Best HMTC Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 352: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz and guest Julie Mayer P1 on hmTv 27:18

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Send us a text Ep. 352: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz & Julie Mayer (Part 1) In this deeply insightful episode of Habits of a Whole Heart on hmTv, host Arnie Herz welcomes longtime friend and healer Julie Mayer for a rich conversation about yoga, energy work, hypnosis, and the universal journey toward inner wholeness. Julie shares her rem…

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Ep 353: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz and guest Julie Mayer P2 on hmTv 35:13

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Send us a text Ep. 353 (Part 2): Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz & Julie Mayer In this transformative follow-up episode, host Arnie Herz and healer/hypnotherapist Julie Mayer take listeners on a rare and powerful journey into the world of hypnosis. Julie begins by demystifying hypnosis—what it is, why it works, and how it gives us access to…

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Ep 351: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz with guest Susan Crossman P2 on hmTv 26:58

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Send us a text Ep. 351: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz & Susan Crossman (Part 2) In this powerful continuation of their conversation, host Arnie Herz and internationally acclaimed author and writing coach Susan Crossman dive even deeper into the spiritual, psychological, and emotional journey of writing a book. Susan reveals surprising sta…

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Ep 350: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz and guest Susan Crossman P1 on hmTv 27:00

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Send us a text Ep. 350: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz & Susan Crossman (Part 1) In this inspiring episode of Habits of a Whole Heart on hmTv, host Arnie Herz welcomes internationally best-selling author and writing coach Susan Crossman for a powerful conversation about creativity, healing, and the search for meaning. Susan shares her rema…

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Ep 349: Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and guest Howard Meier on hmTv 25:12

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Send us a text Ep. 349: Raised by Survivors Guest: Howard Meier Host: Bernie Furshpan | hmTv / HMTC In this powerful episode of Raised by Survivors, Bernie Furshpan sits down with longtime HMTC leader Howard Meier to explore the quieter side of Holocaust legacy—the side carried not in history books, but in homes, accents, foods, silences, and the u…

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Ep 348: The Dana Download with Dana Arschin and guest Julie Brill on hmTv 24:24

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Send us a text The Dana Download, Ep. 348 Guest: Julie Brill, Author of Hidden in Plain Sight In this powerful and eye-opening episode, host Dana Arschin sits down with author Julie Brill to explore a Holocaust story few people have ever heard — the near-total destruction of the Jewish community of Belgrade, Serbia, and the remarkable survival of J…

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Ep 347: Influential Origins with Alan Mindel and guest Abraham Hamra P3 on hmTv 26:18

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Send us a text Ep. 347 – Influential Origins Alan Mindel with Guest: Abraham Hamra (Part 3)** In the powerful conclusion of this three-part conversation, Alan Mindel and Abraham Hamra dive headfirst into one of the most urgent debates facing the Jewish world today: identity, memory, and the dangerous cost of forgetting who we are. With honesty, hum…

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Ep 345: Influential Origins with Alan Mindel and guest Abraham Hamra P1 on hmTv 27:49

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Send us a text Ep. 345: Influential Origins with Abraham Hamra In this gripping episode of Influential Origins, host Alan Mindel speaks with Abraham Hamra, an immigration attorney whose remarkable life story begins in one of the oldest Jewish communities on earth: Syria’s ancient Jewish quarter of Damascus. Abraham takes listeners on an unforgettab…

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Ep 346 Influential Origins with Alan Mindel and guest Abraham Hamra P2 on hmTv 32:56

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Send us a text Ep. 346: Influential Origins Host: Alan Mindel Guest: Abraham Hamra hmTv In this gripping second installment of Alan Mindel’s conversation with attorney and activist Abraham Hamra, the discussion shifts from Abraham’s family’s traumatic escape from Syria to the life he built in America—and the moment he felt compelled to step into th…

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Ep 343 The Fog of War and Humanity with Rich Acritelli and guests Sean Duclay and Angel Flores on hmTv 24:21

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Send us a text Ep. 343: The Fog of War and Humanity with Sean Duclay & Angel Flores In this uplifting and eye-opening episode, host Rich Acritelli brings together Sean Duclay, co-founder of SailAhead, and Angel Flores, a Marine veteran whose life was changed by the program’s unexpected power. Angel recounts how a simple invitation from a fellow Mar…

