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hmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 190: Leadership & Lessons from the Holocaust with Daniel Holtzman & Stephanie Weeks and guest Bernie Furshpan on hmTvSend us a textPodcast Episode 190: Leadership & Lessons from the Holocaust – A Conversation with Bernie Furshpan hmTv | Series: Humanity Matters Hosted by Dr. Daniel Holtzman & Dr. Stephanie WeeksIn this powerful prelude to the upcoming podcast series Leadership & Lessons from the Holocaust, co-hosts Dr. Daniel Holtzman and Dr. Stephanie Weeks sit down with special guest Bernie Furshpan, board member of the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center. Together, they explore the critical connections between Holocaust education and the development of ethical, courageous leadership for to...2025-07-2623 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 179: Legacy Chronicles with Donna Rosenblum and guests Harley Moritz & Romy Fruman on hmTvSend us a textJoin Donna Rosenblum for Episode 179 of Legacy Chronicles, where two Hewlett teens—Romy Fruman and Harley Moritz—reimagine remembrance with their Kindertransport clothespin project. Discover how interviewing survivor Manfred Corman led them to collect 10,000 decorated pins as a powerful art installation and classroom activity, launch a dedicated website, and inspire local assemblies. They’ll share their playbook for turning history into hands‑on learning, preview HMTC’s new fifth‑ and sixth‑grade curriculum packet, and invite you to their September 14 reception unveiling the Kindertransport bench. It’s proof that when young people lead, memory becomes m...2025-07-2220 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 176: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guest Peter Klein on hmTvSend us a textIn this episode of Ordinary Heroes, Dr. Bernie Furshpan sits down with longtime friend and financial visionary Peter Klein, the driving force behind the Claire Freedlander Family Foundation. Together they unpack how grants can be treated as strategic investments rather than simple donations, explore the million‑dollar launch of HMTC’s Institute for Tolerance Training, and celebrate the impact of their Upstander Award—where high schoolers become modern-day heroes in lunchroom showdowns. Peter also shares insider tips on building a multigenerational “family mission statement” for lasting legacy gifts, weighs in on the future...2025-07-2223 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 152: Legacy Chronicles with Zachary Graulich and guest Linda Orgel on hmTvSend us a textLegacy Chronicles Ep 152: Carrying the Torch with Linda OrgelIn this powerful episode of Legacy Chronicles, host Zachary Graulich sits down with Linda Orgel, a dedicated second-generation Holocaust survivor and docent at HMTC. Linda shares her family’s harrowing history—from her father’s incredible survival story in Nazi-occupied Poland to the profound impact it has had on her life and her role as a storyteller today.Together, they explore the challenges of growing up with a survivor’s legacy, the moment that inspired Linda to become an advoc...2025-07-0823 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 140: Echoes of the Past with Zachary Graulich and guest Donna Rosenblum on hmTvSend us a textEchoes of the Past – Episode 140Podcast Description: In this episode, Assistant Director of Education Zachary Graulich and Director of Education Donna Rosenblum examine a chilling artifact from HMTC’s 1930s Germany collection—a sign declaring “The Jews are our misfortune.” Through thoughtful dialogue, they explore how everyday communities enforced hateful legislation, the ripple effects of bystander complicity, and the enduring resilience of Jewish individuals who lived under these threats. By drawing parallels to other historical and contemporary examples of dehumanization, Zachary and Donna illustrate the vital importance of recognizin...2025-06-2522 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 129: Many Voices One Community with Gaitley Mathews-Stevenson and guest Father Panteleimon Papadopoulos on hmTvSend us a textIn this uplifting installment of Many Voices One Community, host Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews sits down with Father Panteleimon “Father P.” Papadopoulos of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Resurrection in Glen Cove. Together, they explore how a simple Greek festival—complete with gyros, baklava, and old-world hospitality—has become a vibrant gathering point that unites neighbors of all backgrounds.Father P. recounts his journey from a childhood calling in Connecticut to nineteen years as deacon to the Archbishop of America, meeting world leaders and traveling to historic centers of faith. Drawing on inspi...2025-06-2126 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 110: Legacy Chronicles with Zachary Graulich and guest Esther Jamnik on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 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 survivor, to share her powerful journey of rediscovering and honoring her father’s legacy. Esther recounts how she transformed from someone who once avoided Holocaust memorial programs into a passionate educator and speaker, dedicated to preserving me...2025-06-0222 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 90: The UN, Society, and Antisemitism with Susanne Seperson and guest Inna Rozentsvit P2 on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 90 – “The UN, Society, and Antisemitism” (Part 2) hmTv series: Antisemitism, the United Nations, and SocietyIn 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, emotionally, and institutionally—against a resurgence of antisemitism?What you’ll hearRoots before branches – Why Jewish identity starts at the dinner table, not in the classroom, and how parents can tur...2025-05-0225 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 89: The UN, Society, and Antisemitism with Susanne Seperson and guest Inna Rozentsvit P1 on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 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 societies, institutions, and generations.Raised in the Soviet Union, Dr. Rozentsvit recounts the moment a workplace “revolution” forced her to flee Moldova with two toddlers, the uphill battle of re-licensing in the United States, and the seismic shift she felt aft...2025-05-0227 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 88: Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and guest Gail Kastenholz on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 88 – Carrying the Torch: Gail Kastenholz on Building Holocaust Education for the FutureSecond–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 their lives in Brooklyn and Queens, Gail explains how a single comment—“you don’t look like a 2G”—pushed her to found one of Long Island’s first children-of-survivors groups, collect testimonies with Yale’s Fortunoff Archive, and create pioneer...2025-04-3024 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 87: Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and guest Terry Kaplan on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 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, Terry recounts an odyssey that stretches from the forests near Lublin to Brownsville’s live-chicken markets—and ultimately to her father’s appearance on Schindler’s List.What you’ll hear inside:2025-04-3023 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 86: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guest Paul Pachter on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 86 – Ordinary Heroes: Paul Pachter on Fighting Hunger & Carrying Harry Chapin’s LegacyIn 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 the sobering reality that 280,000 Long Islanders—including 55,000 children—are food-insecure, Paul traces how rock-icon-turned-activist Harry Chapin transformed a regional crisis into a movement for dignity and self-sufficiency.Key moments you’ll hear:Hun...2025-04-3023 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 85: Kinder People. Kindest People. with Peter Suchmann and guest Manny Korman P2 on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 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 – Manny explains how he and his brother Gerhard both gravitated to teaching, with careers that spanned Queens classrooms and Cornell University.