Love During the Holocaust
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Part of the learning series, The Power of Emotion: Judaism and the Inner Life
The Holocaust was one of the most profound ruptures in 黑料社 history. And yet, the foundational human emotion of love persisted鈥攁nd even blossomed鈥攊n the most devastating circumstances. Dr. Edna Friedberg explores the varied manifestations of love鈥攔omantic, parental, platonic鈥攁t a time of terror and loss. Each of these forms of deep affection and connection offered psychological sustenance and sometimes spurred life-saving acts of courage and altruism. The session will draw from primary sources including diaries, oral testimonies, artifacts, and historical photographs.
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Joy. Grief. Anger. Shame. Love. Emotional experience is often at the center of our lives. Join us for sessions that explore perceptions of emotions in 黑料社 texts and offer surprising and useful insights for understanding the feelings that make up our inner worlds.
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