Wednesday, November 18 | 9:30 a.m.–3:15 p.m. | Sandy Springs
Join middle and high school educators from across Atlanta for a day of learning, conversation, and connection. Explore the intertwined histories of Jews and African Americans and their shared struggles against injustice. Learn how to support students in engaging in courageous conversations about antisemitism and racism within a supportive and inclusive environment.
The day will include:
- Opportunities to learn alongside educators from across Atlanta
- A screening of Shared Legacies: The African American-Jewish Civil Rights Alliance, featuring Holocaust survivors, members of the King family, and civil rights leaders
- An interactive training on the five-part Shared Legacies curriculum, led by educator Brian Knowles
- Lunch and facilitated conversation
- A panel discussion featuring local thought leaders exploring themes of antisemitism and racism and their relevance to educators and communities today
- Access to curriculum materials for one year following the seminar
Rabbi Dr. Judy Schindler serves as Executive Director of Spill the Honey and as Sklut Professor of Jewish Studies at Queens University of Charlotte. An interfaith leader in Charlotte for more than 28 years, Judy established the Stan Greenspon Holocaust and Social Justice Education Center at Queens University and is Rabbi Emerita of the largest synagogue in the Carolinas, where she served for 18 years.
In 2020, Judy founded the Charlotte Black/Jewish Alliance, building on her deep community relationships and extensive interfaith network to strengthen connections and create lasting impact.
Judy received her rabbinic ordination from Hebrew Union College in New York in 1995 and her Doctorate of Hebrew Letters from Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati in 2025.
Brian Knowles is a dynamic speaker, writer, researcher, and educator who was recognized by Legacy Magazine as one of South Florida’s top Black educators in both 2018 and 2021.
With more than 17 years of experience in education, Brian spent nine years as a classroom teacher and eight years leading the Department of African, African American, Latino, and Holocaust Studies for the Palm Beach County School District.
His expertise includes policy development, curriculum design, research, and professional development. Throughout Florida, Brian has worked to foster inclusive educational environments and develop policies that address systemic barriers.
His innovative secondary-level courses include The African American Experience in the 20th Century Through Music and Visual Arts and Exploring Hip-Hop as Literature, both of which highlight the rich contributions and experiences of African diasporic communities.