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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Send us a text Episode 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 Gu…

Send us a text Episode 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…

Send us a text Episode 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…

Send us a text Episode 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. To…

Send us a text Episode 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…

Send us a text Episode 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…

Send us a text In 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 Fli…

Send us a text Episode 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 shar…

Send 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, fro…

Send us a text In 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‑shatte…

Send us a text Episode 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 hab…

Send 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 habit…

Send us a text Episode 63: "I Couldn't Have Said It Better Myself" The Choices We Make Define Us | Hosted by Sandi Cooper & Lori Cooper | hmTv In 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 Holocau…

Send us a text Episode 64: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and Guest Martin Hausvater In 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…

Send us a text Episode 62: The Choices We Make Define Us Featuring Sandi Cooper and Lori Cooper on hmTv In 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 Throu…

Send us a text Episode 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 …