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Law, Not War (47:45)
U.S Army Investigator Ben Ferencz documented the horrors of the Holocaust, and at Nuremberg, he charged 22 Nazis with the deaths of millions. At 103, Ben remains a beacon of justice. This session took place at the 16th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Mr. Ben Ferencz (1)
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In Conversation: Saul Dreier of The Holocaust Survivor Band (41:49)
Saul Dreier survived three concentration camps at age 17. At 91, he took his drums and formed a klezmer band of Holocaust survivors. His moving story gushes faith, resilience, and remembering. This interview was conducted at the 16th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Mr. Saul Dreier (1)
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34:48
How Auschwitz Was My Greatest Teacher (34:48)
She’s appeared on TEDx Talks, been interviewed by Oprah Winfrey & Russell Brand, and is the NY Times Bestselling Author of ‘The Choice’ and ‘The Gift.’ But what’s her secret to survival? Join a conversation with Dr
Dr. Edith Eger (2)
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5:53
The Jewish Approach on Taking Revenge (5:53)
Is revenge a Jewish concept? Former chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Yisroel Meir Lau discusses the horrors of the Holocaust, trust in God and how we can take revenge on the people who tried to destroy us.
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau (26)
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6:14
The Power of the Mind: How This Survivor Made it out Alive (6:14)
How this holocaust survivor made it out alive. Rabbi Nissan Mangel explains why he never gave up despite all the tortures he has been through.
Rabbi Nissan Mangel (12)
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51:21
Chasidism, Suffering, and Renewal: The Prewar and Holocaust Legacy of Rabbi Kalonymus Shapira (51:21)
Rabbi Klonymus Shapira was a fascinating figure. From 1939-1942, as the rabbi of the Warsaw ghetto, he answered heart-wrenching questions in Halacha during challenging and tragic times. His work provides insight into Rabbi Shapira’s sharp thinking, his incredible life and legacy, and how they can shape yours, too
Professor Don Seeman (4)
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39:27
On the Run in Nazi Berlin (39:27)
Miraculously, Bert Lewyn was tipped off on the morning the Gestapo rounded up all the Jews in Berlin, and he went underground. Without proper identity papers, he survived as a hunted Jew by successfully mimicking non-Jews, even masquerading as an SS officer. Hear Bert’s fascinating story of survival from his daughter-in-law, who brought it to the public in her book
Mrs. Bev Saltzman Lewyn (1)
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51:16
A Story of Triumph and Survival (51:16)
This video is part of a series of live streams by the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) to provide quality lectures during the worldwide COVID-19 lockdowns. Click here to see more.
Series: Live Social Media Streams
Mrs. Rachel Schwartz (1)
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45:10
From Auschwitz to the IDF (45:10)
From Auschwitz to the IDF: The Story of an American Born Israeli Soldier.
Leibel Mangel (1)
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12:39
A Child Survivor (12:39)
Dr. Miriam Klein-Kasenoff (3)
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44:17
Running and Hiding from the Nazis (44:17)
Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff, author, film consultant, will speak about her miraculous escape from Nazi-occupied Europe through eight countries, a little know story of escape via Lisbon at the same time as famous artists such as Marc Chagall were escaping. This lecture was delivered at the 14th annual National Jewish Retreat
Dr. Miriam Klein-Kasenoff (3)
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38:07
Women of the Holocaust (38:07)
Facing unthinkable peril and upheaval, with traditions upended, spouses and children sent to death camps, and torn from their traditional roles, Jewish women performed truly heroic deeds during the Holocaust. Join us for an inspiring discussion of their sacrifices and courage. This lecture was delivered at the 14th annual National Jewish Retreat
Dr. Miriam Klein-Kasenoff (3)
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50:12
A Shameful Moment in American History (50:12)
In 1939, America turned away a boat filled with Jewish refugees. Hear a panel of survivors and passengers of the trip, along with the movie director of Complicit, and an official apology from the U.S. State Department. Confront the shocking truth of America’s response. This panel was featured at the 13th annual National Jewish Retreat
Dr. Hans Fischer (1)
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36:41
The Little-Known Story of Jewish Holocaust Money (36:41)
The concentration camps were an entire universe unto themselves. Hear the surprising story of the concentration camp currency, with an expert on coins and currency. This lecture was delivered at the 13th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Mr. Robert Messing (3)
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58:29
Life in a Jar: The Irena Sendler Project (58:29)
