Best HMTC Podcasts (2025)

Send us a text Episode 166 – “Legacy in Motion: Dr. Maxine Mayreis on Healing, Heritage & a Thriving Glen Cove” In this uplifting installment of Many Voices, One Community, host Gaitley Stevenson Matthews sits down with longtime friend and powerhouse community leader Dr. Maxine Mayreis—third-generation chiropractor, Glen Cove native, and president …

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Ep 167: Many Voices One Community with Gaitley Stevenson Mathews and guest Barbara Keber on hmTv 29:45

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Send us a text Join host Gaitley Stevenson Mathews in Episode 167 of Many Voices, One Community, as he welcomes Dr. Barbara Keber from Glen Cove Hospital. Dr. Keber shares her remarkable journey from delivering hundreds of Glen Cove babies to becoming a key healthcare leader at Northwell Health. Discover how the community and hospital united during…

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Ep 165 Many Voices One Community with Gaitley Stevenson Mathews and guest Bill Whitton on hmTv 28:00

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Send us a text Episode 165: Serving With Heart — A Conversation with Glen Cove Police Chief Bill Whitten Join host Gaitley Stevenson Matthews as he sits down with Glen Cove Police Chief Bill Whitten to explore the journey from local roots to leading a trusted police force. Chief Whitten shares what inspired his career in law enforcement, the innova…

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Ep 164: Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and guest Burt Rochelson on hmTv 28:06

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Send us a text Raised by Survivors — Ep 164: Healing from the Holocaust Legacy with Dr. Burt Roshelson In this deeply moving episode of Raised by Survivors, host Bernie Furshpan sits down with Dr. Burt Roshelson, a Long Island physician and son of Holocaust survivor Eli Gersian Roshelson. Burt shares his father’s remarkable journey—from enduring br…

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Ep 163: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guest Daniel Frankel on hmTv 28:29

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Send us a text Episode 163: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and Daniel Frankel Get ready to be inspired by Daniel Frankel — a man who blends the power of sports, music, and deep Jewish values to uplift communities and heal hearts. From his journey as a college golf star to directing youth golf programs for veterans, Daniel shares how golf offe…

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Ep 161: The Fog of War and Humanity with Rich Acritelli and guest Fred Sganga P1 on hmTv 25:35

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Send us a text Episode 161: Caring for Our Veterans — Inside the Long Island State Veterans Home with Fred Sganga Join host Rich Acritelli as he sits down with Fred Sganga, the longtime Executive Director of the Long Island State Veterans Home at Stony Brook University. With over 25 years leading this unique 350-bed skilled nursing facility, Fred s…

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Ep 162: The Fog of War and Humanity with Rich Acritelli and guest Fred Sganga P2 on hmTv 26:22

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Send us a text On this episode of The Fog of War and Humanity, host Rich Aretelli sits down with Fred Sganga, Executive Director of the Long Island State Veterans Home, for a no-nonsense look at what it really takes to care for our aging heroes. They unpack the decades-long fallout of Agent Orange, reveal how Stony Brook Medicine’s “teaching nursin…

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Ep 158: The Fog of War and Humanity with Rich Acritelli and guest Frank D'Aversa P1 on hmTv 26:20

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Send us a text Ep 158: The Fog of War and Humanity – Vietnam Veteran Frank D’Aversa Shares a Life at Sea and Service Join host Rich Acritelli for a captivating conversation with Vietnam veteran Frank D’Aversa, who takes us from his childhood fishing near the Whitestone Bridge in Queens to his decades-long Navy career aboard aircraft carriers during…

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Ep 159: The Fog of War and Humanity with Rich Acritelli and guest Frank D'Aversa P2 on hmTv 26:06

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Send us a text The Fog of War and Humanity | Ep 159 Host Rich Acritelli continues his conversation with Vietnam Navy veteran Frank D’Aversa, diving deep into life aboard aircraft carriers during the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam War. From intense training and relentless flight operations to close calls with combat and the long-lasting impact…

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Ep 160: The Fog of War and Humanity with Rich Acritelli and guest Frank D'Aversa P3 on hmTv 29:14

