Berlin 1936 saw Germany win more Gold medals than any other country, while the world looked on. But at what price? 
How aware was the Church of Jewish persecution? What role did the ordinary German play in Hitler’s regime? And what motivated those who saved Jews?
Chapters
00:00 The Berlin Olympics of 1936: Hitler's Showcase
05:04 Calls to Boycott or Relocate the Olympics
09:42 Why Did Ordinary Germans Participate in the Holocaust?
18:42 The Role of Obedience and Peer Pressure
23:24 The Church's Influence on Anti-Semitism
28:36 The Catholic Church's Silence and Inaction
31:27 Debating the Motivation behind the Church's Inaction
49:24 Individuals and Churches that Actively Helped and Saved Jews

Berlin 1936 saw Germany win more Gold medals than any other country, while the world looked on. But at what price? How aware was the Church of Jewish persecution? What role did the ordinary German play in Hitler’s regime? And what motivated those who saved Jews? Chapters 00:00 The Berlin Olympics of 1936: Hitler's Showcase 05:04 Calls to Boycott or Relocate the Olympics 09:42 Why Did Ordinary Germans Participate in the Holocaust? 18:42 The Role of Obedience and Peer Pressure 23:24 The Church's Influence on Anti-Semitism 28:36 The Catholic Church's Silence and Inaction 31:27 Debating the Motivation behind the Church's Inaction 49:24 Individuals and Churches that Actively Helped and Saved Jews

Berlin 1936 saw Germany win more Gold medals than any other country, while the world looked on. But at what price? 
How aware was the Church of Jewish persecution? What role did the ordinary German play in Hitler’s regime? And what motivated those who saved Jews?
Chapters
00:00 The Berlin Olympics of 1936: Hitler's Showcase
05:04 Calls to Boycott or Relocate the Olympics
09:42 Why Did Ordinary Germans Participate in the Holocaust?
18:42 The Role of Obedience and Peer Pressure
23:24 The Church's Influence on Anti-Semitism
28:36 The Catholic Church's Silence and Inaction
31:27 Debating the Motivation behind the Church's Inaction
49:24 Individuals and Churches that Actively Helped and Saved Jews
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#132 - Holocaust Identities III - Hitler’s Olympics, Nation & Church

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History for the Curious The most talked-about Jewish History Podcast History for the Curious features the dynamic historian and famous tour guide & lecturer: Rabbi Aubrey Hersh, live from the JLE in London, hosted by myself: Mena Reisner Join us as we cross continents, sail through the centuries, tracing lives, uncovering events and following epic journeys, to reveal the untold stories, the scandals, and the mysteries, that have impacted our history and shaped us into who we are today. Encounter leaders, visionaries, spies, heroes & traitors and unpack 2,000 years of Jewish heritage. Go back to the story of Jews in the Temple of Jerusalem. Confront the dilemmas of the Holocaust. Visit Paris, Prague, Vilna, London, Venice, New York & the Cairo Geniza. Meet The Russian Czar, Ramchal, Maharal, Maimonides, Churchill, Shabbetai Zvi and the Hapsburgs.

History for the Curious 


The most talked-about Jewish History Podcast 


History for the Curious features the dynamic historian and famous tour guide &amp; lecturer: Rabbi Aubrey Hersh,  live from the JLE in London, hosted by myself: Mena Reisner 

Join us as we cross continents, sail through the centuries, tracing lives, uncovering events and following epic journeys,  to reveal the untold stories, the scandals,  and the mysteries, that have impacted our history and shaped us into who we are today. 

Encounter leaders, visionaries, spies, heroes &amp; traitors and unpack 2,000 years of Jewish heritage. 
Go back to the story of Jews in the Temple of Jerusalem.  Confront the dilemmas of the Holocaust.  Visit Paris, Prague, Vilna, London, Venice, New York &amp; the Cairo Geniza.  Meet The Russian Czar, Ramchal, Maharal, Maimonides, Churchill, Shabbetai Zvi and the Hapsburgs.

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