Best HMTC Podcasts (2025)

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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 Mandelbaum, founder of the Rosa Robota Foundation, to uncover a little-known story of Jewish resistance at Ausch…

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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 1:11:21

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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 …

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Ep 210: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Tom Spier P3 on hmTv 28:19

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Send us a text Episode 210 – The Fog of War and Humanity Richard Acritelli with Guest Tom Spier (Part 3) In this third installment with collector and historian Tom Spier, The Fog of War and Humanity takes listeners deep into the Cold War through the steel and stories of military helmets. From the East German border guards at the Berlin Wall to Poli…

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Ep 209: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Tom Spier P2 on hmTv 26:37

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Send us a text The Fog of War and Humanity, Episode 209: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Tom Spier P2 In this episode of The Fog of War and Humanity, host Richard Acritelli welcomes back guest Tom Spier to continue their fascinating discussion on military history through the lens of helmet collecting. Tom shares his vas…

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Ep 208: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Tom Spier P1 on hmTv 18:58

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Send us a text In this episode of The Fog of War and Humanity on hmTv, host Richard Acritelli welcomes back military historian and collector Tom Spier for Part 1 of an in-depth exploration of Cold War combat helmets. From battered Soviet models used in the Finnish Winter War to the iconic American M1 “steel pot” and the Kevlar PASGT that reshaped m…

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Ep 207: The Dana Download with Dana Arschin and guests Alexis Brooks & Jorgia Saracino on hmTv 26:07

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Send us a text Ep 207: The Dana Download with Dana Arschin featuring Alexis Brooks & Georgia Saracino In this inspiring episode of The Dana Download on hmTv, host Dana Arschin Krasow sits down with two extraordinary young women, Alexis Brooks and Georgia Saracino, alumni of the Witness Project and Witness in Action. Together, they share their journ…

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Ep 206: Legacy Chronicles with Zachary Graulich and guest Cindy Rabinowitz on hmTv 22:24

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Send us a text Legacy Chronicles Ep. 206 – Carrying the Torch with Cindy Rabinowitz In 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…

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Ep 205: Disrupting Hate with Ken Schachter and guest Vered Atzmon Meshulam on hmTv 28:49

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Send us a text Ep 205 – Disrupting Hate with Ken Schachter and guest Vered Atzmon Meshulam on hmTv: In this powerful episode of Disrupting Hate on hmTv, host Ken Schachter speaks with psychologist Vered Atzmon Meshulam, head of the resilience division at ZAKA and founder of One Resilience for Israel. Vered shares her frontline experiences from the …

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Ep 204: The Fog of War and Humanity with guest Janet Santeramo P3 on hmTv 17:06

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Send us a text Ep 204 – The Fog of War and Humanity with Janet Santeramo, Part 3 on hmTv: In the conclusion of this three-part conversation, Marine Corps veteran and attorney Janet Santeramo shares how her service in the Gulf War ultimately led to a lifelong mission of helping others — especially her fellow veterans. Janet reflects on her transitio…

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Ep 203: The Fog of War and Humanity with guest Janet Santeramo P2 on hmTv 30:20

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Send us a text Ep 203 – The Fog of War and Humanity with guest Janet Santeramo, Part 2 on hmTv: In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, United States Marine Corps veteran Janet Santeramo takes us deeper into her Gulf War experience — from the moment Desert Shield turned to Desert Storm, to the realities of life in the Saudi desert. Janet reflects …

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Ep 202: The Fog of War and Humanity with guest Janet Santeramo P1 on hmTv 27:44

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Send us a text Podcast Description: Episode 202 - The Fog of War and Humanity with Janet Santeramo (Part 1) In this episode of The Fog of War and Humanity, host Rich Acritelli welcomes Janet Santeramo, a Marine Corps veteran and dedicated veterans advocate. Janet shares her journey from growing up in Ridgewood, Queens, to her transformative experie…

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Ep 201: History Repeats with Liam Carballal and guest Rich Acritelli P2 on hmTv 26:44

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Send us a text Episode 201 - History Repeats with Liam Carballal and Rich Acritelli (Part 2) In this episode of History Repeats, host Liam Carballal welcomes back Rich Acritelli for a deep dive into the personal narratives that shaped history. They explore the life of Billy Joel, examining how his Jewish heritage and family history—particularly the…

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Ep 200: History Repeats with Liam Carballal and guest Rich Acritelli P1 on hmTv 27:37