🔹 Crafting a survivor’s narrative – Hear how Manny’s presentati...2025-04-2926 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 84: Kinder People. Kindest People. with Peter Suchmann and guest Manny Korman P1 on hmTvSend us a textKinder People. Kindest People — Episode 84 (Part 1)Guest: Manny Korman | Host: Peter Suchmann | Series: hmTv at the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance CenterWhen 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-year-old Kindertransport survivor Manny Korman. Manny retraces an extraordinary chain of events that began with his father’s harrowing voyage on the St. Louis, continued through Manny’s own escape from Naz...2025-04-2925 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 83: Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and guest Rabbi Anchelle Perl on hmTvSend us a textRaised 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 quiet heroism of keeping kosher in a death camp, and the steadfast refusal to hate that defined his childhood home.Now the spiritual leader of Chabad of Mineola, founder of Long Island’s Good Deed Aw...2025-04-2918 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 82: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guest Rabbi Ron Csilag on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 82: "A Life of Service, Faith, and Resilience" Ordinary Heroes on hmTv at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance CenterIn 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 journey — from chiropractor to rabbi, from volunteer at Ground Zero to advocate for Israeli hostages, and from the son of a Holocaust refugee to a voice for resilience, justice, and hope.Rabbi Ron shares the profound moments that shap...2025-04-2624 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 81: Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and guest Frieda Hoffman on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 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 learned, and the unspoken bond among second-generation survivors. From the strength found in small communities like Seagate, Brooklyn, to the enduring mission of carrying forward survivor stories, Bernie and Frieda offer wisdom, humor, and profound insight into honoring the pa...2025-04-2623 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 80: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz and guest Rabbi Shalom Paltiel P3 on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 80: Habits of a Whole Heart with Rabbi Shalom Paltiel (Part 3) Hosted by Arnie Herz on hmTvIn 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 tzedakah, serve as tools for inner liberation and wholeness.Arnie shares his personal journey from a secular upbringing and a successful legal career to embracing a life rooted in Jewish practice and pu...2025-04-2527 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 79: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz and guest Rabbi Shalom Paltiel P2 on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 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 spiritual habits.Together, they explore why it’s often easier to show compassion to animals than to fellow humans, how Torah wisdom anticipates our deepest emotional challenges, and why the Te...2025-04-2526 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 78: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz and guest Rabbi Shalom Paltiel P1 on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 78: Habits of a Whole Heart – Part 1 with Rabbi Shalom Paltiel hmTv | Hosted by Arnie HerzIn 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 with a “whole heart” through the lens of Jewish wisdom, Kabbalah, and Chassidic philosophy.From the dual nature of the human soul to the concept of divine oneness, Rabbi Paltiel...2025-04-2526 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 77: The Upstander Responsibility with Molly Deblinger and Ella Ben-Hamo on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 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 misinformation, to creating safe spaces and confronting antisemitism head-on, Molly and Ella explore what it truly means to be an upstander in today’s world.They open up about the impact of October 7th, the resilience of the Jewish community, and the impo...2025-04-2324 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 75: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Martin Viera P1 on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 75: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Lt. Colonel Marty Vieira (Part 1)In this compelling first installment of a two-part conversation, host Richard Acritelli sits down with Lieutenant Colonel Marty Vieira, a decorated combat rescue officer from the 106th Rescue Wing of the New York Air National Guard. From his humble beginnings in Rocky Point, Long Island, to a distinguished military career marked by resilience, discipline, and service, Lt. Col. Vieira shares the remarkable journey that shaped his life.2025-04-2025 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 76: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Martin Viera P2 on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 76: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and Lt. Colonel Marty Vieira (Part 2)In this gripping continuation of The Fog of War and Humanity, host Richard Acritelli sits down with Lieutenant Colonel Marty Vieira of the 106th Rescue Wing to explore the high-stakes world of combat rescue and the human spirit behind the mission.From surviving grueling training in his 30s to leading life-saving operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Africa, and the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, Vieira shares powerful insights...2025-04-2025 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 73: History Repeats with Liam Carballal and guest Richard Acritelli P1 on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 73 | History Repeats with Liam Carballal and Richard Acritelli (Part 1)In this compelling first installment of a two-part episode of History Repeats on hmTv, host Liam Carballal sits down with historian and educator Richard Acritelli to explore the interwar years—the turbulent decades between World War I and World War II.Together, they unpack America’s retreat into isolationism, the economic fallout of the Great Depression, the gutting of military infrastructure, and the political rise of fascist powers in Euro...2025-04-2026 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 72: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Dan Guida P2 on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 72 | The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and Guest Lieutenant Dan Guida (Part 2)In this powerful continuation of The Fog of War and Humanity, host Richard Acritelli sits down with Vietnam War veteran Lieutenant Dan Guida to explore the harrowing final days of his combat tour, his emotional return home, and his lifelong dedication to advocating for fellow veterans.From a chaotic Christmas morning firefight in 1967 to an unexpected visit from “Santa” via helicopter, Dan shares stories that are as unfo...2025-04-2020 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 74: History Repeats with Liam Carballal and guest Richard Acritelli P2 on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 74: History Repeats with Liam Carballal and guest Richard Acritelli (Part 2)In Part 2 of this compelling History Repeats episode on hmTv, host Liam Carballal is joined once again by historian and educator Richard Acritelli to explore America’s transition from isolationism to wartime readiness in the years leading up to World War II.The conversation dives deep into the groundbreaking military vision of General Billy Mitchell, who championed the future of air power long before it was widely accepted—and paid the price. From...2025-04-2031 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 71: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Dan Guida on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 71 | The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and Guest Lieutenant Dan Guida (Part 1)In this powerful episode of The Fog of War and Humanity on hmTv, host Richard Acritelli sits down with Lieutenant Dan Guida, a Vietnam War veteran and former armored cavalry officer, to explore his deeply personal journey from Long Island to the front lines of Southeast Asia.Dan recounts his early life in the Five Towns of Nassau County, his transition from college to military service, and...2025-04-2025 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 