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hmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 615: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Andrea Nordquist P3 on hmTvSend us Fan MailEp. 615 | The Fog of War and HumanityGuest: Andrea Nordquist, Military Blue Star Mothers NY Chapter 14Part 3 | hmTv at HMTCIn Part 3 of The Fog of War and Humanity, host Richard Acritelli concludes his conversation with Andrea Nordquist of Military Blue Star Mothers NY Chapter 14, highlighting the creative, personal, and deeply human ways the organization supports veterans, military families, and communities across Long Island.Andrea shares the many projects led by the Blue Star Mothers, including “Rosie” sewing events, handmade pillowcases for...
2026-06-2121 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 614 The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Andrea Nordquist P2 on hmTvSend us Fan MailEp. 614 | The Fog of War and HumanityGuest: Andrea Nordquist, Military Blue Star Mothers NY Chapter 14Part 2 | hmTv at HMTCIn Part 2 of The Fog of War and Humanity, host Richard Acritelli continues his conversation with Andrea Nordquist of Military Blue Star Mothers NY Chapter 14, exploring the urgent needs facing veterans and military families across Nassau County, Queens, and Long Island.Andrea discusses the work of the Blue Star Mothers, including fundraising, food support for veterans through the Vet Mart in...
2026-06-2026 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 613: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Andrea Nordquist P1 on hmTvSend us Fan MailEp. 613 | The Fog of War and HumanityGuest: Andrea Nordquist, Military Blue Star Mothers NY Chapter 14Part 1 | hmTv at HMTCIn Part 1 of The Fog of War and Humanity, host Richard Acritelli welcomes Andrea Nordquist, President of Military Blue Star Mothers NY Chapter 14, for a heartfelt conversation about service, sacrifice, family, and the ongoing responsibility to support America’s veterans.Andrea shares her Long Island roots, her path from Nassau Community College and Cortland to teaching and community service, and the mi...
2026-06-2026 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 606: Influential Origins with Alan Mindel and guest Jake Blumencranz P3 on hmTvSend us Fan MailInfluential Origins with Alan MindelGuest: Jake Blumencranz — Part 3hmTv at HMTCIn Part 3 of Influential Origins, host Alan Mindel concludes his conversation with Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz with a powerful discussion about America, constitutional freedoms, redistricting, political extremism, free speech, media responsibility, and the future of civic life.Alan opens with a personal story about his Holocaust survivor father’s deep love for America, despite its flaws, and the belief that the United States remains the greatest nation on earth because of i...
2026-06-1425 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 605: Influential Origins with Alan Mindel and guest Jake Blumencranz P2 on hmTvSend us Fan MailInfluential Origins with Alan MindelGuest: Jake Blumencranz — Part 2hmTv at HMTCIn Part 2 of Influential Origins, host Alan Mindel continues his conversation with Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz, focusing on the growing challenges facing New York, the future of families and businesses in the state, and the alarming rise of antisemitism in public life, education, and civic spaces.Alan and Jake discuss whether the next generation will be able to build a future in New York, as families confront rising costs, population st...
2026-06-1427 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 604: Influential Origins with Alan Mindel and guest Jake Blumencranz P1 on hmTvSend us Fan MailEp. 604 — Influential Origins with Alan MindelGuest: Jake Blumencranz — Part 1hmTv at HMTCIn this episode of Influential Origins, host Alan Mindel sits down with Jake Blumencranz for a thoughtful conversation about family legacy, public service, education, identity, and leadership.Jake shares the multigenerational story of his family’s business roots, beginning with Lafayette Metal and Glass and evolving into a nearly century-long legacy in the insurance industry through NFP, an Aon company. He reflects on the influence of his grandfather’s philan...