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Send us a text Episode 200 – The Endgame in the Pacific: Truman’s Decision and Japan’s Surrender In this milestone episode of History Repeats, host Liam Carballal welcomes historian Richard Acritelli for a deep dive into the final chapter of World War II in the Pacific. With the 80th anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki as the backdrop, the conver…

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Ep 199: Many Voices One Community with Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews and guest Sheryl Goodine on hmTv 28:24

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Send us a text Episode 199 – Many Voices, One Community Guest: Sheryl Goodine | Host: Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews | hmTv – Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews sits down with community leader and activist Sheryl Goodine to explore the legacy of her late father, a driving force behind …

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Ep 198: Many Voices One Community with Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews and guest Dr. Jeremy Tiegerman on hmTv 27:25

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Send us a text Ep. 198: Many Voices, One Community with Dr. Jeremy Tigerman In this inspiring episode of Many Voices, One Community, host Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews sits down with Dr. Jeremy Tiegerman, COO of the Tigerman School, to explore a remarkable family legacy of education, advocacy, and empowerment. Founded by his mother in 1985, the school …

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Ep 197: Legacy Chronicles with Zachary Graulich and guest John Woolf on hmTv 25:30

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Send us a text Legacy Chronicles Ep. 197 In this moving episode of Legacy Chronicles, host Zachary Graulich sits down with Holocaust survivor John Woolf to hear his extraordinary story of survival, resilience, and rediscovery. Born in Transcarpathia, Czechoslovakia, John recounts his deportation to Auschwitz, the harrowing death marches, and eventu…

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Ep 196: Echoes of the Past with Zachary Graulich and guest Joseph Garten on hmTv 54:39

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Send us a text Episode 196: Echoes of the Past with Joe Garten In this deeply moving episode of Echoes of the Past, host Zachary Graulich sits down with Holocaust survivor and Kindertransport refugee Joe Garten. Joe shares his remarkable journey from Nazi Germany to safety in England, and eventually to the United States. With warmth, candor, and a …

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Ep 195: Legacy Chronicles with Donna Rosenblum and guest Linda Burghardt on hmTv 26:18

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Send us a text Episode 195: Legacy Chronicles with Donna Rosenblum and Dr. Linda Burghardt In 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-g…

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Ep 194: Echoes of the Past with Zachary Graulich and guest Donna Rosenblum on hmTv 27:33

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Send us a text Ep 194: Echoes of the Past with Zachary Graulich and Donna Rosenblum In 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…

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Ep 193: Life Talks its Different Walks with Fred Nielsen and guests Yuri Komoto-Weber & Kuga Rex on hmTv 25:50

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Send us a text Episode 193: “Life Talks: Its Different Walks” with Fred Nielsen, Yuri Komoto-Weber & Kuga Rex In this heart-stirring episode of Life Talks: Its Different Walks, host Fred Nielsen, USMC Major (Ret.), sits down with Yuri Komoto-Weber—a devoted single mother of five—and her son, Kuga Rex, a national karate champion with a mission far b…

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Ep 191: Influential Origins with Alan Mindel and guest Anthony Hausefather P1 on hmTv 27:58

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Send us a text Podcast Episode 191 Description – Influential Origins with Alan Mindel and Guest Anthony Housefather (Part 1) In this engaging and wide-ranging episode of Influential Origins on hmTv, host Alan Mindel sits down with Canadian Member of Parliament Anthony Housefather for a deeply personal and political journey through identity, public …

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Ep 192: Influential Origins with Alan Mindel and guest Anthony Hausefather P2 on hmTv 36:27

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Send us a text Podcast Description – Ep. 192: Influential Origins with Alan Mindel and Guest Anthony Housefather (Part 2) In this gripping second installment, Influential Origins host Alan Mindel continues his powerful conversation with Canadian Member of Parliament Anthony Housefather. Together, they confront the disturbing global resurgence of an…

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Ep 190: Leadership & Lessons from the Holocaust with Daniel Holtzman & Stephanie Weeks and guest Bernie Furshpan on hmTv 23:51

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Send us a text Podcast Episode 190: Leadership & Lessons from the Holocaust – A Conversation with Bernie Furshpan hmTv | Series: Humanity Matters Hosted by Dr. Daniel Holtzman & Dr. Stephanie Weeks In this powerful prelude to the upcoming podcast series Leadership & Lessons from the Holocaust, co-hosts Dr. Daniel Holtzman and Dr. Stephanie Weeks si…

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Ep 189: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guests Jolanta Zamecka and Kelly Wright on hmTv 26:07