70: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Bill Donahue P2 on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 70 | The Fog of War and Humanity on hmTv Host: Richard Acritelli Guest: William “Billy” Donahue (Part 2)In this compelling second installment with collector and educator William “Billy” Donahue, host Richard Acritelli explores the powerful stories behind rare World War II artifacts and a signed Holocaust memoir. Donahue shares his mission to return 43 Yosegaki Hinomaru (Japanese good luck flags) to the families of fallen Japanese soldiers, working closely with the Obon Society to honor the spiritual significance of these sacred r...2025-04-2018 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 69: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Bill Donahue P1 on hmTvSend us a textIn Episode 69 of The Fog of War and Humanity, host Rich Acritelli sits down with lifelong history buff and artifacts collector Bill Donahue to explore the power of personal stories in remembering our past. Bill shares how his passion for historical films led him from Stony Brook science student to a founding board member of Honor Flight Long Island—escorting hundreds of WWII, Korean and Vietnam veterans on their long‑overdue journeys home. He’ll also reveal his work rescuing and repatriating Japanese “good‑luck” flags through Oregon’s Obon Society, and preview an August film...2025-04-2024 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 68: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Frank Asselta on hmTvSend us a textIn Episode 68 of The Fog of War and Humanity, host Rich Acritelli sits down with Vietnam combat medic Frank Asselta to trace his journey from a small‑town Long Island childhood through the crucible of Southeast Asia’s fiercest battles. Frank recounts being drafted in 1965, his cold‑weather training at Fort Dix, and the reality‑shattering field medicine he improvised on the front lines—serving two back‑to‑back tours with a reconnaissance platoon under fire. He reflects on the toll of PTSD and his choice to forego traditional counseling, then pivots to life after ser...2025-04-2028 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 67: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guests Tinamarie Otero and Connie Dong on hmTvSend us a text In Episode 67 of Ordinary Heroes, Dr. Bernie Furshpan welcomes two outstanding students from W.T. Clarke High School—Tina Marie Otero and Connie Dong—fresh off their first‑place win at Long Island History Day. Together, they discuss how a viewing of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas sparked their deep dive into the Nuremberg Trials, from witnessing the liberation of the camps to coining the term “genocide.” They share the “aha” moments that drove their National History Day project—examining rights, responsibilities and the legacy of holding perpetrators accountable—and explain why survivor testimonie...2025-04-2021 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 66: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz and guest Bernie Furshpan P2 on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 66: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz and Bernie Furshpan (Part 2)In Part 2 of this enlightening conversation on Habits of a Whole Heart on hmTv, host Arnie Herz continues his deep and thoughtful dialogue with guest Bernie Furshpan. Together, they explore what it means to cultivate inner wholeness through conscious habits that align the human and godly self.From surviving a life-threatening heart condition to spending years studying meditation and yoga in India, Bernie shares the pivotal experiences that shaped his...2025-04-1825 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 65: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz and guest Bernie Furshpan P1 on hmTvSend us a text Episode 65: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz and Guest Bernie Furshpan (Part 1)In the inaugural episode of Habits of a Whole Heart on hmTv, host Arnie Herz sits down with Holocaust educator and activist Bernie Furshpan for a profound and personal conversation about empathy, human connection, and the power of intentional habits to transform lives.Together, they explore how Bernie’s upcoming documentary and his father’s Holocaust survival story inspired a life mission rooted in compassion and education. The discussion dives...2025-04-1826 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 64: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guest Martin Hausvater on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 64: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and Guest Martin HausvaterIn this powerful episode of Ordinary Heroes on hmTv, host Bernie Furshpan sits down with author Martin Hausvater to explore the extraordinary legacy of his family’s survival, resistance, and resilience spanning three generations and multiple countries. From a poverty-stricken childhood in Romania to apprenticeship in Hungary, military heroism in World War I, secret currency operations, and ultimately escape from Nazi persecution—Martin’s grandfather lived a life shaped by faith, ingenuity, and unyielding strength.M...2025-04-1827 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 63: The Choices We Make Define Us with Sandi Cooper and Lori Cooper P2 on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 63: "I Couldn't Have Said It Better Myself" The Choices We Make Define Us | Hosted by Sandi Cooper & Lori Cooper | hmTvIn this heartwarming and thought-provoking second installment of The Choices We Make Define Us, co-hosts Sandi and Lori Cooper (no relation!) return to share powerful stories from the classroom—where Holocaust education becomes a living, breathing lesson in empathy, courage, and moral responsibility.Titled "I Couldn't Have Said It Better Myself," this episode dives into the real-time impact of their multi-year educational initiative, as students fr...2025-04-1825 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 62: The Choices We Make Define Us with Sandi Cooper and Lori Cooper P1 on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 62: The Choices We Make Define Us Featuring Sandi Cooper and Lori Cooper on hmTvIn this powerful and heartfelt episode of hmTv, co-hosts Sandi Cooper and Lori Cooper—no relation, just a shared passion—introduce their transformative Holocaust education program, The Choices We Make Define Us: Learning and Looking at Hate Through the Lens of the Holocaust. Together, they explore how teaching young students—from kindergarten through eighth grade—about identity, empathy, and the power of choice can shape more inclusive and compassionate communit...2025-04-1823 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 61: Kinder People. Kindest People. with Peter Suchmann and guest Rochelle Sroka on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 61: Kinder People. Kindest People. with Peter Suchmann and guest Rochelle SrokaIn this deeply moving episode of Kinder People. Kindest People. on hmTv, host Peter Suchmann sits down with Rochelle "Relle" Sroka, daughter of Holocaust survivor Larry Gotchman. Relle shares her powerful journey of growing up with a parent who survived the Holocaust and how a high school social studies project became the spark for preserving her family's extraordinary history.From uncovering archival ship manifests and microfilm records to discovering a 15-second...2025-04-1626 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 60: Kinder people. Kindest People. with Peter Suchmann and guest Larry Gochman on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 60 Kinder People. Kindest People. with Peter Suchmann and guest Larry Gochman “Surviving the Forest: A Boy's Resistance During the Holocaust”In this powerful episode of Kinder People. Kindest People., host Peter Suchmann sits down with Holocaust survivor Larry Gochman, who recounts his harrowing yet inspiring journey from a small Jewish town in Poland to the frozen forests where he hid and fought for survival during World War II.Larry shares vivid memories of a joyful childhood disrupted by the Nazi inva...2025-04-1627 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 59: Legacy Chronicles with Donna Rosenblum and guest Arnie Newfield on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 59 of Legacy Chronicles on hmTv Guest: Arnie Newfield | Host: Donna RosenblumIn this deeply moving episode of Legacy Chronicles, host Donna Rosenblum sits down with Holocaust survivor Arnie Newfield to explore his family's harrowing journey