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Send us a textEpisode 312: Humanity in the ArtsIn this soulful and intellectually rich episode of Humanity in the Arts, host Ranelle Wolf sits down with Rabbi Josh Franklin of the Jewish Center of the Hamptons for a journey through faith, creativity, and the search for meaning.Recorded at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center, this conversation explores how art and spirituality shape moral imagination, community, and courage in challenging times. Rabbi Franklin reflects on interfaith study, the power of Torah as a mirror for personal growth, and the surprising beauty within the Jewish diaspora experience. Together, they examine the creative calling, the deeper meaning of Lech Lecha (“go to yourself”), and how artists like Marc Chagall bridged tradition and modernity to express suffering, hope, and transcendence.At its heart, this episode calls us to know ourselves, honor difference, build bridges, and create beauty in a fractured world. Whether you are an artist, a seeker, or someone trying to live with purpose, this conversation will inspire you to see your life as a canvas and your values as your greatest work of art.Tune in. Reflect deeply. And go to yourself.Support the show

Send us a textEpisode 311: Humanity in the Arts with Ranelle Wolf and Guest Panagiota Betty Tufariello, Esq.In this deeply thoughtful episode of Humanity in the Arts on hmTv, host Ranelle Wolf sits down with Panagiota Betty Tufariello, an intellectual property attorney, scientist, and advocate for creative expression, to explore how art, faith, and human intellect shape who we are.From her classical education in Greece to her journey through chemistry, law, and motherhood, Betty shares how creativity and reason coexist — and why protecting the creative spirit is essential to preserving our humanity. The conversation moves from the philosophy of ancient Athens to the modern struggles of artists and musicians, culminating in Betty’s moving story about her daughter’s connection to Michael Klinghoffer and the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, where she now helps raise funds for students whose lives and studies were disrupted by war.This episode is a powerful reminder that art is not a luxury — it’s a lifeline, a form of courage, and a bridge between human hearts.🎧 Listen to Episode 311 of Humanity in the Arts — where creativity, compassion, and conscience meet.Support the show

Send us a textEp 310: The Dana Download with Dana Arschin and Guest Michelle PerchukIn this inspiring episode of The Dana Download on hmTv, host Dana Arschin sits down with Michelle Perchuk, founder of MTV Coaching, executive career strategist, and Forbes Coaches Council member. Together, they explore how purpose, mindset, and authenticity can transform not only a person’s career—but their entire life.Michelle shares her journey from corporate recruiting to building a global coaching company that helps executives rediscover fulfillment, confidence, and meaning in their work. From navigating change to finding spiritual alignment, this conversation dives deep into what it truly means to live and lead with intention.💡 Topics include:The link between Judaism, purpose, and personal growthHow even CEOs need coaching to feel fulfilledThe transformation from “transactional” to “transformational” workWhy confidence is the secret currency in career successTo learn more about Michelle’s work, visit mtvcoaching.com.🎙️ The Dana Download is produced by hmTv, the podcast platform of the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, where stories of resilience, humanity, and hope take center stage.Support the show

Send us a textEp 308: Habits of a Whole Heart with Cantor Shlomie Rabin (Part 1)In this deeply moving episode of Habits of a Whole Heart on hmTv, host Arnie Herz sits down with Cantor Shlomie Rabin, a gifted singer and spiritual teacher whose voice and wisdom awaken the soul. Together, they explore the profound connection between music, spirituality, and inner wholeness — how song transcends words, bridges divides, and serves as a direct pathway to the heart.Cantor Rabin shares insights on how music unites people beyond culture, language, and faith, and why using our God-given gifts is essential to living a life of purpose and joy. Through heartfelt conversation — and moments of spontaneous song — Arnie and Shlomie illuminate how melody can heal, inspire, and remind us what truly matters.🎙️ Habits of a Whole Heart is part of the Humanity Matters series on hmTv, produced by the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County.Stay tuned for Part 2, where Cantor Rabin returns for more music, meaning, and heart-centered reflection.Support the show

Send us a textEp 309: Habits of a Whole Heart with Cantor Shlomie Rabin (Part 2)In this soulful continuation of their conversation, host Arnie Herz welcomes back Cantor Shlomie Rabin for Part 2 of Habits of a Whole Heart — an exploration of how music, faith, and gratitude can open the soul and transform everyday life.From the haunting beauty of Unetaneh Tokef to the joyful energy of Dayenu and Al Tidag, Cantor Rabin reveals how Jewish music carries both the weight of reflection and the lightness of hope. Together, he and Arnie dive into timeless themes — the healing power of song, the role of gratitude in spiritual wholeness, and the unspoken language that connects us beyond words.Listeners will be moved by live singing, heartfelt wisdom, and the inspiring reminder that music is the “quill of the soul” — a bridge between the human and the divine.🎙️ Habits of a Whole Heart is part of the Humanity Matters series on hmTv, produced by the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County.Tune in and let your heart listen.Support the show

Send us a textEp. 307: Disrupting Hate with Kenneth Schachter and guest Joel Katz on hmTvIn this powerful episode of Disrupting Hate, host Kenneth Schachter sits down with Joel Katz, Northeast Regional Director of the March of the Living, to explore how this transformative journey keeps the memory of the Holocaust alive and strengthens Jewish identity across generations.Joel shares the remarkable story of the March — from its beginnings in 1988 to its global reach today, uniting thousands of students from over 50 countries who walk together from Auschwitz to Birkenau on Yom HaShoah, then travel to Israel to celebrate life, renewal, and hope.He reflects on walking beside Holocaust survivors, the emotional weight of visiting preserved concentration camps, and the profound lessons of remembrance and resilience that each participant carries home.Through personal anecdotes — including his father’s role as a U.S. liberator and his own 26 years of leading groups — Joel reminds us that bearing witness is not a one-time act, but a lifelong responsibility.Episode Highlights:The origins and mission of the March of the LivingThe emotional journey from Poland to IsraelThe role of survivors and second-generation participantsHow remembrance can counter hate and inspire hopeA moving conversation about memory, identity, and action — proving that education and empathy remain our strongest tools in disrupting hate.Learn more or get involved: motl.orgSupport the show

