ACT 1: We witness Dov Katz's forbidden love for Inga, a non-Jewish girl from their town, much to the dismay of his father, Rabbi Avrum Katz. Meanwhile, Wolf, Dov's brother and a Jewish freedom fighter, returned from Poland with news of the raging war engulfing Europe. Adding to the intrigue, Avrum received a mysterious letter from his estranged father, Moshe, in Budapest, which may hold clues to their unsettling fate revealed in the opening flash forward: becoming prisoners in a Hungarian Jewish Labor unit.

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LOVE & DARKNESS is a multi-generational saga tracking the triumphs and tragedies of a large, powerful Hungarian Jewish family during WWII. Based on an incredible true story.




A Hungarian Rabbi, Avrum Katz, and his family face a relentless storm of anti-Semitic oppression in 1941 Hungary. When their lives are shattered by a secret revealed and a shocking act of violence, they're thrust into a world of dark secrets and impossible choices. As they struggle for survival on the brutal frontlines of war, 'Love & Darkness' is an epic tale of family, sacrifice, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.

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Presented by Nomono and recorded exclusively with Nomono Sound Capsules.




The Table Read Podcast is partnering with HIAS, a Jewish-American nonprofit organization that provides humanitarian aid and assistance to refugees, for this series.

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ACT 1: We witness Dov Katz's forbidden love for Inga, a non-Jewish girl from their town, much to the dismay of his father, Rabbi Avrum Katz. Meanwhile, Wolf, Dov's brother and a Jewish freedom fighter, returned from Poland with news of the raging war engulfing Europe. Adding to the intrigue, Avrum received a mysterious letter from his estranged father, Moshe, in Budapest, which may hold clues to their unsettling fate revealed in the opening flash forward: becoming prisoners in a Hungarian Jewish Labor unit. ____ LOVE &amp; DARKNESS is a multi-generational saga tracking the triumphs and tragedies of a large, powerful Hungarian Jewish family during WWII. Based on an incredible true story. A Hungarian Rabbi, Avrum Katz, and his family face a relentless storm of anti-Semitic oppression in 1941 Hungary. When their lives are shattered by a secret revealed and a shocking act of violence, they're thrust into a world of dark secrets and impossible choices. As they struggle for survival on the brutal frontlines of war, 'Love &amp; Darkness' is an epic tale of family, sacrifice, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. ____ Presented by <a href="https://nomono.co/" rel="" target="_blank">Nomono</a> and recorded exclusively with <a href="https://nomono.co/products/sound-capsule" rel="" target="_blank">Nomono Sound Capsules</a>. The Table Read Podcast is partnering with <a href="https://hias.org/" rel="" target="_blank">HIAS</a>, a Jewish-American nonprofit organization that provides humanitarian aid and assistance to refugees, for this series. ____ Follow Table Read (@TableReadPodcastLA) on Instagram for more info! Visit: <a href="https://www.tablereadpodcast.com/" rel="" target="_blank">https://www.tablereadpodcast.com/</a> Contact: <a href="mailto:manifestmediaproductions@gmail.com" rel="" target="_blank">manifestmediaproductions@gmail.com</a>   See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Big thanks to Mood.com our partner in high vibes.
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Love and Darkness - Act 1

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