Jewish American Heritage Month

Posted By admin on November 30, 2019

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio The Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, in partnership with Roots of American Music (ROAM) and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, are celebrating the voices of young people standing up to bias and bigotry through the annual Stop the Hate Youth Sing Out contest. This is the first of three Stop the Hate events that will occur in the 2019/20 school year: two song contests for schools and one essay writing contest for individual students.

Middle school classes from across Northeast Ohio stood on stage last month at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, in front of a panel of prestigious judges and their fellow competitors, to sing original songs they had penned with a teaching artist from ROAM. This was a culmination of a semester-long project that began with a Stop the Hate tour at the Maltz Museum, where students learned about the history of bias. Then, students were asked to reflect on the discrimination they witness or experience in their own lives. Turning their words into song lyrics, their voices share their experiences and speak out against hate.

The Maltz Museum is proud to announce that the winner for the middle school portion of the Stop the Hate Youth Sing Out contest is Wade Park School, CMSD for their song Yours N Mines. Runner Up is Newton D. Baker School of Arts, CMSD for their song Fight the Hate, Dont Discriminate.

An estimated 1,000+ students from 17 middle school classes and 25 high school classes representing 14 different schools will participate this year, to pen and perform songs for Stop the Hate Youth Sing Out. After they perform, their capstone experience is to learn about the power of music in protest on a tour at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

This annual program sharpens written and oral language skills while fostering a deeper understanding of historic human rights events as an arts-integrated learning initiative. Students are also vying to win anti-bias education grants for their schools.

Each year, the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage gives out $100,000 in scholarships and anti-bias education grants in recognition of 6-12th grade upstanders in Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, and Wayne counties as part of its Stop the Hate program. Included in this number is the grand prize of a $40,000 scholarship for one junior or senior who wins an essay writing contest called Stop the Hate Youth Speak Out.

If young people are looking for a way to express their own experiences with intolerance and speak out about what they have done or want to do to stop the hate, the Maltz Museum encourages them to participate in the Stop the Hate Youth Speak Out essay writing contest. Submissions should to be 500 words or less.

Students can also write essays to use their voices and win big. Deadline for essays for grades 6-10 is Wed., Jan. 8, 2020, 11:59 p.m. Deadline for essays for Grades 11 and 12: is Wed., Jan, 20, 11:59 p.m.

To learn more about this years theme and guidelines for entry, please visit http://www.maltzmuseum.org/STH.

Christmas in the village: The gift of an Olde Fashioned Christmas is waiting for you at the Strongsville Historic Village. Strongsville Historical Society presents Christmas in the Village, Sat. and Sun., Dec. 7, 8, 14 and 15, 13305 Pearl Rd., 2-5 p.m. This is a free event to enjoy with the whole family. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand to greet visitors each day. Mrs. Claus will have a little treat for our youngest visitors and Santa will have candy canes for all. Most of the buildings and the grounds will be open each day where you can enjoy decorations in the style that covers the 150 years the Village represents.

Looking for some holiday crafting fun? On Dec. 14 and 15, local Girl Scouts will be hosting gingerbread building in the great room of the Lathrop House. Donations of $1 or more will be collected and given to the Historical Society for building maintenance.

While youre there, visit the Olds General Store where Merchant Marty will be open with gifts for all ages. Remember, the Olds General Store is your local connection for Strongsville-themed goods. Parking is free.

Visit http://www.strongsvillehistoricalsociety.org to learn more about the Strongsville Historical Society and Historic Village. This is a free event but donations are graciously welcome.

Library lineup: Theres always something interesting and educational going on at the Strongsville library.

Teen Craft Buffet, Dec. 9, 6:30-9:30 p.m. For teens in grades 6-12. Ever wonder what the library does with leftover materials from library craft programs? Nows your chance to find out. All materials will be provided. Just bring your creative ideas. Register at 440-238-5530 or cuyahogalibrary.org.

Winter Pajama Party at the Library, Dec. 12, 7-8 p.m. For all ages, with a parent or caregiver. Join a snuggly wuggly Pajama Storytime. All should wear your comfy pjs as you hear nighty night stories, do a small craft, and relax with cookies and milk. Register at (440) 238-5530 or cuyahogalibrary.org.

The Cuyahoga County Public Library Strongsville Branch is located at 18700 Westwood Dr. Register online at cuyahogalibrary.org or call 440-238-5530. To register, for more information and a complete list of events, visit cuyahogalibrary.org. All events are sponsored by Friends of Strongsville Branch Library.

Let the Strongsville community know what is going on with your organization, church, school, business or family. Email me at shirleymac48@att.net.

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