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Episode 60
Kinder People. Kindest People. with Peter Suchmann and guest Larry Gochman
“Surviving the Forest: A Boy's Resistance During the Holocaust”
In this powerful episode of Kinder People. Kindest People., host Peter Suchmann sits down with Holocaust survivor Larry Gochman, who recounts his harrowing yet inspiring journey from a small Jewish town in Poland to the frozen forests where he hid and fought for survival during World War II.
Larry shares vivid memories of a joyful childhood disrupted by the Nazi invasion, his family’s decision to flee the ghettos, and the unimaginable hardships endured in the forest for over two years. At just 13, he was declared a man and became part of a network of partisans resisting German occupation. From makeshift bar mitzvahs in the woods to narrowly escaping death, Larry's story is one of resilience, faith, and the unbreakable human spirit.
He also speaks about his postwar life in America, the importance of the State of Israel, and his work with survivor groups like Holocaust Heroes and Live to Tell, ensuring that the next generation never forgets.
This is an unforgettable episode that honors memory, survival, and the enduring light of humanity in history’s darkest times.
Listen now on hmTv.