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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. 

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    Ep 429: The Past Has an Afterlife with Gilad Avrahami and guest Linda Burghardt on hmTv

    Send us a text Ep 429: The Past Has an Afterlife In this meaningful episode of The Past Has an Afterlife on hmTv, host Gilad Avrahami sits down with Linda Burghardt, scholar in residence at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, to explore the power of historical fiction in Holocaust education. Marking the HMTC Book Club’s 50th session, the conversation dives into why stories, not just facts, shape understanding. Linda shares how carefully chosen novels open emotional pathways into history, how literature helps readers grasp the human experience behind historical events, and why survival stories matter. She also reflects on her own family’s past, revealing how personal artifacts carry memory across generations. This episode examines how fiction builds empathy, sparks discussion, and helps readers navigate moral complexity while connecting the past to today’s world. A thoughtful look at how reading becomes remembrance, and how stories ensure history continues to live, teach, and guide. Support the show

    27 min

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    Ep 428: Education in Motion with Donna Rosenblum and guest Liza Wiemer on hmTv

    Send us a text Ep 428: Education in Motion What happens when a classroom assignment crosses a moral line — and two students decide to say no? In this powerful episode of Education in Motion, educator Donna Rosenblum sits down with author Liza Wiemer to discuss her novel The Assignment, inspired by real events. The story centers on high school students asked to argue in favor of Nazi policies — and the courage it takes to refuse. Their decision sparks a ripple effect that moves from classroom to community to national conversation. Together, Donna and Liza explore student voice, moral courage, and the difference between free speech and informed speech. They tackle the role of social media in amplifying both truth and misinformation, the dangers of “curricular violence,” and why critical thinking is more urgent than ever. This conversation challenges educators, parents, and students to ask a tough question: When something feels wrong, will you speak up — and how? An essential listen for anyone who believes education should build conscience, not silence it. Support the show

    27 min

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    Ep 427: The Dana Download with Dana Arschin and guest Justine Re on hmTv

    Send us a text Episode 427 – The Dana Download In this heartfelt and high-energy episode of The Dana Download on hmTv, host Dana Arschin Kraslow sits down with longtime friend and former fellow reporter Justine Re for a conversation that blends career pivots, media life, friendship, and love. Justine shares her journey from musical theater kid to multimedia journalist, working her way through local newsrooms before making the bold leap into public relations with LMPR Communications. The two dive into the realities of life in television news, the grind behind the glamour, and how storytelling skills never go to waste, even when careers evolve. They also revisit the unforgettable Style It Forward fundraiser they collaborated on, celebrating fashion, community, and meaningful causes, and reflect on how purpose-driven events can uplift and connect people in powerful ways. On the personal side, Justine opens up about meeting her fiancé Neil, blending Catholic and Jewish traditions, and planning a wedding that honors both faiths. The conversation highlights modern interfaith love, shared values, and how relationships can expand our understanding of culture and community. With laughter, nostalgia, and genuine warmth, this episode is about growth, reinvention, and the people who shape our lives along the way. Support the show

    23 min

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    Ep 426: Disrupting Hate with Ken Schachter and guest Risto Huvila on hmTv

    Send us a text Episode 426 – Disrupting Hate In this episode of Disrupting Hate on hmTv, host Ken Schachter speaks with Finnish political analyst and media host Risto Huvila about the evolving landscape of antisemitism, faith, and geopolitics in Europe. Broadcasting from Helsinki, Huvila offers a rare perspective on Jewish life in Finland, Christian support for Israel at the grassroots level, and the complex political alliances shaping attitudes toward Israel across the continent. The conversation explores the role of education in countering hate, the rise of anti-Israel activism on campuses and in public discourse, and the importance of Holocaust remembrance as a tool for moral clarity. Huvila shares how his personal faith journey led him into decades of study on Jewish history, theology, and modern Israel, and why he firmly rejects replacement theology in favor of deeper Jewish Christian understanding. This episode is a clear-eyed look at how misinformation spreads, how alliances form, and what individuals can actually do to push back. From engaging political leaders to highlighting Israel’s global innovations, the message is simple: education, courage, and honest dialogue are still the strongest tools for disrupting hate. Support the show

    24 min

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    Ep 425: Legacy Chronicles with Zachary Graulich and guest Vivian Rick on hmTv

