This play follows the extraordinary journey of John Rosenberg—from his childhood as a Jewish boy in Nazi Germany to his life’s work as a civil rights attorney and, ultimately, his decision to make Prestonsburg his home. For over fifty years, John and his wife Jean have stood shoulder to shoulder with the people of Appalachia, […]

Stumbling Stones: The John Rosenberg Story is a solo play performed by Jeff Sherr that spans continents and generations, from fleeing Nazi Germany to standing with civil rights workers in Mississippi and coalfield families in Kentucky. Through decades of courtroom battles and community organizing, the play becomes a testament to memory, resilience, and the power of […]

Stumbling Stones: The John Rosenberg Story is a solo play performed by Jeff Sherr that spans continents and generations, from fleeing Nazi Germany to standing with civil rights workers in Mississippi and coalfield families in Kentucky. Through decades of courtroom battles and community organizing, the play becomes a testament to memory, resilience, and the power of […]

Stumbling Stones: The John Rosenberg Story traces the origins of a lifelong fight for justice back to a boyhood shattered in Nazi Germany. Performed by Jeff Sherr, this solo play follows the spark that formed John Rosenberg’s calling—from surviving state-sponsored hatred to standing with civil-rights workers in Mississippi and coalfield families in Kentucky. As the […]