Neil Lazarus

In a world often overshadowed by darkness, Rachelle Unreich's podcast interview with Neil Lazarus shines a beacon of hope, resilience, and the enduring power of the human spirit.At the heart of this conversation lies the profound narrative of her mother, Mira, a Holocaust survivor whose story unfolds within the pages of Unreich's novel, "A Brilliant Life."In her podcast, Rachelle delves into the depths of her mother's harrowing journey through four concentration camps, including the infamous Auschwitz. Yet, amidst the unspeakable horrors of the Holocaust, Mira's unwavering faith in humanity, in the possibility of a better tomorrow, and in herself, emerges as a guiding light.Rachelle reveals how her mother's lessons of faith, passed down through generations, have become a source of strength and inspiration, especially in the face of contemporary challenges.But the conversation transcends mere historical retelling; it confronts the stark reality of present-day antisemitism, a phenomenon that echoes the darkest