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Episode 153: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan featuring Deborah Lauter
In Episode 153 of Ordinary Heroes, host Dr. Bernie Furshpan sits down with Deborah Lauter, Executive Director of the Olga Lengyel Institute (TOLI), at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County. Deborah shares insights into TOLI’s remarkable mission—educating educators about Holocaust studies, human rights, and contemporary antisemitism. Together, they discuss the profound impact teacher seminars have in empowering educators across the U.S. and Europe, the importance of combating misinformation through education, and why understanding Jewish life before and after the Holocaust is essential for fostering empathy and tolerance. Join Bernie and Deborah as they explore how education can counter hate, create community, and inspire a generation committed to "Never Again."
Listen in for a hopeful and heartfelt conversation about confronting the past to build a more compassionate future.