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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 sit down with special guest Bernie Furshpan, board member of the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center. Together, they explore the critical connections between Holocaust education and the development of ethical, courageous leadership for today’s generation.

Through candid conversation, the hosts share their vision for the series—highlighting themes such as moral courage vs. complicity, the peril of indifference, the power of propaganda, and ethical decision-making under pressure. Bernie reflects on the mission of the HMTC and the vital role of teaching young people to become upstanders in the face of hate, injustice, and misinformation.

This preview episode sets the tone for a bold and timely podcast that bridges historical truth with modern leadership challenges—equipping listeners of all ages to lead with empathy, integrity, and purpose in a rapidly changing world.

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