The true story of Irena Sendler, a Holocaust hero who rescued 2,500 Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto, but whose heroism was forgotten. Sixty years later, three Kansas teenagers find a brief reference to Irena’s rescues and write a school play, which quickly snowballs and helps crack open the silence in Poland about the Holocaust
Dr. Jack Mayer (1)
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49:59
How America Saved the Rebbe (49:59)
From war-torn Warsaw to the liberated shores of America, hear the astonishing account of the Previous Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn’s harrowing escape from a bloodied country, and discover his foresighted vision of a new world. This lecture was delivered at the 13th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Dovid Eliezrie (72)
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48:24
New Dimensions in Testimony (48:24)
As survivors age, we approach a new generation that may never encounter authentic, oral testimony of the Holocaust. The New Dimensions in Testimony Program started by the USC Shoah Foundation is a new technology that has gathered the stories of survivors and allows you to ask questions to a giant database of virtual testimonies. Come hear their stories
Mr. Stephen Smith (1)
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52:14
The Incredible Life of Dr. Jacob Eisenbach (52:14)
What is the secret to immortality? What is the secret to a 95-year-old survivor’s longevity and sunny persona? After struggling through War World II with his beloved brother, Dr. Eisenbach was the only member of his family to emerge alive. Despite his tragic past, he continues to forge onward, living every day with forgiveness and love
Dr. Jacob Eisenbach (2)
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51:28
Witness to History (51:28)
Bella Miller was there. She remembers the tattoo being branded on her arm, the starvation, and the brutality. She also remembers the spark of humanity and the wisp of hope. Hear her spellbinding and uplifting story. This address took place at the 12th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Bella Miller (1)
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43:39
Out of the Depths (43:39)
Rabbi Israel Meir Lau, one of the youngest survivors of Buchenwald, was just eight years old when he was liberated in 1945. Descended from a 1,000-year unbroken chain of rabbis, he grew up to become Chief Rabbi of Israel, and like many of the great rabbis, Rabbi Lau is a master storyteller
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau (26)
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12:38
A Survivor's Tale (12:38)
Manny Middleman (1)
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42:07
Perseverance and Survival During the Holocaust (42:07)
Hear the first-person account of the story of two brothers clinging together for survival after their family perished in the wrath of the Third Reich. They struggled horrifically, and when the dust cleared at war's end, only one of them survived. Today, Dr. Eisenbach is a 92-year old dentist practicing in Southern California
Dr. Jacob Eisenbach (2)
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39:44
"Killing Kasztner" Panel Discussion (39:44)
This panel was featured at the 8th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Gaylen Ross (1)
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6:23
The Nuremberg Laws (6:23)
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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30:00
Judgment before Nuremberg (30:00)
Mr. Greg Dawson (1)
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58:46
Personal Encounters: An Interview with Nat Lewin (58:46)
After graduating magna cum laude from Harvard University, attorney Nathan Lewin went on to fight some of America’s most famous cases in twenty-seven appearances before the U.S. Supreme Court. In a fascinating interview with Altie Karper, editorial director of Schocken Books, Nathan Lewin reflects on his battles to uphold the First Amendment and civil liberties.
Mr. Nathan Lewin (24)
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54:25
The Piaseczno Rebbe and the Warsaw Ghetto (54:25)
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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53:15
Warsaw Ghetto Symposium (53:15)
In this comprehensive panel presented at the National Jewish Retreat, discover what was the true defiance of the Jews in the Warsaw Ghetto. Hear about the unassuming acts of moral heroism performed by thousands of men, women, and children in Warsaw and beyond
Dr. Ann Millin (1)
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7:33
Purimfest 1946 (7:33)
Historian Dr. Henry Abramson shows us the uncanny connection between the hanging of Haman's ten sons on Purim and the hanging of those convicted in the Nuremberg Trials.
Series: This Week in Jewish History
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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31:44
Life in a Death Camp (31:44)
Mrs. Itu Lustig (1)
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2:34
Hannah Szenes (2:34)
Hannah Szenes was a young Hungarian Jewish woman who joined the resistance in 1943, paratrooping into Nazi-occupied territories with British support. She was captured and tortured, but did not divulge secret information on her colleagues. Her poetry, including the classic "Blessed is the Match," survive and add to her legacy.