2026-06-1427 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 602: Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and guest Silvia Fishbaum on hmTvSend us Fan MailIn this moving episode of Raised by Survivors, host Bernie Furshpan sits down with Silvia Fishbaum, a descendant of Holocaust survivors, to explore memory, identity, art, and the responsibility of carrying history forward.Silvia reflects on growing up Jewish in postwar communist Czechoslovakia, the silence surrounding her father’s wartime experiences, and her eventual escape to the United States in 1979. She shares powerful memories of her father, who survived forced labor in Hungary, and speaks about the lasting impact of being raised in the shadow of Holocaust trauma.A ce...
2026-06-1224 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 596: It's All About the Children with Carin & Sami and guest Melanie Shiraz P2 on hmTvSend us Fan MailEp. 596: It’s All About the Children with Carin & Sami Guest: Miss Israel Melanie Shiraz, Part 2 | hmTv at HMTCIn Part 2 of this powerful conversation, hosts Carin and Sami continue their discussion with Miss Israel Melanie Shiraz about identity, critical thinking, social media, antisemitism, and the challenges facing young people today.Melanie speaks honestly about the dangers of receiving information without questioning it, especially in a world shaped by algorithms, AI, propaganda, and online narratives designed to influence emotions and be...
2026-06-0818 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 595: It's All About the Children with Carin & Sami and guest Melanie Shiraz P1 on hmTvSend us Fan MailEp. 595: It’s All About the Children with Carin & Sami Guest: Melanie Shiraz, Part 1 | hmTv at HMTCIn this powerful first part of It’s All About the Children, hosts Carin and Sami welcome Melanie Shiraz, data scientist, entrepreneur, advocate, and reigning Miss Israel, for an honest conversation about identity, resilience, leadership, and the responsibility young people have in shaping a better world.Melanie shares how her Israeli identity, Jewish pride, and deep sense of community helped her stand strong thro...
2026-06-0824 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 579: Legacy Chronicles with Donna Rosenblum and guest Linda Houck on hmTvSend us Fan MailEp 579 Legacy Chronicles with Donna Rosenblum and guest Linda Houck on hmTvIn this heartfelt episode of Legacy Chronicles: Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future on hmTv, host Donna Rosenblum welcomes Linda Houck for a moving conversation about family memory, survival, and the responsibility of the second generation. Linda shares the story of her parents, both from Vienna, whose lives were forever changed after the Anschluss. Her mother escaped to the United States, while her father endured imprisonment, escaped, and made his way to Zurich before eventually j...
2026-05-1921 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 556: Legacy Chronicles with Donna Rosenblum and guest Lenny Kristal on hmTvSend us Fan MailIn Episode 556 of Legacy Chronicles: Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future on hmTv, host Donna Rosenblum welcomes Dr. Lenny Kristal for a moving conversation about growing up as the son of Holocaust survivors and the responsibility of carrying memory forward.Lenny shares the powerful stories of his parents: his mother’s escape from Nazi-occupied Vienna after Kristallnacht, and his father’s survival through the Starachowice ghetto, slave labor, Auschwitz, Mauthausen, and liberation at Theresienstadt. He reflects on how his father’s trauma, resilience, humor, and silence shaped his own understanding of family...
2026-05-0525 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 474: Legacy Chronicles with Donna Rosenblum and guest Gilda Zirinsky on hmTvSend us Fan MailEp 474 Legacy Chronicles: Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future Host: Donna Rosenblum | Guest: Gilda Zirinsky hmTv | Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau CountyIn this moving episode of Legacy Chronicles, Donna Rosenblum, Director of Education at the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County, sits down with Holocaust survivor Gilda Zirinsky to explore the true meaning of legacy.At 90 years old, Gilda continues to speak to students across Long Island, determined to ensure that history is remembered accurately and passed...
