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Send us Fan Mail  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’ experiences. Bernie and Meryl explore heartf...

Send us Fan Mail 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 List inspired her parents to share their stori...

Send us Fan Mail 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 crises. Together, they discuss the rise of ant...

Send us Fan Mail 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 imprisonment, escape, and survival during one of...

Send us Fan Mail 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 arrest and survival in Dachau, followed by his s...

Send us Fan Mail 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 wartime Poland and Siberia to Palestine—and reflect...

Send us Fan Mail  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 to the rise of extreme nationalism and brutality...

Send us Fan Mail 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 surrender,” the horrific conditions POWs endured...

Send us Fan Mail 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 and Fort Belvoir, service during the tense Cold W...

Send us Fan Mail 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 preparation needed to earn the prestigious green beret, a...

Send us Fan Mail 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 high school graduate to Marine Corps recruiting...

Send us Fan Mail 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 a vibrant gathering point that unites neighbor...

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...