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Send us Fan Mail Ep 512 The Past Has an Afterlife with Gilad Avrahami | Guest: Ahmed Jama (Part 1) In this powerful episode of The Past Has an Afterlife on hmTv, host Gilad Avrahami welcomes Ahmed Jama, a humanitarian worker, researcher, and storyteller from Somaliland, for a deeply illuminating conversation about history, identity, and resilience. Ahmed takes listeners beyond headlines and miscon...

Send us Fan Mail Ep 510: Habits of a Whole Heart What does it mean to grow up Jewish in a place where almost no one around you shares your identity? In this powerful episode of Habits of a Whole Heart , host Arnie Herz sits down with Yonatan Katz Lukato, who was raised in a small Jewish community in eastern Uganda. As one of only a handful of Jews in a predominantly Christian and Muslim region, Yo...

Send us Fan Mail Ep 511: Habits of a Whole Heart What does it mean to build community when you are part of a small minority, and how can that community change your life in return? In this powerful episode of Habits of a Whole Heart , host Arnie Herz speaks with Esau Wanani, who grew up in a Jewish family in eastern Uganda and is now living in Princeton, New Jersey. Esau shares a remarkable story o...

Send us Fan Mail Ep 509: The Israeli Bond with Gal Swisa Cohen and guest Omri Goshen In this timely and thought-provoking episode of The Israeli Bond on hmTv, host Gal Swisa Cohen sits down with Omri Goshen, Israeli paratrooper reserve major and national security researcher, for a candid conversation from the frontlines of a nation under pressure. As Israel navigates a complex, multi-front war, Om...

Send us Fan Mail Ep 507: It’s All About the Children with Carin Bail & Sami Steigman (Part 1) | hmTv In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of It’s All About the Children , host Carin Bail sits down with Holocaust survivor and global speaker Sami Steigman to explore the urgent responsibility of educating and empowering the next generation. Fresh from speaking engagements across the cou...

Send us Fan Mail Ep 508: It’s All About the Children with Carin Bail & Sami Steigman (Part 2) | hmTv In Part 2 of It’s All About the Children , Carin Bail and Holocaust survivor Sami Steigman continue their powerful conversation on leadership, resilience, and the responsibility we carry in shaping young minds. Sami reflects on the meaning behind his message of “No Fear,” the importance of visi...

Send us Fan Mail Ep 506: The Fog of War and Humanity (Part 4) In the final chapter of this powerful four-part series, host Richard Acritelli concludes his conversation with Irving “Irv” Adler, reflecting on legacy, identity, and the enduring impact of the Holocaust across generations. Irv shares what it meant to grow up as the child of survivors—navigating cultural gaps, emotional complexities, an...

Send us Fan Mail Ep 503: The Fog of War and Humanity (Part 1) In this powerful first installment of The Fog of War and Humanity , host Richard Acritelli sits down with Irving “Irv” Adler to begin a deeply personal and gripping conversation about family, survival, and the enduring impact of the Holocaust. Irv shares his upbringing in Brooklyn as the child of Holocaust survivors and reflects on the...

Send us Fan Mail Ep 504: The Fog of War and Humanity (Part 2) In Part 2 of this gripping series, host Richard Acritelli continues his conversation with Irving “Irv” Adler, diving deeper into his parents’ harrowing experiences during the Holocaust. As the Nazis occupy Eastern Europe, Irv recounts the moment his family is forced into a ghetto and ultimately deported to Auschwitz. In a powerful and h...

Send us Fan Mail Ep 505: The Fog of War and Humanity (Part 3) In Part 3 of this deeply moving series, host Richard Acritelli continues his conversation with Irving “Irv” Adler, focusing on liberation, survival, and the difficult path forward after the Holocaust. Irv shares the sobering reality that survival in the camps was not about strength, but chance—“the best of us died,” as many survivors wo...

Send us Fan Mail Ep 502: Voices Illuminated In this moving episode of Voices Illuminated , host Judy Liman welcomes Michael Glickman, advisor to the Anne Frank exhibition, for a powerful conversation about memory, storytelling, and the enduring voice of Anne Frank. Through an immersive global exhibition, Anne’s story is brought to life with original artifacts, a meticulous reconstruction of the Se...

Send us Fan Mail Ep 501: Education in Motion In this powerful episode of Education in Motion , host Donna Rosenblum sits down with Dr. Howard A. Israel to explore a deeply unsettling and important intersection of medicine, history, and ethics. Dr. Israel shares his journey from a young student in the Bronx to a leading oral and maxillofacial surgeon—and the shocking discovery that a trusted anatom...

