Dr. Leonard Grob, Lenny, is a philosopher and author of numerous books and articles focusing on the lessons of the Holocaust as they relate to contemporary issues. He is an activist regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the issues of justice and democracy here at home. Lenny talks about his roots in the Jewish world and his evolving studies of philosophy, particularly Martin Buber and Emmanuel Levinas, and how those teachings have inspired and kept him motivated in his work.
We discuss a range of issues including what brought about the loss of the idealistic spirit of the Sixties, where we are now, and how to move forward. Dr. Grob's latest book, co-authored with John K. Roth, is "Warnings - The Holocaust, Ukraine, and Endangered American Democracy." In our conversation we focus on the issues raised in this, his most political and polemical book.
He is also the author or co-author of "Encountering the Stranger - A Jewish, Christian, Muslim Trialogue," "Losing Trust in the World - Holocaust Scholars Confront Torture," "Teen Voices From the Holy Land: Who Am I to You?," "Education for Peace - Testimonies from World Religions," "Anguished Hope: Holocaust Scholars Confront the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict," and "Women's and Men's Liberation: Testimonies of Spirit," as well as numerous articles.