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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45:57
Crisis in the Shtetl That Never Sleeps (45:57)
During the years of 1938-1945, 6 million Jews were killed in Europe. Dr. Jeffrey Gurock presents a fascinating look at what was going on with Jews in America during that time. Were they aware of the situation in Europe? What measures did they take to try and stop the murders and join in the war effort? This lecture was delivered at the 8th annual National Jewish Retreat
Dr. Jeffrey Gurock (2)
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3:39
Janusz Korczak: Hero to Children in the Warsaw Ghetto (3:39)
Date: July 22, 1878 (21 Tammuz, 5638) Beloved for his children's stories, Henryk Goldszmidt wrote under the pen name Janusz Korczak. A lifelong advocate for children's rights, he ran an orphanage in Warsaw that was world-famous for his innovative pedagogic techniques
Series: This Week in Jewish History
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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3:50
The Jewish Badge (3:50)
The design of the Jewish badge changed through the centuries but the purpose didn’t. Dr. Henry Abramson illustrates various symbols that Jews have been required to wear in order to identify Jews and keep them separate from Christians.
Series: This Week in Jewish History
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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1:10:51
I Believe: The Story of One Jewish Life (1:10:51)
Mr. Leibel Zisman (5)
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48:43
Jewish History: Evgenia Ginzburg (48:43)
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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55:37
Emanuel Ringelblum and the Warsaw Ghetto (55:37)
Buried for posterity, the research and writings of the Warsaw Ghetto were coordinated by Emanuel Ringelblum. Dr. Henry Abramson provides a clear, concise history of the period leading up to the war, and Hitler's goals. Dr. Abramson enumerates the factors that led to what could be considered a continuation of WW1
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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49:55
The Gift of Tears (49:55)
Where were these dignitaries in the war, when Jewish families were being annihilated? 220 boys in an orphanage are on strike. They refuse to acknowledge the benefactors and dignitaries on stage, until a survivor like themselves comes on stage and can't even speak through his tears
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau (26)
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11:03
Reuniting with My Brother (11:03)
Subsisting on black plums and fresh goat's milk, direct from the source, Leibel continues his search. In this episode, Leibel Zisman is finally reunited with his brother Beryl, the morning after a moving dream of his parents telling him not to give up hope.
Mr. Leibel Zisman (5)
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32:16
Miracles and Meals: Stories from the Holocaust (32:16)
This lecture was delivered at the 7th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Mrs. Joanne Caras (1)
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1:04:58
Hidden Children of the Holocaust (1:04:58)
Dr. Suzanne Vromen (1)
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4:32
Resting on the Job (4:32)
Mr. Leibel Zisman (5)
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3:56
Confronting the Nazi (3:56)
Chutzpah to a nazi soldier, and he lived to tell the tale. Leibel Zisman shares one of many stories from his experiences in the concentration camps. It is humorous now, but no one was laughing then.
Mr. Leibel Zisman (5)
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14:16
I smuggled Tefillin into Auschwitz (14:16)
How can Russian boots change the course of history for one person? Mr. Leibel Zisman describes the value of his Russian boots and how his upbeat personality saved the day. This slice of his Holocaust experiences is a mix of the fascinating and horrifying, yet is given with humor. Click Here to order I Believe: The Story of One Jewish Life By: Leibel Zisman, Published by GJCF.
Mr. Leibel Zisman (5)
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14:32
Rabbi Lau's First Speech (14:32)
5 remaining children in the concentration camp are saved by the words of a 7 1/2 year old. Chief Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau is reunited with one of those 5 children at a Holocaust Memorial event
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau (26)
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32:20
The Holocaust: A Survivor's Perspective (32:20)
How can we relate to 6,000,000 Jewish victims of the Holocaust? Chief Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau expresses the shame and embarrassment that he and his contemporaries felt after the Holocaust. Friends spoke about the heroism of fighting the British and the Arabs in Israel, while they didn't fight, they were victims
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau (26)
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55:00
Buchenwald Exposed (55:00)
60 years after the holocaust, Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau opened up to his family and the world about his experiences in the holocaust. Here he shares his own stories and includes stories of how others have been inspired by him. This Lecture was filmed at the Annual JLI of Metropolitan Chicago Community Lecture.