Send us Fan Mail Ep 500: Habits of a Whole Heart In this milestone 500th episode of the Humanity Matters series, host Arnie Herz sits down with former Congressman Steve Israel for a powerful and timely conversation about leadership, mindfulness, and the urgent need for reflection in a reactive world. Drawing on his 16 years in Congress and his work today in academia and community life, Steve explo...

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Send us Fan Mail Ep. 498: Raised by Survivors In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Raised by Survivors , host Bernie Furshpan sits down with Tom Glaser, the son of Holocaust survivors Victor and Daisy Glaser, to explore a story of resilience, loss, and the enduring responsibility of remembrance. Tom shares the extraordinary journey of his parents, who were deported from Prague, endured...

Send us Fan Mail In this moving episode of Legacy Chronicles on hmTv, Donna Rosenblum speaks with Terry Kaplan, a second-generation Holocaust survivor, about the lasting impact of growing up in the shadow of her parents’ trauma and resilience. Terry shares the extraordinary story of her father’s survival on Oskar Schindler’s list, her mother’s imprisonment in Auschwitz, and what it meant to be rai...

Send us Fan Mail Ep 496 – The Fog of War and Humanity Host: Richard Acritelli | Guests: Trisha Northover and Sean Duclay (Part 3) In Part Three of The Fog of War and Humanity on hmTv, host Richard Acritelli is joined by Army veteran Trisha Northover and Sail Ahead co-founder Sean Duclay for a powerful conversation about healing, remembrance, and the lifelong impact of military service. Trisha refl...

Send us Fan Mail Ep 494 – The Fog of War and Humanity Host: Richard Acritelli | Guest: Trisha Northover (Part 1) In this episode of The Fog of War and Humanity on hmTv, host Richard Acritelli speaks with Army veteran Trisha Northover about her remarkable journey from Kingston, Jamaica, to serving in the United States Army as a combat medic. Trisha reflects on her upbringing between Jamaica and New...

Send us Fan Mail Ep 495 – The Fog of War and Humanity Host: Richard Acritelli | Guest: Trisha Northover (Part 2) In Part Two of The Fog of War and Humanity on hmTv, host Richard Acritelli continues his conversation with Army veteran Trisha Northover as she reflects on motherhood, military service, and deployment to Afghanistan during one of the most dangerous periods of the war. Trisha shares her...

Send us Fan Mail Ep 492 Many Voices One Community Host: Gaitley Stevenson Mathews Guest: Dr. Alexa Doeschner In this episode of Many Voices One Community , host Gaitley Stevenson Mathews welcomes Dr. Alexa Doeschner , Superintendent of the Glen Cove City School District, for a thoughtful conversation about leadership, education, and the power of community. Dr. Doeschner shares her remarkable perso...

Send us Fan Mail Ep 493 Many Voices One Community Host: Gaitley Stevenson Mathews Guest: Ron Roel In this episode of Many Voices One Community , host Gaitley Stevenson Mathews sits down with journalist, author, and aging advocate Ron Roel for a thoughtful conversation about navigating the later stages of life with purpose, dignity, and preparation. A longtime Newsday reporter and founder of the Ac...

Send us Fan Mail Ep. 491: Voices of Diversity with Sherona Varulkar and guest Nissim Reuben In this episode of Voices of Diversity on hmTv, host Sherona Varulkar sits down with Nissim Reuben, Assistant Director of the Asia Pacific Institute at the American Jewish Committee, for a fascinating conversation about identity, diplomacy, and the power of cross-cultural alliances. Nissim shares his person...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 490 of The Butterfly Effect on hmTv, hosts Gilad Avrahami and Bernie Furshpan explore the powerful concept of critical mass and how individual actions, when multiplied through groups, can shape culture, influence behavior, and even alter the course of history. Using the simple act of applause as a starting point, Gilad and Bernie unpack why people are often hesitant to...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 489 of Unmasked. Unfiltered. Unapologetic. on hmTv, host Bali Lerner , Executive Director of the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, welcomes Maya Bentwich for a powerful and urgent conversation from Israel. Maya, an Israeli advocate, former IDF officer, reservist, and high-tech professional, shares her firsthand perspective on life in Israel since...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 487 of Education in Motion on hmTv, host Zachary Graulich , Assistant Director of Education at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, sits down with Dr. Janet Brill , bestselling author and researcher, for a powerful conversation about memory, resilience, and the responsibility to bear witness. Dr. Brill shares the extraordinary story behind her b...