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Send us Fan Mail In Part 2 of this powerful conversation on It’s All About the Children , host Carin Bail continues her discussion with Holocaust survivor, educator, and speaker Sami Steigman about Holocaust memory, education, antisemitism, and the urgent need to reach young people with truth and moral clarity. Sami shares why he refuses to be defined by trauma, poverty, homelessness, or loss, emp...

Send us Fan Mail Ep 552: It’s All About the Children with Carin Bail & Sami Steigman, Part 1 on hmTv In this powerful episode of It’s All About the Children , host Carin Bail sits down with Holocaust survivor, educator, and speaker Sami Steigman for a deeply meaningful conversation about memory, education, resilience, and the responsibility of passing history to the next generation. Sami refle...

Send us Fan Mail Ep 551: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and Guest Mitchell Bickman on hmTv What does it take to raise a generation that can recognize truth, reject hate, and choose empathy? In this powerful episode of Ordinary Heroes , Bernie Furshpan sits down with Mitchell Bickman, Director of Social Studies K-12 for the Oceanside School District, for a timely conversation about Holocaust...

Send us Fan Mail Ep 550: Influential Origins With Alan Mindel and guest Youssef Elazhari What happens when curiosity replaces assumption—and a single journey reshapes everything you thought you knew? In this compelling episode, Alan Mindel sits down with Youssef Elazhari, Moroccan AI researcher, entrepreneur, and Moroccan Affairs Director for Sharaka, to explore a deeply personal and eye-opening s...

Send us Fan Mail Ep 549: Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and guest Betty Pilnik on hmTv What does it mean to inherit not just a story—but the emotions, fears, and resilience that come with it? In this deeply personal episode of Raised by Survivors, Bernie Furshpan sits down with Betty Pilnik for a conversation that begins with a chance reunion—and unfolds into a powerful exploration of fa...

Send us Fan Mail Ep 548: The Israeli Bond with Gal Swisa Cohen & Emily Rahmilov In this deeply moving episode of The Israeli Bond , Gal Swisa Cohen welcomes back Emily Rahmilov for a conversation that is as personal as it is unforgettable. Emily shares her firsthand account of October 7th, 2023—waking to explosions in her hometown of Ofakim, racing against sirens with her family, and the terri...

Send us Fan Mail Ep 545: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz and guest Bernie Furshpan What does it really mean to live a life that matters? In this deeply reflective episode, Arnie Herz welcomes back hmTv founder Bernie Furshpan for a powerful conversation about purpose, impact, and the extraordinary growth of the Humanity Matters podcast platform—now approaching 550 episodes in just one year...

Send us Fan Mail Ep 546: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz and guest Jonathan Blau Why do smart people make poor financial decisions—and how can they change? In this insightful and practical episode, Arnie Herz sits down with wealth advisor and Crazy Wealthy podcast host Jonathan Blau to explore the powerful intersection of money, mindset, and human behavior. Jonathan challenges conventional...

Send us Fan Mail Ep 547: The Israeli Bond with Gal Swisa Cohen and guest Arnie Herz What does it mean to build bridges in a divided world—and who takes responsibility for that mission? In this thought-provoking episode, Gal Swisa Cohen sits down with Arnie Herz—AJC Board of Governors member, global advocate, and host of Habits of a Whole Heart —for a candid conversation about diplomacy, identity,...

Send us Fan Mail Ep 544: Unmasked, Unfiltered, Unapologetic with Bali Lerner and guests Tanner Brandimarte & CJ Hutter What happens when the people who usually ask the questions become the ones answering them? In this compelling episode, Bali Lerner sits down with Suffolk County PBA members CJ Hutter and Tanner Brandimarte—active police officers and co-hosts of the On Patrol podcast—for an unf...

Send us Fan Mail Ep 543: History Repeats (Part 2) Host: Liam Carballal Guest: Richard Acritelli How do brilliant minds justify unimaginable evil—and what happens when the world looks the other way? In Part 2 of this gripping conversation, Liam Carballal and historian Richard Acritelli go deeper into the aftermath of the Holocaust, examining the psychology of Nazi leadership, the disturbing reality...

Send us Fan Mail Ep 542: History Repeats Host: Liam Carballal Guest: Richard Acritelli What happens when history stops being words on a page—and becomes something you can smell, see, and never forget? In this powerful Part 1 conversation, Liam Carballal sits down with historian Richard Acritelli to explore the brutal realities faced by American soldiers at the end of World War II—and the moment th...

Send us Fan Mail Ep 541: Legacy Chronicles with Donna Rosenblum and guest Willi Handler on hmTv What does it mean to carry a legacy shaped by survival, silence, and resilience? In this deeply moving episode of Legacy Chronicles , Donna Rosenblum sits down with author Willi Handler to explore the powerful story of his parents—Holocaust survivors from Poland and Romania—and the lasting impact their...

