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.…
What? Why? Who? And many more stupid questions like those about a wide range of topics are terribly explained by me, Nathan James. Should you believe everything I say? No, because I'm just seeking to understand the world just like you. So join me on this journey full of thoughts and BS to just contemplate everything and unwind. Maybe sometimes we'll just relax and tell stories to learn more about each other.
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Ever wondered about the nature of religion and why it seems that the majority of people on Earth need something to believe in? I try to give my psychological analysis on religion and how it's an incredible part of our history and lives. I'll be taking a break till January now so sorry, but I hope to come back maybe a bit more interesting. Hope you …
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15. How Do We Know What's Real
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51:29Ever asked yourself if what you're seeing in front of you is actually there? Or if it's actually different from how you see it? I'm going to go through the journey of skepticism, empiricism, rationalism, idealism, and then finally realism. You might find this one pretty cool, hope you enjoy!
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14. Social Media at its Finest.
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48:15We all love the internet and being connected, but goddamn are there some stupid stuff that is now influencing us daily. I ranted about my thoughts on that today so... hope you enjoy!
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13. Anxiety Disorder and Depression
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1:05:01Many people use terms such as OCD, Phobic, or depressed for things that really are nowhere near the actual disorder. This is fine in some contexts, but only as long as you actually understand the real thing and how devastating it can be for people who suffer from them. I talk about a multitude of Anxiety Disorders, Depression, and Bipolar Disorder.…
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12. Who Are You Really?
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55:57Identity is a concept that's been increasingly troubling for us. How do we define who we actually are? What makes someone a person? It might seem like a dumb question at first, but it can actually affect our entire society and how we treat other living beings. Hope you guys enjoy!
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11. What is the good thing to do?
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49:37Is there even a true universal right or wrong? This is a question many great thinkers have tried answering for centuries, so don't expect much from me. Well anyway, here's the episode. Hope you enjoy!
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10. Don't Let Politics Divide Us
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48:41People like avoiding discussion about politics with family because they know the power it has to split a household in two. But should we really just avoid it and let it continue to divide society? Why are people so defensive with political opinions and what must we do to advance? I give my view on the matter and my hopes for our future. Hope you en…
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9. Why Do We Live and What Comes After?
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47:24People really wanted me to speak about existence/afterlife so I tried my best to compile my thoughts into this episode. I try answering things like what is the nature of existence, the purpose of life and what might come after in some cultures and how that concept influences us today. Hope you guys enjoy! I'd appreciate the feedback!…
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8. Know your Drugs Kids!
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1:02:53Drugs, there are many kinds and they have many effects. But what about long term effects that could really leave you giving your last prayer? Well I look up some info on the psychedelics, alcohol, the devil's lettuce and the good ol' death sticks and my experiences with them. Hope you enjoy! -Also I do not advocate for the underage consumption of a…
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7. Why You get Lovey Dovey
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44:39I made a poll and you guys chose this, so here it is. Love is something that everybody experiences at some point, but what is the science behind it? Is love really just a reaction of chemicals? I mean kinda, but there's a bit more to it. So enjoy!
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6. My School Experience
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48:33This time we're going to do less thinking and more unwinding. I tell you guys a bit of how my life in school bwas like and the ways I interacted with people around me. Hope you guys like this kind of chill episode every once and a while so we can let the brain rest. Enjoy!
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Everybody dreams, yet noone knows why. Neither do I but atleast I have some sort of idea on how dreams come to be and why. Also, remember to get that sweet uninterrupted REM or else you'll get a freaky visit in the middle of the night! Enjoy!
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4. Debating Without Being an Ass
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48:43Everybody's got different opinions and perspectives, yet how do we properly convey them without putting the person down and spiraling into an all out drunken bar fight? We try to think about how we can speak and maintain a proper conversation by being cool with eachother and simply not being an ass.
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3. Learning What to Learn
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50:04Hey so 3rd episode now. We talk about education, how it's messed up and maybe what direction you should go with it. This all comes from an inexperienced teen, so have fun listening to my absolutely solid and reliable advice!
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2. How Music Plays with your Mind
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51:31Why does that song make you sit in the corner and cry? Why does the other one make you feel like you could storm a fortress? This episode we explore the effects music has on your mind and how it mirrors your crappy personality. Hope you enjoy!
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1. Kids, Brains, and How They're Idiots
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1:10:20Yep that's how we're starting this series. I talk about how kids absorb everything around them and how your brain loves working against you. Just relax listening to my horrible mic! Send me feedback: https://www.instagram.com/njames.mocha/
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