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.…
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What is your life? Life is chaotic, stressful, and uncertain. Make the most of your life by following the advice of James: surrender to God’s will. churchofthelakes.orgKirjoittanut Oasis Faith Community
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In Mark 9 when we read about the transfiguration of Jesus, we see that Jesus revealed a glimpse of his glory to his disciples. We are not meant to stay in our “mountain top moments,” but to trust Jesus completely and carry his glory into the ordinary moments of life as well. churchofthelakes.orgKirjoittanut Oasis Faith Community
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In Mark 1:29-39, we see Jesus’s healing as both comprehensive and personal. He not only meets our temporary needs but offers us a salvation that lasts forever. churchofthelakes.orgKirjoittanut Oasis Faith Community
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In Mark 1, we see that Jesus’s authority is revealed. This authority demands a response from us, as we determine who or what has authority over our own lives. churchofthelakes.orgKirjoittanut Oasis Faith Community
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In Mark 1, we see the urgency that comes when we follow Jesus. This urgency stems from a realization that Jesus is the embodiment of the kingdom of God, we are called to follow Him, and He is everything we need. churchofthelakes.orgKirjoittanut Oasis Faith Community
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In Matthew 11, we see John the Baptist grapple with doubt as he asks, “Jesus, are you the One?” We each have situations in our lives that cause us to doubt, but through this passage, we learn that Jesus exceeds all of our expectations. churchofthelakes.orgKirjoittanut Oasis Faith Community
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During the baptism of Jesus, a voice from heaven proved his identity as the Son of God beloved by the Father. In our baptism, the water reminds us of the cleansing of our sins, and a new birth through the Lord. churchofthelakes.orgKirjoittanut Oasis Faith Community
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In Matthew 2, we read about the Magi seeking Jesus by following a star. This demonstrates God’s pursuit of us through signs and wonders, the global nature of salvation, and the truth that we have all been tasked with carrying the light to those who have not yet known it. churchofthelakes.orgKirjoittanut Oasis Faith Community
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Jesus calls us to leave a legacy of love with every interaction that we have. That means, we are to extend ourselves for the benefit of others, even when it doesn’t make sense. churchofthelakes.orgKirjoittanut Oasis Faith Community
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Jesus: What a Beautiful Name churchofthelakes.orgKirjoittanut Oasis Faith Community
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The first of the signs of Jesus is supplying the source of abiding joy for a wedding feast. In a world that is often searching for joy in all the wrong places, Jesus reminds us that when we do whatever he tells us, we experience real glory. churchofthelakes.orgKirjoittanut Oasis Faith Community
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Jesus asks “What are you looking for?” We are invited to come and see for ourselves that the Jesus way of service and sacrifice leads to eternal and abundant life. churchofthelakes.orgKirjoittanut Oasis Faith Community
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In John 1:1-14, we read about our God, who did not stay distant, but who lived as God’s ultimate message for us, bringing light into the darkness, offering us grace and truth, and inviting us into His family. churchofthelakes.orgKirjoittanut Oasis Faith Community
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Committing to the ways, words, and wisdoms of God takes more than just words… it takes action! Fully commit to God by repenting and working in His vineyard. churchofthelakes.orgKirjoittanut Oasis Faith Community
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Ultimate security and fulfillment come, not from amassing possessions for self, but from a life that is “rich toward God,” grounded in faith and generosity. churchofthelakes.orgKirjoittanut Oasis Faith Community
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