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Exile & Ecstasy

Growing Up with Ram Dass and Coming of Age in the Jewish Psychedelic Underground

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Exile & Ecstasy

By: Madison Margolin
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Exile and Ecstasy sets out to explore the psychedelic path that occupies the crossroads between the Ram Dass movement and Hasidism. It's a path of seeking and escape, rebellion and return, medicine and magic.

Bridging the polar ends of the Jewish and psychedelic worlds, while buttressing the experience with expert reportage, Madison Margolin prods at Be Here Now to find its relevance and utility in a new generation, facing different issues than those Ram Dass faced as a generally well-to-do boomer. In doing so, she looks at solutions to our lack of presence and offers practices that help us integrate our psychedelic experiences in mundane life, as well as in the context of our roots and religious identities.

This book is for anyone looking to feel spiritually kindled, to make peace with where they come from, and to reconcile seemingly disparate experiences of spirituality and psychedelics, with traditional religion.

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Short engaging read about psychedelic culture in the US and beyond. Full of adventure. A far out trip. Highly recommend.

Great read for psychedelic culture in the US and beyond.

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This book shares a perspective that has been missing in the space. The world is coming to a bit of a “psychedelic renaissance” currently. It is important that there are voices from every perspective to share the knowledge and dangers inherent surrounding these substances. The openness and honesty with which Madison shared her story is powerful and heartwarming. There were times when I was shaking my head at the situations that she put herself in, but that is part of the joy of youth and how we grow as an individual.

A much needed voice

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Beautiful story of self discovery through integration of psychedelics through Judaism as a container for God and community.

Finding God through Judaism and Paychedelics

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Aho! I loved the writer’s ability to describe the inherent moral, spiritual, and practical conflicts within users of psychedelic medicine. Coupling that with a Jewish vi text indeed makes for a fascinating psycho-religious experience. Thank you for sharing your light. Shavua tov

Relatable and well-paced read

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This is the book I’ve been looking for. Thank you Madison for sharing your heart, soul and adventures with the world!

Deeply moving

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Loved every aspect of it - if you are at all curious about deeper levels and layers of Judaism and beyond, this is a must read. Madison is brilliant, authentic, and a magnificent storyteller.

Must read!! Absolutely incredible…

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