Barbara Steinmetz

Tie a ‘Yellow Ribbon’

Tie a ‘Yellow Ribbon’

The ribbons on the ‘shoes’ is a reminder of what has been done to the Jewish People.  Passover, is the time we tell the tale of our road to freedom, to another life. 

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Casting a Light

Casting a Light

Barbara Steinmetz shares an essay written by her Grand Niece Bina Newman, who won an essay contest on Anti Semitism sponsored by the Columbus, Ohio JCC.

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Shoes Can Be a Method Of Escape, And a Tool For Taking Action

Shoes Can Be a Method Of Escape, And a Tool For Taking Action

I recently gave a lecture to students at Colorado University about my childhood experiences as a refugee survivor from the days of the Holocaust. Aside from relating my story, I had a message to deliver: “Vote. Talk to your friends, parents, neighbors and anyone who will listen. Your country is at stake!”

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