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Send us Fan Mail Podcast Title : The Fog of War and Humanity Episode 50 – Part 1 Guest : Major Montgomery Granger Host : Richard Acritelli Platform : hmTv Episode Description : In this powerful 50th episode of The Fog of War and Humanity , host Richard Acritelli sits down with retired Army Major and educator Montgomery “Monty” Granger for an unflinching, deeply personal conversation about duty, hi...

Send us Fan Mail Ep 51: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and Guest Montgomery Granger (Part 2) Presented by hmTv at the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center In this powerful continuation of Episode 50, host Richard Acritelli sits down with Army Major (Ret.) Montgomery Granger for a candid and deeply personal conversation about the realities of war, service, and the enduring...

Send us Fan Mail Raised by Survivors – Episode 49: Legacies of Strength and Laughter Hosts: Bernie Furshpan & Alan Mindel Platform: hmTv | Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center Description: In this powerful and deeply personal third installment of Raised by Survivors , Bernie Furshpan and Alan Mindel share stories of resilience, humor, and fierce family devotion passed down from their Holo...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 48: Raised by Survivors (Part 2) with Bernie Furshpan and Alan Mindel on hmTv In this heartfelt and deeply personal episode of Raised by Survivors , co-hosts Bernie Furshpan and Alan Mindel continue their conversation about what it truly means to be raised by Holocaust survivors. Through powerful storytelling and vivid memories, they explore how love, resilience, and cultu...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 47: Raised by Survivors (Part 1) | hmTv In the powerful debut episode of Raised by Survivors, co-hosts Bernie Furshpan and Alan Mindel open up about what it was like growing up as children of Holocaust survivors. Through deeply personal stories, they reflect on the resilience, trauma, and strength of their parents—ordinary people who endured extraordinary horrors and went...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 46: Disrupting Hate with Marc Morial Hosted by Ken Schachter with co-host Bernie Furshpan Podcast Series: Disrupting Hate on hmTv In this powerful episode of Disrupting Hate, Ken Schachter and Bernie Furshpan sit down with Marc Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League and former Mayor of New Orleans, for a thought-provoking conversation on hate, history, and...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 45 – Kinder People. Kindest People. Guest: Arielle Rivera Korman Host: Peter Suchmann | hmTv In this deeply moving episode of Kinder People. Kindest People. , host Peter Suchmann welcomes Arielle Rivera Korman—musician, rabbinical student, co-founder of Ammud: The Jews of Color Torah Academy, and storyteller with a soul deeply connected to her roots. Arielle shares the ext...

Send us Fan Mail Ordinary Heroes | Episode 44: Ben Carasso – A Young Voice for Truth and Peace In this powerful and deeply moving episode of Ordinary Heroes on hmTv, host Dr. Bernie Furshpan welcomes an extraordinary guest: 9-year-old Israeli advocate Ben Carasso. Despite his age, Ben has emerged as a global voice for truth, resilience, and peace in the aftermath of the October 7th attacks on Isra...

Send us Fan Mail In this compelling episode of "Ordinary Heroes," host Bernie Furshpan speaks with Syd Mandelbaum, a remarkable scientist, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and pioneering historian dedicated to preserving Holocaust survivor testimonies. Syd shares his groundbreaking work documenting personal stories from survivors and liberators, including his emotional connection and contri...

Send us Fan Mail Ep 41: Influential Origins with Alan Mindel & Mazi Melesa Pilip (Part 2) In this powerful second installment of Influential Origins on hmTv, host Alan Mindel continues his in-depth conversation with Mazi Melesa Pilip — IDF veteran, community leader, mother of seven, and public servant. Mazi shares her extraordinary journey from a 12-year-old Ethiopian immigrant arriving in Isr...

Send us Fan Mail In this compelling episode of Influential Origins , host Alan Mindel continues his conversation with Nassau County Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip. Mazi shares her powerful journey into public service, recounting how personal experiences, commitment to community, and resilience guided her decision to run for office and become an advocate for all constituents, regardless of political...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 40 – The Journey of Mazi Melesa Pilip: From Ethiopia to Israel (Part 1) Host: Alan Mindel Guest: Mazi Melesa Pilip Podcast Series: Influential Origins on hmTv In this powerful and deeply moving episode, Alan Mindel sits down with Mazi Melesa Pilip to explore her remarkable journey from a remote Ethiopian village to becoming a proud Israeli soldier and public figure. Born i...

Send us Fan Mail Podcast Episode Description – Ordinary Heroes, Ep. 38 Title: Major Fred R. Nielsen – A Legacy of Service and Sacrifice In this powerful and deeply moving episode of Ordinary Heroes on hmTv, host Bernie Furshpan sits down with Major Fred R. Nielsen, a decorated U.S. Marine Corps veteran whose life has been shaped by service, sacrifice, and an unwavering commitment to others. From v...

