Tomorrow Will Be A Better Day

Oskar Knoblauch and Jyll Harthun
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“Tomorrow will be a better day”, is what my mother said to me and my siblings almost every day while living through the nightmare of the Holocaust. The day after we escaped, I made the decision to start a new life and choose happiness. Please join my granddaughter and host, Jyll, as she surprises me with requests to tell my stories of love, hope, curiosity, and conviction from life after the war that she and other family and friends would like to hear again. I am thrilled to share these stories with you for the first time. Welcome to the family! Shalom!

  1. 06/21/2023

    Oskar Sails The Seas

    After the war and leaving the displacement persons camp, Oksar and his mother sailed from Europe to Canada because they received sponsorship from family friends. Join Oskar as he describes his exploration to find a new life full of freedom, hope, and love. Also, find out more about Oskar eating fried chicken for the first time and living a real-life experience that would become the movie Dirty Dancing.

  2. 04/21/2023

    Oskar's Upstanders: Cinderella's Sandals

    Oskar finds his first love, Sophia, and cherished friendships during the most horrific time in history. Be inspired by how human connection is a SUPERPOWER against death and destruction. AND a split-second decision saves Oskar and the lives of 13 other Jews. It’s an unbelievable moment that was sparked by doing the right thing even if that meant going against the rules.

  3. 03/06/2023

    Oskar's Upstanders: The Most Unlikely Friendship

    It is not often that the person you hate most becomes a friend whose life you save many times. This is the story of Eckert, a proud Nazi full of hate and disgust for all Jews, whose world is flipped upside down after meeting Oskar at the secret Nazi police headquarters in March 1943. Be inspired by how a decision of respect turned into the most unlikely friendship before Oskar's liberation in January of 1945.

  4. 01/28/2023

    Oskar's Upstanders: The Nazi Who Saved Oskar's Life

    Season 2 has arrived! We are back and excited to begin our next season with an inspirational episode continuing from the mini-series called, "Oskar's Upstanders", which are episodes honoring those who saved his life during the war. In this episode, you will meet Hans Fritcher, the first Nazi to save Oskar and his family's lives while maintaining his high-ranking Nazi duties. It is an unexpected turn for Oskar and his family that defines how a little respect can go a long way.

    Oskar's Upstanders: The Nazi Who Saved Oskar's Life

  5. 06/08/2022

    Oskar Shares Relationship Advice And His Secret To A Positive Day

    In our last episode for Season 1, Oskar answers questions from our listeners including relationship and parenting advice. Also, learn what Oskar does every day to stay positive, present, and grateful. Thank you for listening and we will be back soon! Here are links to the YouTube videos Oskar mentions in this episode.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnlK9iaJAe0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMrtSHAAPhM

  6. 05/09/2022

    Oskar's Upstanders: The First Jewish Cowboy

    Oskar awaits many adventures as well as hope, joy, and love at a beautiful farm during a time of chaos, destruction, and an unknown fate. Enjoy meeting Mr. Sondermann and the sanctuary he provided Oskar for an unforgettable moment during the war in 1942 Krakow, Poland. The Oskar's Upstander Mini-Series is 8 compelling, inspiring, and beautiful stories honoring those who saved Oskar and his family during the war.

  7. 04/21/2022

    Oskar Finds His True Love

    Oskar takes a stand against segregation and in doing so creates a friendship pivotal in wooing his true love, Lila. Enjoy a story of two soul mates finding one another through love, laughter, and a little bit of creativity.

  8. 04/08/2022

    Oskar's Upstanders: The Horse Handler

    The horse handler, Jasiek, creates an unspoken bond with Oskar during forced labor in the Krakow Ghetto. This bond becomes extremely significant when Jasiek makes a crucial decision that saves Oskar's life in 1941.  The Oskar's Upstander Mini-Series is 8 compelling, inspiring, and beautiful stories honoring those who saved Oskar and his family during the war.

    Oskar's Upstanders: The Horse Handler
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About

“Tomorrow will be a better day”, is what my mother said to me and my siblings almost every day while living through the nightmare of the Holocaust. The day after we escaped, I made the decision to start a new life and choose happiness. Please join my granddaughter and host, Jyll, as she surprises me with requests to tell my stories of love, hope, curiosity, and conviction from life after the war that she and other family and friends would like to hear again. I am thrilled to share these stories with you for the first time. Welcome to the family! Shalom!

Information

  • Creator
    Oskar Knoblauch and Jyll Harthun
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Oskar Knoblauch and Jyll Harthun
  • Show Website
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