Published by the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey
I recently had the privilege of traveling alongside students, community members, teens, scholars, and even our local Holocaust survivor Maud Dahme for a faculty-led visit to “Anne Frank: The Exhibition” at the Center for Jewish History in New York City. The October 26 trip, co-sponsored by Jewish Federation of Atlantic & Cape May Counties, Stockton University’s Sara and Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center, and our community partners at the Marjorie & Lewis Katz Jewish Community Center, Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties, and Board of Jewish Education of Atlantic & Cape May Counties, was more than an educational outing. It was an opportunity to learn through experience, reflection, and shared presence.
Experiential learning has always been one of the most powerful ways to connect history with humanity. Reading Anne Frank’s diary is one thing. Standing in front of a reconstruction of her family’s hiding place, surrounded by her personal artifacts and life-sized photographs, is something entirely different. It is the kind of experience that leaves an imprint on the heart and mind, deepening understanding far beyond what textbooks or lectures can offer.
Here at the Shore, we are fortunate to live within reach of Philadelphia, New York, and Washington, DC, three cities filled with museums, archives, and cultural centers that allow us to step directly into the lessons of history. When we take advantage of these opportunities as a community, we not only educate ourselves but strengthen our shared sense of purpose and identity.
Experiential learning can take many forms beyond a trip like this one. It can happen at a local lecture where a Holocaust survivor shares their story, during a volunteer project that meets real human needs, or while attending a conference that brings new ideas and inspiration back home. It can happen on a Federation mission to Israel or during an afternoon spent mentoring a teen or visiting a senior. Every one of these experiences expands our understanding of the world and of one another.
They remind us that education is not confined to classrooms or books–it is found in relationships, shared action, and time spent engaging meaningfully with our community.
This trip served as a reminder that learning does not end with formal education. It continues every time we open ourselves to new perspectives, ask difficult questions, or choose to show up in the presence of others who seek understanding. These experiences transform us, both individually and collectively, and help ensure that the stories of those who came before us continue to shape the generations that follow.
Also in this issue, Voice at the Shore Correspondent Jordan Posner will share highlights from the visit and reflections from participants. For now, I hope the experience inspires all of us to step outside our comfort zones, join in shared moments of learning, and invest time in the kind of growth that happens only when we come together.
When we dedicate time to learn, reflect, and connect with our community, we all grow together. That spirit of lifelong learning and shared experience is at the heart of everything we strive to nurture through Jewish Federation.
rachel@jewishbytheshore.org
Experiential learning has always been one of the most powerful ways to connect history with humanity. Reading Anne Frank’s diary is one thing. Standing in front of a reconstruction of her family’s hiding place, surrounded by her personal artifacts and life-sized photographs, is something entirely different. It is the kind of experience that leaves an imprint on the heart and mind, deepening understanding far beyond what textbooks or lectures can offer.
Here at the Shore, we are fortunate to live within reach of Philadelphia, New York, and Washington, DC, three cities filled with museums, archives, and cultural centers that allow us to step directly into the lessons of history. When we take advantage of these opportunities as a community, we not only educate ourselves but strengthen our shared sense of purpose and identity.
Experiential learning can take many forms beyond a trip like this one. It can happen at a local lecture where a Holocaust survivor shares their story, during a volunteer project that meets real human needs, or while attending a conference that brings new ideas and inspiration back home. It can happen on a Federation mission to Israel or during an afternoon spent mentoring a teen or visiting a senior. Every one of these experiences expands our understanding of the world and of one another.
They remind us that education is not confined to classrooms or books–it is found in relationships, shared action, and time spent engaging meaningfully with our community.
This trip served as a reminder that learning does not end with formal education. It continues every time we open ourselves to new perspectives, ask difficult questions, or choose to show up in the presence of others who seek understanding. These experiences transform us, both individually and collectively, and help ensure that the stories of those who came before us continue to shape the generations that follow.
Also in this issue, Voice at the Shore Correspondent Jordan Posner will share highlights from the visit and reflections from participants. For now, I hope the experience inspires all of us to step outside our comfort zones, join in shared moments of learning, and invest time in the kind of growth that happens only when we come together.
When we dedicate time to learn, reflect, and connect with our community, we all grow together. That spirit of lifelong learning and shared experience is at the heart of everything we strive to nurture through Jewish Federation.
rachel@jewishbytheshore.org
Here at the Shore, we are fortunate to live within reach of Philadelphia, New York, and Washington, DC, three cities filled with museums, archives, and cultural centers that allow us to step directly into the lessons of history. When we take advantage of these opportunities as a community, we not only educate ourselves but strengthen our shared sense of purpose and identity.
