Best HMTC Podcasts (2025)

Send us a text In this heartfelt episode of Raised by Survivors, host Bernie Furshpan speaks with singer, educator, and activist Ghazal Mizrahi about her family’s extraordinary journey of resilience. Ghazal shares how her mother escaped the Iranian Islamic Revolution and how her grandmother—a gifted singer—passed down the voice and strength that co…

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Ep 257: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Bob Chartuk P3 on hmTv 28:43

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Send us a text In this gripping third installment, host Richard Acritelli and journalist Bob Chartuk revisit some of the most haunting disasters tied to Long Island’s coast and beyond. Chartuk recounts his years as a public information officer with NOAA, where he became the spokesman during some of the nation’s darkest moments—the crash of TWA Flig…

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Ep 258: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guest Jerry Cammarata on hmTv 25:06

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Send us a text In this inspiring episode of Ordinary Heroes, host Bernie Furshpan sits down with Dr. Jerry Cammarata—educator, author, civic leader, and the first father in U.S. history to win paternity leave. Dr. Cammarata reflects on a remarkable career that has spanned service under multiple presidents and New York City mayors, leadership roles …

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Ep 255: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Bob Chartuk P1 on hmTv 24:48

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Send us a text In this episode of The Fog of War and Humanity, host Richard Acritelli sits down with veteran journalist, author, and public servant Bob Chartuk. A lifelong resident of Center Moriches, Bob shares stories of growing up in a tight-knit seaside community, a lifetime of surfing adventures, and a career spanning local journalism, governm…

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Ep 256: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Bob Chartuk P2 on hmTv 18:09

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Send us a text Ep 256: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Bob Chartuk (Part 2) on hmTv: Podcast Description: In part two of their conversation, host Richard Acritelli and journalist–historian Bob Chartuk explore Long Island’s pivotal role in the American Revolution. From William Floyd’s restored Mastic estate to Tangier Sm…

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Ep 254: Influential Origins with Alan Mindel and guest Rory Lancman on hmTv 52:16

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Send us a text Ep 254 – Influential Origins with Rory Lancman In this episode of Influential Origins, host Alan Mindel sits down with public servant and advocate Rory Lancman for a powerful conversation about service, leadership, and the urgent fight against rising antisemitism. From his early years in the National Guard to a distinguished career i…

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Ep 252: Many Voices One Community with Gaitley Stevenson Mathews and guest Ranelle Wolf on hmTv 29:09

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Send us a text Ep 252 – Many Voices One Community with Gaitley Stevenson Mathews and guest Ranelle Wolf In this heartfelt episode, host Gaitley Stevenson Mathews welcomes artist, professor, and educator Ranelle Wolf for a deeply moving conversation about art, memory, and values. Ranelle shares how her grandmother’s stories of the Holocaust shaped h…

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Ep 253: History Repeats with Liam Carballal and guest Rich Acritelli on hmTv 27:28

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Send us a text In this episode of History Repeats on hmTv, host Liam Carballal sits down with historian and educator Richard Acritelli to reflect on the 24th anniversary of September 11th. Together they trace Osama bin Laden’s path from the battlefields of Afghanistan to the rise of al-Qaeda, exploring the events that led to the deadliest attack on…

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Ep 251: Humanity in the Arts with Ranelle Wolf and guest Gaitley Stevenson Mathews on hmTv 29:10

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Send us a text Episode 251 – Humanity in the Arts with Ranelle Wolf and Gaitley Stevenson Mathews In this episode of Humanity in the Arts, host Ranelle Wolf welcomes actor, director, voice coach, and community engagement leader Gaitley Stevenson Mathews for a powerful conversation about art, authenticity, and the soul. Gaitley shares lessons from a…

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Ep 250: Humanity in the Arts with Ranelle Wolf and guest Bernie Furshpan on hmTv 22:10

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Send us a text Episode 250 – Humanity in the Arts with Ranelle Wolf and Bernie Furshpan In this milestone episode of Humanity in the Arts, host Ranelle Wolf sits down with educator, producer, and visionary Dr. Bernie Furshpan, founder of Humanity Matters. Together, they explore how art can heal the soul and repair a fractured world—through story, f…

