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Development of Inter-faith/Inter-racial Activities

Inter-faith

The Center for Holocaust and Genocide Education desires to develop Jewish Christian interfaith activities for the Central Minnesota community, St. Cloud State University, local elementary, middle and high schools, various denominational churches. In order to foster greater understanding, the Center wishes to sponsor inter-faith discussions, cultural events, holidays and celebrations. A study of the Bible (Old Testament and Torah) lead by priest or pastor and Rabbi, would further these goals, as would sponsorship and development of Musical, Theatrical, and/or dance events.

St. Cloud State University has a large international student population with hundreds of students from dozens of countries. The Center wishes to develop projects with students of differing faiths such as Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism, and Muslim, among others.

Inter-racial

Work continues with already existing groups on cooperative projects. Collaboration on Inter-racial activities with groups on-campus and in the community such as American Indians, Palestinians, and African Americans and others To foster greater understanding and action of global concerns, the Center would like to initiate projects and programs that deal with Rwanda, Cambodia, Bosnia Herzegovina, Kosovo, East Timor, Afghanistan or peoples in other oppressed regions of the world.

Human Rights Day:

We will combat discrimination against all groups on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, etc. With sufficient funding, the Center for Holocaust and Genocide Education could establish a greater presence in Central Minnesota at Human Rights Day. Education of the Holocaust and other genocide, encompasses the fight against discrimination, prejudice, human rights violations, and hate crimes. To provide greater cultural understanding, the Center would sponsor traditional Jewish music and dance, food, language and information on culture.

Yom Ha’Shoah:

Yom Ha’ Shoah is the Holocaust Day of Remembrance. On that day, students, faculty and community members join with the Jewish Student Association in reading Holocaust victims’ names. During the 2000 and 2001 commemoration ceremonies, the names and ages of thousands of Holocaust victims were read aloud. This undertaking lasted continuously for 12 an 17 hours respectively. The Center desires to expand its presence on this day by sponsoring a special speaker or survivor testimony to be part of the ceremony.

Speakers’ Bureau:

Members of the Center for Holocaust and Genocide Education’s Speakers’ Bureau would continue to lead lectures, presentations and workshops in the greater Central Minnesota area to interested schools, churches, synagogues, governmental agencies, community business groups, and societies and clubs. Presentations, lectures, testimonies, readings and performances, connect the Center and the work of Holocaust and Genocide Education, with individuals who are not part of the University community. Previous speaking locations have included Duluth, Minneapolis and the Twin Cities, Foley, Brainerd, and Fairbault, Minnesota.

	A-Z Index \| News \| Library \| Technology \| Support St. Cloud State \| St. Cloud State University Home Admissions Academics Student Life About SCSU Athletics Alumni & Friends Events World Issues Program Funding Share Your Experience Courses Resources Community Outreach Donations About Us Home Development of Inter-faith/Inter-racial Activities Inter-faith The Center for Holocaust and Genocide Education desires to develop Jewish Christian interfaith activities for the Central Minnesota community, St. Cloud State University, local elementary, middle and high schools, various denominational churches. In order to foster greater understanding, the Center wishes to sponsor inter-faith discussions, cultural events, holidays and celebrations. A study of the Bible (Old Testament and Torah) lead by priest or pastor and Rabbi, would further these goals, as would sponsorship and development of Musical, Theatrical, and/or dance events. St. Cloud State University has a large international student population with hundreds of students from dozens of countries. The Center wishes to develop projects with students of differing faiths such as Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism, and Muslim, among others. Inter-racial Work continues with already existing groups on cooperative projects. Collaboration on Inter-racial activities with groups on-campus and in the community such as American Indians, Palestinians, and African Americans and others To foster greater understanding and action of global concerns, the Center would like to initiate projects and programs that deal with Rwanda, Cambodia, Bosnia Herzegovina, Kosovo, East Timor, Afghanistan or peoples in other oppressed regions of the world. Human Rights Day: We will combat discrimination against all groups on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, etc. With sufficient funding, the Center for Holocaust and Genocide Education could establish a greater presence in Central Minnesota at Human Rights Day. Education of the Holocaust and other genocide, encompasses the fight against discrimination, prejudice, human rights violations, and hate crimes. To provide greater cultural understanding, the Center would sponsor traditional Jewish music and dance, food, language and information on culture. Yom Ha’Shoah: Yom Ha’ Shoah is the Holocaust Day of Remembrance. On that day, students, faculty and community members join with the Jewish Student Association in reading Holocaust victims’ names. During the 2000 and 2001 commemoration ceremonies, the names and ages of thousands of Holocaust victims were read aloud. This undertaking lasted continuously for 12 an 17 hours respectively. The Center desires to expand its presence on this day by sponsoring a special speaker or survivor testimony to be part of the ceremony. Speakers’ Bureau: Members of the Center for Holocaust and Genocide Education’s Speakers’ Bureau would continue to lead lectures, presentations and workshops in the greater Central Minnesota area to interested schools, churches, synagogues, governmental agencies, community business groups, and societies and clubs. Presentations, lectures, testimonies, readings and performances, connect the Center and the work of Holocaust and Genocide Education, with individuals who are not part of the University community. Previous speaking locations have included Duluth, Minneapolis and the Twin Cities, Foley, Brainerd, and Fairbault, Minnesota. Center for Holocaust and Genocide Education (contact information) 720 4th Avenue South - St. Cloud, Minnesota 56301-4498 Page Revised: 8/16/2007 Phone: (320) 308-4205 © 2008 St. Cloud State University Site Map \| Map & Directions \| Contact SCSU \| Accreditations St. Cloud State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity educator and employer. St. Cloud State University is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.