The Jewish Lives Podcast

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DAVID Sep 14, 2020

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Legendary warrior. Poet. Servant of God. Adulterer. King. Rabbi David Wolpe, author of the Jewish Lives biography David: The Divided Heart, takes a fresh look at biblical David in an attempt to find coherence in his seemingly contradictory actions and impulses. Music in this episode: Leonard Cohen - Hallelujah

STANLEY KUBRICK Aug 26, 2020

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Stanley Kubrick is one of the most influential filmmakers in cinematic history. David Mikics, author of the new Jewish Lives biography Stanley Kubrick: American Filmmaker, uncovers the personal side of Kubrick’s films and how they revolutionized Hollywood. Music in this episode: Johann Strauss II - Blue Danube Waltz Richard Strauss - Also Sprach Zarathustra

EINSTEIN Jul 22, 2020

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Einstein was the world’s first “scientific superstar.” Steven Gimbel, author of the Jewish Lives biography Einstein: His Space and Times, explores the life of the brilliant innovator whose Theory of Relativity forever reshaped our understanding of time. Music in this episode: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Violin Sonata No. 24 in F, K. 376

SARAH BERNHARDT Jun 24, 2020

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Everything about Sarah Bernhardt is fascinating, from her obscure birth to her glorious career to her highly public romantic life and her indomitable spirit. Robert Gottlieb, author of the Jewish Lives biography Sarah: The Life of Sarah Bernhardt tracks the trajectory through which an illegitimate—and scandalous—daughter of a courtesan transformed herself into the most famous actress who ever lived, and into a national icon, a symbol of France. Music in this episode: Erik Satie performed by Michael Rettig (Klavier) und Miran Zrimsek (Cello) - Gnossienne No. 1 (Klavier, Cello)

HARVEY MILK May 21, 2020

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Harvey Milk was the first openly gay man elected to public office in California. Lillian Faderman, author of the Jewish Lives biography Harvey Milk: His Lives and Death, explores the legacy of a man fiercely committed to protecting all minorities.

STAN LEE Apr 27, 2020

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Few artists have had as much of an impact on American popular culture as comic book revolutionary Stan Lee. Liel Leibovitz, author of the Jewish Lives biography Stan Lee: A Life in Comics, shares a meditation on the deeply Jewish and surprisingly spiritual roots of Stan Lee and Marvel Comics.

HOUDINI Mar 30, 2020

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Harry Houdini was the world's greatest escape artist. Adam Begley, author of the Jewish Lives biography Houdini: The Elusive American, offers insight into why such a tremendously gifted performer risked his life again and again.

THEODOR HERZL Mar 11, 2020

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How did an assimilated European Jew become the leader of the Zionist movement? Hear from eminent historian Derek Penslar, author of the new acclaimed Jewish Lives biography Theodor Herzl: The Charismatic Leader

LOUIS D. BRANDEIS Feb 05, 2020

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Louis D. Brandeis was the most farseeing constitutional philosopher of the twentieth century. Jeffrey Rosen, author of the Jewish Lives biography Louis D. Brandeis: American Prophet, shares a riveting examination of the leading progressive justice. Music by Bensound.com Tape sync by Jackie McDermott.

BARBRA STREISAND Jan 06, 2020

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Barbra Streisand is a cultural icon who continues to challenge Hollywood’s standards of beauty and glamour. Neal Gabler, author of the Jewish Lives biography Barbra Streisand: Redefining Beauty, Femininity, and Power, shares an enthralling appreciation of the monumentally gifted popular artist. Music in this Episode: Barbra Streisand - Happy Days Are Here Again Barbra Streisand - The Way We Were Barbra Streisand - Don't Rain On My Parade Barbra Streisand - People Barbra Streisand - Cry Me a River

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