Send us Fan Mail Podcast Episode Description – Ordinary Heroes, Ep. 39 Title: Max Niederman – A Voice for the Next Generation In Episode 39 of Ordinary Heroes on hmTv, host Bernie Furshpan sits down with Max Niederman, a passionate young leader, recent John Jay College graduate, and rising voice in civic engagement. Max shares his journey from struggling student to four-time geography bee champion...

Send us Fan Mail Echoes of the Past – Episode 36 (Part 2): "American Swastikas: The German American Bund on Long Island" Host: Zachary Graulich Guest: Donna Rosenblum, Director of Education In this eye-opening continuation of Echoes of the Past , Zachary Graulich and Donna Rosenblum take a deep dive into a lesser-known and unsettling chapter of American history—the rise of the German Ame...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 37 of Ordinary Heroes on hmTv with Bernie Furshpan and guest Marsha Silverman : Podcast Title: Ordinary Heroes – Episode 37 Episode Title: Leading with Purpose: Marsha Silverman's Vision for Glen Cove Host: Bernie Furshpan Guest: Marsha Silverman, Glen Cove City Council Member Description: In this inspiring episode of Ordinary Heroes on hmTv, host Bernie Furshpan sits...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 35: Disrupting Hate with Arnie Herz Podcast Series: Disrupting Hate | Host: Kenneth Schachter | Guest: Arnie Herz In this powerful episode of Disrupting Hate , host Kenneth Schachter welcomes Arnie Herz, attorney, mediator, and leader on the Board of Governors of the American Jewish Committee (AJC). Together, they explore the critical role AJC has played for over a century...

Send us Fan Mail Podcast Episode Description – Episode 34: The Fog of War and Humanity (Part 3) Featuring Chief Master Sergeant Jack Brehm Hosted by Richard Acritelli | hmTv In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Fog of War and Humanity , Richard Acritelli continues his riveting conversation with Chief Master Sergeant Jack Brehm (Ret.), a decorated Air National Guardsman from the 106t...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 32: The Fog of War and Humanity – Part 1 Guest: Jack Brehm Host: Richard Acritelli | hmTv – Influential Origins In this gripping and deeply human episode of The Fog of War and Humanity , host Richard Acritelli sits down with retired Chief Master Sergeant and Suffolk County Police Officer Jack Brehm. In Part 1 of their conversation, Jack takes us back to his early years—fro...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 33 – The Fog of War and Humanity with Jack Brehm (Part 2) Hosted by Richard Acritelli | hmTv In Part 2 of this gripping series, retired Chief Master Sergeant and Suffolk County Police Officer Jack Brehm returns to share more harrowing and inspiring stories from his extraordinary career in the New York Air National Guard’s 106th Rescue Wing . From enduring SERE training in...

Send us Fan Mail Podcast Title: Influential Origins Episode 31 – Part 2: Zach Einstein Astrof on Fighting Antisemitism on Campus  Host: Alan Mindel Guest: Zach Einstein Astrof Description: In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Alan Mindel sits down again with student activist Zach Einstein Astrof to explore the rising tide of antisemitism across college campuses in America. Zach shares his deep...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 30: Zach Einstein Astrof (Part 1) – Identity, Campus Life, and the Impact of October 7th In this powerful and timely episode of Influential Origins , host Alan Mindel sits down with Zach Einstein Astrof , a passionate college student from Great Neck, New York, now studying Government and Politics at the University of Maryland. In Part 1 of this moving conversation, Zach sh...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 29: The Genocide Connection – Burundi, Rwanda, and the Cost of Inaction In this compelling follow-up episode of That Really Happened on hmTv, host Rich Quinlan is joined once again by his son, Patrick Quinlan, to continue their discussion on genocide. This episode delves into the 1993 genocide in Burundi and its direct connection to the 1994 Rwandan genocide —two tragic ev...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 28: Understanding Genocide – A Conversation on Burundi with Patrick Quinlan In this powerful episode of That Really Happened on hmTv, host Rich Quinlan is joined by his son, Patrick Quinlan, for a deep dive into the realities of genocide, focusing on Burundi’s overlooked history. Together, they explore the 10 stages of genocide , the devastating impact of dehumanization an...

Send us Fan Mail Podcast Episode 27: Doing Good, Doing Evil (Part 2) with Dr. Kenneth Bigel In this thought-provoking continuation of Doing Good, Doing Evil , host Adi welcomes back her father, Dr. Kenneth Bigel, professor of finance and business ethics at Tur University. Together, they dive deeper into the moral and ethical foundations of Judaism, exploring the significance of commandments, ritua...