The summer tour presentation of the theatre play "Life in a Jar" organized by the "Irena Sendler Project"

July 2003
From the Editor:

At the end of July, Prof. Norman Conard with his Uniontown students in Kansas – the founding members of the "Irena Sendler Project" - made a tour presenting their theatre play “Life in a Jar” in several places from Detroit to New York City. Below you will find some excerpts from the letters they received after their trip that was a great success.

Comments from the audience

Hi to all of you amazing people, (this is from Michigan)
I was privileged to be in the audience last Tuesday and was totally amazed at the sensitivity and warmth and love that you all demonstrated.
As a Jew and a docent at the Holocaust Center you visited that day I want to tell you how very important what you are doing will be to the world. I am hoping that you present this not only to Jewish people but to others who are not, because the ripple effect of educating non-Jews is imperative.
Your depiction of the plight of the mothers and children puts a face on the suffering and I think because we all can identify with your characters it is a lasting picture.

Because you are not Jewish your message has even greater impact. I am so amazed that in a school of your size and the lack of diversity in which you were raised that you have opened yourselves up to this that was so foreign to you. May God bless you all and allow you to continue in this important work. Thank you for all that you are doing.
Renee Gerger

Leanor Reizen of Okemos, Michigan - "to the students, it was a real
privilege and a most touching experience to see the enactment of the Irena Sendler story. There is hope for the future with young people such as you."

We just wanted you and the students to know that it was great
having you come and spread this story of one of GOD's angels... Irena. We are Christians of the Baptist faith, but we are all God's children. Beckley, West Virginia
Sincerely,
Paul&Gwen

Mildred Frumento of Chester, Connecticut says - "The dedication and compassion expressed through the students' work and committment to this project was overwhelming."

Dr. Leon Levitt of Madonna University in Livonia, Michigan writes - "I wanted to thank you -- one of many such expressions you've received, I'm sure -- for the remarkable work you have done in the inspiring presentation of "Life in a Jar." We attended the performance last night at the University of Michigan-Dearborn campus. 'One person can make a difference' is borne out
by your work. "

More summer tour notes.....

"The presentation was powerful, moving, and emotional. Many of us were truly impressed with the students maturity, poise and incredible dedication to projects of tolerance and diversity." West Virginia

"I am so happy that you all made it home safe and sound. It really must have been an incredible journey - we were all so impressed with you - the adults - and the patience and committment you have to those kids...and the kids – I can't express enough to you how moved we all were by there tenacity, commitment and dedication. They are incredible role models in so many ways.
Your message is so strong and your message is so important; especially during these times in our history. "

Leslie Krumholz - Chester, Connecticut

"Congratulations on your program. I attended your presentaton in Dearborn. The Polish community in the U.S. owes you much for emphasizing the positive about Poles' efforts to help Jewish neighbors." Detroit

These are a few of many, all a tribute to the wonderful story of Irena
Sendler...