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Everyday Heroes: Ep 391

Nov 30, 2023
Guest Bernard-Henri Lévy, philosopher and filmmaker, discusses his new film trilogy about Ukrainian heroes. ALS patient Brooke Eby shares her experience with a terminal illness and raising awareness. The hosts cover Israel-Palestine conflicts, Ukraine war, film premiere, upcoming events, and charitable giving. Eby talks about finding humor despite ALS and embracing unexpected circumstances in life. They also discuss band names, celebrity representations of Jewish culture, and the lack of ALS mainstream representation.
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Quick takeaways

  • The film Glory to the Heroes pays tribute to everyday Ukrainian heroes, including Ukrainian-born Israeli soldiers who volunteered to fight in Ukraine after finishing their service in the IDF.
  • The Gentile of the Week, Brooke Eby, shares her experience of living with ALS at a young age and inspires others to approach life with a positive attitude.

Deep dives

Bernard Henri-Lavie's film explores the heroism of everyday Ukrainians

Bernard Henri-Lavie has released his third film about Ukraine, titled Glory to the Heroes. The documentary pays tribute to everyday Ukrainian heroes, including Ukrainian-born Israeli soldiers who volunteered to fight in Ukraine against the Russians after finishing their service in the IDF. The film highlights the connections between Israel's war in Gaza and Ukraine's war with Russia. It sheds light on the devastating impact of ALS, a terminal illness, and the strength and resilience of individuals facing it. Through her personal story, Brooke Eby, the Gentile of the Week, shares how she has found laughter in the face of her ALS diagnosis and inspires others to approach life with a positive attitude.

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