2026-03-0316 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 430: Unmasked. Unfiltered. Unapologetic with Bali Lerner and guest Rawan Osman on hmTvSend us Fan MailEp. 430 | Unmasked. Unfiltered. Unapologetic. Host: Bali Lerner Guest: Rawan OsmanIn this powerful and deeply personal conversation, HMTC Executive Director Bali Lerner sits down with activist and speaker Rawan Osman, who describes herself as a “recovered anti-Semite.” Raised in Lebanon and educated in a cultural environment where hatred of Jews was normalized, Rawan shares the remarkable journey that led her to question everything she had been taught.From childhood indoctrination and media narratives to her first shocking encounter with Jewish life in E...
2026-02-1059 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 429: The Past Has an Afterlife with Gilad Avrahami and guest Linda Burghardt on hmTvSend us Fan MailEp 429: The Past Has an AfterlifeIn this meaningful episode of The Past Has an Afterlife on hmTv, host Gilad Avrahami sits down with Linda Burghardt, scholar in residence at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, to explore the power of historical fiction in Holocaust education.Marking the HMTC Book Club’s 50th session, the conversation dives into why stories, not just facts, shape understanding. Linda shares how carefully chosen novels open emotional pathways into history, how literature he...
2026-02-0527 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 403: Education in Motion with Zach Graulich and guest Kelly Fives on hmTvSend us Fan MailPodcast Description – Ep 403 (Education in Motion on hmTv)Episode Title: Education in Motion: Teaching Holocaust History Through Human Stories Host: Zach Graulich Guest: Kelly FivesIn the premiere episode of Education in Motion on hmTv, host Zach Graulich, Assistant Director of Education at the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center (HMTC), welcomes passionate educator and curriculum designer Kelly Fives for an inspiring conversation about the power of teaching history through story, empathy, and meaningful connection....
2026-01-2229 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 401: Legacy Chronicles with Donna Rosenblum and guest Gail Kastenholz on hmTvSend us Fan MailIn this episode of Legacy Chronicles: Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future, Donna Rosenblum, Director of Education at the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center, sits down with longtime HMTC docent and Second Generation Committee Chair Gail Kastenholz for a powerful conversation about memory, identity, and responsibility.Gail shares the remarkable story of her parents, Ralph and June Hecht, Holocaust survivors from Stanislaw, Poland, who escaped the ghetto and survived in hiding, then rebuilt their lives in a displaced persons camp before immigrating to Brooklyn. She reflects on what it means to grow...
2026-01-2025 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 396: The Past Has an Afterlife with Gilad Avrahami and guest Tara Collins on hmTvSend us Fan MailIn Ep 396 of The Past Has an Afterlife on hmTv, host Gilad Avrahami sits down with HMTC receptionist Tara Collins for a raw, deeply human conversation about memory, family history, and the ways the past continues to echo through our lives. Tara shares how Holocaust survivor stories shaped her understanding of resilience and forgiveness, then traces her own lineage through Irish political turmoil and centuries-old persecution of “wise women” during the witch hunts. With honesty and humor, she reflects on generational trauma, addiction in her family, hard-earned survival, and the choice to heal with...
2026-01-1927 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 381: Legacy Chronicles with Donna Rosenblum and guest Barbara Murray on hmTvSend us Fan MailLegacy Chronicles Ep 381: A Daughter’s Journey Through Memory with Barbara MurrayIn this powerful episode, host Donna Rosenblum sits down with longtime HMTC volunteer and Second Generation speaker, Barbara Murray, to explore what it means to grow up as the child of Holocaust survivors.Barbara opens her heart about her parents’ incredible path from Poland to Paris, to Soviet labor camps, to displacement, and finally to America. She reflects on childhood memories shaped by trauma, identity, silence, resilience, and the unspoken bond shared among surv...
2026-01-0426 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 362: The Past Has an Afterlife with Gilad Avrahami and guest Trevor Stern P1 on hmTvSend us Fan MailEpisode 362 — The Past Has an AfterlifeGuest: Trevor Stern | Host: Gilad Avrahami | hmTv / HMTC**In this inaugural episode of The Past Has an Afterlife, Programs and Development Coordinator Gilad Avrahami sits down with scholar Trevor Stern for a riveting dive into the world of collective memory — how we inherit it, how we shape it, and how it shapes us.Trevor, a PhD candidate at the University of Edinburgh, traces his unusual upbringing as “the only Jewish kid in town” through life in Egypt and India, revealing how identity...
