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In this episode of the Interfaith Miami podcast, host Balakar sits down with Pamela Lear, a prominent figure in the South Florida interfaith movement, to discuss her fascinating journey of identity, resilience, and faith.
Pamela’s story is not that of a typical upbringing. From growing up as an "Air Force brat" living in Japan and Ireland to navigating the complexities of the segregated South in 1970s Memphis, her worldview was shaped by diverse cultures and the stark realities of history. She shares the pivotal moment at age 11—over a meal of shrimp and steak on Yom Kippur—where she had to decide if Judaism was truly her choice, distinct from her parents' assimilated lifestyle.
We also dive deep into the challenges of antisemitism, the nuances of maintaining a 41-year interfaith marriage, and her philosophical outlook on the future. ...