Best HMTC Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 126: Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and guest Susanne Seperson on hmTv 26:53

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Send us a text Episode 126 – “Raised by Survivors” hmTv with Dr. Bernie Furshpan How does the child of Holocaust survivors transform inherited trauma into a life-long mission for justice? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Bernie Furshpan sits down with Dr. Suzanne Bleiberg Seperson—UN representative, activist, and proud 2G—to explore: Identity & L…

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Ep 125: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Jeff Brett P3 on hmTv 27:05

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Send us a text Episode 125 — The Fog of War and Humanity Guest: Jeff Brett, President & Founder, King Quality Host: Richard “Rich” Acritelli Series: hmTv Originals From the weight of 9/11 to the weight of a 50-year roof, service is the common thread. In Part 3 of Rich Acritelli’s deep-dive with Long Island entrepreneur Jeff Brett, we trace a throug…

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Ep 123: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Jeff Brett P1 on hmTv 26:56

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Send us a text Ep 123: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and Guest Jeff Brett (Part 1) | hmTv In this inspiring episode of The Fog of War and Humanity, host Richard Acritelli sits down with Jeff Brett, founder and CEO of King Quality, to explore a life shaped by hard work, service, and community. From his roots in Port Jefferson an…

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Ep 124: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Jeff Brett P2 on hmTv 25:36

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Send us a text Ep 124: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and Guest Jeff Brett (Part 2) | hmTv In Part 2 of our powerful conversation, The Fog of War and Humanity host Richard Acritelli continues his dialogue with Jeff Brett, founder and CEO of King Quality. This episode dives deeper into Jeff’s national expansion, his unwavering be…

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Ep 122: History Repeats with Liam Carballal and guest Rich Acritelli on hmTv 26:00

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Send us a text Podcast Description – Ep 122: History Repeats with Liam Carballal and guest Rich Acritelli In this powerful and eye-opening episode of History Repeats, host Liam Carballal sits down with historian and educator Richard Acritelli to explore one of the darkest and often overlooked chapters of World War II: Japan’s war crimes and the atr…

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Ep 121: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guest Seth Shelden on hmTv 28:17

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Send us a text Episode 121 – “From Hiroshima to Hope: Seth Shelden’s Fight to Ban the Bomb” How does a Brooklyn-born improv performer become the United Nations liaison for a Nobel-Prize-winning campaign to abolish nuclear weapons? In this powerful installment of Ordinary Heroes, host Bernie Furshpan sits down with Seth Shelden—law professor, activi…

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Ep 119: Legacy Chronicles with Donna Rosenblum and guest Doron Keren on hmTv 26:06

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Send us a text Episode 119: Legacy Chronicles with Doron Keren In this powerful episode of Legacy Chronicles on hmTv, host Donna Rosenblum sits down with Doron Keren, a passionate second-generation Holocaust descendant, to explore the enduring impact of memory, survival, and storytelling. Doron shares the harrowing true story of his mother, Krystyn…

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Ep 120: Many Voices One Community with Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews and guest Cantor Gustavo Gitlin on hmTv 27:55

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Send us a text Episode 120: Many Voices, One Community Guest: Cantor Gustavo Gitlin Host: Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews Produced by: hmTv at the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center In this heartwarming and deeply personal episode, Many Voices, One Community host Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews sits down with Cantor Gustavo Gitlin to explore the power of co…

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Ep 117: Influential Origins with Alan Mindel and guest Mitchie Takeuchi P1 on hmTv 26:41

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Send us a text In Episode 117 of Influential Origins on hmTv, host Alan Mindel welcomes filmmaker and second-generation Hiroshima survivor Mitchie Takeuchi, creator of the acclaimed documentary The Vow from Hiroshima. Mitchie shares her deeply personal family history, highlighting the profound impact of the atomic bombing on her grandfather, who le…

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Ep 118: Influential Origins with Alan Mindel and guest Mitchie Takeuchi P2 on hmTv 26:06

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Send us a text In Episode 118 of Influential Origins, host Alan Mindel continues his insightful conversation with Mitchie Takeuchi, filmmaker and second-generation Hibakusha. Mitchie shares her transformative journey, from initially feeling hesitant about embracing her identity to becoming a passionate advocate who brought Setsuko Thurlow’s powerfu…

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Ep 116: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Tom Spier P4 on hmTv 28:29

