DR. BERNICE LERNER

Dr. Bernice Lerner is the author of All the Horrors of War: A Jewish Girl, a British Doctor, and the Liberation of Bergen-Belsen, and other writings on the Holocaust and on virtue ethics. As Director of Boston University’s Center for Character and Social Responsibility, Dr. Lerner lectured widely, conducted professional development for educators and taught courses on character education and on the Holocaust. As Dean of Adult Learning at Hebrew College, she created a host of innovative programs, including the acclaimed Me'ah, a two-year journey through Jewish history. Dr. Lerner earned a bachelor’s degree from Stony Brook University, a master’s degree from the Jewish Theological Seminary and a doctorate degree from Boston University.