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Published by the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire Volume 41, Number 1 September 2020 Elul 5780 - Tishrei 5781 HIGH HOLIDAYS Update on Holocaust and Genocide Education in New Hampshire evolved in the past, and can evolve into By Dina Michael Chaitowitz tism, and national, ethnic, racial, or reli- mass violence and genocide, such as the On July 23, Governor Sununu signed gious hatred and dis- Holocaust.” This Commission is tasked into law HB 1135, which amends New crimination have to, among other things, “recom- Hampshire’s criteria for an adequate evolved in the past, mend model school district policies for education to require education about the and can evolve, into Holocaust and genocide education,” Holocaust and other genocides. Specifi- genocide and mass “identify best practices for teaching Ho- cally, by amending RSA 193-E:2, IV, violence, such as the locaust and genocide education and the New Hampshire’s criteria for an ade- Holocaust, and how appropriate number of hours of instruc- quate education now mandates that stu- to prevent the evolu- tion at multiple grade levels,” “identify dents are provided with Holocaust and tion of such practic- existing teaching materials and curricu- genocide education, in addition to es.” The statute takes lum as well as strategies and content,” “knowledge of civics and government, effect on September and “identify in-service education op- economics, geography, and history,” to 21, 2020. Governor Sununu signing the Holocaust Education Bill into portunities for educators.” The Com- enable them to participate in the demo- The statute es- law with survivor and advocate Kati Preston at his side. Photo mission must begin its work within 45 cratic process and to make informed tablishes a Com- courtesy of Governor Sununu’s office. days of the passage of the statute. choices as responsible citizens.” The mission that will The Federation has embarked on statute also amends RSA 189:11, I, re- include representatives from Keene State educational community, among others, planning some training of its own. There quiring that not later than the beginning College’s Cohen Center for Holocaust “to study best practices for teaching stu- is a wealth of free, high-quality resourc- of the eighth grade and continuing in all and Genocide Studies, the Anti-Defa- dents how intolerance, bigotry, antisem- es for educators provided by experts in high schools, students receive instruction mation League (“ADL”), the Jewish itism, and national, ethnic, racial, or re- the field such as the ADL, Echoes & Re- in “[h]ow intolerance, bigotry, antisemi- Federation of New Hampshire, and the ligious hatred and discrimination have Holocaust continued on page 3 Weaving the Fabric of Jewish Life in New Hampshire Today, my life’s work is volved; it’s hugely rewarding! Federation Voices 3 By Chanchie Krinsky with Chabad. Going back As I conclude my first year Your Federation at Work 5 Growing up in Manchester, the Jewish 30 years, the Jewish Federa- on the board, I have seen From the Bimah 7 Federation played a central role in my life. tion and Chabad have al- firsthand the dedication and Education 8 For starters, my siblings and I attended the ways had a mutually sup- hard work of so many indi- In the Community 11 preschool on Beech Street with Alane Sa- portive relationship, and viduals behind the scenes. High Holidays 14 bel, Gail Cohen, and Andi Kushner as our over the last few years it’s The members of the board Book Review 19 teachers. Though I was a shy kid, I have only strengthened. When are quite literally creating Kid's Corner Coloring Page 20 memories of feeling safe and cared for dur- collaborating with Allyson change in the very fabric of ing my time there. 25 years or so later, when Mitzvahs 21 Guertin, I see how hard she New Hampshire life. As is the preschool moved out of the building on and the team work to bring surely featured in this issue, Jewish Journeys 25 Beech Street, I went to look at some furni- programming to all corners the passing of HB 1135, re- Israel News and Events 26 ture to move to the Chabad Center. There I of the state. Some would say quiring Holocaust and geno- Obituaries 28 found the names of a few of my siblings on it’s not easy being Jewish in cide education in New Hamp- Tributes 29 some labeled cubbies. As much as we quite New Hampshire, but what shire schools, will have major Business & Professional literally left our imprint on the furniture, you put in is what you get JFNH Board Member positive effects on our future. Services 30 the JFNH Preschool left an even bigger im- out. Thanks to programs Chanchie Krinsky I support the Jewish Federa- print on our lives. Growing up as an obser- like the shlicha initiative, PJ Library, lec- tion of New Hampshire because it is a vant Jew in New Hampshire could seem tures, the Jewish Reporter, Momentum, source of education and support for every like a challenge, but at the preschool, we camperships and more, there is so much to Jewish person in our state. Do yourself a fa- were part of a loving Jewish family. take advantage of. I recommend getting in- vor, and get involved. Change Service Requested Service Change PERMIT NO. 1174 NO. PERMIT MANCHESTER, NH MANCHESTER, Bedford, NH 03110 NH Bedford, PAID 273 South River Rd. Unit #5 Unit Rd. 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