The Birmingham Holocaust Education Center's annual fundraiser honoring Joel Rotenstreich will feature the Steel City Men's Chorus and special entertainment arranged by Keith Cromwell, executive director of Red Mountain Theatre Company; including vocalists Caleb Clark, Abijah Cunningham and Jessica Roskin as well as student performers from RMTC's Conservatory and more. A dessert … [Read more...]
L’Chaim!: Rotenstreich Devotes His Life to Holocaust Education, BHEC Devotes Annual Event to his Honor
By DeBorah Layman Being Joel Rotenstreich’s friend can be an expensive proposition, he says in an only half-jokingly manner. That’s because Rotenstreich is passionate about Holocaust education and tireless in his efforts to raise money for the Birmingham Holocaust Education Center, attending countless lunches and meetings with friends and associates to raise … [Read more...]
Witness to History: Friedman Honored by Birmingham Holocaust Education Center in Broadway-Inspired Program
By DeBorah Layman When it comes to improving life in greater Birmingham, there is scarcely an organization, an initiative, a program or a movement that has not been touched by Cathy O. Friedman. “I lived through the Civil Rights era,” said Friedman, a Mountain Brook native. “When I got older and had a voice, I knew I wanted to work for human rights. I knew … [Read more...]