The Mir Yeshiva's Escape to Shanghai (Rabbis on the Run Series)

Throughout our history, Jews have been forced to escape danger and persecution, forcing migration to new parts of the world and bringing with them different cultures and customs. This expansive course will guide us through some of the most monumental rabbinic escapes throughout history and give new meaning to the "wandering Jew". For more, check out www.rabbiefremgoldberg.org. 00:00 - Introduction 5:41 - The Mir Today 12:20 - Japan at the Time 16:22 - Chiune Sugihara 20:29 - Plan to Allow Jews into Japan 23:35 - Jews Flee Poland 26:00 - Sugihara Makes Connection to Jews 35:04 - Sugihara to the Rescue 43:20 - R. Leib Malin 57:00 - Jewish Life in Japan 1:00:00 - End of Sugihara's Story