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Send us a text In Episode 160 of The Fog of War and Humanity, Rich Acritelli sits down with Vietnam veteran and lifelong advocate Frank D’Aversa for a heartfelt conversation about military service, resilience, and community. Frank shares his journey from Navy mechanic to veteran mentor, his decades-long commitment to the reserves, and his pivotal r…

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Ep 157: History Repeats with Liam Carballal and guest Richard Acritelli on hmTv 25:59

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Send us a text History Repeats Ep. 157 | Iran, Israel & The Middle East Today Join Liam Carballal and Richard Acritelli on History Repeats as they unpack the complex and high-stakes relationship between Iran and Israel. From the legacy of the Shah and the Iranian Revolution to the modern-day nuclear tensions and proxy conflicts, this episode dives …

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Ep 155: Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and guest Shelly Piekny Smolar 25:15

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Send us a text Episode 155: Raised by Survivors — A Conversation with Shelly Piekny Smolar Join host Bernie Furshpan on Raised by Survivors as he sits down with dear friend and fellow second-generation survivor Shelly Piekny Smolar. Born in a displaced persons camp and raised in Brooklyn’s tight-knit survivor community, Shelly shares candid memorie…

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Ep 156: Disrupting Hate with Ken Schachter and guest Eva Rosenstein on hmTv 31:45

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Send us a text In Episode 156 of Disrupting Hate on HMTV, host Ken Schachter sits down with Eva Rosenstein, founder of the Lilian Wilder Center for Communication Excellence. Eva shares her fascinating journey from the high-tech world to coaching some of the most influential Israeli and American communicators. Together, they explore the power of pro…

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Ep 154: Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and guest Patti Edelstein on hmTv 24:09

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Send us a text In this deeply moving episode of Raised by Survivors, host Bernie Furshpan sits down with Patti Edelstein to explore her family's incredible journey of survival and resilience. Patti shares the harrowing story of her father’s narrow escape from Nazi Germany in 1941, the challenges her family faced, and how their legacy shapes her lif…

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Ep 153: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guest Deborah Lauter on hmTv 17:09

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Send us a text Episode 153: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan featuring Deborah Lauter In Episode 153 of Ordinary Heroes, host Dr. Bernie Furshpan sits down with Deborah Lauter, Executive Director of the Olga Lengyel Institute (TOLI), at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County. Deborah shares insights into TOLI’s remarkable …

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Ep 152: Legacy Chronicles with Zachary Graulich and guest Linda Orgel on hmTv 23:16

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Send us a text Legacy Chronicles Ep 152: Carrying the Torch with Linda Orgel In this powerful episode of Legacy Chronicles, host Zachary Graulich sits down with Linda Orgel, a dedicated second-generation Holocaust survivor and docent at HMTC. Linda shares her family’s harrowing history—from her father’s incredible survival story in Nazi-occupied Po…

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Ep 151: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guest Sami Steigman P2 on hmTv 27:10

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Send us a text Episode 151 of Ordinary Heroes on hmTv features an inspiring conversation with Holocaust survivor and activist Sami Steigman. Sami shares his harrowing childhood experiences in Transnistria, surviving Nazi medical experiments, and the profound impact of his family’s history. He reflects on the importance of educating the next generat…

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Ep 150: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guest Sami Steigman P1 on hmTv 23:02

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Send us a text Episode 150 of Ordinary Heroes on HMTV features an inspiring conversation with Sami Steigman, an 85-year-old Holocaust survivor, activist, motivational speaker, and educator. Sami shares his remarkable journey from surviving the Holocaust, serving in the Israeli Air Force, and immigrating to the United States, to becoming a passionat…

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Ep 149: The Upstander Responsibility with Ella Ben-Hamo and guest Nechama Ester on hmTv 25:13

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Send us a text Episode 149 - The Upstander Responsibility Join host Ella Ben-Hamo and her advisor Nechama Ester in this inspiring episode of The Upstander Responsibility on hmTv. Together, they delve into the teachings of Pirkei Avot, exploring the timeless wisdom of the forefathers and how it applies to modern life as young leaders. Ella and Necha…