of survival, separation, and resilience during one of history’s darkest chapters. From pre-war life in Vienna to the horrors of Kristallnacht, deportation to Westerbork and Ravensbrück, and liberation at Bergen-Belsen, Arnie shares powerful memories—some his own, many passed down from his extraordinary mother—of the...2025-04-1627 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 58: Legacy Chronicles with Donna Rosenblum and guest Janet Ganes on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 58: Legacy Chronicles with Donna Rosenblum and guest Janet GanesIn this powerful episode of Legacy Chronicles on hmTv, host Donna Rosenblum sits down with artist and educator Janet Lust Ganes, a second-generation Holocaust survivor, to explore how personal history, memory, and art converge to preserve the past and inspire future generations. Janet shares her journey as an artist and teacher, reflecting on how her mother’s courageous acts of resistance during the Holocaust became the inspiration behind a series of deeply moving etchings....2025-04-1626 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 57: Influential Origins with Alan Mindel and guest Michelle Ahdoot P2 on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 57 (Part 2) of Influential Origins with Alan Mindel and guest Michelle Ahdoot hmTvIn this powerful continuation of Influential Origins, host Alan Mindel is joined once again by activist and advocate Michelle Ahdoot, who shares her compelling journey from community volunteer to a national leader in Jewish civil rights. In this episode, Michelle details the founding of the End Jew Hatred movement, born out of her work with the Lawfare Project and fueled by a growing wave of antisemitism on college campuses...2025-04-1529 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 56: Influential Origins with Alan Mindel and guest Michelle Ahdoot P1 on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 56 of Influential Origins Title: From Iran to Great Neck: A Story of Perseverance and Pride Host: Alan Mindel | Guest: Michelle AhdootIn this powerful first part of a two-episode conversation, host Alan Mindel sits down with Michelle Ahdoot to explore the extraordinary story of her family’s journey from Iran to America. Michelle shares the inspiring path of her father, who left Iran in the post-Holocaust era to study medicine in Germany, and her mother, whose family had th...2025-04-1526 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 53: History Repeats with Liam Carballal and guest Richard Acritelli P2 on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 53: “History Repeats” — The End of War, The Beginning of Memory Host: Liam Carballal Guest: Richard Acritelli Produced by: hmTvIn this powerful and deeply reflective episode, host Liam Carballal sits down with historian Richard Acritelli to discuss the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe and the haunting liberation of Nazi concentration camps. Through vivid historical detail and personal testimony, Acritelli revisits the emotional impact on American soldiers who witnessed firsthand the horrors of the Holoca...2025-04-1427 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 54: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Owen McCaffrey P1 on hmTvSend us a textThe Fog of War and Humanity Episode 54: A City in Crisis – Reflections from NYPD ESU Lt. Owen McCaffrey (Part 1) Guest: Retired Lieutenant Owen McCaffrey Host: Richard Acritelli Platform: hmTvIn this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Fog of War and Humanity, host Richard Acritelli sits down with retired NYPD Emergency Services Unit Lieutenant Owen McCaffrey for Part 1 of an extraordinary conversation. McCaffrey shares his journey from growing up in Brentwood, Long Island, to joining the NYPD and ris...2025-04-1426 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 55: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Owen McCaffrey P2 on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 55: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Owen McCaffrey (Part 2)In this powerful and emotional continuation of Episode 55 on The Fog of War and Humanity, host Richard Acritelli speaks with retired NYPD Emergency Services Unit Lieutenant Owen McCaffrey about the heroic legacy of his close friend, Sergeant Michael Curtain, and the unforgettable aftermath of September 11th, 2001.Lieutenant McCaffrey shares firsthand accounts of Curtain’s bravery, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to never leave anyone behind—a decision that ultimately cost...2025-04-1426 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 52: History Repeats with Liam Carballal and guest Richard Acritelli P1 on hmTvSend us a textHistory Repeats – Episode 52 Host: Liam Carballal Guest: Richard Acritelli Produced by: hmTvEpisode Title: Liberation and Reckoning: 80 Years After the Camps Were FreedDescription: In this powerful episode of History Repeats, host Liam Carballal sits down with historian and educator Richard Acritelli to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the liberation of the Nazi concentration camps. Through vivid historical insight and emotional storytelling, Acritelli shares what American soldiers witnessed as...2025-04-1426 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 51: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Montgomery Granger P2 on hmTvSend us a textEp 51: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and Guest Montgomery Granger (Part 2) Presented by hmTv at the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance CenterIn this powerful continuation of Episode 50, host Richard Acritelli sits down with Army Major (Ret.) Montgomery Granger for a candid and deeply personal conversation about the realities of war, service, and the enduring human impact of Guantanamo Bay and Iraq.Major Granger reflects on his time at Camp X-Ray and Camp Delta, revealing the day-to-day operations...2025-04-1327 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 50: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Montgomery Granger P1 on hmTvSend us a textPodcast Title: The Fog of War and Humanity Episode 50 – Part 1 Guest: Major Montgomery Granger Host: Richard Acritelli Platform: hmTvEpisode Description: In this powerful 50th episode of The Fog of War and Humanity, host Richard Acritelli sits down with retired Army Major and educator Montgomery “Monty” Granger for an unflinching, deeply personal conversation about duty, history, and the unexpected paths that shape a life of service.From his childhood in Southern California to his...2025-04-1327 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 49: Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and Alan Mindel P3 on hmTvSend us a textRaised by Survivors – Episode 49: Legacies of Strength and Laughter Hosts: Bernie Furshpan & Alan Mindel Platform: hmTv | Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance CenterDescription: In this powerful and deeply personal third installment of Raised by Survivors, Bernie Furshpan and Alan Mindel share stories of resilience, humor, and fierce family devotion passed down from their Holocaust survivor parents. From surviving in the forests of Eastern Europe to building successful lives in America, their parents instilled values of hard work, loyalty, and the sacred importance of family....2025-04-1226 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 48: Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and Alan Mindel P2 on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 48: Raised by Survivors (Part 2) with Bernie Furshpan and Alan Mindel on hmTvIn this heartfelt and deeply personal episode of Raised by Survivors, co-hosts Bernie Furshpan and Alan Mindel continue their conversation about what it truly means to be raised by Holocaust survivors. Through powerful storytelling and vivid memories, they explore how love, resilience, and cultural tradition shaped their upbringing.From seltzer bottles and gefilte fish to surviving trauma and finding humor, Bernie and Alan reflect on the unique dynamics of growing...2025-04-1226 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 47: Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and Alan Mindel P1 on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 47: Raised by Survivors (Part 1) | hmTvIn the powerful debut episode of Raised by Survivors, co-hosts Bernie Furshpan and Alan Mindel open up about what it was like growing up as children of Holocaust survivors. Through deeply personal stories, they reflect