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Send us a text Episode 116: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and Guest Tom Spier (Part 4) In this compelling fourth installment of The Fog of War and Humanity on hmTv, host Richard Acritelli is joined once again by military historian and collector Tom Spier for an in-depth exploration of British military helmets from World War I a…

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Ep 114: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Tom Spier P2 on hmTv 25:29

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Send us a text In Episode 114 of The Fog of War and Humanity on hmTv, host Richard Acritelli continues his powerful conversation with military historian and helmet collector Tom Spier in Part 2 of their series. This episode takes a deep dive into the evolution and historical significance of American helmets used during World War II, particularly du…

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Ep 115: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Tom Spier P3 on hmTv 27:32

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Send us a text Episode 115: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Tom Spier (Part 3) In this captivating continuation of The Fog of War and Humanity on hmTv, host Richard Acritelli sits down once again with military historian and collector Tom Spier for Part 3 of their in-depth exploration into WWII helmet history. This episo…

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Ep 113: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Tom Spier P1 on hmTv 26:10

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Send us a text Episode 113: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and Guest Tom Spier (Part 1) In this compelling episode of The Fog of War and Humanity, host Richard Acritelli welcomes Mayor Tom Spier of Shoreham Village, a seasoned attorney, community leader, and passionate military historian. Together, they explore Tom’s remarkable …

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Ep 112: Many Voices One Community with Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews and guest Lia Di Angelo on hmTv 25:52

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Send us a text Episode 112: Many Voices, One Community Guest: Lia Di Angelo | Host: Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews Produced by hmTv at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews welcomes community leader and humanitarian Lia Di Angelo to Many Voices, One Community. Lia shares the powerf…

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Ep 111: Many Voices One Community with Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews and guest Irma Jeanty on hmTv 30:35

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Send us a text Episode 111: Many Voices, One Community Guest: Irma Jeanty | Host: Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews In this powerful debut episode of Many Voices, One Community on hmTv, host Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews sits down with longtime friend and community changemaker Irma Jeanty, Director of the Glen Cove EOC. With warmth, humility, and passion, Irma…

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Ep 110: Legacy Chronicles with Zachary Graulich and guest Esther Jamnik on hmTv 22:46

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Send us a text Episode 110 of Legacy Chronicles Guest: Esther Jamnik | Host: Zachary Graulich Presented by hmTv and the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County (HMTC) In this deeply moving episode of Legacy Chronicles, Assistant Director of Education Zachary Graulich sits down with Esther Jamnik, a second-generation Holocaust survivo…

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Ep 109: Influential Origins with Alan Mindel and guest Daniel Spaulding on hmTv 29:32

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Send us a text Podcast Title: Influential Origins Episode 109: Daniel Ryan Spaulding — Comedy, Courage, and Confronting Hypocrisy Host: Alan Mindel Guest: Daniel Ryan Spaulding Description: In this bold and thought-provoking episode of Influential Origins, comedian and social commentator Daniel Ryan Spaulding joins host Alan Mindel for a raw conver…

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Ep 108: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz and guest Jonathan Satovsky P2 on hmTv 28:43

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Send us a text Episode 108: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz and Jonathan Satovski (Part 2) In this compelling continuation of their conversation, host Arnie Herz welcomes back wealth advisor, author, and thought leader Jonathan Satovski for part two of Habits of a Whole Heart. Together, they explore the deeper meaning of true wealth—beyond …

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Ep 107: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz and guest Jonathan Satovsky P1 on hmTv 27:43

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Send us a text Episode 107: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz and Guest Jonathan Satovsky (Part 1) In this enriching episode of Habits of a Whole Heart on hmTv, host Arnie Herz welcomes financial advisor, philosopher, and podcaster Jonathan Satovsky for a heartfelt conversation about building a truly fulfilling life. Drawing from his podcast …

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Ep 106: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz and guest AJ Reisman P2 on hmTv 29:01

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Send us a text Episode 106: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz and AJ Reisman (Part 2) hmTv Original Podcast Series – Humanity Matters In this heartfelt continuation of their dialogue, host Arnie Herz welcomes back writer and entrepreneur AJ Reisman for Part 2 of a powerful conversation on meaning, mortality, and mindful living. Together, they…

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Ep 105: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz and guest AJ Reisman P1 on hmTv 26:07