2025-12-0829 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 349: Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and guest Howard Maier on hmTvSend us Fan MailEp. 349: Raised by SurvivorsGuest: Howard Maier Host: Bernie Furshpan | hmTv / HMTCIn this powerful episode of Raised by Survivors, Bernie Furshpan sits down with longtime HMTC leader Howard Maier to explore the quieter side of Holocaust legacy—the side carried not in history books, but in homes, accents, foods, silences, and the unspoken resilience of families rebuilding their lives in America.Howard shares deeply personal memories of growing up in a German-Jewish household on Manhattan’s Upper West...
2025-12-0225 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 339: Echoes of the Past with Zachary Graulich and guest Gilda Zirinsky on hmTvSend us Fan MailEp. 339: Echoes of the Past with Gilda ZirinskyIn this powerful episode of Echoes of the Past, host Zachary Graulich, Assistant Director of Education at HMTC, sits down with Holocaust survivor and newly published author Gilda Zirinsky for an unforgettable conversation.Gilda takes listeners on an extraordinary journey—from her childhood in Liège, Belgium, through the terror of the Nazi invasion, to her family’s desperate flight across France, and the miraculous reunions and acts of courage that carri...
2025-11-2637 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 338: Legacy Chronicles with Zachary Graulich and guest David First on hmTvSend us Fan MailLegacy Chronicles – Episode 338Guest: David First, Child of Holocaust Survivors Host: Zachary Graulic, Assistant Director of Education, HMTCIn this powerful and deeply personal episode of Legacy Chronicles, host Zachary Graulic sits down with David First, the son of two Holocaust survivors whose lives were marked by resilience, loss, and an unbreakable will to live.David shares the extraordinary survival stories of his parents—his mother, Sala, who evaded death by hiding in the fore...
2025-11-2325 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 335: Many Voices One Community with Gaitley Stevenson Mathews and guest Dr. James Lentini on hmTvSend us Fan MailEp 335Many Voices, One Community Guest: Dr. James Lentini, President of Molloy UniversityIn this inspiring episode, host Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews sits down with Dr. James Lentini, President of Molloy University, for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, creativity, faith-driven values, and the changing landscape of higher education on Long Island and beyond.Together, they explore Molloy’s remarkable 70-year journey—from its founding by the Sisters of St. Dominic to its evolution into one of the...
2025-11-2224 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 315: Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and guest Gayle Saks on hmTvSend us Fan MailRaised by Survivors — Episode 315 Guest: Gayle Saks Host: Bernie Furshpan Produced by HMTC / hmTvIn this powerful episode of Raised by Survivors, host Bernie Furshpan sits down with writer, counselor, and mental-health advocate Gayle Saks, the daughter of a hidden child Holocaust survivor from Belgium. With honesty, humor, and unflinching courage, Gayle opens up about her mother’s trauma, her struggles with mental illness, and the legacy of silence and survival that shaped her childhood.Gayle shar...
2025-10-3128 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 314: Legacy Chronicles with Zachary Graulich and guest Consolee Nishimwe on hmTvSend us Fan MailLegacy Chronicles— Episode 314 Host: Zachary Graulich Guest: Consolee Nishimwe Produced by: Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center / hmTvIn this deeply moving episode, Assistant Director of Education Zachary Graulich sits down with genocide survivor, author, and global human rights advocate Consolee Nishimwe. At just 14 years old during the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda, Consolee endured unimaginable loss, violence, and betrayal. She survived thanks to the courage of neighbors who risked their lives to protect her and her family....