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Ep 148: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guest Ranelle Wolf on hmTv 25:55

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Send us a text In Episode 148 of Ordinary Heroes, Dr. Bernie Furshpan welcomes Professor Ranelle Wolf—chair of Fine Arts at Suffolk County Community College—to explore Modern Sacred Realism, her signature fusion of spirituality and meticulous craft. They discuss how art ignites healing and empathy, the role of technology (like QR-enhanced storytell…

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Ep 147: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guest Joseph Wolkin on hmTv 25:26

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Send us a text In this episode of Ordinary Heroes, Bernie Furshpan sits down with publicist, journalist, and community advocate Joseph Wolkin to explore how one person can amplify vital voices in today’s polarized media landscape. From his early days leading Hillel at Stony Brook to building award-winning PR campaigns for NASCAR and nonprofit organ…

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Ep 146: Many Voices One Community with Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews and guest Bob Freeland on hmTv 24:24

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Send us a text In Episode 146 of Many Voices One Community, host Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews welcomes Bob Freeland, Commander of Henderson-Marino VFW Post 1819 in Port Washington and Kiwanis leader, to discuss how local veterans and service clubs unite to honor the next generation of enlistees, support families in need, and strengthen our shared comm…

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Ep 145: Many Voices One Community with Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews and guest Christine Rice on hmTv 24:43

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Send us a text In Episode 145 of Many Voices One Community, host Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews sits down with Christine Rice—Executive Director of the Glen Cove Senior Center and Chairwoman of NOSH Delivers—to explore how her upbringing as one of ten siblings in Garden City inspired a lifetime of service. They discuss NOSH Delivers’ origins at the star…

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Ep 144: Many Voices One Community with Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews and guest Sharon Harris on hmTv 24:18

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Send us a text In Episode 144 of Many Voices One Community, host Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews sits down with Dr. Sharon Harris, Executive Director of SAFE (Substance Abuse Free Environment), to explore how a Bronx-born only child grew into a community leader, the origins and evolution of SAFE’s drug-awareness programs—like Red Ribbon Week, medication-…

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Ep 143: Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and guest Sid Waxman on hmTv 25:33

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Send us a text In Episode 143 of Raised by Survivors, Dr. Bernie Furshpan welcomes Sid Waxman, a dedicated museum educator and second-generation Holocaust survivor, to explore how Sid transformed his own family’s silent past into a mission of education and empathy. After years of “hiding” his background, Sid shares what finally inspired him to delv…

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Ep 142: Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and guest Linda Burghardt on hmTv 26:39

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Ep 141: Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and guest Meryl Menashe on hmTv 26:06

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Send us a text In this engaging episode of Raised by Survivors, host Bernie Furshpan welcomes longtime Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center educator Meryl Menashe. Together, they discuss their unique upbringing as children of Holocaust survivors, reflecting on cherished family traditions, cultural identity, and resilience shaped by their parents…

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Ep 140: Echoes of the Past with Zachary Graulich and guest Donna Rosenblum on hmTv 22:13

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Send us a text Echoes of the Past – Episode 140 Podcast Description: In this episode, Assistant Director of Education Zachary Graulich and Director of Education Donna Rosenblum examine a chilling artifact from HMTC’s 1930s Germany collection—a sign declaring “The Jews are our misfortune.” Through thoughtful dialogue, they explore how everyday commu…

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Ep 139: Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and guest Ethel Greenberg Oppenheimer on hmTv 25:49

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Send us a text Join Bernie Furshpan on Episode 139 of Raised by Survivors, as he sits down with second‐generation survivor Ethel Greenberg Oppenheimer to explore growing up in a tight-knit community of Holocaust survivors outside New Haven, Connecticut. From childhood memories of family traditions and Yiddish conversations to the moment Schindler’s…

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Ep 138: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guest Andy Zeidman on hmTv 27:24