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Send us a text Episode 105 – Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz and Guest AJ Reisman (Part 1) hmTv Original Podcast Series In this powerful and reflective episode, host Arnie Herz welcomes friend and neighbor AJ Reisman to explore what it truly means to live with a whole heart. Against the backdrop of a tragic act of violence that claimed the …

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Ep 104: The Upstander Responsibility with Molly Deblinger and Ella Ben-Hamo and guest Avery Davidson on hmTv 27:51

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Send us a text Episode 104: The Upstander Responsibility Guests: Avery Davidson | Hosts: Molly Deblinger & Ella Ben Hamo In this inspiring episode of The Upstander Responsibility on hmTv, hosts Molly Deblinger and Ella Ben Hamo sit down with 12-year-old Avery Davidson—an extraordinary young upstander whose Bat Mitzvah project is making waves in her…

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Ep 103: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Eric Spinner on hmTv 32:09

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Send us a text Episode 103: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and Guest Eric Spinner In Episode 103 of The Fog of War and Humanity on hmTv, host Richard Acritelli welcomes educator, veteran, and community leader Eric Spinner for a heartfelt and powerful conversation spanning decades of service, craftsmanship, and remembrance. From …

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Ep 102: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Renee Pardo P2 on hmTv 31:30

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Send us a text In Episode 102 of The Fog of War and Humanity, host Rich Acritelli sits down with Holocaust educator and survivor-descendant Renee Pardo to trace the extraordinary journey of her father, Victor Partardo. From hiding in the mountains of Salonica and surviving brutal labor camps, to daring escapes, clandestine arms-smuggling missions f…

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Ep 101: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Renee Pardo P1 on hmTv 30:42

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Send us a text Join host Rich Acritelli for Episode 101 of The Fog of War and Humanity, featuring special guest Renee Pardo. In Part 1 of this deeply personal conversation, Renee traces her family’s journey from Sephardic roots in pre-World War II Greece and Turkey to life in Brooklyn, Long Island, and Texas. She shares vivid memories of her childh…

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Ep 100: The UN, Society, and Antisemitism with Susanne Seperson and guest Chuck Lavine P2 on hmTv 26:34

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Send us a text Episode 100: The UN, Society, and Antisemitism with Dr. Susanne Seperson and Guest Assemblyman Chuck Lavine (Part 2) | hmTv In this powerful milestone episode, Dr. Susanne Seperson continues her conversation with New York State Assemblyman Charles Lavine to explore the deepening crisis of antisemitism in education, politics, and publ…

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Ep 99: The UN, Society, and Antisemitism with Susanne Seperson and guest Chuck Lavine P1 on hmTv 26:15

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Send us a text Episode 99 Title: The UN, Society, and Antisemitism with Assemblyman Charles Lavine – Part 1 Series: Antisemitism in the United Nations and in Society Host: Dr. Susanne Seperson Guest: Assemblyman Charles Lavine In this powerful and wide-ranging conversation, host Dr. Susanne Seperson sits down with New York State Assemblyman Charles…

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Ep 98: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz and guest Rob Resnick P2 on hmTv-1 26:43

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Send us a text Habits of a Whole Heart *Episode 98: Seeing the Best in Others & Reclaiming Power – Part 2 with Rob Resnick In Part Two of this enriching conversation, host Arnie Herz and guest Rob Resnick dive deeper into the transformative power of intentional living. They explore two vital habits from Arnie’s forthcoming book: seeing the best in …

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Ep 97: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz and guest Rob Resnick P1 on hmTv 26:21

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Send us a text Episode 97 of Habits of a Whole Heart on hmTv In this deeply reflective and heartfelt episode of Habits of a Whole Heart, host Arnie Herz is joined by longtime friend and spiritual companion Rob Resnick. Together, they explore the profound concept of "wholeness" and what it means to live in alignment with one’s purpose and deeper sel…

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Ep 96: Legacy Chronicles with Donna Rosenblum and guest Joshua M. Greene on hmTv 26:45

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Send us a text Episode 96 of Legacy Chronicles on hmTv Guest: Joshua M. Greene | Host: Donna Rosenblum In this powerful episode of Legacy Chronicles, host Donna Rosenblum, Director of Education at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center, is joined by acclaimed author, historian, and educator Joshua M. Greene for a deeply moving conversation abo…

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Ep 95: Disrupting Hate with Ken Schachter and guest Noah Lederman on hmTv 22:48