2025-10-3125 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 276: Legacy Chronicles with Zachary Graulich and guest Evelyn Altenberg on hmTvSend us Fan MailEp. 276 – Legacy Chronicles: The Story of Survival and LoveHosted by Zachary Graulich | Guest: Evelyn Drieves | Produced by hmTv at HMTCIn this deeply moving episode of Legacy Chronicles, Evelyn Altenberg, the daughter of two Holocaust survivors, sits down with Zachary Graulich, Assistant Director of Education at HMTC, to share her parents’ extraordinary story of survival, love, and resilience.Born in Berlin and separated by war, Evelyn’s parents endured opposite fates—her father escaping to the Dominican Republic after securing a place...
2025-10-1324 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 271: Legacy Chronicles with Zachary Graulich and guest Debbie Cohn on hmTvSend us Fan MailEp 271: Legacy Chronicles with Zachary Graulich and guest Debbie CohnIn this moving episode of Legacy Chronicles on hmTv, host Zachary Graulich, Assistant Director of Education at HMTC, sits down with Debbie Cohn, a second-generation Holocaust survivor who has dedicated over 20 years to Holocaust education.Debbie shares the remarkable and heartbreaking survival stories of her parents—her father, arrested during Kristallnacht and later a U.S. Army veteran, and her mother, sent alone on a train to Holland at age 13, never to see he...
2025-09-3025 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 268: Echoes of the Past with Zachary Graulich and guest Howard Maier on hmTvSend us Fan MailEp 268: Echoes of the Past with Zachary Graulich and guest Howard Maier on hmTvIn this moving episode of Echoes of the Past, host Zachary Graulich, Assistant Director of Education at HMTC, sits down with longtime board member and former chair Howard Maier to discuss a powerful family artifact: an authentic yellow star worn by his grandfather after being imprisoned during Kristallnacht.Howard shares the remarkable story of his family’s survival—his grandfather’s time in Dachau, his aunt’s escape on the Kind...
2025-09-3021 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 265: The Dana Download with Dana Arschin and guest Dave Reckess on hmTvSend us Fan MailEpisode 265 – The Dana Download with Dave ReckessIn this powerful episode of The Dana Download on hmTv, host Dana Arschin sits down with Dave Reckess, Executive Director of 3GNY, an organization dedicated to educating future generations through the stories of Holocaust survivors’ grandchildren.Dana and Dave reflect on their personal connections as 3Gs—grandchildren of Holocaust survivors—and how 3GNY’s We Educate program empowers descendants to share family testimony in schools and communities. From Dana’s moving stories of her Poppy, Nat Ross, to Dav...
2025-09-2627 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 231: Legacy Chronicles with Donna Rosenblum and guest Herb Grubman on hmTvSend us Fan MailLegacy Chronicles – Ep. 231: “Second Generation, First Principles” Director of Education Donna Rosenblum sits down with HMTC docent Herb Grubman to explore what it means to be Second Generation—and why testimony can’t stop with the survivors. Through the lives of Herb’s parents—from Dęblin and Biała Podlaska to Siberian imprisonment, DP camps, and rebuilding in the Bronx—this episode traces trauma, resilience, and the quiet heroics of starting over. Expect vivid family stories (coal cars at age 12, the Fir...
2025-09-0130 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 230: Echoes of the Past with Zachary Graulich and guest Meryl Menashe on hmTvSend us Fan MailEchoes of the Past – Ep. 230: “Day One: Reading 9/1/39” Assistant Director of Education Zachary Graulich sits down with longtime HMTC volunteer and second-generation survivor Meryl Menashe to unpack a powerful artifact she recently donated: a fragile Kansas City Times front page dated September 1, 1939—the day Germany invaded Poland. Through this single newspaper, they trace the lightning-fast timeline from the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact to the fall of Warsaw, explore how propaganda framed “living space” and “ethnic German protection,” and connect those headlines to lived experience—includi...
