery A much better understanding. How to be a docent. Info on Atlanta Heritage andHolocaust picture. Less is more; ask questions of the children. Tell stories. Have kinds place themselves in thesituation of victims. Teaching the Holocaust to all age groups. How to synthesize theentire history into an effective presentation for a particular age group. Asurvivor's perspective In depth knowledge about the Holocaust and skills to convey this knowledge andJewish response to the Holocaust. a) After 30 years of studying this, I learned howmuch more there is to learn. b) How to communicate very complex,

heartbreaking history and stories to different age groups from 10 years to

adults. How to lead a tour. Excellent Training program. Docent training and continuing education. Communicating with students and telling a coherent story. How to improve our VME program Patience--How to listen--How to include--Positveness in what I've learned and how to transfer it. Education, speaking and presentation skills Holocaust facts, background, individual survivor stories. More info/history about Holocaust How to teach children and families about the Holocaust, leadership ofvolunteer educators.

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Impact Story

First page of the diary 11 year oldIlse Reiner

kept in 1942, just days before she was deported

from Czechoslovakia to the Theresienstadt ghetto

Ilse survived three concentration camps, including

Auschwitz, narrowly escaping the death march by

hiding in a cellar filled with potatoes. Nearly 400

people heard Ilses story during theBearing

Witness program at the Breman Museum in

September of 2012.

This letter from one of the program attendees,

Helena Oliviero, to Lili Baxter, Director of the

Lillian & AJ Weinberg Center for Holocaust

Education at the Breman, serves as evidence of th

profound impact the Breman Museum has on thecommunity.

Dear Lili,

Last September, I heard Ilse Reiner speak at a Bearing Witness program at Breman and was deeply

moved. She lived through such horror, but time after time she tried to ease the suffering of others, and

held onto hope. She also emerged such a kind and loving person and with a powerful message of toleranc

As a features writer at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, I am always looking for compelling stories. After Ilsspoke, I approached her about sharing her story, and she agreed. I did extensive research on the Holocau

and about conditions at Terezin. Breman was a tremendous resource for me, providing me with books an

several video taped interviews of Ilse over the years. You and archivist, Maureen MacLaughlin, helped

answer my many questions. You also helped me prepare for a week-long trip to the Czech Republic to

gain more insight into Ilses journey. The story, scheduled to run later this month, is set to be a two-part

Personal Journeys running on the cover of the Arts and Living section two consecutive Sundays.

The stories will bring the Holocaust and Ilses story to people who may have never heard of the Breman,

may not have known that we have Holocaust survivors as our neighbors. What began as a program forsome 300 people will now reach several thousand people. In fact, The AJCs Sunday circulation is about

400,000, and it is estimated 1.4 million residents in the metro Atlanta area read the Sunday AJC.

With warm regards,

Helena Oliviero

Features Writer (love/marriage/parenting etc.)

The Atlanta ournal-Constitution

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