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Send us a text In Episode 189 of Ordinary Heroes, Bernie Furshpan sits down with Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center Vice Chair Jolanta Zamecka and CBN White House correspondent Kelly Wright to tackle the seismic aftermath of October 7th. No sugar‑coating: they explore how our museum reinvented its education programs, the White House’s high‑sta…

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Ep 187: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Gary Port P1 on hmTv 32:55

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Send us a text In Episode 187 of The Fog of War and Humanity, host Rich Aertelli sits down with Army Reserve Colonel and veteran attorney Gary Port to explore the crossroads of military service and civilian life. From Gary’s Brooklyn‑born roots and unexpected path into the Judge Advocate General’s Corps, to his work defending soldiers at courts‑mar…

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Ep 188: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Gary Port P2 on hmTv 29:40

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Send us a text Podcast Description – Episode 188: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Gary Port (Part 2) | hmTv In Part 2 of this compelling conversation, host Richard Acritelli welcomes back Gary Port—Army Reserve Ambassador, attorney, and advocate for veterans—for an in-depth look at the legal, social, and emotional reali…

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Ep 186: History Repeats with Liam Carballal and guest Rich Acritelli P2 on hmTv 26:15

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Send us a text Episode 186: History Repeats — Part 2 In this second installment, Liam Carbal and Rich Acritelli trace the very origins of Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, revealing how Moscow’s miscalculated force ratios, bungled logistics, and fractured command left it face‑to‑face with a battle‑hardened Ukrainian defense. From daring special‑fo…

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Ep 184: Life Talks its Different Walks with Fred Nielsen and guest Christopher Nielsen on hmTv 25:08

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Send us a text In Episode 184 of Life Talks, It’s Different Walks, Fred Nielsen tackles hustle with recent Stony Brook computer‑engineering grad Christopher Nielsen—whose college résumé looked more like a triathlon: punishing calc classes, back‑to‑back internships, and a 29‑hour campus job. Fueled by Boy Scout grit and a fear‑driven compass, Christ…

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Ep 185: History Repeats with Liam Carballal and guest Rich Acritelli P1 on hmTv 24:10

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Send us a text In Episode 185 of History Repeats, Liam Carballal and Richard Acritelli trace Ukraine’s modern saga—from Stalin’s Holodomor and Khrushchev’s Crimea handoff to today’s brutal stalemate with Russia. They unpack how century‑old border tactics fuel the current conflict, explore the rise of drone warfare, and assess the West’s response as…

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Ep 183: The Dana Download with Dana Arschin and guests Zena Frey and Susan McClelland on hmTv 24:33

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Send us a text In Episode 183 of The Dana Download, Dana Arschin sits down with award‑winning author Susan McClelland and illustrator Zena Frey to uncover the extraordinary true story behind Susan’s upcoming book Honor—a tale of a Jewish family’s two‑year hiding on a Ukrainian farm—and the artistic journey that sprang from it. Susan shares how on‑t…

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Ep 182: Legacy Chronicles with Donna Rosenblum and guest Ronnit Kessler on hmTv 25:19

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Send us a text At 99 and 96 respectively, Meir and Doris Yusupovix have outlived the ghettos of Papaniki and Łódź, the death march to Mauthausen—and even a brief imprisonment fighting for Israel’s independence. On Episode 182 of Legacy Chronicles: Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future, host Donna Rosenblum sits down with their daughter, second‑gene…

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Ep 180: Putting the Brakes on Bullying with Samantha Sosnik and guest Joanne Savastano on hmTv 25:33

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Send us a text When special‑education veteran Joanne Savastano joined forces with host Samantha Sosnik, sparks flew—in a good way! In this heartfelt episode of Putting the Brakes on Bullying, Joanne draws on over 40 years of classroom wisdom to show how small acts of inclusion can spark big changes. From her pioneering “Buddy Club” that transformed…

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Ep 181: Putting the Brakes on Bullying with Samantha Sosnik and guest Harriet Roslow on hmTv 22:13

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Send us a text At 95 years young, lifelong New Yorker Harriet Roslow has lived through eras without TV, smartphones, or safe‐walking apps—and she’s here to tell us why kindness was the secret sauce back then and how we can reclaim it today. In this no‑sugar‑coated conversation, Harriet recalls stutter‑breaking tap‑dance lessons, first‑grade teacher…

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Ep 179: Legacy Chronicles with Donna Rosenblum and guests Harley Moritz & Romy Fruman on hmTv 20:23

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Send us a text Join 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…