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau (26)
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23:02
The People of the Book (23:02)
At the age of 8, Rabbi Lau became the youngest survivor of the Nazi death camp, Buchenwald. Despite his enormous suffering, Rabbi Lau is able to share profound and transformative messages gleaned from this torturous experience. In this video, Rabbi Lau speaks on the unique nature of the Jewish people as the “People of the Book
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau (26)
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12:57
The Story of Yud-Beis Tammuz - Part 2 (12:57)
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Mrs. Faigy Yusewitz (3)
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22:45
The Story of Yud-Beis Tammuz - Part 1 (22:45)
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Mrs. Faigy Yusewitz (3)
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23:57
The Need for Holocaust Education Part 3 (23:57)
Dr. Leonard Saxe (4)
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34:23
The Need for Holocaust Education Part 2 (34:23)
Dr. Leonard Saxe (4)
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29:25
The Need for Holocaust Education Part 1 (29:25)
Dr. Leonard Saxe (4)
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27:16
Defiance (27:16)
Mrs. Leah Bedzowki-Johnson recounts her experiences surviving the Holocaust and fighting Nazi forces as a member of the famous Bielski resistance group, the featured group in the 2009 movie release "Defiance." This program took place at Chabad Lubavitch of South Texas
Mrs. Leah Bedzowki - Johnson (1)
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15:03
Questions for Mrs. Schloss (15:03)
In this Q&A session with Mrs. Eva Schloss, she weighs in with her opinions to a number of questions that occur to every student of the Holocaust
Mrs. Eva Schloss (2)
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51:25
Learning from the Past; Living the Present; Looking to the Future (51:25)
She knew Anne Frank at 11, jumped rope with her, and after the war her mother married Otto Frank. Mrs. Eva Schloss tells the story of her life in an interview with Rabbi Yitzchok Schochet. Her descriptions of her life before, during and after the holocaust are clear and moving. She displays and describes her brother's artwork and poetry created while in hiding
Mrs. Eva Schloss (2)
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6:19
"Ani Ma'amin" - A Song of Ultimate Faith (6:19)
The Rebbe of Modzitz, Rabbi Shaul Yedidya Elazar, had Chassidim throughout the major towns and cities of Poland. One of these was Reb Azriel David Fastag, who was noted for his exceptional voice throughout Warsaw. In spite of the terrible decrees, the yellow patch and the ghettos, most Jews could not fathom what was about to befall them
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1:15:54
Beyond Never Again, Lesson Five: A Tree of Life to Those Who Cling to It (1:15:54)
Beyond Never Again: How the Holocaust Speaks to Us Today Explore the ways in which the Holocaust continues to affect our generation and colors what it means to live as a Jew today. The Holocaust forces us to grapple with the existence of evil and suffering. It challenges us to find faith and optimism in the face of devastation and despair
Series: Beyond Never Again
Rabbi Shraga Sherman (137)
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1:23:17
Beyond Never Again, Lesson Four: Out of the Depths I Call to You (1:23:17)
Beyond Never Again: How the Holocaust Speaks to Us Today Explore the ways in which the Holocaust continues to affect our generation and colors what it means to live as a Jew today. The Holocaust forces us to grapple with the existence of evil and suffering. It challenges us to find faith and optimism in the face of devastation and despair
Series: Beyond Never Again
Rabbi Shraga Sherman (137)
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1:21:01
Beyond Never Again, Lesson Three: In Their Deaths They Were Not Parted (1:21:01)
Beyond Never Again: How the Holocaust Speaks to Us Today Explore the ways in which the Holocaust continues to affect our generation and colors what it means to live as a Jew today. The Holocaust forces us to grapple with the existence of evil and suffering. It challenges us to find faith and optimism in the face of devastation and despair
Series: Beyond Never Again
Rabbi Shraga Sherman (137)
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1:15:52
Beyond Never Again, Lesson Two: The Voice of Your Brothers Blood Cries Out (1:15:52)
Beyond Never Again: How the Holocaust Speaks to Us Today Explore the ways in which the Holocaust continues to affect our generation and colors what it means to live as a Jew today. The Holocaust forces us to grapple with the existence of evil and suffering. It challenges us to find faith and optimism in the face of devastation and despair
Series: Beyond Never Again
Rabbi Shraga Sherman (137)
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1:17:24
Beyond Never Again, Lesson One: Wrestling With G-d (1:17:24)
Beyond Never Again: How the Holocaust Speaks to Us Today Explore the ways in which the Holocaust continues to affect our generation and colors what it means to live as a Jew today. The Holocaust forces us to grapple with the existence of evil and suffering. It challenges us to find faith and optimism in the face of devastation and despair
Series: Beyond Never Again
Rabbi Shraga Sherman (137)
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22:45
My Story (22:45)
This address was delivered at the 6th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Mrs. Anita Schorr (1)
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7:55
The Town of Auschwitz (7:55)
Rabbi Eli Silberstein (139)
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15:31
The Death March (15:31)