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Send us a text Episode 95 – Disrupting Hate: A Columbia Student’s Stand for Israel In this powerful and timely episode of Disrupting Hate, host Ken Schachter speaks with Columbia University student Noah Lederman about the rising tide of antisemitism on college campuses, the aftermath of October 7th, and what it means to be proudly Jewish in a hosti…

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Ep 94: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest James Henke P2 on hmTv 33:11

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Send us a text Episode 94 – The Fog of War and Humanity (Part 2) Host: Richard Acritelli │ Guest: James “Jimmy” Henke, U.S. Army (Ret.) In this gripping second installment, Vietnam veteran Jimmy Henke returns to hmTv to deliver an unflinching, moment‑by‑moment account of the 1967 Battle of Concordia—one of the Ninth Infantry Division’s bloodiest da…

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Ep 93 The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest James Henke P1 on hmTv 24:58

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Send us a text Episode 93 — From Hot‑Rod Highways to Mekong Mud: Jimmy Henke’s Road to Vietnam Guest: James “Jimmy” Henke | Host: Richard Acritelli | Series: hmTv – The Fog of War and Humanity What happens when a small‑town Long Island gear‑head is yanked from his 1955 Chevy and dropped into the sweltering marshes of the Mekong Delta? In Part 1 of …

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Ep 91: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Bernie Furshpan P1 on hmTv 25:04

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Send us a text Episode 91 — The Fog of War and Humanity (Part 1) Guest: Dr. Bernie Furshpan | Host: Richard Acritelli | Series: hmTv Brooklyn‑raised polymath Bernie Furshpan was born in Israel to two Holocaust survivors whose lives were torn apart—and ultimately reshaped—by the Nazi invasion of Poland. In this powerful opening to a two‑part convers…

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Ep 92: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Bernie Furshpan P2 on hmTv 26:32

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Send us a text Episode 92 — The Fog of War and Humanity (Part 2) Guest: Dr. Bernie Furshpan | Host: Richard Acritelli | Series: hmTv In Part 1, Bernie Furshpan recounted how his parents escaped Nazi murder squads. In Part 2, we follow the equally dramatic “after” story—one that begins in a Munich displaced‑persons camp and ends with a family carvin…

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Ep 90: The UN, Society, and Antisemitism with Susanne Seperson and guest Inna Rozentsvit P2 on hmTv 25:34

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Send us a text Episode 90 – “The UN, Society, and Antisemitism” (Part 2) hmTv series: Antisemitism, the United Nations, and Society In Part 1, Dr. Inna Rozentsvit traced her journey from the Soviet Union to American activism. In Part 2, she and host Dr. Susanne Seperson zero-in on solutions: How do we arm the next generation—intellectually, emotion…

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Ep 89: The UN, Society, and Antisemitism with Susanne Seperson and guest Inna Rozentsvit P1 on hmTv 27:39

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Send us a text Episode 89 – “The UN, Society, and Antisemitism” (Part 1) hmTv series: “Antisemitism, the United Nations, and Society” In this powerful opening to a two-part conversation, host Dr. Susanne Seperson sits down with Dr. Inna Rozentsvit—neurologist, psychoanalyst, educator, and lifelong advocate—to unpack how antisemitism mutates across …

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Ep 87: Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and guest Terry Kaplan on hmTv 23:22

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Send us a text Episode 87 – “From Paris Crib to Brooklyn Bathtub: Terry Kaplan’s 2G Journey” In this moving installment of Raised by Survivors, host Bernie Furshpan sits down with volunteer and fellow Brooklyn native Terry “Tzirel/Terèse” Kaplan. Born in post-war Paris to Polish Holocaust survivors and brought to New York by HIAS at age three, Terr…

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Ep 88: Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and guest Gail Kastenholz on hmTv 24:44

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Send us a text Episode 88 – Carrying the Torch: Gail Kastenholz on Building Holocaust Education for the Future Second–generation survivor, educator, and longtime HMTC volunteer Gail Kastenholz sits down with host Dr. Bernie Ferspan to trace a remarkable life spent turning family trauma into public service. Born to two Polish survivors who rebuilt t…

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Ep 86: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guest Paul Pachter on hmTv 23:49

