When a young Eva Kollisch arrives as a refugee in New York in 1940, she finds a community among socialists who share her values and idealism. She soon discovers ‘the cause’ isn’t as idyllic as it seems. Little does she know this is the beginning of a lifelong commitment to activism and her determination to create radical change in ways that include belonging, love and one's full self. In addition to Eva Kollisch’s memoirs Girl in Movement (2000) and The Ground Under My Feet (2014), LBI’s collections include an oral history interview with Eva conducted in 2014 and the papers of Eva’s mother, poet Margarete Kolllisch, which document Eva’s childhood experience on the Kindertransport. Learn more at www.lbi.org/kollisch . Exile is a production of the Leo Baeck Institute , New York | Berlin and Antica Productions . It’s narrated by Mandy Patinkin. Executive Producers include Katrina Onstad, Stuart Coxe, and Bernie Blum. Senior Producer is Debbie Pacheco. Associate Producers are Hailey Choi and Emily Morantz. Research and translation by Isabella Kempf. Sound design and audio mix by Philip Wilson, with help from Cameron McIver. Theme music by Oliver Wickham. Voice acting by Natalia Bushnik. Special thanks to the Kollisch family for the use of Eva’s two memoirs, “Girl in Movement” and “The Ground Under My Feet”, the Sophia Smith Collection at Smith College and their “Voices of Feminism Oral History Project”, and Soundtrack New York.…
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Hey there, fellow listeners! In today's episode, we dive deep into one of the most profound passages of the Bible - the Beattitudes from the book of Matthew, chapter 5. Join us as we explore the life application and meaning of these powerful teachings and discover the hope they represent for us in our modern world. The Beattitudes are not just a set of religious principles; they are a guide for living a purposeful and fulfilling life. We'll unpack each of these blessings and explore how they can be practically applied in our daily lives. From "Blessed are the poor in spirit" to "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness," we'll analyze the underlying wisdom and uncover the deeper layers of their messages. But it doesn't stop there! We'll also discuss how these timeless teachings can be relevant to us in the present day. Society has changed since the words of Jesus were first spoken, but the essence of these blessings remains as relevant as ever. Together, we'll explore how applying these principles can bring about positive transformation in our relationships, our careers, and our overall well-being. So, whether you're a religious scholar, a seeker of wisdom, or simply curious about the power of ancient teachings, this episode is for you. Tune in as we unpack the Beattitudes, explore their life-changing application, and find inspiration in the hope they represent. It's time to discover the keys to living a blessed life in the here and now. Let's get started! This will be an 8 part series.
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Hey there, fellow listeners! In today's episode, we dive deep into one of the most profound passages of the Bible - the Beattitudes from the book of Matthew, chapter 5. Join us as we explore the life application and meaning of these powerful teachings and discover the hope they represent for us in our modern world. The Beattitudes are not just a set of religious principles; they are a guide for living a purposeful and fulfilling life. We'll unpack each of these blessings and explore how they can be practically applied in our daily lives. From "Blessed are the poor in spirit" to "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness," we'll analyze the underlying wisdom and uncover the deeper layers of their messages. But it doesn't stop there! We'll also discuss how these timeless teachings can be relevant to us in the present day. Society has changed since the words of Jesus were first spoken, but the essence of these blessings remains as relevant as ever. Together, we'll explore how applying these principles can bring about positive transformation in our relationships, our careers, and our overall well-being. So, whether you're a religious scholar, a seeker of wisdom, or simply curious about the power of ancient teachings, this episode is for you. Tune in as we unpack the Beattitudes, explore their life-changing application, and find inspiration in the hope they represent. It's time to discover the keys to living a blessed life in the here and now. Let's get started! This will be an 8 part series.
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