Stories We Weren’t Taught: Jane Rubin on Jewish Resilience, War, and Remembering What Matters

In this gripping and heartfelt episode, award-winning author Jane Rubin joins I Am Refocused Radio to spotlight a forgotten chapter of Jewish-American history through her new novel Over There—the final installment in her acclaimed Gilded City trilogy. Set during World War I, Over There follows a family of Jewish doctors and nurses navigating the horrors of trench warfare, while wrestling with identity, displacement, rising antisemitism, and the pursuit of belonging in a country they were still learning to call home. Rubin’s storytelling brings history to life, giving voice to the 250,000+ Jewish Americans who answered the call to serve in 1917—whose courage and sacrifice have long gone overlooked. In this interview, Jane and host Shemaiah Reed dive into:

• The real stories behind Jewish-American service in WWI
• What today’s world can learn from Jewish resilience and patriotism
• The role of Jewish women in early medicine and social activism
• How fiction becomes a powerful tool for historical healing
• Jane’s personal journey as a two-time cancer survivor and how it fuels her mission to keep memory alive

This isn’t just about history—it’s about identity, legacy, and what it means to carry the light forward when the world goes dark. If you love powerful stories rooted in truth, grit, and purpose—you don’t want to miss this.

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