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Ep 249: Kinder People. Kindest People with Peter Suchmann and guest Bernie Furshpan on hmTv 28:45

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Send us a text Ep 249 – Kinder People. Kindest People with Peter Suchmann and guest Bernie Furshpan In this heartfelt episode of Kinder People. Kindest People on hmTv, host Peter Suchmann welcomes Bernie Furshpan—educator, marketer, and visionary behind The Weight of Memory: I Am Bernie Furshpan. Together, they explore the urgency of Holocaust stor…

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Ep 248: Legacy Chronicles with Zachary Graulich and guest Herb Friend on hmTv 25:37

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Send us a text Ep 248 – Legacy Chronicles with Herb Friend In this deeply moving episode of Legacy Chronicles on hmTv, host Zachary Graulich sits down with Herb Friend, a second-generation Holocaust survivor, to share his family’s extraordinary story of survival, courage, and legacy. From his mother’s daring act of pulling her own mother off a gas …

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Ep 247: Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and guest Mark Furshpan on hmTv 24:32

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Send us a text Ep 247: Raised by Survivors with Dr. Mark Furshpan In this deeply personal episode, host Bernie Furshpan sits down with his twin brother, Dr. Mark Furshpan, to explore the legacy of being raised by Holocaust survivors. Together, they unpack the concept of intergenerational trauma—how the pain, resilience, and survival of one generati…

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Ep 246: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guest Bill Mirro on hmTv 33:21

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Send us a text Episode 246 – Ordinary Heroes: Bill Mirro In this deeply moving episode of Ordinary Heroes, host Bernie Furshpan sits down with retired FDNY firefighter and 9/11 responder Bill Mirro. With raw honesty, Bill recounts the path that led him into the fire service, the bonds of the brotherhood he discovered, and the harrowing morning of S…

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Ep 245: The UN, Society, and Antisemitism with Susanne Seperson and guest Shabbos Kastenbaum on hmTv 37:14

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Send us a text Ep 245: The UN, Society, and Antisemitism On this episode of Antisemitism at the United Nations and in Society on hmTv, host Dr. Susanne Seperson speaks with activist Shabbos Kastenbaum about his fight against antisemitism on university campuses and beyond. From his groundbreaking lawsuit against Harvard to his testimony before Congr…

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Ep 244: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guest Naomi Eisenberger on hmTv 28:16

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Send us a text Ep 244: Ordinary Heroes with Naomi Eisenberger On this episode of Ordinary Heroes on hmTv, host Bernie Furshpan sits down with Naomi Eisenberger, founder of the Good People Fund. For more than three decades, Naomi has championed small, often overlooked nonprofits—supporting visionaries who tackle hunger, homelessness, forced marriage…

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Ep 243: Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and guest Leslie Dreifus on hmTv 25:45

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Send us a text In this heartfelt episode of Raised by Survivors on hmTv, host Bernie Furshpan reconnects with his longtime friend Dr. Leslie Dreifus to explore the powerful legacy of growing up as the child of Holocaust survivors. From Brooklyn childhood memories and synagogue life to stories of resilience, family values, and assimilation, Leslie s…

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Ep 241: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guest Samantha Sosnik on hmTv 26:03

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Send us a text Ep 241: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guest Samantha Sosnik on hmTv In this powerful episode of Ordinary Heroes on hmTv, host Bernie Furshpan sits down with advocate and podcaster Samantha Sosnik, creator of Putting the Brakes on Bullying. Samantha shares her deeply personal journey as the mother of a daughter with William…

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Ep 242: Unmasked Unfiltered Unapologetic with Bali Lerner and guest Sabrina Soffer on hmTv 33:14

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Send us a text Ep 242: Unmasked, Unfiltered, Unapologetic with Bali Lerner and guest Sabrina Soffer on hmTv In this powerful conversation, host Bali Lerner sits down with recent George Washington University graduate Sabrina Soffer, a rising voice in the fight against campus antisemitism and a key participant in the documentary Blind Spot. Sabrina s…

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Ep 239: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guest Wendy Tepper on hmTv 23:33

