hmTv at HMTC Podcasts Ep 239: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guest Wendy Tepper on hmTv
Ep. 239: Ordinary Heroes with Wendy Tepper on hmTv
In this moving episode of Ordinary Heroes, host Bernie Furshpan sits down with Wendy Tepper of 3GNJ to explore the legacy of her grandfather, Holocaust survivor Oscar Cukierman, and her mission to carry his story forward. Wendy shares how her close bond with her grandfather shaped her life, how she discovered his survival through five concentration camps, and why she now works with 3G chapters nationwide to help other grandchildren of survivors become witnesses.
Together, Bernie and Wendy reflect on resilience, memory, and the urgent responsibility of the third generation in a time of rising antisemitism. From classrooms in New Jersey to virtual talks across the country, Wendy’s work ensures that the voices of survivors live on—teaching tolerance, pride, and the power of testimony.
Ordinary Heroes on hmTv highlights the extraordinary courage of ordinary people whose stories inspire action, empathy, and hope.