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Joshua Bell’s Violin—and the Music of Jewish History: The Story of a Stradivarius which Escaped Nazism

Joshua Bell’s Violin—and the Music of Jewish History: The Story of a Stradivarius which Escaped Nazism

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Joshua Bell’s Violin—and the Music of Jewish History: The Story of a Stradivarius which Escaped Nazism

FromKabbalah for Everyone

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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Jun 9, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Send us a Text Message.Summary:In this episode, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath delves into the captivating tale of Joshua Bell, the world-renowned Jewish violinist, and his Stradivarius violin that once belonged to Bronislaw Huberman. The story explores an experiment conducted by the Washington Post where Bell played incognito in a D.C. subway, the violin's dramatic escape from Nazi Germany, and Huberman's heroic efforts to save Jewish musicians. Rabbi Bernath draws profound parallels between the violin's journey and the enduring legacy of Jewish history and faith.Takeaways:Unrecognized Genius: The Washington Post experiment highlights how extraordinary talent can go unnoticed without the right context, prompting reflection on our own perceptions of value and beauty.Historical Legacy: The Stradivarius violin, once owned by Bronislaw Huberman, symbolizes resilience and the preservation of Jewish heritage amidst adversity.Heroic Acts: Huberman's creation of the Palestine Symphony Orchestra saved many Jewish musicians from Nazi persecution, illustrating the profound impact one individual can have.Cultural Revival: The story parallels the revival of Jewish life and traditions, likening the preservation of the Stradivarius to the endurance of Jewish faith and culture.Appreciation of Art: The episode encourages listeners to pause and appreciate the beauty and significance in everyday life, much like the music of the violin and the teachings of the Torah. Support the Show.Please partner with us by purchasing a ticket in our raffle. It would really mean a lot to me and you can win some great prizes. https://www.charidy.com/ndgraffle/Contact Rabbi Bernath via http://www.theloverabbi.com Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate Sign up for Rabbi Bernath's Relationships Podcast https://anchor.fm/the-love.../episodes/Love-Rabbi-QA-ecpnte Sign up for Rabbi Bernath’s Kabbalah Podcast https://anchor.fm/kabbalahforeveryone Follow Rabbi Bernath’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernath Access Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi
Released:
Jun 9, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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