Send us Fan Mail Ordinary Heroes (hmTv) In this powerful episode of Ordinary Heroes , Bernie Furshpan sits down with Dr. Mishy Lesser for a deeply honest conversation about truth, history, and the courage to act. Dr. Lesser challenges the way history is often taught, exposing the dangers of “twistery”—distorted narratives that erase Indigenous voices and realities. Together, they explore why confr...

Send us Fan Mail Ep 539: Ordinary Heroes What if the most powerful lessons in life weren’t taught in a classroom—but behind a camera? In this inspiring episode of Ordinary Heroes , Bernie Furshpan sits down with Rob Zahn, longtime director of one of the nation’s most historic high school television programs in Great Neck, New York. What began as a pioneering media initiative in the 1950s has becom...

Send us Fan Mail Ep 537: Unmasked Unfiltered Unapologetic What does it really mean to serve, to sacrifice, and to stand up when it matters most? In this powerful episode, Bali Lerner sits down with Ira Kohler—American-born lone soldier, IDF paratrooper, and author of Once a Paratrooper: The Story of a Lone Soldier in the Gaza War . Ira shares his deeply personal journey from Long Island to the fro...

Send us Fan Mail Ep 539: Ordinary Heroes What does it truly mean to show up for others when the world feels broken? In this deeply moving episode of Ordinary Heroes , Bernie Furshpan sits down with Chavi Kahan—an everyday person doing extraordinary work. What began as a personal response to the events of October 7th has evolved into a relentless mission of compassion, action, and impact. Chavi sha...

Send us Fan Mail Ep. 536 | The Israeli Bond on hmTv In this compelling episode, Gal Swisa Cohen sits down with entrepreneur Omry Sitner for a conversation that moves from crisis to creation, and from identity to impact. Omry shares his firsthand experience of October 7th in Israel and how, instead of launching a startup that day, he joined a grassroots effort using technology to help locate missin...

Send us Fan Mail Ep 535: History Repeats (Part 2) In this compelling continuation of History Repeats , host Liam Carballal welcomes back historian Richard Acritelli to explore one of the most pivotal turning points in global history. From the dynamic leadership of Theodore Roosevelt to the seismic impact of the Russo-Japanese War, this episode dives into how a rising Japan shocked the world, how a...

Send us Fan Mail Ep 334: History Repeats History is not just something we study. It echoes, it warns, and sometimes, it repeats. In this compelling episode of History Repeats , host Liam Carballal sits down with military historian Richard Acritelli for a wide-ranging conversation that bridges past and present with striking clarity. Richard begins by sharing exciting developments around his expandi...

Send us Fan Mail Ep 533: Putting the Brakes on Bullying What does bullying look like beyond the schoolyard? In this powerful and deeply human episode, host Samantha Sosnik is joined by co-host Bernie Furshpan and special guests Rachel and Jeff Miller, a remarkable couple whose lives are dedicated to helping others in ways most people never imagine. From performing life-changing surgeries in Haiti...

Send us Fan Mail Ep 532 – Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guest Alan Govenar | hmTv What does it mean to give voice to the voiceless—and who gets to tell the story? In this powerful episode of Ordinary Heroes , host Bernie Furshpan sits down with acclaimed writer, filmmaker, and founder of Documentary Arts, Alan Govenar. Together, they explore the profound role storytelling plays in prese...

Send us Fan Mail Ep 531: Disrupting Hate In this timely and thought-provoking episode of Disrupting Hate on hmTv, host Kenneth Schachter sits down with Rabbi Susie Moskowitz, senior rabbi of Temple Beth Torah in Melville, New York, for a meaningful conversation about identity, resilience, and confronting hate in today’s world. Recorded on the eve of Yom HaShoah, the discussion explores the rising...

Send us Fan Mail Ep 529: The Israeli Bond (Part 1) In this deeply moving episode of The Israeli Bond on hmTv, host Gal Swisa Cohen sits down with Hedva Montias, Director of the Shlichut Initiative at UJA Federation of New York, for an intimate and powerful conversation about legacy, survival, and memory. Rather than focusing solely on her professional role, Hedva shares the extraordinary story of...

Send us Fan Mail Ep 530: The Israeli Bond (Part 2) In Part 2 of this powerful conversation on The Israeli Bond on hmTv, host Gal Swisa Cohen continues her discussion with Hedva Montias, exploring how Israel honors and supports Holocaust survivors today and what that reveals about the heart of Israeli society. Building on the deeply personal story shared in Part 1, this episode shifts to Hedva’s le...