
Welcome to Exile, a podcast about Jewish lives under the shadow of fascism. Narrated by award-winning screen and stage actor, Joshua Malina. Untold stories and firsthand accounts drawn from intimate letters, diaries and interviews found in the Leo Baeck Institute’s vast archive. Each episode, a story of beauty and danger that brings history to life. Because the past is always present. Starting Feb... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 49 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentaryHistorySociety & Culture | |||

In 1930s New York, there was only one publication that fully covered the worsening situation for Jews in Europe: the Aufbau. With a daring approach to journalism, editor Manfred George transformed the tiny newsletter of a German-Jewish social club in... more
In 1937, a young Austrian-Jewish actor named Hedwig Kiesler left Europe to pursue her dream in America. Within months, she became one of the biggest stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood: Hedy Lamarr. Known as “the most beautiful woman in the world,” ... more
This episode is dedicated to the memory of Winnie Meyer-Ricard, the eldest daughter of Vera Haymann and Herbert Meyer-Ricard. After dark in German-occupied Amsterdam, a small group of friends risked their lives to engage in a unique form of resistanc... more
Join us for Exile Season 5 – another collection of compelling stories of Jewish lives under the shadow of fascism, drawn from the Leo Baeck Institute’s vast archive. Narrated by critically-acclaimed actor Joshua Malina. Starting February 24, episodes... more
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Love this show. I learn something new every episode. Can’t wait for the next season!!
The podcast tells new stories, often introducing previously unknown fates, while carefully avoiding Holocaust kitsch. If only it weren’t for the unnatural and exaggerated German accents when native German speakers are made to speak English—no one actually talks like that!
I've been binging since finding this podcast. I'm 61. I was born in Philadelphia. My Father was born in Berlin in 1931 and his parents were also born in Berlin. My family fled Berlin in April 1939 and landed in Shanghai. My grandfather being a man of means and greatly respected throughout Berlin, was able to smuggle out much more.than most and.was.then able to live in a relatively prosperous life in Shanghai. S2E8 was therefore more moving for me. I grew up amongst a community of "Shanghai Jews... more
Thank you for this project. Recently we learned of Florence Mendheim. My uncle and cousin realized our relation to her at your institute.
These programs are so well researched, written, and produced. Thank you Mandy and LBI.
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A compelling exploration of Jewish narratives under the shadow of fascism, this podcast unfolds untold stories and personal accounts drawn from intimate letters, diaries, and interviews preserved in the archives of a prominent library focused on the history of German-speaking Jews. Each episode weaves together powerful tales of resilience, creativity, and survival during tumultuous times, ranging from artistic endeavors to poignant personal relationships against the backdrop of societal upheaval and war. The storytelling is enhanced by the dramatic narration, making the historical accounts relatable and emotionally impactful.
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Recent guests on Exile include:
1. George Antile
2. Tanya Swanson
3. Annemiek Gringold
4. Benji Fox Rosen
5. Dr. Ruth Westheimer
6. Matthias Pecerny
7. Lily Hirsch
8. Elizabeth Lundz
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