Exile & Ecstasy book release event explores Judaism, psychedelics and Ram Dass

On January 31 at TSL in Hudson, ascend into a realm where spirituality, psychedelics, and Jewish heritage intertwine. Journalist and author Madison Margolin presents her memoir, Exile & Ecstasy: Growing Up with Ram Dass and Coming of Age in the Jewish Psychedelic Underground, in a lively discussion led by local journalist Noah Eckstein. This event will feature an enlightening conversation, book signing, and an interactive Q&A session, offering insights into Margolin’s unique journey.

Exile and Ecstasy is more than a memoir; it’s an exploration of a unique path where the teachings of Ram Dass meet Jewish tradition. Growing up among “HinJews” in the Ram Dass community and the cannabis legalization movement, Margolin guides readers through New York’s Jewish counterculture and the Hasidic underground. Her narrative delves into reconciling ancestral Jewish trauma, discovering the intersectionality between Jewish and psychedelic experiences, and seeking spiritual understanding.