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Send us a text Ep. 239: Ordinary Heroes with Wendy Tepper on hmTv In this moving episode of Ordinary Heroes, host Bernie Furshpan sits down with Wendy Tepper of 3GNJ to explore the legacy of her grandfather, Holocaust survivor Oscar Cukierman, and her mission to carry his story forward. Wendy shares how her close bond with her grandfather shaped he…

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Ep 240: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and gues Larry Russo on hmTv 22:23

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Send us a text Ep. 240: Ordinary Heroes with Larry Russo on hmTv In this powerful episode of Ordinary Heroes, host Bernie Furshpan speaks with filmmaker Larry Russo about his acclaimed PBS documentary Trezoros: The Lost Jews of Kastoria. The film weaves rare pre-war archival footage, survivor testimonies, and family photographs to resurrect the vib…

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Ep 238: Unmasked Unfiltered Unapologetic with Bali Lerner and guest Lenny Gold on hmTv 32:50

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Send us a text Ep 238: Unmasked, Unfiltered, Unapologetic with Bali Lerner and guest Lenny Gold on hmTv In this powerful episode, Bali Lerner sits down with Lenny Gold, executive producer of the documentary Blind Spot, to explore the rise of antisemitism on campuses and the courageous voices determined to confront it. From his personal journey root…

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Ep 237: Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and guest Sophal Ear on hmTv 34:41

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Send us a text Ep. 237 – Raised by Survivors with Sophal Ear In this powerful episode of Raised by Survivors on hmTv, host Bernie Furshpan sits down with Dr. Sophal Ear, Cambodian-American scholar, author, and survivor of the Khmer Rouge regime. Together, they explore Sophal’s family’s extraordinary escape, the hidden heroes who made survival possi…

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Ep 236: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guest Lee Hawkins on hmTv 27:30

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Send us a text Ep 236 — Ordinary Heroes with Lee Hawkins Journalist and author Lee Hawkins joins host Bernie Furshpan for a candid, no-fluff conversation about intergenerational trauma, resilience, and the power of telling the truth—even when it stings. Hawkins traces his family’s 400-year arc from slavery and Jim Crow to the “integration generatio…

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Ep 235: Disrupting Hate with Ken Schachter and guest Bert Brodsky on hmTv 27:33

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Send us a text Ep 235 — Disrupting Hate with Bert Brodsky Serial entrepreneur and philanthropist Bert Brodsky joins host Ken Schachter for a straight-talk masterclass on building things that actually help people. From scrappy bottle-return hustles to pioneering electronic claims, EVV timekeeping, and a top PBM, Bert maps a career spent fixing gnarl…

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Ep 233: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz and guest Rabbi Levi Paltiel P2 on hmTv 28:05

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Send us a text Habits of a Whole Heart (Ep. 233, Part 2) In Part Two of Habits of a Whole Heart on hmTv, host Arnie Herz continues his heartfelt dialogue with Rabbi Levi Paltiel about the inner essence of Judaism and the practical ways it transforms daily life. Together, they explore how mitzvot like tefillin and Shabbat can shift from feeling like…

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Ep 234: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz and guest Rabbi Levi Paltiel P3 on hmTv 30:58

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Send us a text Habits of a Whole Heart (Ep. 234, Part 3) In the third installment of Habits of a Whole Heart on hmTv, host Arnie Herz and Rabbi Levi Paltiel continue their heartfelt exploration of Jewish wisdom, daily discipline, and the deeper meaning of the High Holidays. Together they discuss how to carry inspiration from Rosh Hashanah and Yom K…

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Ep 232: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz and guest Rabbi Levi Paltiel P1 on hmTv 27:57

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Send us a text Habits of a Whole Heart (Ep. 232, Part 1) In this episode of Habits of a Whole Heart on hmTv, host Arnie Herz sits down with his longtime friend and teacher, Rabbi Levi Paltiel, for a conversation about purpose, wholeness, and the power of daily habits. Together, they explore timeless Chassidic teachings from the Tanya, the meaning o…

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Ep 231: Legacy Chronicles with Donna Rosenblum and guest Herb Grubman on hmTv 30:17

