This educational journey focuses on the history of Black and Jewish experiences, as well as confronting difficult issues such as antisemitism and race relations.
The program is open to all Adelphi University students completely free of charge.
The only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African-American life, history and culture. With hands-on exhibits and galleries that illuminate the past, present, and future of this country, the museum offers an immersive experience.
A living memorial to millions of people murdered during the Holocaust, this museum inspires citizens and leaders worldwide to confront hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity.
Dr. Machlis giving opening remarks in the Holocaust Memorial Museum
He piloted the Two Museums Program: United We Stand to bring Adelphi’s Black and Jewish students together to make a difference in the world
Dr. Machlis discussing the goals of the Two Museums Program
Dr. Machlis introducing their guest speaker, Prof. Steve Katz
Prof. Fabian Burrell alongside participating students
Students were carefully selected through recommendations and an application process
Sentwali S. Bakari, Vice President for Student Affairs, also joined the students
Prof. Steven Katz, distinguished Holocaust scholar
Prof. Steve Katz joined students on their tour to offer additional insight
Prof. Joseph Celentano and some students by an exhibit representing one of the Holocaust trains
The participants visited nearby monuments, including the Lincoln Memorial monument
Participants with the Washington monument in the background
Participants in front of the Washington monument
Students, faculty and special guests enjoyed dinner together at the Hilton Garden Inn
Prof. Machlis and Dr. Bakari
Students received complimentary book, courtesy of March of the Living
Holocaust survivor, Peter Feigl, greeted by Dr. Machlis
Peter Feigl giving his autograph to students
Prof. Celentano with students
Students and faculty enjoyed the opportunity to get to know each other better
Prof. Celentano, Prof. Burell, Dr. Bakari and students
Participants started their second day with another educational program
Prof. Joseph Celentano giving opening lecture
Rabbi Bruce Aft –Senior Fellow, George Mason University, Center for World Religions Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution and former Chair Operation Understanding DC
Dr . Breanna Gray –faculty August 2023, Department of Government and Politics, University of Maryland
Rabbi Lipsker addressing the students
Prof. Fabian Burrell during the morning educational program
Participants visited other monuments on their second day in Washington DC
Participants visiting the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
Dr. David Machlis and Prof. Joseph Celentano were the organizers of this pilot program
(left to right) Prof. Celentano, Prof. Burrell, Dr. Machlis, Dr. Bakari, Rabbi Yankel Lipsker
Student enjoying the DC view
The trip concluded with their second museum visit at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture
Participants in the The Contemplative Court
For David Machlis, PhD, an associate professor of finance and economics at the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business and inaugural recipient of Adelphi President's Humanitarian Award, “fighting hatred is a team game and can't be done alone." As a national leader in this fight, he is piloting an exciting new program that will bring Adelphi's Black and Jewish students together to make a difference in the world.
This initiative is sponsored by the Adelphi University Division of Student Affairs in affiliation with the International March of the Living, the Two Museums Program: United We Stand is an initiative of the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council.