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Ep 344: The Israeli Bond with Gal Swisa Cohen and guest Ben Golan on hmTv 28:35

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Send us a text Ep. 344: The Israeli Bond with Ben Golan In this inspiring episode of The Israeli Bond, host Gal Swisa Cohen sits down with Ben Golan, a Shinshin (year-of-service emissary) from Haifa spending his gap year strengthening Jewish identity and Israel–diaspora connections on Long Island. Ben shares the remarkable tapestry of his family hi…

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Ep 342 The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Sean Duclay on hmTv 28:24

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Send us a text Ep. 342: The Fog of War and Humanity with Sean Duclay In this compelling episode, host Richard Acritelli sits down with Sean Duclay, co-founder of SailAhead, a Long Island–based nonprofit using the power of the ocean to support veterans struggling with PTSD and the invisible wounds of war. Sean shares the remarkable story of how he a…

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Ep 341: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Angel Flores P2 on hmTv 26:39

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Send us a text Ep. 341: The Fog of War and Humanity with Angel Flores (Part 2) In this deeply revealing continuation of Angel Flores’ story, host Richard Acritelli guides listeners into the emotional terrain that follows a Marine long after the battlefield goes quiet. In Part 2, Angel reflects on the lasting impact of his deployment to Iraq—the bro…

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Ep 339: Echoes of the Past with Zachary Graulich and guest Gilda Zirinsky on hmTv 37:52

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Send us a text Ep. 339: Echoes of the Past with Gilda Zirinsky In 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 child…

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Ep 340: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Angel Flores P1 on hmTv 26:20

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Send us a text Ep. 340: The Fog of War and Humanity with Angel Flores (Part 1) In this gripping first installment, host Richard Acritelli sits down with Angel Flores, a U.S. Marine whose life changed forever on the eve of 9/11 and during the opening days of the Iraq War. Angel shares his story from humble beginnings in Rosedale, Queens, to enlistin…

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Ep 338: Legacy Chronicles with Zachary Graulich and guest David First on hmTv 25:24

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Send us a text Legacy Chronicles – Episode 338 Guest: David First, Child of Holocaust Survivors Host: Zachary Graulic, Assistant Director of Education, HMTC In 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, los…

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Ep 337: Many Voices One Community with Gaitley Stevenson Mathews and gues Angelina Stanco Stone on hmTv 23:48

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Send us a text Ep 337 Many Voices, One Community Guest: Angelina Stanco Stone In this heartfelt and deeply human episode, host Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews sits down with longtime community leader Angelina Stanco Stone for an intimate conversation about service, resilience, family, and the power of giving back. Angelina—known throughout Glen Cove and …

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Ep 336: Many Voices Once Community with Gaitley Stevenson Mathews and guest Donna Zephrine on hmTv 24:20

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Send us a text Ep 336 Many Voices, One Community Guest: Specialist Donna Zephrine In this powerful and deeply moving episode, host Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews sits down with Specialist Donna Zephrine, a two-tour Iraq War veteran whose courage, resilience, and unwavering commitment to service continue long after her military uniform came off. Donna sh…

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Ep 335: Many Voices One Community with Gaitley Stevenson Mathews and guest Dr. James Lentini on hmTv 24:07

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Send us a text Ep 335 Many Voices, One Community Guest: Dr. James Lentini, President of Molloy University In 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 …

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Ep 334: The Israeli Bond with Gal Swisa Cohen and guest Liana Meirom Asif on hmTv 28:12

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Send us a text Ep. 334 The Israeli Bond with Gal Swisa Cohen Guest: Liana Meirom Asif** In this powerful and eye-opening episode of The Israeli Bond, host Gal Swisa Cohen sits down with educator, community leader, and social innovator Liana Meirom Asif for an intimate conversation about Arab-Jewish identity—what it means, how it was shaped, and why…

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Ep 333: The Israeli Bond with Gal Swisa Cohen and guest Lauren Chizner on hmTv 27:37