Experiential learning can take many forms beyond a trip like this one. It can happen at a local lecture where a Holocaust survivor shares their story, during a volunteer project that meets real human needs, or while attending a conference that brings new ideas and inspiration back home. It can happen on a Federation mission to Israel or during an afternoon spent mentoring a teen or visiting a senior. Every one of these experiences expands our understanding of the world and of one another.
They remind us that education is not confined to classrooms or books–it is found in relationships, shared action, and time spent engaging meaningfully with our community.
This trip served as a reminder that learning does not end with formal education. It continues every time we open ourselves to new perspectives, ask difficult questions, or choose to show up in the presence of others who seek understanding. These experiences transform us, both individually and collectively, and help ensure that the stories of those who came before us continue to shape the generations that follow.
Also in this issue, Voice at the Shore Correspondent Jordan Posner will share highlights from the visit and reflections from participants. For now, I hope the experience inspires all of us to step outside our comfort zones, join in shared moments of learning, and invest time in the kind of growth that happens only when we come together.
When we dedicate time to learn, reflect, and connect with our community, we all grow together. That spirit of lifelong learning and shared experience is at the heart of everything we strive to nurture through Jewish Federation.
rachel@jewishbytheshore.org
Experiential learning can take many forms beyond a trip like this one. It can happen at a local lecture where a Holocaust survivor shares their story, during a volunteer project that meets real human needs, or while attending a conference that brings new ideas and inspiration back home. It can happen on a Federation mission to Israel or during an afternoon spent mentoring a teen or visiting a senior. Every one of these experiences expands our understanding of the world and of one another.
They remind us that education is not confined to classrooms or books–it is found in relationships, shared action, and time spent engaging meaningfully with our community.
This trip served as a reminder that learning does not end with formal education. It continues every time we open ourselves to new perspectives, ask difficult questions, or choose to show up in the presence of others who seek understanding. These experiences transform us, both individually and collectively, and help ensure that the stories of those who came before us continue to shape the generations that follow.
Also in this issue, Voice at the Shore Correspondent Jordan Posner will share highlights from the visit and reflections from participants. For now, I hope the experience inspires all of us to step outside our comfort zones, join in shared moments of learning, and invest time in the kind of growth that happens only when we come together.
When we dedicate time to learn, reflect, and connect with our community, we all grow together. That spirit of lifelong learning and shared experience is at the heart of everything we strive to nurture through Jewish Federation.
rachel@jewishbytheshore.org
They remind us that education is not confined to classrooms or books–it is found in relationships, shared action, and time spent engaging meaningfully with our community.
This trip served as a reminder that learning does not end with formal education. It continues every time we open ourselves to new perspectives, ask difficult questions, or choose to show up in the presence of others who seek understanding. These experiences transform us, both individually and collectively, and help ensure that the stories of those who came before us continue to shape the generations that follow.
Also in this issue, Voice at the Shore Correspondent Jordan Posner will share highlights from the visit and reflections from participants. For now, I hope the experience inspires all of us to step outside our comfort zones, join in shared moments of learning, and invest time in the kind of growth that happens only when we come together.
When we dedicate time to learn, reflect, and connect with our community, we all grow together. That spirit of lifelong learning and shared experience is at the heart of everything we strive to nurture through Jewish Federation.
rachel@jewishbytheshore.org
This trip served as a reminder that learning does not end with formal education. It continues every time we open ourselves to new perspectives, ask difficult questions, or choose to show up in the presence of others who seek understanding. These experiences transform us, both individually and collectively, and help ensure that the stories of those who came before us continue to shape the generations that follow.
Also in this issue, Voice at the Shore Correspondent Jordan Posner will share highlights from the visit and reflections from participants. For now, I hope the experience inspires all of us to step outside our comfort zones, join in shared moments of learning, and invest time in the kind of growth that happens only when we come together.
When we dedicate time to learn, reflect, and connect with our community, we all grow together. That spirit of lifelong learning and shared experience is at the heart of everything we strive to nurture through Jewish Federation.
rachel@jewishbytheshore.org
Also in this issue, Voice at the Shore Correspondent Jordan Posner will share highlights from the visit and reflections from participants. For now, I hope the experience inspires all of us to step outside our comfort zones, join in shared moments of learning, and invest time in the kind of growth that happens only when we come together.
When we dedicate time to learn, reflect, and connect with our community, we all grow together. That spirit of lifelong learning and shared experience is at the heart of everything we strive to nurture through Jewish Federation.
rachel@jewishbytheshore.org
When we dedicate time to learn, reflect, and connect with our community, we all grow together. That spirit of lifelong learning and shared experience is at the heart of everything we strive to nurture through Jewish Federation.
rachel@jewishbytheshore.org
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