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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]

Ep 580: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guest Robert Gryn on hmTv

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2449781/fan_mail/new] In this powerful episode of Ordinary Heroes on hmTv, host Bernie Furshpan welcomes Robert Gryn to share the extraordinary story of his father, Tony Gryn, a young Polish Jew who became a courageous rescuer during the Holocaust. Born in Poland and later raised in Paris, Tony Gryn was a brilliant medical student at the Sorbonne when World War II changed the course of his life. After surviving imprisonment by the Germans, he joined a Zionist youth resistance network in France and helped smuggle hundreds of Jewish children across the border into Switzerland. Working under constant threat from the Gestapo and German patrols, Tony relied on courage, intelligence, forged documents, and the help of brave members of the French population, including clergy and local officials. Robert Gryn shares remarkable details from his father’s life, including Tony’s work creating thousands of false identity documents for Jews hiding in occupied France, his efforts to save children from deportation, and the lasting impact of his actions on generations of survivors and their descendants. This episode is a moving tribute to a man who never called himself a hero, but whose bravery, humility, and determination helped save countless lives. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2449781/support]

Ep 579: Legacy Chronicles with Donna Rosenblum and guest Linda Houck on hmTv

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2449781/fan_mail/new] Ep 579 Legacy Chronicles with Donna Rosenblum and guest Linda Houck on hmTv In this heartfelt episode of Legacy Chronicles: Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future on hmTv, host Donna Rosenblum welcomes Linda Houck for a moving conversation about family memory, survival, and the responsibility of the second generation.  Linda shares the story of her parents, both from Vienna, whose lives were forever changed after the Anschluss. Her mother escaped to the United States, while her father endured imprisonment, escaped, and made his way to Zurich before eventually joining her in America. Linda also reflects on her extended family’s paths to New Zealand, Shanghai, Argentina, and the United States. As the youngest child and only daughter, Linda describes feeling like the family’s “memory keeper.” She speaks about growing up surrounded by German, Yiddish, survivor stories, and the lasting presence of Holocaust memory in her home. She also shares how this legacy influenced her 46-year career as a nurse, where she cared for many survivors with deep compassion. The conversation also highlights Linda’s connection to HMTC, the 2G community, survivor support, and the importance of preserving testimony as survivors age. This episode is a powerful reminder that every story matters, every voice deserves to be heard, and the work of remembrance must continue from one generation to the next. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2449781/support]