Stan Greenspon Holocaust and Social Justice Education Center

Honoring a remarkable leader and an unwavering voice for education and remembrance. 💙

Last week at the 40 Over 40 event hosted by the Charlotte Ledger we celebrated Executive Director Judy La Pietra for her dedication to preserving history, inspiring learning, and strengthening our community through the work of the Stan Greenspon Holocaust Education Center.

Her passion ensures that stories are never forgotten—and that future generations carry their lessons forward. We are so excited for what comes next! 🤩

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The Stan Greenspon Holocaust Education Center Through education, the Stan Greenspon Center honors the history and stories of the Holocaust, deepens understanding of Jewish history and culture, and empowers individuals to confront antisemitism and hate in all forms.

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The Stan Greenspon Holocaust Education Center Through education, the Stan Greenspon Center honors the history and stories of the Holocaust, deepens understanding of Jewish history and culture, and empowers individuals to confront antisemitism and hate in all forms.

We are thrilled to celebrate our incredible leader, Judy LaPietra, on being named to the Charlotte Ledger’s 40 Over 40! 🎉👏

This award honors local unsung heroes aged 40+ who are making a meaningful impact in our community—and Judy embodies that and more. Through her visionary leadership as Executive Director, she has propelled Holocaust and antisemitism education in Charlotte into a bold new chapter, expanding our reach and helping position our city as a leader in this vital work.

We are so proud to see her dedication recognized! 💙

Read more about the 40 Over 40 honorees here: https://the-charlotte-ledger.beehiiv.com/p/introducing-the-ledger-s-40-over-40-winners

We hope to see you there!

Join the Levine JCC for their (rescheduled) International Holocaust Remembrance Day event, with a special webinar viewing featuring firsthand testimony from Holocaust survivor Shelly Weiner.

📅 April 14, 2026
⏰ 2:00–3:30 PM
📍 Sam Lerner Center for Cultural Arts
Free • Registration encouraged

Educators, have you registered yet?!

Open to ALL educators in the area! Join us for a day of learning centered on how we can teach Holocaust history while also addressing antisemitism today. Holocaust education can serve as an intervention to antisemitic attitudes, when taught intentionally and with strong pedagogy. Register now!

For our educators and community in the Durham, area...consider attending this learning opportunity at Jewish For Good.

Educators are free! (email Ally Rosenbloom [email protected] or Katie Cunningham [email protected] for the code)

https://jccfed.wufoo.com/forms/facing-history-ourselves-workshop/

NEW DATE: Due to snowstorms earlier this month, our Iredell training had to be postponed. We are happy to share that we have a new date set, April 7th! 🎉 Join us for a full-day professional development opportunity for educators who teach or support the teaching of the the Holocaust, Jewish identity, or antisemitism. This is open to all private, public, charter, homeschool, and Jewish educators.

Participants will...
--Explore current best practices in Holocaust pedagogy
--Investigate pedagogical shifts to make when teaching the trauma of the Holocaust
--Expand knowledge about Judaism and Jewish culture
--Review the historical roots of antisemitism and track its mutation into contemporary life
--Unpack exemplar resources, lessons, and assessments