Life in a Jar: The Irena Sendler Project

On September 10, 2001, the three girls are interviewed by Kansas Public Radio, with the interview to be broadcast the next day at 7:45 am. One minute after the interview begins, the first flight hits the North tower of the World Trade Center in New York City.

They had been scheduled to perform in Kansas City on September 12, but after the attacks, Mr. C. assumes the show will be canceled. However, Rabbi Taub, at whose synagogue they were to perform, asks them to still come if they are willing, saying that “they need Life in a Jar now more than ever” (326). Mr. C. later receives a phone call from Kansas Public Radio; they apologize for not being in touch but proceed to tell him about the flood of messages they received about the story, many of which were grateful for hearing it precisely because of the horrible events unfolding for them in real time.

As Rabbi Taub had predicted, the people needed Life in a Jar: they perform that evening to an overflowing audience. The audience erupts in applause following the performance. Further, Howard and Ro Jacobson, who are in attendance, use the occasion to announce a new scholarship for the girls and other students who win State or National History Day competitions with tolerance or diversity projects.