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Yehuda Lev discusses challenges facing Israel, particularly the tensions between Palestinian Jews and Arabs and the future of Israel. A clip of the song "Miriam bat Nassim" performed by Shoshana Damari is played at the closing of the interview.
Yehuda Lev discusses challenges facing Israel, particularly the tensions in Israel between Sephartic, Ashkenazi, and Mizrahi ("oriental") Jews. A clip of the song "Miriam bat Nassim" performed by Shoshana Damari is played at the opening of the interview.
Studs Terkel discusses literature, Judaism, and the Holocaust with the novelist, poet, journalist, and teacher Richard M. Elman (1934-1997). Their discussion revolves around Elman's recently published work of historical fiction, "The 28th Day of Elul", much of which takes place in the village of Clig, Hungary, during the time of the Nazi occupation of Hungary during World War II. Topics include Jewish identity, The Holocaust, persecution of The Jews, feelings of guilt and social prejudice among Holocaust survivors.
Studs Terkel discusses literature, Judaism, and the Holocaust with the novelist, poet, journalist, and teacher Richard M. Elman (1934-1997). Their discussion revolves around Elman's recently published work of historical fiction, "The 28th Day of Elul", much of which takes place in the village of Clig, Hungary, during the time of the Nazi occupation of Hungary during World War II. Topics include Jewish identity, The Holocaust, persecution of The Jews, feelings of guilt and social prejudice among Holocaust survivors.
There is a silence in the tape from 3:48 to 3:58 due to Studs changing the tape. It should be noted that the word "clever" in this discussion means intelligent. The interview concludes at 35:36 where Studs offers his reflections on his stay. Luth is the retired Press Chief of Hamburg and has also helped with remunerations for the Jewish people in the aftermath of World War II. He has also facilitated detente between Israel and West Germany.
In his book, "Of Blood and Hope," Samuel Pisar reflects on his time in the concentration camps and his survival. Pisar didn't want to write another Holocaust book. Through Pisar's experiences, he wanted to point out the good, the bad and the ugly of humanity and he wanted to warn how it could but should never happen again,
Former ex-nun Mary Harding was accused of being a part of a group that was going to overthrow the Bolivian government. At the 1st meeting with counsel from the American Embassy, Harding could barely walk because she was kicked and punched over and over for information. Harding spent 4 of the 5 weeks in prison in solitary confinement.
Laura Fermi discusses Benito Mussolini. Includes Studs Terkel reading an excerpt from Laura Fermi's book "Mussolini" at the beginning [removed due to copyright]. Includes instrumental music [removed due to copyright].
Laura Fermi discusses Benito Mussolini and her book "Mussolini."
Jonathan Spence, author and Yale University history professor, talks about his book "God's Chinese Son: The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom of Hong Xiuquan." He discusses Hong Xiuquan who believed himself to be the son of God. Spence begins his interview explores how Christianity came to China and how Hong came into contact with its teachings. He explains Hong's belief that the Qing dynasty was an enemy government that needed to be overthrown which led to the Taiping Rebellion.
Jadwiga Lopez and Andrew Patner discuss Poland and tell stories about their latest visits before and during the Poland Crisis of 1980-1981. Topics discussed include the economic hardships, food shortages, the Solidarity Union, politics, and the arts. Parts of polish music is played at the start and end.
Discussing the book, "Hunger for Justice: The Politics of Food and Faith," and interviewing the author Jack Nelson.
Yiddish author Isaac Bashevis Singer discusses his collection of short stories, "Short Friday," as well as his writing style and spiritual influences.
Interviewing Barno Hughes, Harold Rubin, Carl Douglas Fuchs : Studs Terkel in South Africa.
Discussing "Guerrillas of Peace: Liberation Theology and the Central American Revolution," (published by South End Press) with the author Father Blase Bonpane.