on the resilience, trauma, and strength of their parents—ordinary people who endured extraordinary horrors and went on to build lives in America. From hiding in forests and surviving death marches to building livelihoods with unmatched determination, their parents’ experiences shaped every aspect of their upbringing. This episode lays the foun...2025-04-1227 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 46: Disrupting Hate with Ken Schachter and guest Marc Morial on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 46: Disrupting Hate with Marc MorialHosted by Ken Schachter with co-host Bernie FurshpanPodcast Series: Disrupting Hate on hmTvIn this powerful episode of Disrupting Hate, Ken Schachter and Bernie Furshpan sit down with Marc Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League and former Mayor of New Orleans, for a thought-provoking conversation on hate, history, and hope for a more equitable future.Marc unpacks the findings of the 2024 Equality Index of Black America, revealing persistent disparities in economics, education, and healthcare. He discusses why...2025-04-0820 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 45: Kinder People. Kindest People. with Peter Suchmann and guest Arielle Rivera Korman on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 45 – Kinder People. Kindest People. Guest: Arielle Rivera Korman Host: Peter Suchmann | hmTvIn this deeply moving episode of Kinder People. Kindest People., host Peter Suchmann welcomes Arielle Rivera Korman—musician, rabbinical student, co-founder of Ammud: The Jews of Color Torah Academy, and storyteller with a soul deeply connected to her roots.Arielle shares the extraordinary story of inheriting a cherished violin that survived the Blitz during World War II—once owned and lovingly restored by Peter's father, a Kindertransport survivor. Throug...2025-04-0328 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 44: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guest Ben Carasso on hmTvSend us a textOrdinary Heroes | Episode 44: Ben Carasso – A Young Voice for Truth and PeaceIn this powerful and deeply moving episode of Ordinary Heroes on hmTv, host Dr. Bernie Furshpan welcomes an extraordinary guest: 9-year-old Israeli advocate Ben Carasso. Despite his age, Ben has emerged as a global voice for truth, resilience, and peace in the aftermath of the October 7th attacks on Israel.Traveling the world on his fifth advocacy tour, Ben shares what motivates him to speak out—from personal loss and heartbreaking funerals to the...2025-04-0326 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 43: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guest Syd Mandelbaum on hmTvSend us a textIn this compelling episode of "Ordinary Heroes," host Bernie Furshpan speaks with Syd Mandelbaum, a remarkable scientist, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and pioneering historian dedicated to preserving Holocaust survivor testimonies. Syd shares his groundbreaking work documenting personal stories from survivors and liberators, including his emotional connection and contribution to Steven Spielberg's Holocaust documentation efforts. He also discusses his diverse career achievements, from innovative infertility treatments to sports measurement technologies. Syd’s impactful journey exemplifies dedication to remembrance, scientific innovation, and humanitarian efforts, providing powerful insights and inspiration.2025-04-0324 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 42: Influential Origins with Alan Mindel and guest Mazi Melesa Pilip P3 on hmTvSend us a textIn this compelling episode of Influential Origins, host Alan Mindel continues his conversation with Nassau County Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip. Mazi shares her powerful journey into public service, recounting how personal experiences, commitment to community, and resilience guided her decision to run for office and become an advocate for all constituents, regardless of political affiliation. She discusses her tireless efforts combating antisemitism, the reintroduction of Nassau County's mask ban legislation, and her dedication to protecting minority rights, safety, and free expression amid rising tensions. This engaging discussion underscores the importance of...2025-04-0125 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 41: Influential Origins with Alan Mindel and guest Mazi Melesa Pilip P2 on hmTvSend us a textEp 41: Influential Origins with Alan Mindel & Mazi Melesa Pilip (Part 2)In this powerful second installment of Influential Origins on hmTv, host Alan Mindel continues his in-depth conversation with Mazi Melesa Pilip — IDF veteran, community leader, mother of seven, and public servant.Mazi shares her extraordinary journey from a 12-year-old Ethiopian immigrant arriving in Israel, to becoming a gunsmith in the elite IDF paratroopers division. She opens up about the challenges she faced as a woman in the military, the deep friendships she formed ac...2025-04-0126 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 40: Influential Origins with Alan Mindel and guest Mazi Melesa Pilip P1 on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 40 – The Journey of Mazi Melesa Pilip: From Ethiopia to Israel (Part 1)Host: Alan MindelGuest: Mazi Melesa PilipPodcast Series: Influential Origins on hmTvIn this powerful and deeply moving episode, Alan Mindel sits down with Mazi Melesa Pilip to explore her remarkable journey from a remote Ethiopian village to becoming a proud Israeli soldier and public figure.Born into the Beta Israel community, Mazi recounts her childhood in rural Ethiopia, where her family lived in secrecy due to widespread discrimination against Ethiopian Jews. With no...2025-04-0126 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 39: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guest Max Niederman on hmTvSend us a textPodcast Episode Description – Ordinary Heroes, Ep. 39 Title: Max Niederman – A Voice for the Next GenerationIn Episode 39 of Ordinary Heroes on hmTv, host Bernie Furshpan sits down with Max Niederman, a passionate young leader, recent John Jay College graduate, and rising voice in civic engagement. Max shares his journey from struggling student to four-time geography bee champion and honors graduate with a deep love for American history and justice.Max opens up about his senior thesis on the political shift among Jewish American voters, his...2025-03-3122 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 38: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guest Major Fred R. Nielsen on hmTvSend us a textPodcast Episode Description – Ordinary Heroes, Ep. 38 Title: Major Fred R. Nielsen – A Legacy of Service and SacrificeIn this powerful and deeply moving episode of Ordinary Heroes on hmTv, host Bernie Furshpan sits down with Major Fred R. Nielsen, a decorated U.S. Marine Corps veteran whose life has been shaped by service, sacrifice, and an unwavering commitment to others.From volunteering to serve in the Vietnam War to extending his deployment in an effort to protect his younger brother, Fred shares stories that reve...2025-03-3125 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 37: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guest Marsha Silverman on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 37 of Ordinary Heroes on hmTv with Bernie Furshpan and guest Marsha Silverman:Podcast Title: Ordinary Heroes – Episode 37 Episode Title: Leading with Purpose: Marsha Silverman's Vision for Glen Cove Host: Bernie Furshpan Guest: Marsha Silverman, Glen Cove City Council MemberDescription: In this inspiring episode of Ordinary Heroes on hmTv, host Bernie Furshpan sits down with Glen Cove City Council Member Marsha Silverman — a bold, data...2025-03-2924 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 36: Echoes of the Past with Zachary Graulich and guest Donna Rosenblum P2 on hmTvSend us a textEchoes of the Past – Episode 36 (Part 2): "American Swastikas: The German American Bund on Long Island" Host: Zachary Graulich Guest: Donna Rosenblum, Director of EducationIn this eye-opening continuation of Echoes of the Past, Zachary Graulich and Donna Rosenblum take a deep dive into a lesser-known and unsettling chapter of American history—the rise of the German American Bund in the 1930s and its shocking presence right here on Long Island and in New York City.From a 1939 pro-Nazi rally at Madison Squa...2025-03-2926 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 35: Disrupting Hate with Kenneth Schachter and guest Arnie