The Vermont Life in a Jar presentations were beautiful. Thanks to Jack Mayer, his wife Chip, and our many, many hosts, for the gracious time.

The Life in a Jar/Irena Sendler Project began on September 23, 1999. We are beginning the tenth year of the project. Over thirty present and former students have been involved with the many aspects of sharing Irena Sendler’s legacy with the world.

Irena Sendler passed away on Monday May 12th, 2008 at 8:00 am CEST in Warsaw, Poland.

Born in Warsaw, Poland, she lived most of her young life in Otwock. Irena Sendlerowa led the rescue of 2,500 Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto and those hiding in the Warsaw area, during the Holocaust in World War II. She was recently nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Her legacy of repairing the world continues, as good continues to triumph over evil. Irena Sendlerowa was 98 years old.

The Life in a Jar students, who brought worldwide attention to her story, continue to share her legacy and the play (Life in a Jar) to people all over the world.

What a powerful journey. The Life in a Jar cast helped present the Irena Sendler Award at the Palace of Foreign Ministry, in Warsaw, Poland last week. This honor goes to a teacher in the U.S. and Poland, who best represents Holocaust education in the spirit of Irena Sendler. The ceremony featured American recipient, Drew Beiter, and Polish recipient, Anna Kloza, plus the Polish semi-finalists. What powerful messages they shared. Also, several cabinet members attended, many dignitaries, and a reception was held afterwards at the home of the American Ambassador. Great changes are being brought about by those involved with Holocaust education in Poland.

Life in a Jar congratulates the recipients (Al Gore and the United Nations Council on Climate Change) of the Nobel Peace Prize and salute Irena Sendler for her continued impact on the world.

A Nobel Peace Prize ‘watch’ will be held this Friday morning from 7:00-8:00 AM at the Lowell Milken Center in downtown Fort Scott at 4 South Main. The public is invited. A light breakfast will be available. Good luck, Irena.

The announcement of the Nobel Peace Prize will be made in mid October with the ceremony in early December. Irena is one of 181 nominees for this year’s prize.

Last week’s Today Show segment was beautifully received around the world. Bob Dotson of the Today Show is a gentleman and fell in love with Irena and the students. We’re sorry about giving you incorrect times for the airing; we had no idea when it was going to show, or what the Today show planned to air. We were very pleased to see that the courage and valor of Irena and the love of the students for her story was shown in such a tasteful light.

Life in a Jar presented in the New York City area twice last weekend and had a wonderful experience. The people at Croton-on-Hudson were great, and the children in the audience were so attentive and respectful. The Temple Shalom presentation had a full house, thanks to Audrey Durst (Sheldon, her husband was so kind) and her beautiful group.

Life in a Jar has presented in the following states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.