Send us a textPodcast Title: The UN, Society, and Antisemitism Episode 304 (Part 1) Host: Dr. Susanne Seperson Guest: J.D. Solomon Series: hmTvDescription: In this powerful episode of The UN, Society, and Antisemitism on hmTv, host Dr. Susanne Seperson sits down with author and historian J.D. Solomon to explore antisemitism in early 20th-century America — from the Leo Frank lynching in 1915 to the sensational Leopold and Loeb murder case of 1924, and the rise of Christian nationalism intertwined with the Ku Klux Klan movement.Solomon, a former journalist and lifelong student of history, shares his personal reflections on growing up Jewish in mid-century America and how subtle prejudice coexisted with systemic exclusion. Together, he and Dr. Seperson trace how antisemitism evolved from overt hate to institutional barriers — and how events like the Leo Frank case still reverberate today.The discussion sheds light on overlooked figures like Daisy Douglas Barr, the “Imperial Empress” of the Indiana Women’s Klan, whose story reveals the unsettling intersection of religion, politics, and bigotry in American history.Part 1 ends with a preview of the next episode, where the conversation will turn to Father Charles Coughlin, Henry Ford, and the powerful media voices that helped normalize antisemitism in the U.S.Keywords: antisemitism, American history, Leo Frank, Leopold and Loeb, Ku Klux Klan, Daisy Douglas Barr, Christian nationalism, Jewish experience, hmTv, Susanne Seperson, J.D. SolomonSupport the show

Send us a textPodcast Title: The UN, Society, and Antisemitism Episode 305 (Part 2) Host: Dr. Susanne Seperson Guest: J.D. Solomon Series: hmTvDescription: In Part 2 of The UN, Society, and Antisemitism on hmTv, host Dr. Susanne Seperson continues her gripping conversation with author and historian J.D. Solomon, diving deeper into the rise of antisemitism in pre-World War II America and the powerful public figures who fueled it.Together, they unpack the influence of Father Charles Coughlin, the infamous “radio priest” who broadcast antisemitic propaganda to tens of millions; Henry Ford, whose newspaper The Dearborn Independent spread The Protocols of the Elders of Zion across the nation; and Charles Lindbergh, whose isolationist speeches revealed a troubling admiration for Nazi Germany.The discussion moves from history to proximity, exposing the existence of Camp Siegfried — a Nazi youth camp in Yaphank, Long Island — and the Silver Shirts, a homegrown fascist movement that mirrored Hitler’s Germany.Dr. Seperson and Solomon then connect these historical threads to today’s landscape — from modern hate speech and Christian nationalism to the disturbing reemergence of antisemitism in American life.This episode is both a history lesson and a wake-up call, reminding us that hate left unchecked doesn’t disappear — it evolves.Keywords: antisemitism, Father Coughlin, Henry Ford, Charles Lindbergh, Silver Shirts, Camp Siegfried, German American Bund, Holocaust education, hate speech, Christian nationalism, hmTv, Susanne Seperson, J.D. SolomonSupport the show

Send us a textEpisode 306: Legacy Chronicles with Donna Rosenblum and Guest Jack HershIn this powerful episode of Legacy Chronicles: Honoring the Past and Shaping the Future on hmTv, host Donna Rosenblum, Director of Education at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center, sits down with Jack Hersh, author, speaker, and proud son of Holocaust survivor David Hersh.Jack shares the extraordinary true story of his father’s survival through Auschwitz, Mauthausen, and Gusen—how he escaped the Nazis twice, was hidden by a courageous Austrian family, and rebuilt his life with resilience, humor, and kindness. Together, Donna and Jack explore what it means to grow up as a second-generation survivor (“2G”), the impact of inherited memory, and how one man’s humanity endured even after the darkest of times.Jack also reflects on discovering hidden chapters of his father’s story, his decision to write Death March Escape, and how the lessons of courage and faith remain urgently relevant in the world today—especially in the face of rising antisemitism and global conflict.An unforgettable conversation about remembrance, resilience, and the responsibility to speak truth.🎧 Legacy Chronicles — where every story honors the past to shape a more compassionate future.Support the show

Send us a textCreative People – Episode 303: Building with Heart and VisionHost: Jolanta ZameckaGuest: Architect Stuart NarofskyProduced by: hmTv at the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance CenterIn this inspiring episode of Creative People, host Jolanta Zamecka sits down with acclaimed architect Stuart Narofsky to explore how architecture can shape not only spaces, but lives. From the creation of the Children’s Memorial Amphitheater at the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center—born from the vision of the late Bob Praver—to innovative, sustainable design projects across the globe, Narofsky shares stories that bridge art, memory, and humanity.Together, they reflect on the power of design to foster healing, community, and connection—from rebuilding homes in Malibu after the wildfires to crafting a remote lodge in Alaska. With warmth and wisdom, Narofsky reminds us that great architecture is not only about form and function—it’s about heart, history, and human relationships.A conversation about creativity, empathy, and legacy — and how thoughtful design can help build a better world.Support the show