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Send us a text Episode 86 – Ordinary Heroes: Paul Pachter on Fighting Hunger & Carrying Harry Chapin’s Legacy In this inspiring episode, Bernie Furshpan sits down with Paul Pachter, President & CEO of Long Island Cares – The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank. From their shared Brooklyn roots and memories of Jan’s legendary “Kitchen Sink” sundae to th…

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Ep 85: Kinder People. Kindest People. with Peter Suchmann and guest Manny Korman P2 on hmTv 26:18

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Send us a text Episode 85 – Kinder People. Kindest People (Part 2): “Teaching the Legacy” In the conclusion of their two-part conversation, host Peter Suchmann welcomes back 93-year-old Kindertransport survivor Manny Korman for a deep dive into the life he built after rescue—and the lessons he’s devoted to passing on. 🔹 From refugees to educators –…

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Ep 83: Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and guest Rabbi Anchelle Perl on hmTv 18:20

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Send us a text Raised by Survivors: “Rabbi Anchelle Perl” How do you turn a family’s trauma into a lifetime of light? In this moving conversation, host Bernie Furshpan sits down with Rabbi Anchelle Perl, whose father survived Auschwitz and slave-labor camps before rebuilding his life—and his faith—in freedom. Rabbi Perl recounts that journey, the q…

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Ep 84: Kinder People. Kindest People. with Peter Suchmann and guest Manny Korman P1 on hmTv 25:18

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Send us a text Kinder People. Kindest People — Episode 84 (Part 1) Guest: Manny Korman | Host: Peter Suchmann | Series: hmTv at the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center When a rescued violin finds its perfect new home, two families discover they’ve been linked since 1939. In the first of a two-part conversation, Peter Suchmann sits down with 93-ye…

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Ep 82: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guest Rabbi Ron Csilag on hmTv 24:21

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Send us a text Episode 82: "A Life of Service, Faith, and Resilience" Ordinary Heroes on hmTv at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center In this inspiring and heartfelt episode of Ordinary Heroes, host Bernie Furshpan welcomes a longtime friend and extraordinary community leader, Rabbi Ron Csilag. Their conversation explores Ron’s remarkable jo…

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Ep 81: Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and guest Frieda Hoffman on hmTv 23:42

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Send us a text Episode 81 – Raised by Survivors with Frieda Hoffman On this heartfelt episode of Raised by Survivors, host Bernie Furshpan sits down with Frieda Hoffman, the daughter of Holocaust survivors, to reflect on growing up in a home shaped by unimaginable resilience. Together, they share powerful memories of their parents, the lessons they…

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Ep 79: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz and guest Rabbi Shalom Paltiel P2 on hmTv 26:00

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Send us a text Episode 79: Habits of a Whole Heart with Rabbi Shalom Paltiel (Part 2) In this deeply insightful continuation of Habits of a Whole Heart on hmTv, host Arnie Herz welcomes back Rabbi Shalom Paltiel, chief rabbi of Chabad of Port Washington, for Part 2 of their powerful conversation on Judaism, ego, and the transformative power of spir…

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Ep 80: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz and guest Rabbi Shalom Paltiel P3 on hmTv 27:02

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Send us a text Episode 80: Habits of a Whole Heart with Rabbi Shalom Paltiel (Part 3) Hosted by Arnie Herz on hmTv In this powerful third installment of Habits of a Whole Heart, host Arnie Herz and Rabbi Shalom Paltiel dive into the practical side of spirituality—examining how core Jewish habits and mitzvot, like observing Shabbat and giving tzedak…

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Ep 78: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz and guest Rabbi Shalom Paltiel P1 on hmTv 26:21

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Send us a text Episode 78: Habits of a Whole Heart – Part 1 with Rabbi Shalom Paltiel hmTv | Hosted by Arnie Herz In this deeply enriching episode of Habits of a Whole Heart, Arnie Herz sits down with Rabbi Shalom Paltiel, head of Chabad of Port Washington and Arnie’s longtime spiritual guide and friend. Together, they explore what it means to live…

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Ep 77: The Upstander Responsibility with Molly Deblinger and Ella Ben-Hamo on hmTv 24:05

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Send us a text Episode 77 – The Upstander Responsibility On this powerful episode of The Upstander Responsibility on hmTv, co-hosts Molly Deblinger and Ella Ben-Hamo, recipients of the Claire Friedlander Upstander Award, share their personal journeys of courage, advocacy, and identity. From standing up to school administrations and challenging misi…