Barnes and Noble at the Oak Park Mall in Overland Park, Kansas will hold a book signing for Life in a Jar/the Irena Sendler Project. The signing will be on Saturday, October 8, from 2-4PM.
Here’s a big thank you for the wonderful hospitality shown to Norm in Toronto. Rabbi and Goldie Plotkin, you have a marvelous congregation. Paul and Chips Klein, thanks for the opening of your home.
Also, what a surprise and thrill it was to see some great friends; Michael Zajdman (son of child survivor and long-time friend of the project, Renata), Mel (child survivor) and Marilyn Goldberg, plus Lawrence and Lynn (longtime friends of Michael and Renata). What a beautiful evening of sharing in Canada!
Friday night, at the Governor’s Mansion in Topeka, Kansas, the Life in a Jar book will be recognized.
Also, on Saturday at the Museum of History in Topeka, the book and author Jack Mayer (see below) will be recognized with the Notable Book of Kansas award. TOMORROW(September 23rd) is the 12th anniversary of the beginning of the Life in a Jar project.
We are starting our 13th year of sharing Irena’s inspirational story. 40 students have been involved in the project, with the oldest now being 28. Our 2007 U.S. Irena Sendler Award recipient sends more news on his Genocide conference in Rwanda, Africa.
JACK MAYER RECEIVES Public Citizen of the Year Award from the Vermont Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. He will be giving the keynote address at their annual conference on Friday September 23rd at Sugarbush, Vermont. The title of the address is “Irena Sendler: Profile in Courage” Here is the criteria for the award; Public ‘Citizen of the Year’, A community member who lives and works in Vermont, and does not hold a social work degree. Addresses social issues that support equal rights regardless of race, creed, gender, sexual orientation or physical challenge. Advocates and/or works with vulnerable and at risk populations. Has made significant contributions to the lives of individuals, families, communities and the human services. Advocates and contributes to the public’s awareness of social problems. Demonstrates outstanding leadership and initiative through political and social action. Demonstrates the highest standards of personal conduct and integrity and exhibits social work values and ethics.