Herz on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 35: Disrupting Hate with Arnie Herz Podcast Series: Disrupting Hate | Host: Kenneth Schachter | Guest: Arnie HerzIn this powerful episode of Disrupting Hate, host Kenneth Schachter welcomes Arnie Herz, attorney, mediator, and leader on the Board of Governors of the American Jewish Committee (AJC). Together, they explore the critical role AJC has played for over a century in combating antisemitism, advocating for Israel, and promoting democratic values around the world.Arnie offers a deep dive into AJC’s foundational work—from its beginnings in response to pogr...2025-03-2426 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 34: The Fog of War and Humanity with RIchard Acritelli and guest Jack Brehm P3 on hmTvSend us a textPodcast Episode Description – Episode 34: The Fog of War and Humanity (Part 3) Featuring Chief Master Sergeant Jack Brehm Hosted by Richard Acritelli | hmTvIn this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Fog of War and Humanity, Richard Acritelli continues his riveting conversation with Chief Master Sergeant Jack Brehm (Ret.), a decorated Air National Guardsman from the 106th Rescue Wing and retired Suffolk County Police Officer.Jack reflects on his post-Gulf War deployments in the Middle East, his un...2025-03-2323 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 32: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Jack Brehm P1 on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 32: The Fog of War and Humanity – Part 1 Guest: Jack Brehm Host: Richard Acritelli | hmTv – Influential OriginsIn this gripping and deeply human episode of The Fog of War and Humanity, host Richard Acritelli sits down with retired Chief Master Sergeant and Suffolk County Police Officer Jack Brehm. In Part 1 of their conversation, Jack takes us back to his early years—from his childhood in Long Island to his unlikely path into the elite ranks of the New York Air National Guard’s 106th Rescu...2025-03-2325 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 33: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Jack Brehm P2 on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 33 – The Fog of War and Humanity with Jack Brehm (Part 2) Hosted by Richard Acritelli | hmTvIn Part 2 of this gripping series, retired Chief Master Sergeant and Suffolk County Police Officer Jack Brehm returns to share more harrowing and inspiring stories from his extraordinary career in the New York Air National Guard’s 106th Rescue Wing.From enduring SERE training in Washington State—complete with evasion exercises, mock POW camps, and psychological testing—to masterin...2025-03-2324 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 31: Influential Origins with Alan Mindel and guest Zach Einstein Astrof P2 on hmTvSend us a textPodcast Title: Influential Origins Episode 31 – Part 2: Zach Einstein Astrof on Fighting Antisemitism on Campus Host: Alan Mindel Guest: Zach Einstein AstrofDescription: In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Alan Mindel sits down again with student activist Zach Einstein Astrof to explore the rising tide of antisemitism across college campuses in America. Zach shares his deeply personal motivation rooted in his family's Holocaust history, his experiences confronting hate speech and misinformation at the University of Maryland, and the pivotal conversations he...2025-03-2227 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 30: Influential Origins with Alan Mindel and guest Zach Einstein Astrof P1 on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 30: Zach Einstein Astrof (Part 1) – Identity, Campus Life, and the Impact of October 7thIn this powerful and timely episode of Influential Origins, host Alan Mindel sits down with Zach Einstein Astrof, a passionate college student from Great Neck, New York, now studying Government and Politics at the University of Maryland. In Part 1 of this moving conversation, Zach shares his upbringing, early interests in sports and debate, and what led him to a life of civic engagement and Jewish advocacy.As the episode un...2025-03-2125 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 29: That Really Happened with Richard Quinlan and guest Patrick Quinlan P2 on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 29: The Genocide Connection – Burundi, Rwanda, and the Cost of InactionIn this compelling follow-up episode of That Really Happened on hmTv, host Rich Quinlan is joined once again by his son, Patrick Quinlan, to continue their discussion on genocide. This episode delves into the 1993 genocide in Burundi and its direct connection to the 1994 Rwandan genocide—two tragic events shaped by denial, international inaction, and historical repetition.They explore why governments deny past genocides, how inaction enables future atrocities, and...2025-03-1625 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 28: That Really Happened with Richard Quinlan and guest Patrick Quinlan P1 on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 28: Understanding Genocide – A Conversation on Burundi with Patrick QuinlanIn this powerful episode of That Really Happened on hmTv, host Rich Quinlan is joined by his son, Patrick Quinlan, for a deep dive into the realities of genocide, focusing on Burundi’s overlooked history. Together, they explore the 10 stages of genocide, the devastating impact of dehumanization and denial, and how colonial history set the stage for conflict. They discuss the 1972 and 1993 genocides, the role of education in resistance, and why glob...2025-03-1625 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 27: Doing Good, Doing Evil with Adi and guest Kenneth Bigel P2 on hmTvSend us a textPodcast Episode 27: Doing Good, Doing Evil (Part 2) with Dr. Kenneth BigelIn this thought-provoking continuation of Doing Good, Doing Evil, host Adi welcomes back her father, Dr. Kenneth Bigel, professor of finance and business ethics at Tur University. Together, they dive deeper into the moral and ethical foundations of Judaism, exploring the significance of commandments, rituals, and their impact on everyday life.Dr. Bigel discusses the Talmudic principles behind justice, the ripple effect of good deeds, and how Judaism serves as a system of morality beyond just...2025-03-1527 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 26: Doing Good, Doing Evil with Adi and guest Kenneth Bigel P1 on hmTvSend us a textPodcast Episode 26: Doing Good, Doing Evil (Part 1) – with Adi & Professor Kenneth BigelhmTv Podcast | Doing Good, Doing EvilIn this thought-provoking episode of Doing Good, Doing Evil, host Adi welcomes her father, Professor Kenneth Bigel, an expert in finance and business ethics at Touro University. Together, they explore the intersection of Jewish culture, biblical ethics, and morality in business and society.The conversation dives deep into: ✔️ The Bibas family tragedy and how global leadership respond...2025-03-1523 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 25: The Fog of War and Humanity with RIchard Acritelli and guest Mel Cohen on hmTvSend us a textThe Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and Guest Mel CohnIn this compelling episode of The Fog of War and Humanity on hmTv, host Richard Acritelli sits down with Mel Cohn, a true veteran’s veteran. Mel shares his incredible journey from growing up in Levittown, a community built by World War II veterans, to his own military service during the Vietnam era, where he was stationed in Taiwan guarding nuclear-armed aircraft.Mel reflects on the profound influence of his father, a World War II...2025-03-1127 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 24: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Nicholas LoRusso on hmTvSend us a textJoin host Rich Acritelli on hmTv for an insightful conversation with Lieutenant Colonel Nicholas "Nicky" LoRusso in this compelling episode titled "The Fog of War and Humanity." Lt. Col. LoRusso shares his inspiring journey from his early years growing up in Rocky Point, New York, to becoming a standout lacrosse athlete at West Point and a dedicated officer in the U.S. Army.Discover the powerful motivations behind his decision to serve following 9/11, his experiences as a military engineer leading critical route clearance missions in Iraq and Afghanistan, and...2025-03-1128 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 23: Legacy Chronicles with Donna Rosenblum and guest Robert Wolf on hmTvSend us a textLegacy Chronicles, hosted by Donna Rosenblum, explores meaningful stories of resilience, hope, and humanity. In this episode, Episode 23, Donna is joined by Robert Wolf, author of "Not Your Enemy," a powerful narrative detailing the remarkable survival and resilience of his parents, Holocaust survivors from Hungary. Robert shares personal insights into his parents' extraordinary journey, the challenges of growing up in a home marked by trauma and triumph, and his mission to educate others about the importance of combating hate and antisemitism today. