Oral Histories

The Resilience Project –JCOGS Oral Histories

Discover the power of story within our own community.

Ruby interviews Carole - October 9, 2020 

Carole Lichtenstein, JCOGS's doyenne of arts and culture tells Ateed teen Ruby Moorhead about how she found strength and resilience after tragedy and why she marched on Washington.  Click here to witness the unfolding of this wonderful project of sharing story "l'dor vador לדור ודור", from generation to generation. 

Gavin interviews Edie - August 14, 2020 

Edie Zfass, long-time beloved member of JCOGS, met with Gavin Murphy, a long-time student of Olam Chesed now preparing for his bar mitzvah, in an exclusive conversation about resilience and antisemitism.

Lex interviews Mel - July 24, 2020

Mel Siegel, an esteemed JCOGS member, was interviewed by Lex Leikin, an Ateed teen, about a time in his life when he experienced resilience.   View the revealing and heartwarming exchange here.