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From the opening words of his discussion with Carl McCarthy, Jay Beilis brings to this narrative of his grandfather, Menahem Mendel Beilis, the very passion and perspective that only a direct relative could convey. But the insights Jay provides into the humanity of this most reluctant historical figure are those that one might expect of a contemporary, not of a descendant who is two lengthy generations removed. No doubt Jay’s intensive research and conversation with people of the “connector” generation helped to deposit him in the very Kiev household where his forebears lived through the 2½-year ordeal of 1911 - 1913. Being a Beilis must have done the rest. In a fast-moving 45 minutes, Jay connects the listener to Mr. Beilis‘s struggle for exoneration and for his quest of an ever elusive post-trial return to normal life. He clarifies for us the simple underlying purpose that kept his granddad fighting - the conquest of the heinous myth of the Blood Libel and the survival of the Jewish people of 20th century Russia. A very instructive and engaging discussion indeed! This is a very powerful story that needs to be told and shared, especially in today's world. And I am profoundly grateful it is being told. I am friends with Jay Beilis, who is the grandson of Mendel Beilis, and had read the book first, which was mainly in the words of Mendel Beilis himself. Very powerful. So is the podcast. I learned much more hearing what Jay Beilis shared in this podcast. Because of the sheer determination and courage Mendel Beilis had, despite horrific suffering endured due to the terrible lies, one cannot but feel tremendous appreciation and admiration for him. From the podcast I also learned more about after his release, and what the family faced afterwards. I am extremely grateful that through his grandson Jay, this platform came forth as a way to further tell this story which begs to be told. Anyone listening cannot help but be very moved by this amazing man's story.

This podcast is and instant favourite. It has made me see things in a new perspective.

Such a nice podcast good job Carl 😊

This made me think and I was surprised. Good podcast and good to talk about it as well