News of the Week – 12/08/15

Irena Sendler always encouraged us to reach out during the holidays to the many friends around the world. So from Irena and the Life in a Jar family, we wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah (started Sunday and ends next Monday) and much more to her many, many...

News of the Week – 11/24/2015

WHAT A WONDERFUL GROUP OF PERFORMANCES IN BANGOR, MAINE. We send a big thanks to Allison Berube and her fantastic committee for hosting three Life in a Jar performances. Peter Witt, the incredible Norman Stern, Kathryn King and too many others to name, were a part of...

News of the Week – 11/03/15

Irena Sendler’s legacy continues to grow! The Irena Sendler Award was awarded last month in Warsaw, Poland. This teaching award continues to bring Irena’s actions to the forefront of Poland’s history while honoring an amazing woman who made a...

News of the Week – 10/20/15

On this day in 1943, Irena Sendler was arrested by the Gestapo in Warsaw, in connection with her efforts to save Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto from death, and to find them homes where they might survive the war. Though sentenced to death by the Germans,...

News of the Week – 9/21/15

Wednesday, September 23rd, will be the 16th anniversary since the beginning of the Life in a Jar project. Megan, Liz and Sabrina would start a project which would have impact around the world and bring to life the story of Irena Sendler. Over 45 young people have been...