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Generations
JCDS Generations welcomes grandparents, extended family, and special friends to experience and strengthen the life of the school. GENERATIONS
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You all have stories to tell your grandchildren...and they will be stronger, more resilient, confident people because you told them your story. “
On May 7th, Devra Lasden, Chair of Generations, welcomed more than 100 guests from Canada, England, Israel, and across the United States for an outstanding virtual Generations event. Shira Deener, Head of School, interviewed JCDS grandparent Esther Safran Foer, author of I Want You to Know We’re Still Here, in which Esther describes her journey into her family’s heroic and remarkable history during the Holocaust. The truths she discovered were inextricably linked to the memories she formed as a young child. How she uses those memories and what she learns about her parents and each of their extended families brings the meaningfulness of “D’or L’Dor — Generation to Generation” — to her and to every reader.
One of the special highlights was when Leo Foer ’27 joined in the interview by posing the last question to his grandmother. This delightful exchange was followed by a joyful, all-school virtual Kabbalat Shabbat honoring Generations, led by Madrich Ruchani Oren Kaunfer. JCDS extends a heartfelt thank you to Esther for sharing her personal story with such pride and excitement.
The continuation of our new “Memory and Legacy” series began in the fall with JCDS Board President, Dr. Rachel Fish, who reflected on the legacy of her father, Dr. Charles Fish z”l. Together with her children and husband, Rachel painted a vivid picture of her father’s life in rural Tennessee and shared lessons from him that will forever be with her and her family. Every year Generations will invite individuals to carry on this new tradition.
— Esther Safran Foer, GP ’27
ABOVE: Top: JCDS parent and trustee, Joshua Foer and his son, Leo ’27. Bottom: Esther Safran Foer holds up the suitcase her parents bought her to bring with them on their journey to the United States.