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Send us a text Legacy 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,…

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Ep 230: Echoes of the Past with Zachary Graulich and guest Meryl Menashe on hmTv 21:56

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Send us a text Echoes 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.…

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Ep 229: Disrupting Hate with Ken Schachter and guests Ellen Kennedy and Bernie Furshpan on hmTv 25:02

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Send us a text Ep 229 – Disrupting Hate with Ellen Kennedy and Bernie Furshpan On this episode of Disrupting Hate on hmTv, host Ken Schachter and co-host Bernie Furshpan sit down with Dr. Ellen Kennedy, founder and CEO of World Without Genocide. From her earliest childhood experiences of being “othered” to her groundbreaking work in human rights la…

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Ep 228: Legacy Chronicles with Donna Rosenblum and guests Susan Katz & Allan Mandelbaum on hmTv 26:57

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Send us a text Ep 228: Legacy Chronicles – Courage Untold: Jewish Resistance at Auschwitz In 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 Au…

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Ep 226 The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Marcelle Leis P2 on hmTv 26:13

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Send us a text Episode 226 (Part 2) – The Fog of War and Humanity with Marcelle Leis In Part Two of this moving conversation, host Richard Acritelli continues with Marcelle Leis, a 24-year veteran of the Air National Guard and Suffolk County Veterans Services leader. Marcelle shares her experience deploying to Kuwait in the immediate aftermath of 9…

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Ep 227: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Marcelle Leis P3 on hmTv 22:47

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Send us a text Episode 227 (Part 3) – The Fog of War and Humanity with Marcelle Leis In the third part of this powerful series, host Richard Acritelli continues his conversation with Marcelle Leis, a 24-year veteran of the Air National Guard and current Director of the Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency. Marcelle shares how the Joseph Dwyer Vet…

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Ep 225: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Marcelle Leis P1 on hmTv 27:35

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Send us a text Episode 225 (Part 1) – The Fog of War and Humanity with Marcelle Leis In this first part of a powerful two-episode conversation, host Richard Acritelli speaks with Marcelle Leis, a 24-year Air National Guard veteran and leader with the Suffolk County Veterans Services Agency. Marcelle shares her journey from growing up in Belmore, Lo…

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Ep 224: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guest Dan Mariaschin on hmTv 26:39

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Send us a text Episode 224 – Ordinary Heroes with Dan Mariaschin In this powerful episode of Ordinary Heroes, host Bernie Furshpan welcomes Dan Mariaschin, CEO of B’nai B’rith International, for an in-depth conversation on combating antisemitism, defending human rights, and preserving Holocaust memory. Mariaschin shares his journey from a small Jew…

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Ep 222: Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and guest Esther Muller on hmTv 25:42

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Send us a text Episode 222 – Raised by Survivors with Esther Muller In this heartfelt and often humorous episode of Raised by Survivors, host Dr. Bernie Furshpan welcomes visionary educator, real estate leader, and fellow child of Holocaust survivors, Esther Muller, for an unforgettable conversation about resilience, memory, and the power of legacy…

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Ep 223: Humanity in the Arts with Ranelle Wolf and guest Tobi Rubinstein on hmTv 28:12

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Send us a text Episode 223 – Humanity in the Arts with Tobi Rubenstein In this inspiring episode of Humanity in the Arts, host Ranelle Wolf welcomes Tobi Rubenstein—rabbi, author, and fashion industry veteran—for a fascinating conversation on the fusion of faith and fashion. Known as the founder of The House of Faith and Fashion and author of The H…

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Ep 221: Humanity in the Arts with Ranelle Wolf and guest Esther Muller on hmTv 24:15

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Send us a text Episode 221 – Humanity in the Arts with Ranelle Wolf and Guest Esther Muller In this inspiring episode of Humanity in the Arts, host Ranelle Wolf sits down with visionary real estate leader and educator Esther Muller, affectionately known as “Queen Esther.” The daughter of Holocaust survivors, Esther shares how her family’s legacy of…

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Ep 219: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guest, Modi on hmTv 21:35