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Send us a text Ep. 333 • The Israeli Bond with Gal Swisa Cohen & Guest Lauren Chizner In this powerful episode of The Israeli Bond on hmTv, host Gal Swisa Cohen sits down with longtime Jewish educator Lauren Chizner, Director of Jewish Life and Learning at the Sid Jacobson JCC. With nearly three decades of experience in synagogues, camps, and commu…

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Ep 332: Putting the Brakes on Bullying with Samantha Sosnik and guest Bernie Furshpan on hmTv 25:48

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Send us a text Ep 332: Putting the Brakes on Bullying In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Putting the Brakes on Bullying, host Samantha Sosnik sits down with Bernie Furshpan for an unflinching conversation about the rising tide of cyberbullying and the real-world damage it leaves behind. Samantha shares disturbing recent stories involving b…

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Ep 331: The Dana Download with Dana Arschin and guests Arnie Podgorsky & Laura Bakst on hmTv 35:20

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Send us a text Ep. 331 The Dana Download with Dana Arschin Guests: Arnie Podgorsky & Laura Bakst In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Dana sits down with two dear friends — attorney and 3G author Laura Bakst (The Shoemaker’s Son) and Masorti Foundation chair Arnie Podgorsky — to unpack their emotional return trip to Poland and the article …

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Ep 329: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz and guest Joy D'Andrea P1 on hmTv 27:05

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Send us a text Ep. 329 Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz Guest: Joy D’Andrea — Part 1 In this deeply insightful and timely episode, Arnie Herz sits down with longtime friend and healer Joy D’Andrea for a powerful exploration of unity, wholeness, and the inner work required to stay grounded in a world that feels increasingly divided. Joy share…

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Ep 330: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz and guest Joy D'Andrea P2 on hmTv 27:59

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Send us a text Ep. 330 Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz Guest: Joy D’Andrea — Part 2 In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Arnie Herz and healer Joy D’Andrea dive even deeper into what it means to reclaim inner unity in a world that feels increasingly chaotic and divided. Building on the themes of episode one, Joy unpacks the difference b…

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Ep 328: The Israeli Bond with Gal Swisa Cohen and guest Emily Rahmilov on hmTv 24:16

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Send us a text Ep 328: The Israel iBond with Gal Swisa Cohen and Emily Rahmilov In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of The Israel Bondi, host Gal Swisa Cohen sits down with Emily Rahmilov, a Shinshin from the Sid Jacobson JCC, whose life story spans the Caucasus, Ofakim, global Scout delegations, and now Long Island. Emily shares what it was …

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Ep 327: The Dana Download with Dana Arschin and guest Yoel Levy on hmTv 28:42

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Send us a text Podcast Description – Ep. 327 of The Dana Download Guest: Yoel Levy, The Jewish Fitness Coach In this powerful and uplifting episode, Dana sits down with global fitness coach and marathon runner Yoel Levy, known to hundreds of thousands as The Jewish Fitness Coach. From running some of the toughest marathons in the world to honoring …

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Ep 326: Legacy Chronicles with Donna Rosenblum and guest Dinah Kramer on hmTv 24:38

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Send us a text Legacy Chronicles – Episode 326: “Carrying the Legacy: A Second Generation Speaks” Hosted by Donna Rosenblum | Featuring Dinah Kramer Produced by the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center (hmTv) In this moving episode of Legacy Chronicles, host Donna Rosenblum sits down with Dinah Kramer, a second-generation Holocaust survivor, educa…

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Ep 325: Disrupting Hate with Ken Schachter and guest Scott Richman on hmTv 28:13

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Send us a text Disrupting Hate with Ken Schachter Guest: Scott Richman, Regional Director, ADL NY/NJ** In this unflinching episode of Disrupting Hate, host Ken Schachter sits down with Scott Richman, the Anti-Defamation League’s Regional Director for New York and New Jersey, for a wide-ranging conversation about the rising tide of antisemitism and …

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Ep 323: History Repeats with Liam Carballal and guest Rich Acritelli P2 on hmTv 30:47

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Send us a text Episode 323 – History Repeats with Liam Carballal and Rich Acritelli (Part 2) In Part 2 of this deep-dive series, host Liam Carballal and historian Rich Acritelli turn their attention to two towering figures of American history—Abraham Lincoln and General George S. Patton—and the Hollywood films that shaped our modern understanding o…

