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Episode 113 - The Prisoner of Zion: A Conversation with Yosef Mendelevich
Episode 113 - The Prisoner of Zion: A Conversation with Yosef Mendelevich
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60 minutes
Released:
Apr 7, 2020
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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Yosef Mendelevich is one of the great Prisoners of Zion in the history of Soviet Jewry. With "Unbreakable Spirit" - also the title of his memoir - he conquered his oppressors, grabbed the world's attention, and built generations of students in the Promised Land. -------------------- ABOUT THIS PODCAST Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know. The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org. Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook. Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com. Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!! A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
Released:
Apr 7, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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