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Send us a text Ep 219: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guest Modi on hmTv: In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Ordinary Heroes on hmTv, host Bernie Furshpan sits down with internationally acclaimed comedian Modi (Rosenfeld) to explore the healing power of humor in the face of adversity. Modi shares his journey from investment banking…

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Ep 220: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guest Michael Li on hmTv 24:23

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Send us a text Ep. 220: Ordinary Heroes – Michael Li: A Chessboard Against Hate In this inspiring episode of Ordinary Heroes, host Bernie Furshpan sits down with teenage activist and chess prodigy Michael Li, the powerhouse behind Checkmate Hate. At just 15, Michael has already helped raise thousands for the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center …

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Ep 218: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guest Elie Honig on hmTv 18:27

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Send us a text Ordinary Heroes – Episode 218 with Bernie Furshpan and guest Elie Honig In this compelling episode of Ordinary Heroes on hmTv, host Bernie Furshpan sits down with Elie Honig—former federal prosecutor, CNN senior legal analyst, bestselling author, and grandson of Holocaust survivors—for an eye-opening conversation about justice, power…

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Ep 217: Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and guest Alan Locher on hmTv 26:20

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Send us a text Ep 217 – Raised by Survivors with Alan Locher In this powerful episode of Raised by Survivors on hmTv, host Bernie Furshpan sits down with Alan Locher, the son of two Holocaust survivors, to share a deeply personal and inspiring story of resilience, memory, and activism. Alan reflects on his parents’ harrowing survival stories—his mo…

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Ep 216: Echoes of the Past with Zachary Graulich and guest Donna Rosenblum on hmTv 26:43

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Send us a text Ep 216: Echoes of the Past with Zachary Graulich and Donna Rosenblum In this episode of Echoes of the Past on hmTv, Assistant Director of Education Zachary Graulich and Director of Education Donna Rosenblum examine one of the most infamous propaganda tools of Nazi Germany: the tabloid Der Stürmer. Together, they unpack its origins un…

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Ep 212: Humanity in the Arts with Ranelle Wolf and guest Rabbi Josh Franklin P2 on hmTv 25:05

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Send us a text Podcast Description: Episode 212 - Humanity in the Arts with Ranelle Wolf and Rabbi Josh Franklin (Part 2) In this engaging second part of the conversation, host Ranelle Wolf continues her dialogue with Rabbi Josh Franklin from the Jewish Center of the Hamptons. Together, they delve into the creative process, exploring how ancient te…

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Ep 213: Humanity in the Arts with Ranelle Wolf and guest Janet Lust Ganes P1 on hmTv 24:34

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Send us a text Episode 213: Humanity in the Arts with Ranelle Wolf and guest Janet Lust Ganes (Part 1) In this powerful episode of Humanity in the Arts on hmTv, host Ranelle Wolf sits down with artist and educator Janet Lust Ganes to explore the intersection of creativity, remembrance, and healing. Janet shares the deeply personal story behind her …

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Ep 214: Humanity in the Arts with Ranelle Wolf and guest Janet Lust Ganes P2 on hmTv 14:00

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Send us a text Humanity in the Arts - Episode 214: Healing Through Art (Part 2) Join host Ranelle Wolf for the second part of her captivating conversation with artist Janet Lust Ganes. In this episode, they delve deeper into the healing power of art and its role in confronting difficult histories. Janet shares her personal creative process, reveali…

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Ep 215: Many Voices One Community with Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews and guest Frank Camarano on hmTv 28:48

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Send us a text Episode 215 – Building Community Through Commerce: A Conversation with Frank Camarano In this uplifting episode of Many Voices, One Community, host Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews sits down with longtime friend and community leader Frank Camarano, President of the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce. Together, they explore how local com…

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Ep 211: Humanity in the Arts with Ranelle Wolf and guest Rabbi Josh Franklin P1 on hmTv 25:09

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Send us a text Podcast Description: Episode 211 - Humanity in the Arts with Ranelle Wolf and Rabbi Josh Franklin In this inspiring episode of Humanity in the Arts, host Ranelle Wolf welcomes Rabbi Josh Franklin from the Jewish Center of the East Hampton. Join them as they explore the intersection of art, faith, and personal calling. Ranelle shares …