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From Soviet Prisoner to Freedom Fighter & Jewish Leader: A Conversation with Natan Sharansky
The Wildescast
1 hour 12 minutes 49 seconds
8 months ago
From Soviet Prisoner to Freedom Fighter & Jewish Leader: A Conversation with Natan Sharansky
In this powerful episode of The Wilds Cast, we sit down with Natan Sharansky, a Soviet dissident, human rights activist, and former Israeli politician. Sharansky shares his harrowing experiences as a political prisoner in the Soviet Gulag, where he endured nine years of imprisonment, and his fight for Jewish freedom during the Cold War.
We dive into:
✅ His extraordinary journey from Soviet oppression to Israeli leadership
✅ The refusenik movement and the struggle of Jews in the USSR
✅ How he survived years of solitary confinement with resilience and faith
✅ His political career in Israel, standing against disengagement from Gaza
✅ Modern antisemitism, the challenges faced by Jewish students, and his message to young Jews today
✅ His thoughts on Trump’s peace plan, Israel’s future, and the fight against Hamas
Sharansky’s story of courage, conviction, and unwavering identity is a must-listen for anyone passionate about freedom, Jewish history, and human rights.
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The Wildescast
Jewish education and inspiration courtesy of Rabbi Mark N. Wildes, Founder of the Manhattan Jewish Experience (MJE). Founded in 1998, MJE is a warm and open community where millennial men and women in their 20s/30s can explore Jewish life and meet new people.