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Ep 324: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli with guest Dani Koulermos on hmTv 33:02

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Send us a text The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli Guest: Dani Koulermos** In this gripping and deeply human episode, host Richard Acritelli sits down with veteran and creative arts therapist Dani Koulermos, whose journey from Northport, NY to the battlefields of Korea—and ultimately into the fight against veteran suicide—reveals the…

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Ep 322: History Repeats with Liam Carballal and guest Rich Acritelli P1 on hmTv 27:57

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Send us a text Episode 322 – History Repeats with Liam Carballal and Rich Acritelli (Part 1) In this episode, Liam Carballal and historian Rich Acritelli dive into the powerful intersection of film, television, and real-world history. From Netflix’s Death by Lightning and the new Nuremberg film to the iconic trio of Band of Brothers, The Pacific, a…

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Ep 320: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guest Jill Santiago on hmTv 23:52

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Send us a text Ordinary Heroes Ep. 320 Guest: Jill Santiago, Director, Center for Social Justice & Human Understanding, Suffolk County Community College In this powerful episode of Ordinary Heroes, host Bernie Furshpan sits down with educator and advocate Jill Santiago, a fierce champion for Holocaust education, tolerance, and human dignity at Suff…

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Ep 321: The Dana Download with Dana Arschin and guest Rick Lukash on hmTv 28:33

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Send us a text Episode 321: Dr. Rick Lucash — Medicine, Memory, and Moral Courage In this riveting episode, host Dana sits down with Dr. Rick Lucash — board-certified surgeon, artist, author, and husband of a second-generation Holocaust survivor — for a deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation about healing, legacy, and the responsibility to r…

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Ep 316: History Repeats with Liam Carballal and guest Rich Acritelli P1 on hmTv 25:29

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Send us a text History Repeats Ep. 316 (Part 1) In this powerful episode of History Repeats, host Liam Carballal sits down with educator, historian, and veteran Rich Acritelli to peel back the layers of Forrest Gump and examine the real history behind one of America’s most beloved films. From the deep-rooted rise and fall of hate movements in the U…

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Ep 317 History Repeats with Liam Carballal and guest Rich Acritelli P2 on hmTv 26:20

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Send us a text History Repeats Ep. 317 (Part 2) In Part 2 of this powerful History Repeats conversation, host Liam Carballal and historian Rich Acritelli continue their deep dive into Forrest Gump and the real history behind one of America’s most iconic films. This episode takes us beyond the battlefield and into the emotional terrain veterans face…

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Ep 318: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Vanessa Pino Lockel on hmTv 38:31

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Send us a text The Fog of War and Humanity with Rich Acritelli & guest Vanessa Pino Lockel In this thoughtful and inspiring episode, host Rich Acritelli sits down with Vanessa Pino Lockel, Executive Director of Cornell Cooperative Extension Suffolk County, to explore community service, resilience, and the growing support network for Long Island’s v…

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Ep 319: Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and guest Larry Altschul on hmTv 36:52

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Send us a text Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and Dr. Larry Altschul In this compelling episode of Raised by Survivors, host Bernie Furshpan sits down with Dr. Larry Altschul, whose family escaped Austria at the moment history turned dark. Larry shares the remarkable story of his father, who recognized danger the day Hitler marched into V…

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Ep 313: Echoes of the Past with Zachary Graulich and guest Consolee Nishimwe on hmTv 31:01

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Send us a text Echoes of the Past – Episode 313 Guest: Consolee Nishimwe Host: Zachary Graulich Produced by: Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County (hmTv) In this powerful episode of Echoes of the Past, host Zachary Graulich sits down with Consolee Nishimwe, a survivor of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. At just 14 yea…

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Ep 314: Legacy Chronicles with Zachary Graulich and guest Consolee Nishimwe on hmTv 25:54

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Send us a text Legacy Chronicles— Episode 314 Host: Zachary Graulich Guest: Consolee Nishimwe Produced by: Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center / hmTv In 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 d…

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Ep 315: Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and guest Gayle Saks on hmTv 28:00

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Send us a text Raised by Survivors — Episode 315 Guest: Gayle Saks Host: Bernie Furshpan Produced by HMTC / hmTv In 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 unfli…

