Barbara Greenspan Shaiman walked through the gates of Auschwitz with her daughter and grandchildren for the second time in November 2025. She had made that difficult journey once before, in 1989, with her mother, who survived Auschwitz, and her father, who worked for Oskar Schindler.

Join Barbara to hear how her family's story inspired the creation of Champions of Caring, an organization that promotes social justice among young adults. More than 10,000 students in the Greater Philadelphia region and Cape Town, South Africa, have participated in the program. She recently completed the documentary The Coral Ring Legacy with Henry Nevison, an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker. The film recently had its international premiere in Regensburg, Germany, where Barbara was born.

Barbara's work as a social activist, author, national speaker, and founder of Champions of Caring focuses on making the world a kinder place and helping others think about how they can be a mensch.

Following the program, we will continue the conversation over a home-cooked lunch around our community table. All are welcome! Advance lunch reservations are required and may be made by calling (413) 442-2200 by 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday. A suggested donation of $3 is requested for adults age 60 and older and $7 for all others.

Federation makes these programs possible through the generous support of our community.