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Send us Fan Mail 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 & Legacy: why Suzanne keeps both “Bleiberg” and...

Send us Fan Mail 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 through-line that starts with Jeff’s nephews enlis...

Send us Fan Mail 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 and his passion for wrestling to building one of...

Send us Fan Mail 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 belief in people, and his commitment to building a...

Send us Fan Mail 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 atrocities committed by Unit 731. Together, they u...

Send us Fan Mail 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, activist, and General Counsel for the International...

Send us Fan Mail 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, Krystyna Chiger—co-author of The Girl in the Green Swea...

Send us Fan Mail 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 connection, cultural identity, and community s...

Send us Fan Mail 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 led the Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital, and the qui...

Send us Fan Mail  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 powerful story—of surviving Hiroshima's atomic b...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 116: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and Guest Tom Spier (Part 4) In this compelling fourth installment of The Fog of War and Humanity on hmTv, host Richard Acritelli is joined once again by military historian and collector Tom Spier for an in-depth exploration of British military helmets from World War I and World War II. Tom showcases rare pieces from...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 114 of The Fog of War and Humanity on hmTv, host Richard Acritelli continues his powerful conversation with military historian and helmet collector Tom Spier in Part 2 of their series. This episode takes a deep dive into the evolution and historical significance of American helmets used during World War II, particularly during the Normandy invasion. From early M1 helmet...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 115: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Tom Spier (Part 3) In this captivating continuation of The Fog of War and Humanity on hmTv, host Richard Acritelli sits down once again with military historian and collector Tom Spier for Part 3 of their in-depth exploration into WWII helmet history. This episode shifts focus from American gear to the helmet...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 113: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and Guest Tom Spier (Part 1) In this compelling episode of The Fog of War and Humanity , host Richard Acritelli welcomes Mayor Tom Spier of Shoreham Village, a seasoned attorney, community leader, and passionate military historian. Together, they explore Tom’s remarkable journey—from his early days in Port Washington...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 112: Many Voices, One Community Guest: Lia Di Angelo | Host: Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews Produced by hmTv at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews welcomes community leader and humanitarian Lia Di Angelo to Many Voices, One Community . Lia shares the powerful story behind founding Comité Cívico Argentin...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 111: Many Voices, One Community Guest: Irma Jeanty | Host: Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews In this powerful debut episode of Many Voices, One Community on hmTv, host Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews sits down with longtime friend and community changemaker Irma Jeanty, Director of the Glen Cove EOC. With warmth, humility, and passion, Irma shares her personal journey from growing up in...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 110 of Legacy Chronicles Guest: Esther Jamnik | Host: Zachary Graulich Presented by hmTv and the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County (HMTC) In this deeply moving episode of Legacy Chronicles , Assistant Director of Education Zachary Graulich sits down with Esther Jamnik, a second-generation Holocaust survivor, to share her powerful journey of redisco...

Send us Fan Mail Podcast Title: Influential Origins Episode 109: Daniel Ryan Spaulding — Comedy, Courage, and Confronting Hypocrisy Host: Alan Mindel Guest: Daniel Ryan Spaulding Description: In this bold and thought-provoking episode of Influential Origins , comedian and social commentator Daniel Ryan Spaulding joins host Alan Mindel for a raw conversation that blends humor, personal journey, and...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 108: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz and Jonathan Satovski (Part 2) In this compelling continuation of their conversation, host Arnie Herz welcomes back wealth advisor, author, and thought leader Jonathan Satovski for part two of Habits of a Whole Heart . Together, they explore the deeper meaning of true wealth—beyond dollars and cents—and how aligning your values...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 107: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz and Guest Jonathan Satovsky (Part 1) In this enriching episode of Habits of a Whole Heart on hmTv, host Arnie Herz welcomes financial advisor, philosopher, and podcaster Jonathan Satovsky for a heartfelt conversation about building a truly fulfilling life. Drawing from his podcast Wisdom, Wealth, and Wellness , Jonathan explores...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 106: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz and AJ Reisman (Part 2) hmTv Original Podcast Series – Humanity Matters In this heartfelt continuation of their dialogue, host Arnie Herz welcomes back writer and entrepreneur AJ Reisman for Part 2 of a powerful conversation on meaning, mortality, and mindful living. Together, they explore how contemplating death can deepen our...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 105 – Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz and Guest AJ Reisman (Part 1) hmTv Original Podcast Series In this powerful and reflective episode, host Arnie Herz welcomes friend and neighbor AJ Reisman to explore what it truly means to live with a whole heart. Against the backdrop of a tragic act of violence that claimed the lives of two young peacebuilders, Arnie and AJ o...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 104: The Upstander Responsibility Guests: Avery Davidson | Hosts: Molly Deblinger & Ella Ben Hamo In this inspiring episode of The Upstander Responsibility on hmTv, hosts Molly Deblinger and Ella Ben Hamo sit down with 12-year-old Avery Davidson—an extraordinary young upstander whose Bat Mitzvah project is making waves in her community and beyond. Avery shares how she&...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 103: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and Guest Eric Spinner In Episode 103 of The Fog of War and Humanity on hmTv, host Richard Acritelli welcomes educator, veteran, and community leader Eric Spinner for a heartfelt and powerful conversation spanning decades of service, craftsmanship, and remembrance. From his early days in Brooklyn to a lifelong career...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 102 of The Fog of War and Humanity , host Rich Acritelli sits down with Holocaust educator and survivor-descendant Renee Pardo to trace the extraordinary journey of her father, Victor Partardo. From hiding in the mountains of Salonica and surviving brutal labor camps, to daring escapes, clandestine arms-smuggling missions for the nascent state of Israel, and a new life...