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Ep 312: Humanity in the Arts with Ranelle Wolf and guest Rabbi Josh Franklin on hmTv 29:07

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Send us a text Episode 312: Humanity in the Arts In this soulful and intellectually rich episode of Humanity in the Arts, host Ranelle Wolf sits down with Rabbi Josh Franklin of the Jewish Center of the Hamptons for a journey through faith, creativity, and the search for meaning. Recorded at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center, this convers…

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Ep 311: Humanity in the Arts with Ranelle Wolf and guest Panagiota Betty Tufariello on hmTv 32:08

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Send us a text Episode 311: Humanity in the Arts with Ranelle Wolf and Guest Panagiota Betty Tufariello, Esq. In this deeply thoughtful episode of Humanity in the Arts on hmTv, host Ranelle Wolf sits down with Panagiota Betty Tufariello, an intellectual property attorney, scientist, and advocate for creative expression, to explore how art, faith, a…

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Ep 310: The Dana Download with Dana Arschin and guest Michelle Perchuk on hmTv 25:01

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Send us a text Ep 310: The Dana Download with Dana Arschin and Guest Michelle Perchuk In this inspiring episode of The Dana Download on hmTv, host Dana Arschin sits down with Michelle Perchuk, founder of MTV Coaching, executive career strategist, and Forbes Coaches Council member. Together, they explore how purpose, mindset, and authenticity can tr…

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Ep 308: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz and guest Shlomie Rabin P1 on hmTv 26:36

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Send us a text Ep 308: Habits of a Whole Heart with Cantor Shlomie Rabin (Part 1) In this deeply moving episode of Habits of a Whole Heart on hmTv, host Arnie Herz sits down with Cantor Shlomie Rabin, a gifted singer and spiritual teacher whose voice and wisdom awaken the soul. Together, they explore the profound connection between music, spiritual…

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Ep 309: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz and guest Shlomie Rabin P2 on hmTv 28:36

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Send us a text Ep 309: Habits of a Whole Heart with Cantor Shlomie Rabin (Part 2) In this soulful continuation of their conversation, host Arnie Herz welcomes back Cantor Shlomie Rabin for Part 2 of Habits of a Whole Heart — an exploration of how music, faith, and gratitude can open the soul and transform everyday life. From the haunting beauty of …

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Ep 307: Disrupting Hate with Kenneth Schachter and guest Joel Katz on hmTv 23:12

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Send us a text Ep. 307: Disrupting Hate with Kenneth Schachter and guest Joel Katz on hmTv In this powerful episode of Disrupting Hate, host Kenneth Schachter sits down with Joel Katz, Northeast Regional Director of the March of the Living, to explore how this transformative journey keeps the memory of the Holocaust alive and strengthens Jewish ide…

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Ep 304: The UN, Society, and Antisemitism with Susanne Seperson and guest JD Solomon P1 on hmTv 24:22

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Send us a text Podcast Title: The UN, Society, and Antisemitism Episode 304 (Part 1) Host: Dr. Susanne Seperson Guest: J.D. Solomon Series: hmTv Description: In this powerful episode of The UN, Society, and Antisemitism on hmTv, host Dr. Susanne Seperson sits down with author and historian J.D. Solomon to explore antisemitism in early 20th-century …

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Ep 305: The UN, Society, and Antisemitism with Susanne Seperson and guest JD Solomon P2 on hmTv 28:25

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Send us a text Podcast Title: The UN, Society, and Antisemitism Episode 305 (Part 2) Host: Dr. Susanne Seperson Guest: J.D. Solomon Series: hmTv Description: In Part 2 of The UN, Society, and Antisemitism on hmTv, host Dr. Susanne Seperson continues her gripping conversation with author and historian J.D. Solomon, diving deeper into the rise of ant…

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Ep 306: Legacy Chronicles with Donna Rosenblum and guest Jack Hersh on hmTv 27:30

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Send us a text Episode 306: Legacy Chronicles with Donna Rosenblum and Guest Jack Hersh In this powerful episode of Legacy Chronicles: Honoring the Past and Shaping the Future on hmTv, host Donna Rosenblum, Director of Education at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center, sits down with Jack Hersh, author, speaker, and proud son of Holocaust su…