Some ask, “Where was G-d in the Holocaust?” But the real question is, “Where was humanity?” G-d was in a voice that has been speaking since man first walked the Earth, in the words, “Thou shalt not murder.” G-d wasn’t silent in the Holocaust; people were
Rabbi Nissan Mangel (12)
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29:32
Our Family (29:32)
Some people ask, “Where was G-d in the Holocaust?” But the real question is, “Where was humanity?” G-d was in a voice that has been speaking since man first walked the Earth, in the words, “Thou shalt not murder.” G-d wasn’t silent in the Holocaust; people were
Rabbi Nissan Mangel (12)
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14:25
Our Arrest (14:25)
Some ask, “Where was G-d in the Holocaust?” But the real question is, “Where was humanity?” G-d was in a voice that has been speaking since man first walked the Earth, in the words, “Thou shalt not murder.” G-d wasn’t silent in the Holocaust; people were
Rabbi Nissan Mangel (12)
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18:18
Auschwitz (18:18)
Some ask, “Where was G-d in the Holocaust?” But the real question is, “Where was humanity?” G-d was in a voice that has been speaking since man first walked the Earth, in the words, “Thou shalt not murder.” G-d wasn’t silent in the Holocaust; people were
Rabbi Nissan Mangel (12)
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22:27
Memories and Miracles: The Fran Laufer Story (22:27)
Mrs. Fran Laufer tells her story of a determined young woman who would not let the Nazis beat her down. Fran Laufer crawled out of the ashes of the Holocaust to build a succesful life and devoted herself to educate future generations of the painful lessons of her past. Click Here to order A Vow Fulfilled: The Fran Laufer Story: Memories & Miracles By: Mrs
Mrs. Fran Laufer (1)
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5:07
Voices of the Past: Dr. Samuel P. Oliner (5:07)
Beyond Never Again: How the Holocaust Speaks to Us Today Explore the ways in which the Holocaust continues to affect our generation and colors what it means to live as a Jew today. The Holocaust forces us to grapple with the existence of evil and suffering. It challenges us to find faith and optimism in the face of devastation and despair
Series: Beyond Never Again: Voices of the Past
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4:48
Voices of the Past: Rabbi Ephraim Oshry (4:48)
Beyond Never Again: How the Holocaust Speaks to Us Today Explore the ways in which the Holocaust continues to affect our generation and colors what it means to live as a Jew today. The Holocaust forces us to grapple with the existence of evil and suffering. It challenges us to find faith and optimism in the face of devastation and despair
Series: Beyond Never Again: Voices of the Past
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28:26
Killers, Victims, Heroes and Bystanders (28:26)
The Altruistic Personality and Prosocial Behavior Institute was founded in 1982 by Dr. Samuel P. Oliner and Dr. Pearl Oliner, who recognized the need for more research into the areas of altruism and prosocial behavior
Dr. Samuel P. Oliner (1)
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4:04
Voices of the Past: Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis (4:04)
Beyond Never Again: How the Holocaust Speaks to Us Today Explore the ways in which the Holocaust continues to affect our generation and colors what it means to live as a Jew today. The Holocaust forces us to grapple with the existence of evil and suffering. It challenges us to find faith and optimism in the face of devastation and despair
Series: Beyond Never Again: Voices of the Past
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5:46
Voices of the Past: Dr. Yaffa Eliach (5:46)
Beyond Never Again: How the Holocaust Speaks to Us Today Explore the ways in which the Holocaust continues to affect our generation and colors what it means to live as a Jew today. The Holocaust forces us to grapple with the existence of evil and suffering. It challenges us to find faith and optimism in the face of devastation and despair
Series: Beyond Never Again: Voices of the Past
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5:28
Voices of the Past: Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau (5:28)
Beyond Never Again: How the Holocaust Speaks to Us Today Explore the ways in which the Holocaust continues to affect our generation and colors what it means to live as a Jew today. The Holocaust forces us to grapple with the existence of evil and suffering. It challenges us to find faith and optimism in the face of devastation and despair
Series: Beyond Never Again: Voices of the Past
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau (26)
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3:53
Voices of the Past: Elie Wiesel (3:53)
Beyond Never Again: How the Holocaust Speaks to Us Today Explore the ways in which the Holocaust continues to affect our generation and colors what it means to live as a Jew today. The Holocaust forces us to grapple with the existence of evil and suffering. It challenges us to find faith and optimism in the face of devastation and despair
Series: Beyond Never Again: Voices of the Past
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1:12:31
Where was G-d During the Holocaust? (1:12:31)
People sometimes ask: where was G-d in the Holocaust? But the real question is: where was humanity? G-d was in a voice that has been speaking since man first walked on earth in the words, “You should not murder,” in the words, “Do not oppress a stranger” and in the words, “Your brother’s blood cries to me from the ground
Rabbi Nissan Mangel (12)
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1:37:50
Saved by an Angel (1:37:50)
This video was graciously provided by the Chabad Jewish Community Center of Aspen, Colorado. To find more information about Jewish activities and learning opportunities in the Aspen area, check out www.jccaspen.com.
Mr. Leon Leyson (1)