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Remember Project Visits Anne Frank Center & Columbia Holocaust Memorial

On January 15th the fourth cohort of the Remember Project traveled by school bus to Columbia to tour the Anne Frank Center and the Columbia Holocaust memorial. We were joined at the memorial by Lilly Filler, Child of Holocaust Survivors and President of the South Carolina Council on the Holo…

Remember Project Students Learn about Antisemitism

On November 21st the forth cohort of the Remember Project met on zoom to discuss and learn about some useful resources through the Anti-Defamation League. This year's Remember Project cohort is comprised of 11 teens from diverse backgrounds. These 11 teens represent eight local public an…

CJF Supports Ukrainian Refugees in Partnership City of Prague

In addition to our work with international partners, Jewish Agency for Israel and the JDC, CJF's Israel and Overseas Committee (IOC) selects specific global and Israeli nonprofits that support struggling communities worldwide, respond to crises, promote a pluralistic Israeli society, and …

Shine a Light South Carolina Events

Hate Ends Now Cattle Car Tour: Sunday, Dec 11th in Greenville, Monday, Dec 12th in Columbia, and Tuesday, Dec 13th in Charleston, more information here.

Shine a Light at First Baptist Church ft. Ana Sazonov: Thursday, Dec 15th at 6:30pm in Greenville. Learn more about the Holocaust Memor…

Leonard Pitts Jr.: We owe them much better than this

Joe Engel, Holocaust survivor and community leader, died on November 26, 2022. Joe was born on October 9, 1927 in Zakroczym, Poland to Moishe and Esther Engel. Joe dedicated his life to talking to students and other groups about the atrocities of the Nazis. Through the CJF REMEMBER Program, …