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Tolerance Museum planned for Chandler
The Barness Family JCC announces plans to build center,” says Adam Schwartz, president and CEO of
a local Tolerance & Holocaust Museum on the land the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix. “The project
adjacent to the JCC’s existing building at 908 N. Alma is of signifi cance not just for the Jewish community,
School Rd. in Chandler. One of only fi ve museums of but also for the way it will incorporate the Jewish
its kind in the United States, the Museum is part of the experience as a response against bigotry and hatred.”
revitalization of the intersection of Alma School and “We are extremely thrilled to move forward with
Ray Roads in Chandler. this Tolerance and Holocaust Museum,” adds Ben
The City Council of Chandler unanimously passed Benedict, board president for the Barness Family JCC.
a Development Agreement providing for up to $2 “The museum will be a wonderful addition to the
million in infrastructure support for the project. revitalization and growth of the community and we
“The City of Chandler is incredibly proud and are very excited to be a part of that.”
honored that the Jewish Community Center has
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“Teaching about the Holocaust is imperative as a
chosen to build its tolerance museum here. The JCC
NEVER FORGET: This rendering shows the planned Tolerance
tool to educate and understand the importance of
has been an active partner with the City on a number & Holocaust Museum, which is part of the revitalization of the diversity and combating prejudice at a community
of high-profi le items, and we’ve enjoyed tremendous
intersection of Alma School and Ray roads in Chandler.
and global level. Hatred and racism of all types
community response to their events,” says Chandler leads to discrimination and genocide, which are still
Mayor Boyd Dunn. “This museum will continue to Stamp Out Hate, which focuses on the similarities of occurring around the world today,” says Steve Tepper,
celebrate our diverse community and emphasize the the Holocaust and the continuing genocide in Darfur, executive director and CEO of the Barness Family JCC.
rich diversity in Chandler.” scheduled for April 2010. Additional partners for these “The JCC is thankful to the City for their continued
The Barness Family JCC has a long and successful events included the Chandler Unifi ed School District, support of our efforts to promote diversity and use
relationship with the City of Chandler, partnering on the Jewish Federation and many other community of the Holocaust as a teaching tool. We are excited to
previous diversity projects such as the National Anne organizations. move forward on this education and outreach project
Frank Exhibit in April 2008; Praying with Lior, October “We are so appreciative of the vision demonstrated together.”
2008; the Diversity and Holocaust event, Take A Stand, by the City of Chandler in their encouragement of our
in April of this year; and the upcoming Month to efforts and their interest in the museum/education
City offers Advanced HOA Academy
Chandler residents have the opportunity to starting Jan. 26 at the McCullough-Price House. Space a Certifi cate of Completion and are recognized at a
learn from the experts about building successful, is limited to 30 participants. future Chandler City Council meeting.
sustainable HOAs by attending the City of Chandler’s Class topics will include: Advanced Community The McCullough-Price House is located at 300 S.
new Advanced HOA Academy. Association Finance, Parliamentary Procedure, Chandler Village Dr. in Chandler. To register, call 480-
Offered in partnership with the Leadership Centre, Reserves, Writing RFP’s and Evaluating Bid Proposals, 782-3438 or visit
www.TheLeadershipCentre.org.
the classes are free for Chandler residents and run for Neighborhood Communications and HOA Insurance.
six consecutive weeks from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays Those who complete at least fi ve classes receive
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