Susan Cohn Centrpa blog #2

  Today was a wonderful day of learning and seeing.  On a Berlin walking tour this morning we were guided by Centropa educator Frank Grellert to a number of important sites including the site of the first synagogue in Berlin, built in1714 (destroyed during WW II) and the address of the first woman rabbi, Regina Jones, to be ordained.  Later in the day we reviewed Centropa films and shared with each other about how they can be used in our classrooms.  It was a very dynamic and stimulating session with at least 30 educators in Jewish schools from all over the world contributing to the discussion.  We finished our seminar day working on our unique 'elective projects' which will presented on the last day of the conference.  In the evening it was free time for "Berlin bei night" with  colleagues, old and new, enjoying the delicious cuisine and unique nightlife of Berlin.l