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Send us a text In this powerful episode of Ordinary Heroes, host Bernie Furshpan sits down with Andy Zeidman, a dedicated maxillofacial surgeon and passionate community activist. Andy shares his journey from a successful medical career to becoming a vital force in supporting the Jewish community, Holocaust survivors, and families affected by recent…

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Ep 136: Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and guest David Richman on hmTv 30:08

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Send us a text In this deeply personal episode of Raised by Survivors, host Bernie Furshpan sits down with David Richman to explore the untold story of David’s father, a Holocaust survivor from France. Discover how decades of silence were broken through a trove of forgotten documents, photographs, and letters that revealed a harrowing journey of im…

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Ep 137: Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and guest Debbie Cohn on hmTv 27:11

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Send us a text In this heartfelt episode of Raised by Survivors, host Dr. Bernie Furshpan sits down with docent Debbie Cohn to explore their shared experiences growing up as children of Holocaust survivors. Debbi shares intimate stories of her family’s journey—from her mother’s courageous escape and hiding in Nazi-occupied Holland to her father’s a…

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Ep 135: Legacy Chronicles with Donna Rosenblum and guest Meryl Menashe on hmTv 26:25

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Send us a text In this heartfelt episode of Legacy Chronicles on hmTv, host Donna Rosenblum sits down with second-generation survivor and educator Meryl Menashe to explore the powerful legacy of Holocaust survivors and the enduring importance of education. Meryl shares intimate stories from her family’s history—from her father’s journey through war…

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Ep 133: History Repeats with Liam Carballal and guest Richard Acritelli P1 on hmTv 26:25

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Send us a text In Episode 133 of History Repeats on hmTv, host Liam Carballal welcomes back historian Richard Acritelli for a powerful and sobering conversation about the treatment of American and Filipino POWs in the Pacific during World War II. Together, they trace the evolution of Japanese military culture—from humane practices in earlier wars t…

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Ep 134: History Repeats with Liam Carballal and guest Richard Acritelli P2 on hmTv 26:37

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Send us a text In Episode 134 of History Repeats, host Liam Carballal continues his in-depth conversation with guest Richard Acritelli as they explore the harrowing realities of the Bataan Death March and the brutal treatment of American and Filipino soldiers during World War II. They discuss the stark differences in the concept of “unconditional s…

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Ep 131: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Mike McClure P1 on hmTv 26:25

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Send us a text In Episode 131 of The Fog of War and Humanity on hmTv, host Rich Acritelli welcomes Mike McClure, a United States Army Special Forces veteran. Mike shares compelling insights from his early life on Long Island to his entry into the Army at the end of the Vietnam War. He vividly recounts his training experiences at Fort Leonard Wood a…

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Ep 132: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Mike McClure P2 on hmTv 26:58

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Send us a text In this compelling second part of Episode 132 of The Fog of War and Humanity on hmTv, host Richard Acritelli continues his insightful conversation with Michael McClure, a veteran of the United States Army Special Forces. Mike vividly recounts his rigorous training experiences at Fort Bragg, the demanding physical and mental preparati…

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Ep 130: Many Voices One Community with Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews and guest Evelyn Kandel on hmTv 27:02

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Send us a text Join Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews on Episode 130 of Many Voices One Community as she sits down with Sergeant Evelyn Kandell—a pioneering female Marine, Nassau County’s former poet laureate, celebrated art educator, and lifelong community leader. In this heartfelt conversation, Evelyn reflects on: Her unexpected journey from Westchester …

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Ep 129: Many Voices One Community with Gaitley Mathews-Stevenson and guest Father Panteleimon Papadopoulos on hmTv 26:59

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Send us a text In this uplifting installment of Many Voices One Community, host Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews sits down with Father Panteleimon “Father P.” Papadopoulos of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Resurrection in Glen Cove. Together, they explore how a simple Greek festival—complete with gyros, baklava, and old-world hospitality—has become…

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Ep 126: Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and guest Susanne Seperson on hmTv 26:53