    Send us a text Ep 425 | Legacy Chronicles On this powerful episode of Legacy Chronicles, Zachary Graulich of the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County sits down with second generation survivor Vivian Rick for an intimate and deeply moving conversation about memory, silence, and responsibility. Vivian shares the remarkable survival stories of both of her parents. Her father escaped Nazi Europe, served in the U.S. Army as a multilingual interrogator, and searched for his missing parents in the ruins of Vienna. Her mother endured life under Nazi occupation in Vienna, showing quiet defiance even as her family lost everything. Together, their journeys reflect resilience, displacement, and the complicated aftermath of survival. Growing up, Vivian knew something had happened but was raised in a household where trauma lived in silence. It wasn’t until later in life, after becoming a mother herself, that she felt a calling to step into Holocaust education. For the past 16 years, she has served as a docent, transforming history from dates and statistics into human stories that students can feel and understand. This episode explores the emotional legacy carried by second generation families, the impact of unspoken trauma, and why personal testimony remains one of the most powerful tools in combating hatred today. Vivian’s message is clear: we owe remembrance not only to our families, but to the millions whose voices were lost. Support the show

    26 min

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    Ep 424: Inheriting Memory with Rebecca Sparacio and guest Tamara Healy on hmTv

    Send us a text Ep 424 | Inheriting Memory What does it mean to carry history you did not live through, yet feel every day? In this powerful episode of Inheriting Memory on hmTv, host Rebecca Sparacio speaks with Tamara Healy, a third generation descendant of Holocaust survivors, about identity, resilience, and the quiet ways trauma and strength travel through families. Tamara reflects on growing up surrounded by pride, gratitude, and deep family connection, while also navigating antisemitism and ignorance outside her community. She shares how her grandparents’ survival stories, her parents’ values, and her own experiences as a school counselor and mother shape the way she responds to hate today. From childhood memories and intergenerational anxiety to the urgency of Holocaust education and the impact of October 7, this conversation bridges past and present with honesty and heart. This episode explores how memory becomes responsibility, why education still matters, and what each of us can do to stand against hatred with facts, dignity, and humanity. A meaningful conversation from hmTv, a podcast of the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County. Support the show

    25 min

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    Ep 423: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Gary Glick P3 on hmTv

    Send us a text Ep 423  The Fog of War and Humanity (Part 3) In the powerful conclusion of this three-part conversation, host Richard Acritelli and Army veteran Gary Glick bring history home — literally. What begins with stories of Holocaust survivors and forgotten heroes like Tibor Rubin expands into a deeply personal reflection on how local encounters with history can shape a lifetime. Richard shares a vivid memory from his youth delivering appliances in Nassau County, where a chance moment inside a customer’s home revealed Holocaust artifacts and a survivor’s journey from Auschwitz to Israel to America. Decades later, physical evidence of camp currency resurfaces, confirming what he saw and underscoring how much history still lives quietly among us. Gary speaks about the emotional responsibility that comes with meeting survivors, attending funerals where few others show up, and ensuring that names and lives are not erased with time. From Kindertransport children who became nurses, to community members connected through the Jewish War Veterans, the episode highlights how remembrance is not abstract. It is personal, local, and urgent. Together, they explore the challenges of Holocaust education, the limits of classroom time, and the necessity of dedicated programs to teach genocide, warfare, and humanity. The conversation also touches on the long history of Jewish service in the U.S. military and why preserving those records remains essential to combating denial and distortion. This episode is a reminder that history is not just in museums or textbooks. It lives in neighborhoods, in stories passed quietly, and in the responsibility we carry to make sure humanity truly matters. Support the show

    15 min

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    Ep 422: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Gary Glick P2 on hmTv

    Send us a text Ep 422  The Fog of War and Humanity (Part 2) In part two of this moving conversation, host Richard Acritelli continues his discussion with Army veteran Gary Glick, commander in the Jewish War Veterans, as they explore how military service, memory, and identity shape a lifetime of purpose. Gary reflects on the lasting impact of visiting Dachau concentration camp memorial site as a young soldier and how that moment still lives vividly in his mind more than five decades later. He shares how his time as a chaplain’s assistant deepened his respect for faith, tradition, and the diversity of religious life within the military. The episode moves beyond the battlefield into what happens after service. Gary’s return home, meeting his wife, building a career through the GI Bill, and eventually finding his calling with fellow veterans all reveal how lives are shaped by both fate and choice. Most powerfully, Gary speaks about Holocaust survivors who later served in the U.S. military, forgotten heroes whose stories remain largely untold. From Korean War Medal of Honor recipient Tibor Rubin to resistance fighters and former prisoners of camps who wore American uniforms, this episode highlights the urgency of preserving living history before it disappears. This is a story about memory, responsibility, and the unbreakable thread connecting past sacrifice to present duty. Support the show

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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. 

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  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
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