Ep 623: The Israeli Bond with Gal Swisa Cohen and guest Roni Raffeld P2 on hmTv

Ep 623: The Israeli Bond with Gal Swisa Cohen and guest Roni Raffeld P2 on hmTv

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2449781/fan_mail/new] In this powerful Part 2 episode of The Israeli Bond on hmTv, host Gal Swisa Cohen continues her conversation with Roni Raffeld Bluth, wife of wounded IDF soldier Pitzi Bluth, reservist, mother of four, and creator of the podcast Alumot Krav. Roni shares how her husband’s injury after October 7th revealed a larger, often unseen story: the emotional wounds carried by spouses, children, and families of wounded soldiers. She explains the meaning behind Alumot Krav, a podcast dedicated to giving voice to the wives and partners living through the “battle after the battle.” Together, Gal and Roni discuss trauma, resilience, invisible injuries, family recovery, and the importance of documenting these testimonies as part of Israel’s story. Roni also shares her hopes for expanding Alumot Krav beyond podcasting into a broader movement that honors the strength of women, families, and children affected by war. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2449781/support]

Ep 622: The Israeli Bond with Gal Swisa Cohen and guest Roni Raffeld P1 on hmTv

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2449781/fan_mail/new] In this powerful Part 1 episode of The Israeli Bond on hmTv, host Gal Swisa Cohen welcomes Roni Raffeld Bluth, wife of a wounded IDF soldier, reservist, mother of four, and creator of the podcast Alumot Krav, which gives voice to the wives of wounded soldiers since October 7th. Roni shares her deeply personal story of life before the war, her family’s return to Israel after a mission in Montreal, and the terrifying moments of October 7th and October 9th, when her husband, Pitzi, was severely wounded in battle in northern Israel. Through honesty, strength, and remarkable clarity, Roni describes the impact of injury not only on the soldier, but on the entire family, including the emotional journey of helping her children understand their father’s recovery. This episode explores courage, motherhood, resilience, service, and the unseen battle that continues long after a soldier leaves the battlefield. Roni’s story is a moving reminder that behind every wounded soldier stands a family carrying its own wounds, its own fears, and its own extraordinary strength. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2449781/support]

Ep 621: Education in Motion with Donna Rosenblum and guest Mitch Bickman on hmTv

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2449781/fan_mail/new] In this episode of Education in Motion on hmTv, host Donna Rosenblum, Director of Education at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center, welcomes Mitch Bickman, Director of Social Studies for the Oceanside School District, for a thoughtful conversation about history, empathy, Holocaust education, and the evolving role of social studies in today’s classrooms. Mitch shares his journey from classroom teacher to district leader and discusses how Oceanside approaches history through critical thinking, multiple perspectives, storytelling, and age-appropriate Holocaust education. Together, Donna and Mitch explore the importance of teaching students not what to think, but how to think, especially in a world shaped by social media, misinformation, headlines, algorithms, and competing narratives. The conversation also highlights the power of testimony, the need to foster upstanders, and the importance of empathy as a foundation for learning. From Big History to media literacy, this episode reminds us that education is not only about content, but about helping young people become thoughtful, informed, and compassionate human beings. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2449781/support]

Ep 620 Influential Origins with Alan Mindel and guest Ramon Maislen P3 on hmTv

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2449781/fan_mail/new] Ep. 620 — Influential Origins with Alan Mindel Guest: Ramon Maislen — Part 3 hmTv at HMTC In Part 3 of Influential Origins, host Alan Mindel concludes his conversation with Brooklyn real estate investor and community advocate Ramon Maislen with a powerful discussion about media, misinformation, antisemitism, and the dangerous blurring of news and opinion. Alan and Ramon examine how trusted institutions, including major newspapers, can shape public understanding not only through what they report, but through what they choose to emphasize, downplay, or frame as opinion. The conversation explores how digital media, social media, and activist-driven narratives have changed the way people consume information and how easily falsehoods can become accepted as fact when repeated often enough. Ramon discusses his concerns over coverage related to October 7th, the denial or minimization of atrocities against Israeli victims, and the impact of publishing unverified claims that create false moral equivalencies. Alan and Ramon also address how antisemitism is showing up in local politics, public protests, universities, Jewish institutions, and even everyday community spaces. The episode closes with a call for stronger civic awareness, critical thinking, media literacy, and moral courage. Alan and Ramon emphasize that young people must be taught how to distinguish news from opinion, facts from propaganda, and activism from hate. This final installment is a direct warning about the power of narrative and the responsibility each generation has to defend truth, protect Jewish life, and stand against hatred before silence becomes permission. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2449781/support]

Ep 619: Influential Origins with Alan Mindel and guest Ramon Maislen P2 on hmTv

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2449781/fan_mail/new] Ep. 619 — Influential Origins with Alan Mindel Guest: Ramon Maislen — Part 2 hmTv at HMTC In Part 2 of Influential Origins, host Alan Mindel continues his conversation with Brooklyn real estate investor and community advocate Ramon Maislen about the growing tensions inside local community spaces after October 7th. Alan and Ramon examine the BDS movement, the difference between personal boycotts and joining an organized campaign against Israel, and how political activism entered the Park Slope Food Coop, a once-welcoming community institution built around cooperation, diversity, and shared responsibility. Ramon reflects on his own Zionism, his belief in self-determination for both Jews and Palestinians, and his growing concern over activists who deny Jewish self-determination altogether. The conversation also explores troubling claims made inside the co-op, including the accusation of “Jewish supremacy,” and how such language echoes historic patterns of dehumanization. Together, Alan and Ramon discuss how apathy allows extreme voices to dominate local institutions, why local elections and civic participation matter, and how misinformation, social media, and ideological certainty can fracture communities that once prided themselves on inclusion. This episode is a direct and timely look at antisemitism, identity, community breakdown, and the urgent need for people of conscience to speak up before silence becomes surrender. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2449781/support]