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Send us a text Episode 126 – “Raised by Survivors” hmTv with Dr. Bernie Furshpan How does the child of Holocaust survivors transform inherited trauma into a life-long mission for justice? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Bernie Furshpan sits down with Dr. Suzanne Bleiberg Seperson—UN representative, activist, and proud 2G—to explore: Identity & L…

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Ep 125: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Jeff Brett P3 on hmTv 27:05

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Send us a text Episode 125 — The Fog of War and Humanity Guest: Jeff Brett, President & Founder, King Quality Host: Richard “Rich” Acritelli Series: hmTv Originals From the weight of 9/11 to the weight of a 50-year roof, service is the common thread. In Part 3 of Rich Acritelli’s deep-dive with Long Island entrepreneur Jeff Brett, we trace a throug…

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Ep 123: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Jeff Brett P1 on hmTv 26:56

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Send us a text Ep 123: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and Guest Jeff Brett (Part 1) | hmTv In this inspiring episode of The Fog of War and Humanity, host Richard Acritelli sits down with Jeff Brett, founder and CEO of King Quality, to explore a life shaped by hard work, service, and community. From his roots in Port Jefferson an…

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Ep 124: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Jeff Brett P2 on hmTv 25:36

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Send us a text Ep 124: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and Guest Jeff Brett (Part 2) | hmTv In Part 2 of our powerful conversation, The Fog of War and Humanity host Richard Acritelli continues his dialogue with Jeff Brett, founder and CEO of King Quality. This episode dives deeper into Jeff’s national expansion, his unwavering be…

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Ep 122: History Repeats with Liam Carballal and guest Rich Acritelli on hmTv 26:00

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Send us a text Podcast Description – Ep 122: History Repeats with Liam Carballal and guest Rich Acritelli In this powerful and eye-opening episode of History Repeats, host Liam Carballal sits down with historian and educator Richard Acritelli to explore one of the darkest and often overlooked chapters of World War II: Japan’s war crimes and the atr…

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Ep 121: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guest Seth Shelden on hmTv 28:17

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Send us a text Episode 121 – “From Hiroshima to Hope: Seth Shelden’s Fight to Ban the Bomb” How does a Brooklyn-born improv performer become the United Nations liaison for a Nobel-Prize-winning campaign to abolish nuclear weapons? In this powerful installment of Ordinary Heroes, host Bernie Furshpan sits down with Seth Shelden—law professor, activi…

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Ep 119: Legacy Chronicles with Donna Rosenblum and guest Doron Keren on hmTv 26:06

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Send us a text Episode 119: Legacy Chronicles with Doron Keren In this powerful episode of Legacy Chronicles on hmTv, host Donna Rosenblum sits down with Doron Keren, a passionate second-generation Holocaust descendant, to explore the enduring impact of memory, survival, and storytelling. Doron shares the harrowing true story of his mother, Krystyn…

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Ep 120: Many Voices One Community with Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews and guest Cantor Gustavo Gitlin on hmTv 27:55

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Send us a text Episode 120: Many Voices, One Community Guest: Cantor Gustavo Gitlin Host: Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews Produced by: hmTv at the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center In this heartwarming and deeply personal episode, Many Voices, One Community host Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews sits down with Cantor Gustavo Gitlin to explore the power of co…

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Ep 117: Influential Origins with Alan Mindel and guest Mitchie Takeuchi P1 on hmTv 26:41

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Send us a text In Episode 117 of Influential Origins on hmTv, host Alan Mindel welcomes filmmaker and second-generation Hiroshima survivor Mitchie Takeuchi, creator of the acclaimed documentary The Vow from Hiroshima. Mitchie shares her deeply personal family history, highlighting the profound impact of the atomic bombing on her grandfather, who le…

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Ep 118: Influential Origins with Alan Mindel and guest Mitchie Takeuchi P2 on hmTv 26:06

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Send us a text In Episode 118 of Influential Origins, host Alan Mindel continues his insightful conversation with Mitchie Takeuchi, filmmaker and second-generation Hibakusha. Mitchie shares her transformative journey, from initially feeling hesitant about embracing her identity to becoming a passionate advocate who brought Setsuko Thurlow’s powerfu…