2025-09-0121 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 228: Legacy Chronicles with Donna Rosenblum and guests Susan Katz & Allan Mandelbaum on hmTvSend us Fan MailEp 228: Legacy Chronicles – Courage Untold: Jewish Resistance at AuschwitzIn this powerful episode of Legacy Chronicles on hmTv, host Donna Rosenblum sits down with Susan Katz, author of the play Courage Untold, and Allan E. Mallenbaum, founder of the Rosa Robota Foundation, to uncover a little-known story of Jewish resistance at Auschwitz.Together, they explore the bravery of Rosa Robota and three other young women who risked everything to smuggle gunpowder for the October 7, 1944 uprising—the only successful revolt insi...
2025-08-2926 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 206: Legacy Chronicles with Zachary Graulich and guest Cindy Rabinowitz on hmTvSend us Fan MailLegacy Chronicles Ep. 206 – Carrying the Torch with Cindy RabinowitzIn this episode of Legacy Chronicles on hmTv, host Zachary Graulich, Assistant Director of Education at HMTC, sits down with Cindy Rabinowitz, a devoted second-generation Holocaust survivor. Cindy shares her powerful personal journey—how she came to embrace her role as a 2G after years of seeking her own identity, the impact of discovering her parents’ recorded testimony, and the responsibility she feels to carry their story forward.Together, Zachary and Cindy discuss resilience, memory...
2025-08-1722 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 195: Legacy Chronicles with Donna Rosenblum and guest Linda Burghardt on hmTvSend us Fan MailEpisode 195: Legacy Chronicles with Donna Rosenblum and Dr. Linda BurghardtIn this deeply personal and enlightening episode of Legacy Chronicles, host Donna Rosenblum welcomes Dr. Linda Burghardt, scholar-in-residence at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center (HMTC), for a heartfelt conversation about her identity as a second-generation Holocaust survivor. Linda shares powerful family stories of escape from Vienna, the trauma of loss and silence, and the resilience passed down through generations.The discussion explores her path from journalism to earning a PhD in Holocaust...
2025-08-0326 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 194: Echoes of the Past with Zachary Graulich and guest Donna Rosenblum on hmTvSend us Fan Mail Ep 194: Echoes of the Past with Zachary Graulich and Donna RosenblumIn this powerful episode of Echoes of the Past, host Zachary Graulich is joined by Donna Rosenblum, Director of Education at HMTC, for an in-depth discussion on the history and legacy of the Yellow Star. Together, they examine its implementation under Nazi rule, its symbolic weight, and the broader context of forced identification of Jews throughout history—from medieval Europe to the Holocaust.Through survivor testimonies, historical documentation, and personal insights, Zachary and...
2025-08-0327 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 190: Leadership & Lessons from the Holocaust with Daniel Holtzman & Stephanie Weeks and guest Bernie Furshpan on hmTvSend us Fan MailPodcast 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 Fan MailJoin 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 Fan MailIn 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 Fan MailLegacy 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 Fan MailEchoes 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 Fan MailIn 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 Fan MailEpisode 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 88: Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and guest Gail Kastenholz on hmTvSend us Fan MailEpisode 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 86: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guest Paul Pachter on hmTvSend us Fan MailEpisode 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 Fan MailEpisode 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 52: History Repeats with Liam Carballal and guest Richard Acritelli P1 on hmTvSend us Fan MailHistory 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 Fan MailEp 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 Fan MailPodcast 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 Fan MailRaised 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 Fan MailEpisode 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 Fan MailEpisode 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 Fan MailEpisode 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 Fan MailEpisode 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 Fan MailOrdinary 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 Fan MailIn 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.Support the show
2025-04-0324 minhmTv at HMTC PodcastsEp 42: Influential Origins with Alan Mindel and guest Mazi Melesa Pilip P3 on hmTvSend us Fan MailIn 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 Fan MailEp 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 Fan MailEpisode 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 Fan MailPodcast 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 Fan MailPodcast 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 Fan MailEpisode 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 Fan MailEchoes 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 Fan MailEpisode 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 Fan MailPodcast 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...
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