The Darkest Light: Carlebach’s Roots, Revolution, and Legacy — Part 2

In Part 2 of The Jewish World, Rabbi Elchanan Poupko continues his conversation with Simon Mendes, director and producer of The Darkest Light, going deeper into the remarkable story of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach and the world that shaped him. They explore Carlebach’s early years, his family background and roots in rabbinic German-Jewish communities, and the profound impact of the Holocaust on his generation. The conversation also examines Carlebach’s connection to Chabad and his relationship with...