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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 20

    Ep 370: The Israeli Bond with Gal Swisa Cohen and guest David Black P3 on hmTv

    Send us a text Ep 370: The Israeli Bond — David Black (Part 3) In the final installment of this three-part series on The Israeli Bond, host Gal Swisa Cohen sits down once more with David Black for an unflinching conversation about the realities facing Jewish communities in the aftermath of October 7. David reflects on the immediate global response to the attacks, the surge of antisemitism across the diaspora, and the growing crisis of misinformation and narrative warfare surrounding Israel. Drawing on his decades of leadership in the Jewish communal world, he speaks candidly about institutional responsibility, moral clarity, and the consequences of losing the information war. The episode also explores David’s widely shared letter “We Accuse,” the role of the “silent majority,” and what individuals can do—practically and effectively—to push back against hate, distortion, and fear. The conversation concludes with a powerful reflection on Jewish peoplehood, Israel’s central role in the future of the Jewish world, and the necessity of connection, education, and resolve. This episode is not just a conversation—it’s a call to awareness, responsibility, and action. Support the show

    30 min

  3. DEC 19

    Ep 369: The Israeli Bond with Gal Swisa Cohen and guest David Black P2 on hmTv

    Send us a text Ep 369: The Israeli Bond — David Black (Part 2) In Part Two of this powerful conversation on The Israeli Bond, host Gal Swisa Cohen continues her in-depth discussion with David Black, former Executive Director of the C. Jacobson JCC and founder of the Randy Wobo-Melinsky Center for Israel on Long Island. David shares the thinking, instincts, and partnerships that led to the creation of one of the most influential Israel engagement models in North America. He explores the concept of Jewish peoplehood, the importance of authenticity in connecting American Jews with Israelis, and why Israel belongs at the heart of a Jewish Community Center. The conversation also traces the organic growth of the Center for Israel—from a single Israeli emissary to a region-wide hub that bridges synagogues, organizations, and generations. David further reflects on the formation of the Jewish Coalition on Long Island and why collaboration, not siloed leadership, is essential in today’s complex Jewish landscape. This episode offers insight, honesty, and a behind-the-scenes look at how listening, trust, and community-building can turn vision into lasting impact. 🎧 Stay tuned for Part Three, where the conversation turns to the current challenges facing Jewish communities in America today. Support the show

    26 min

  4. 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

  5. DEC 16

    Ep 367: The Butterfly Effect with Gilad Avrahami & Bernie Furshpan on hmTv

    Send us a text Ep 367 – The Butterfly Effect With Gilad Avrahami & Bernie Furshpan | hmTv In this thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation, Gilad Avrahami and Bernie Furshpan explore the powerful idea of the Butterfly Effect—the notion that small actions can ripple outward in ways we may never fully see or predict. Beginning with its scientific roots in chaos theory and moving into lived human experience, this episode examines how words, choices, and moments of kindness shape individuals, communities, and even history itself. Drawing connections to education, Holocaust remembrance, moral responsibility, and everyday decision-making, the discussion reminds us that no action is ever truly insignificant. Recorded at the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County, The Butterfly Effect invites listeners to reflect on their own impact in the world—and to recognize that change doesn’t require grand gestures. Sometimes, it starts with a single choice, a single voice, or a single act of care. Listen, reflect, and become part of the ripple. Support the show

    26 min

  6. DEC 14

    Ep 366: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guest Frank Pesce on hmTv

    Send us a text Ordinary Heroes – Episode 366 | Frank Pesce Host: Bernie Furshpan | hmTv In this powerful episode of Ordinary Heroes, Bernie Furshpan sits down with faith leader and bridge-builder Frank Pesce, founder of Swords into Plowshares (S2PS), for a deeply personal and forward-looking conversation about hope, responsibility, and action in uncertain times. Frank shares the vision behind S2PS — a global movement rooted in shared values, reconciliation, and turning conflict into constructive purpose. Together, Bernie and Frank explore the spiritual and human pull of Jerusalem, the urgency of educating young people in a world saturated by misinformation, and the importance of building real relationships across faiths, cultures, and nations. The conversation touches on the Abraham Accords, agricultural and humanitarian initiatives in Israel, the power of the arts to heal, and why investing in the next generation isn’t optional — it’s essential. This episode is about choosing hope over despair, building bridges instead of walls, and proving that ordinary people can do extraordinary things. A timely, heartfelt dialogue for anyone who believes the future is still worth building. Support the show

    26 min

  7. 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

  8. 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. 

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