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that highlights the enduring strength...2025-03-1025 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 22: History Repeats with Liam Carballal and guest Donna Rosenblum on hmTvSend us a textEpisode 22: History Repeats with Liam Carballal and Guest Donna Rosenblum on hmTvIn this episode of History Repeats, host Liam Carballal and guest Donna Rosenblum discuss the Wannsee Conference and its role in the implementation of the Holocaust.The conversation begins by tracing Hitler’s rise to power, starting with the Reichstag fire in 1933, which he used to justify consolidating totalitarian control. Donna explains how Nazi propaganda, early anti-Jewish laws, and the bo...2025-03-0625 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 21: History Repeats with Liam Carballal and guest Richard Quinlan P2 on hmTvSend us a textHistory Repeats – Rafael Trujillo, The Parsley Massacre & Sosúa Settlement (Part 2)In this episode of History Repeats on hmTv, host Liam Carballal welcomes back historian Richard Quinlin to continue their deep dive into the controversial and complex legacy of Rafael Trujillo. They explore his role in the 1938 Évian Conference, where he positioned the Dominican Republic as one of the few nations willing to accept Jewish refugees—while simultaneously committing the brutal Parsley Massacre against Haitians.The discussion delves into the paradox of Trujillo’s racial policies, his motivati...2025-03-0224 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 20: History Repeats with Liam Carballal and guest Richard Quinlan P1 on hmTvSend us a textHistory Repeats with Liam Carballal and Richard Quinlan (Part 1)In this episode of History Repeats on hmTv, host Liam Karballal sits down with Holocaust historian Richard Quinlan to explore the complex and controversial history of Rafael Trujillo, the former dictator of the Dominican Republic. The discussion delves into Trujillo’s rise to power, his brutal policies, and his contradictory role in both orchestrating a genocide and offering refuge to Jewish refugees during the Holocaust.The episode covers:A brief history of the Dominican Republic, its colonial pa...2025-03-0225 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 18: The UN, Society, and Antisemitism with Susanne Seperson and guest Bill Tnglin P1 on hmTvSend us a textThe UN, Society, and Antisemitism with Dr. Suzanne Bleiberg Seperson & Bill Tinglin (Part 1)In this inaugural episode of Antisemitism, the United Nations, and Society on hmTv, host Dr. Suzanne Bleiberg Seperson welcomes Bill Tinglin—author, activist, and journalist—for an insightful discussion on combating antisemitism and promoting Holocaust education.Bill shares his journey into Holocaust advocacy, detailing his collaborations with survivors and efforts to integrate Holocaust studies into school curricula. He emphasizes the parallels between the African-American and Jewish experiences, highlighting the importance of e...2025-03-0124 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 19: The UN, Society, and Antisemitism with Susanne Seperson and guest Bill Tinglin P2 on hmTvSend us a textPodcast Summary: The UN, Society, and Antisemitism with Dr. Suzanne Bleiberg Seperson and Guest Bill Tinglin (Part 2) on hmTvIn this compelling episode of Antisemitism at the United Nations and in Society on hmTv, host Dr. Suzanne Bleiberg Seperson continues her discussion with author and activist Bill Tinglin. Together, they explore the role of institutions, media, and leadership in shaping societal values and combating antisemitism.Bill shares powerful insights on how propaganda, media, and the music industry perpetuate hatred and division for profit. He emphasizes the need...2025-03-0125 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 17: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guest Michael Klinghoffer on hmTvSend us a textOrdinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan – Featuring Michael KlinghofferIn this inspiring episode of Ordinary Heroes on hmTv, host Dr. Bernie Furshpan welcomes Dr. Michael Klinghoffer, President of the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance (JAMED). Traveling from Israel, Klinghoffer shares his extraordinary work in using music as a bridge between Jewish and Palestinian students, fostering unity through the arts.Throughout the conversation, Klinghoffer discusses his lifelong passion for music, the power of collaboration, and the transformative impact of sh...2025-02-2622 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 16: The Fog of War and Humanity with host Richard Acritelli and guest Joseph Cognitore on hmTvSend us a textThe Fog of War with Joseph CognitoreIn this powerful episode of The Fog of War on hmTv, host Richard Acritelli sits down with Vietnam veteran and long-time veterans’ advocate Joseph Cognitore. From his early days growing up in Brooklyn and Farmingdale to his service as a combat platoon sergeant in the Vietnam War, Cognitore shares his remarkable journey of duty, sacrifice, and service.He recounts his transition from college to military service after receiving his draft notice, his intense training at Fort Polk—where soldiers knew they...2025-02-2428 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 15: The Fog of War and Humanity with host Richard Acritelli and guest Frank Tepedino on hmTvSend us a textThe Fog of War and Humanity with Frank TepedinoIn this compelling episode of The Fog of War and Humanity, host Richard Acritelli sits down with former Major League Baseball player and 9/11 first responder Frank Tepedino. Tepedino shares his journey from the baseball field to public service, reflecting on the values of teamwork, resilience, and duty that shaped his life.As a former Yankee and Brave, Tepedino discusses how his career in professional sports prepared him for a life of service beyond the game. When the tragic...2025-02-2424 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 14: Influential Origins with Alan Mindel and guest Tom Suozzi P2 on hmTvSend us a textInfluential Origins with Alan Mindel and Guest Tom Suozzi (Part 2)In this episode of Influential Origins, host Alan Mindel continues his conversation with Congressman Tom Suozzi, exploring his personal influences, political career, and leadership approach.Suozzi shares how Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl profoundly shaped his outlook on life, reinforcing the importance of resilience and choice in responding to adversity. He recalls his time as mayor of Glen Cove, where his energetic leadership revitalized the community, and his tenure as Nassau County Executive, where he...2025-02-2426 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 13: Influential Origins with Alan Mindel and guest Tom Suozzi P1 on hmTvSend us a textInfluential Origins with Alan Mindel and Guest Tom Suozzi (Part 1)In this episode of Influential Origins, host Alan Mindel sits down with Congressman Tom Suozzi to explore his family's rich history, his journey into politics, and the lessons he has learned along the way.Suozzi reflects on the profound impact of his father, Joseph Suozzi, an Italian immigrant and decorated World War II veteran. His father’s resilience and dedication led him to Harvard Law School and later to a successful career as a judge and mayor, sh...2025-02-2325 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 12: Deep Dive with Jonny Daniels and guest Mireille Taub P2 on hmTvSend us a textA Journey of Survival and Resilience – Conversation with Mireille Taub Part IIIn this episode of Humanity Matters, host Jonny Daniels sits down with the remarkable Mireille Taub, a Holocaust survivor who shares her extraordinary journey of escape, resilience, and the importance of remembering history.Mireille was born in Paris in 1938 to Polish Jewish parents who had immigrated to France for a better life. Her father, a skilled leatherworker, and her mother, a singer with Parisian elegance, built a ha...2025-02-2128 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 11: Deep Dive with Jonny Daniels and guest