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hmTv is a podcast platform dedicated to exploring the humanity in all of us through impactful stories and discussions.   Executive Producer Bernie Furshpan has developed a state-of-the-art podcast studio within the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center, creating a dynamic platform for dialogue. Hosting more than 20 series and their respective hosts, the studio explores a wide range of subjects—from Holocaust and tolerance education to pressing contemporary issues and matters of humanity. 

  1. 3D AGO

    Ep 371: Legacy Chronicles with Zachary Graulich and guest Susanne Seperson on hmTv

    Send us a text Ep. 371 Legacy Chronicles | hmTv Host: Zachary Graulich Guest: Dr. Susanne Bleiberg Seperson In this powerful episode of Legacy Chronicles, host Zachary Graulich sits down with Dr. Susanne Bleiberg Seperson, a second-generation Holocaust survivor, scholar, and global advocate, to explore how memory becomes mission and legacy becomes action. Dr. Seperson reflects on her parents’ survival during the Holocaust, including her mother’s imprisonment in Auschwitz and her later role as a beloved educator at the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center. She shares how growing up surrounded by absence, resilience, and an unwavering belief in education shaped her life’s work. The conversation traces Dr. Seperson’s journey from academia to international advocacy, including her groundbreaking course on the Sociology of the Holocaust and her leadership at the United Nations combating antisemitism and promoting peace. Together, they examine why Holocaust education remains urgently relevant today, how historical truth is challenged and distorted, and why hope, perseverance, and moral responsibility must guide future generations. This episode is a moving testament to the power of education, the importance of intergenerational storytelling, and the enduring responsibility to protect truth and humanity in an increasingly complex world. Legacy Chronicles is produced by the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center and streamed on hmTv. Support the show

    24 min
  2. DEC 19

    Ep 368: The Israeli Bond with Gal Swisa Cohen and guest David Black P1 on hmTv

    Send us a text Ep 368 – The Israeli Bond | David Black (Part 1) Hosted by Gal Swisa Cohen | hmTv What does it mean to be Jewish first as a people—and only then as a faith? And how does Israel shape that identity for Jews living in the diaspora? In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, host Gal Swisa Cohen sits down with David Black, recently retired Executive Director of the Sid Jacobson JCC of Long Island, to explore the formative moments that shaped his Jewish identity, his lifelong connection to Israel, and his philosophy of community building. David reflects on growing up during the Six-Day War, discovering the difference between minority and majority Jewish life, and how his year living in Israel changed his understanding of freedom, belonging, and peoplehood. He also shares insights from an extraordinary career spanning Jewish communal leadership, cultural diplomacy as CEO of the French Institute Alliance Française in New York, and international human-rights work uncovering Holocaust mass graves in Eastern Europe. This episode lays the foundation for a deeper discussion on the inseparable bond between Israel and the Jewish diaspora—why each needs the other, and what happens when that connection is neglected. 🔹 Jewish identity vs. Judaism  🔹 Israel as lived experience, not symbolism  🔹 Culture as a bridge between communities  🔹 Leadership, peoplehood, and purpose 👉 Stay tuned for Part 2, where the conversation continues with an in-depth look at Israel engagement, the creation of the Center for Israel, and building sustainable bonds across continents. Support the show

    26 min
  3. DEC 10

    Ep 365: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz and guest Shlomie Rabin on hmTv

    Send us a text Ep. 365 – Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz & Cantor Shlomi Rabin A Hanukkah & Yud Tes Kislev Special — Lighting the Inner and Outer World In this heart-warming holiday episode, host Arnie Herz welcomes Cantor Shlomi Rabin back to Habits of a Whole Heart for a spirited exploration of two luminous celebrations — Yud Tes Kislev, the “New Year of Chassidus,” and Hanukkah, the festival of light. Together, they unravel the spiritual drama behind the Alter Rebbe’s historic liberation, the heavenly “trial” over whether humanity was ready for the inner teachings of the soul, and why those teachings were ultimately released to ignite transformation from within. Shlomi sings the haunting Chassidic melody Pada B’Shalom Nafshi and reflects on its message of partnership — we trust God, and God trusts us. From there, the conversation flows into Hanukkah rituals, the symbolism of the Shamash candle, why light grows one night at a time, and how Jewish practice turns metaphors into lived spiritual reality. The episode dips into music, theology, laughter, jelly donuts, dreidels, and heartfelt reminders that service, joy, and inner light are renewable forces — the more we share, the more we shine. This is an episode full of warmth, wisdom, and melody — a perfect listen for anyone seeking meaning, connection, or a little light in uncertain times. Tune in, lift your heart, and pass the flame forward. Happy Hanukkah — and happy Chassidus New Year. Support the show

    28 min
  4. DEC 8

    Ep 364: The Dana Download with Dana Arschin and guest Jen Aks on hmTv

    Send us a text Episode 364: The Dana Download with Jen Aks In this uplifting episode of The Dana Download, host Dana Arschin welcomes coach, author, and TEDx speaker Jen Aks, founder of The Power of Gesture, for a conversation that blends intuition, healing, Jewish identity, and the courage to rewrite your life. With Dana’s six-year-old daughter Maya co-hosting from her lap, the episode takes on a refreshingly human tone—equal parts heart, humor, and hard truth. Jen breaks down her pioneering “bodyset” practice, where emotional awareness moves from the head into the hands, and shares how her new book, Your Body Is Speaking, helps people listen to the intelligence their bodies have been trying to share all along. The two dive into: • How movement, gesture, and embodiment can unlock clarity  • Turning fear into excitement and anxiety into action  • What dance taught Jen about confidence, storytelling, and purpose  • Jewish identity, family legacy, and generational responsibility  • The life-shaping choice of ending a 20-year marriage—and what growth looks like on the other side This episode reminds us that intuition is not mystical—it’s biological—and that true leadership starts from the inside out. Whether you’re a parent, a seeker, a creator, or someone standing at your own crossroads, you’ll find wisdom here and a relatable nudge toward self-trust. Tune in for a warm, thoughtful, empowering talk that leaves you thinking long after the mics are off. Support the show

    25 min

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hmTv is a podcast platform dedicated to exploring the humanity in all of us through impactful stories and discussions.   Executive Producer Bernie Furshpan has developed a state-of-the-art podcast studio within the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center, creating a dynamic platform for dialogue. Hosting more than 20 series and their respective hosts, the studio explores a wide range of subjects—from Holocaust and tolerance education to pressing contemporary issues and matters of humanity.