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L'Chaim

Season 3 Episode 302 | 27m 15s

19-year-old Semon Shabaev is part of a vibrant Jewish community in Germany. Despite his country’s dark history of genocide and a rise in antisemitism, he embraces his German-Jewish identity. Mentored by filmmaker Anja Baron, Shabaev shines light on how Germany is addressing its past, and how his generation looks to the future.

Aired: 04/05/21 | Expires: 04/05/25
Distributed nationally by American Public Television.
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Helena Marschall, 20, a climate activist, leads Germany’s environmental youth movement.
Keith Griffith III, 15, addresses mental health and builds community through beekeeping.
Diya Payal, 14, advocates for sustainable farming in India.
Diya Payal, a teen from India, explores plant biodiversity and sustainable farming.
20-year-old German activist Helena Marschall advocates for climate justice.
Kentucky teen Keith Griffith III shows how beekeeping supports mental wellbeing
Tymur Tsapliienko, Ukrainian refugee, shines light on the effects of war and displacement.
Tymur Tsapliienko, Ukrainian refugee, shines light on the effects of war and displacement.
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Rinzin Jurmey shares how Bhutan is preserving traditions while embracing globalization.
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20-year-old German activist Helena Marschall advocates for climate justice.
Kentucky teen Keith Griffith III shows how beekeeping supports mental wellbeing
Rinzin Jurmey shares how Bhutan is preserving traditions while embracing globalization.
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