hmTv at HMTC Podcasts Ep 1: Influential Origins with Alan Mindel and guest Jonny Daniels on hmTv
In this episode of HMTV, host Alan Mindel sits down with guest Jonny Daniels for a powerful conversation about family, resilience, and identity. Jonny shares the incredible journey of his great-grandfather, a Holocaust survivor who fled Poland, built a life in London, and later faced the horrors of losing his entire family in the Holocaust.
From his Jewish upbringing in North London to his decision as a teenager to make Aliyah and join the IDF as a paratrooper, Jonny reflects on the personal and historical forces that shaped his life. He discusses the impact of Holocaust survivors on his military service, the challenges of being a lone soldier in Israel, and the unique resilience of Israeli society—especially after October 7th.
This episode explores why Jews today refuse to run, the importance of Israel as a homeland, and the ongoing threats Jewish communities face worldwide. A deeply personal and eye-opening discussion that you won’t want to miss!