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A video preview of, "Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War" airing September 20 at 8PM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQH50...
Have you been enjoying, "Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War" so far?
You have a couple options of viewing, "Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War" tomorrow. You may either watch it at our community screening/discussion at the Jewish Community Center: http://ow.ly/FxP5304mvWf or watch it on KUED at 8PM.
If you missed the airing and screening of, "Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War" you can watch it for a limited time online here: http://ow.ly/WHZZ304rbZX
If you have been able to read the book or watch the documentary, what was your overall impression?Has there been a time in your life when your role as a family member or friend was in conflict with your responsibilities to your community or the larger world? Describe the situation, your choices, and the reasoning behind your actions.
To what extent did the Sharps’ views about American values shape their choice to undertake relief and rescue work in Europe?
What others factors influenced the Sharps’ choices? What challenges did they face?
What allowed The Sharps to be successful in their rescue and relief work? What impact did they have, and what is their legacy today?
What untold stories of goodness, altruism and courage are in your own communities?
Discussion questions taken from: https://www.facinghistory.org/defying...
Read: "Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War" by Artemis Joukowsky
This an an account of a daring rescue mission that occurred on the precipice of WWII. It tells the previously untold story of Waitstill and Martha Sharp, an American minister and hiw wife from Wellesley, Massachusetts, who left their children behind in the care of their parish and boldly committed to a life-threatening mission in Europe. Over two dangerous years they helped to save scores of imperiled Jew and refugees fleeing Nazi occupation across Europe.
Watch: "Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War" airing September 20 at 8PM. This is a new film directed by Ken Burns and Artemis Joukowsky.
We will hold a discussion here after the airing of the program. More details to come. Weller Book Works will have the book in-stock next week and is offering 10% off when you purchase it at their store.