Mireille Taub P1 on hmTvSend us a textA Conversation with Mireille Taub Part IIn this episode of Deep Dive with Jonny Daniels on hmTv, host Jonny Daniels sits down with Mireille Taub, a Holocaust survivor, educator, and advocate for remembrance. Through an emotional and deeply personal conversation, she shares her family's harrowing escape from Nazi-occupied France, the power of resilience, and the importance of preserving history.Key Discussion Points:Early life in Paris: Born in 1938, Mireille...2025-02-2125 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 10: Disrupting Hate with Ken Schachter and guest Prof. Kenneth Bigel on hmTvSend us a textDisrupting Hate – Understanding and Addressing Hate SpeechIn this thought-provoking episode of Disrupting Hate on hmTv, host Ken Schachter sits down with Dr. Kenneth Beagle, a professor of business at Touro University and an expert on business ethics, to explore the complexities of hate speech in today's digital world.The discussion begins by tackling the definition of hate speech—what it is, how it differs from free speech, and why it remains a controversial and...2025-02-2123 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 9: WWII and Beyond with Eric Spinner and guest Cousin Paul Rosenfeld P2 on hmTvSend us a textWorld War II and Beyond – The Story of Mickey Marcus (Part 2)In this compelling episode of World War II and Beyond on hmTv at hmtc, host Eric Spinner continues his conversation with Paul Rosenfeld about the extraordinary life of Mickey Marcus, an American hero whose legacy spans both World War II and the founding of Israel.Picking up where Part 1 left off, this episode explores Marcus’ transition from his career in the U.S. mili...2025-02-2028 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 8: WWII and Beyond with Eric Spinner and guest Cousin Paul Rosenfeld P1 on hmTvSend us a textIn this episode of HMTV at HMTC, host Eric Spinner sits down with his cousin Paul to discuss the incredible life of Mickey Marcus—a Jewish immigrant who rose from New York’s Lower East Side to become a West Point graduate, crime-fighting prosecutor, and military leader. They explore his family’s journey from Romania, his groundbreaking time at West Point (supported by General Douglas MacArthur), and his role in taking down crime boss Lucky Luciano.2025-02-2025 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 6: Kinder People with Peter Suchmann and guest Hedy Pagremanski Part II on hmTvSend us a textKinder People, Kindest People – Hedy Pagremanski (Part 2)In this deeply insightful episode of Kinder People, Kindest People on hmTv, host Peter Suchmann continues his conversation with renowned artist Hedy Pagremanski. The discussion begins with the Yiddish concept of Basherte—the idea that certain encounters and relationships are meant to be. Hedy reflects on the serendipitous events that led her to Peter, the Kindertransport community, and her lifelong journey of capturing humanity through art.Hedy shares the fascinating story behind her Wall Street paintings, a commissioned series featuring real...2025-02-2025 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 7: Echoes of the Past with Zachary Graulich and guest Donna Rosenblum P1 on hmTvSend us a textThe Evolution of Holocaust EducationIn this episode, Zachary Graulich, Assistant Director of Education at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, speaks with Donna Rosenblum, Director of Education at the center, about the challenges and evolution of Holocaust education.They discuss how Holocaust education has shifted over the years, moving away from shock-value imagery toward survivor testimony and narratives that emphasize resilience, hope, and the importance of standing up against hate. Donna reflects on how students...2025-02-2021 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 5: Kinder People with Peter Suchmann and guest Hedy Pagremanski Page Part I on hmTvSend us a textKinder People, Kindest People – Hedy PagremanskiIn this heartfelt episode of Kinder People, Kindest People on hmTv, host Peter Suchmann sits down with renowned artist Hedy Pagremanski. Hedy shares her incredible journey from childhood in Nazi-occupied Vienna to becoming a celebrated painter in New York. She reflects on how her early experiences shaped her artistic passion, using her paintings to capture the soul of people and places. From escaping Austria to settling in Panama and eventually New York, Hedy’s story is one of resilience, kindness, and the power of s...2025-02-1926 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 4: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guest Daniel Holtzman on hmTvSend us a textIn Episode 4 of the "hmTv at HMTC Podcasts," titled "Ordinary Heroes," host Bernie Furshpan engages in a conversation with guest Daniel Holtzman. The episode centers on the concept of "ordinary heroes," highlighting individuals who, though not widely recognized, have made significant contributions to their communities and society at large. Furshpan and Holtzman delve into personal narratives and historical accounts, emphasizing the impact of everyday actions in fostering tolerance and understanding. This discussion aligns with the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center's mission to educate and inspire through real-life stories of courage and resilience. 2025-02-1224 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 3: Sign of the Times with Alan Mindel and guest Jonny Daniels Part II on hmTvSend us a text"From the IDF to Preserving Jewish Heritage"In this compelling episode of Humanity Matters, host Alan Mindel sits down with Jonny Daniels to discuss his remarkable journey—from serving in the IDF to becoming a chief of staff in the Knesset and working alongside key political figures like Danny Danon and Benjamin Netanyahu. Jonny shares how a simple job as a driver led him into the heart of Israeli politics, where he played a pivotal role in Holocaust commemoration efforts, including organizing a historic Knesset session at Auschwitz....2025-02-1226 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 2: Sign of the Times with Alan Mindel and guest Jonny Daniels Part I on hmTvSend us a textIn this powerful episode of Humanity Matters, host Alan Mindel sits down with Jonny Daniels, founder of From The Depths, to discuss his journey from serving as an IDF paratrooper to working in the Knesset and ultimately dedicating his life to Holocaust education and Jewish heritage preservation. Jonny shares compelling stories of rediscovering lost history, rescuing sacred artifacts, and his mission to honor Holocaust survivors by restoring a Torah once hidden for 75 years. A deeply moving conversation about resilience, remembrance, and the power of taking action. 2025-02-1226 min
hmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 1: Influential Origins with Alan Mindel and guest Jonny Daniels on hmTvSend us a textIn this episode of HMTV, host Alan Mindel sits down with guest Jonny Daniels for a powerful conversation about family, resilience, and identity. Jonny shares the incredible journey of his great-grandfather, a Holocaust survivor who fled Poland, built a life in London, and later faced the horrors of losing his entire family in the Holocaust.From his Jewish upbringing in North London to his decision as a teenager to make Aliyah and join the IDF as a paratrooper2025-02-0627 min
NHR Sunday Morning Local ArtsAlana, Arden and Curtis from HMTC's production of American IdiotAlana, Arden and Curtis from HMTC's production of American Idiot coming to Mansfield Palace Theatre, chat to Kev Castle on Nottingham Hospitals Radio.2024-03-3115 min
Kenyan WallstreetBuilding Back Better, HMTC Emma Wade-Smith Discusses Initiatives of Improving UK-Africa Trade During the PandemicAlly Mwakaneno Gakweli talks to Her Majesty's Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for Africa Emma Wade-Smith on what it will take to rebuild trade between Africa and the United Kingdom in the pandemic and post-Brexit. Emma also highlights initiatives in place by governments from both regions to boost trade relations, UK's support for African entrepreneurs, and mechanisms to include women in the African informal sector in the finance and trade space.
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HMTC Behind the ScenesWelcome to HMTC Behind the Scenes (Launch Episode)Launch episode for HMTC Behind the Scenes. All about Hanford Multicultural Theater Company podcastsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hmtc-behind-the-scenes/donations2020-10-0103 min