Ep 582: Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and guest Jake Ehrenreich P2 on hmTv

Ep 585: Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and guest Marisa Fox on hmTv

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2449781/fan_mail/new] Ep. 585, Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and guest Marisa Fox on hmTv In this powerful episode of Raised by Survivors, host Bernie Furshpan speaks with journalist and filmmaker Marisa Fox, director of the acclaimed documentary My Underground Mother. The film follows Marisa’s deeply personal investigation into the hidden life of her mother, Tamar, who claimed she was never a Holocaust victim, only a hero of the Jewish underground and Israel’s War of Independence. Through years of research across archives, survivor testimonies, and family secrets, Marisa uncovered a far more complex and painful truth involving identity, survival, secrecy, women’s slave labor camps, sexual trauma, resistance, and the emotional cost of silence in families of Holocaust survivors. Bernie and Marisa explore the shared experiences of second-generation survivors, the unanswered questions children often carry, and why so many women’s stories from the Holocaust remained hidden for decades. This moving conversation shines a light on courage, memory, trauma, truth, and the urgent responsibility to bring untold stories out of the darkness. My Underground Mother is currently appearing at festivals, museums, and special screenings. Learn more at myundergroundmother.com. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2449781/support]

Ep 584: The Israeli Bond with Gal Swisa Cohen and guest Bernie Furshpan on hmTv

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2449781/fan_mail/new] Ep. 584: The Israeli Bond with Gal Swisa Cohen Guest: Bernie Furshpan hmTv In this meaningful episode of The Israeli Bond, host Gal Swisa Cohen welcomes Bernie Furshpan for a personal and inspiring conversation about identity, Israel, resilience, and the power of hope. Born in Jaffa and raised in Brooklyn, Bernie shares his lifelong connection to Israel, his journey through many careers, and how his father’s survival of the Holocaust shaped his courage to keep saying yes to new possibilities. The conversation then turns to A Day of Hope, a powerful event Bernie helped create at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance on December 22. Bernie describes how music, dance, and the arts can heal, unite, and reveal the true spirit of coexistence in Israel. Through Jewish, Muslim, Druze, Christian, and international students performing together, the academy became a living example of what hope looks like in action. The episode also explores the making of the documentary The Making of Day of Hope, which captures the love, planning, collaboration, and emotional impact behind this extraordinary event. At its heart, this conversation is a reminder that Israel’s national anthem is called Hatikvah, “The Hope,” and that even in difficult times, hope remains one of Israel’s greatest strengths. A moving episode about homeland, humanity, resilience, and the healing language of the arts.  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2449781/support]

Ep 583: The Israeli Bond with Gal Swisa Cohen and guest Eyal Eshel on hmTv

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2449781/fan_mail/new] Ep 583: The Israeli Bond with Gal Swisa Cohen and guest Eyal Eshel on hmTv In this powerful and deeply emotional episode of The Israeli Bond on hmTv, host Gal Swisa Cohen sits down with Eyal Eshel, father of Roni Eshel, an IDF observer who was killed on October 7. Eyal shares Roni’s story, from her joyful childhood and unforgettable smile to her service as an observer at Nahal Oz, where she served as one of Israel’s eyes along the Gaza border. He speaks openly about the warnings Roni shared before October 7, the final messages sent from the command room, the 34 agonizing days when she was listed as missing, and the painful journey toward identifying and honoring her memory. The conversation also explores Eyal’s mission after tragedy: demanding accountability, preserving Roni’s legacy, and building a living memorial park filled with children, fruit trees, nature, and smiles, reflecting the spirit of the daughter he continues to carry with him every day. This episode is a moving tribute to courage, memory, responsibility, and the enduring love of a father determined that Roni’s story, and the stories of all those lost on October 7, will never be forgotten.  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2449781/support]

Ep 582: Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and guest Jake Ehrenreich P2 on hmTv

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2449781/fan_mail/new] In Episode 582, Part 2 of Raised by Survivors on hmTv, host Bernie Furshpan continues his powerful conversation with Jake Ehrenreich, acclaimed actor, musician, playwright, author of A Jew Grows in Brooklyn, and proud son of Holocaust survivors. Building on the warmth and humor of Part 1, Bernie and Jake turn to the urgent rise of antisemitism in New York City and beyond. Together, they explore Jewish identity, Zionism, Israel, political division, media influence, social media misinformation, and the painful reality that many Jews today feel afraid to openly express who they are. Jake reflects on the lessons of his survivor parents, the importance of protecting Jewish communities, and the need for courage, honesty, and unity in a divided time. Bernie and Jake also discuss the responsibility to question, think independently, resist hatred, and recognize when criticism crosses into demonization and intimidation. At its heart, this episode is about memory, self-defense, pride, hope, and the human responsibility to stand against hate. It is a timely and deeply personal conversation about what it means to be raised by survivors, and what it means to carry that legacy forward with strength, humor, and humanity.  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2449781/support]

Ep 581: Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and guest Jake Ehrenreich P1 on hmTv

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2449781/fan_mail/new] In Episode 581, Part 1 of Raised by Survivors on hmTv, host Bernie Furshpan welcomes Jake Ehrenreich, acclaimed actor, musician, playwright, author, and proud son of Holocaust survivors, for a heartfelt and humorous conversation about identity, memory, family, and resilience. Jake reflects on his beloved autobiographical work, A Jew Grows in Brooklyn, sharing how his one-man show and book grew out of his experience as the child of survivors growing up between Brooklyn and the Catskills. He and Bernie discuss the unique world of survivor families, the Yiddish phrases, Eastern European food, music, humor, guilt, love, and cultural memories that shaped their childhoods. The conversation moves between laughter and deep emotion as Jake speaks about his parents’ survival, his mother’s grief, his father’s silence, and the power of storytelling to preserve what was almost lost. Together, Bernie and Jake explore how children of survivors carry history forward, not only through sorrow, but through humor, creativity, music, and a commitment to living fully. This episode is a warm, funny, and deeply meaningful tribute to Brooklyn, Jewish identity, Holocaust memory, and the enduring strength of the survivor family legacy.  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2449781/support]