From an article on The Covenant Foundation website.

Covenant Foundation Names 2010 Awardees For Excellence In Jewish Education

Jan Darsa, a graduate of Cohort 7 of the Mandel Jerusalem Fellows program, says that “Education is holy work. Undertaking a career in Jewish education is about a dedication to the hope and the promise that our young people embody. To be honored and recognized for doing what I love is an exciting acknowledgement and an amazing gift for which I am extremely grateful.”

Jan Darsa, Director of Jewish Education at Facing History and Ourselves for the last fifteen years, is a trailblazing advocate for - and practitioner of - framing Holocaust education in a modern, actionable and relevant way. Facing History and Ourselves is a leader in developing programs and curricula promoting tolerance and understanding, and utilizes education as a tool to strengthen civil societies of conscience throughout the world.

The impact of her vision and approach has been deeply and widely felt. She has trained more than 1,500 Jewish educators and has published extensive materials for Holocaust educators.

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