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Send us a textEchoes of the Past – Episode 313 Guest: Consolee Nishimwe Host: Zachary Graulich Produced by: Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County (hmTv)In this powerful episode of Echoes of the Past, host Zachary Graulich sits down with Consolee Nishimwe, a survivor of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.At just 14 years old, Consolee’s life was forever changed as her family faced unthinkable violence, loss, and displacement. In this first part of her story, she shares memories of her joyful childhood in Rwanda, the growing signs of discrimination that preceded the genocide, and the harrowing first days after the violence began.Through her courage and faith, Consolee offers not only testimony of survival but also a message of love, resilience, and the importance of remembering humanity in the face of hatred.“Even when everything was taken away, my mother reminded us: pray. Keep your faith.”Tune in for an intimate, moving conversation that honors the memory of those lost and reminds us of the enduring strength of the human spirit.🕊️ Content Warning: This episode contains descriptions of violence and loss related to genocide, which may be distressing for some listeners.Support the show

Send us a textRaised by Survivors — Episode 315 Guest: Gayle Saks Host: Bernie Furshpan Produced by HMTC / hmTvIn this powerful episode of Raised by Survivors, host Bernie Furshpan sits down with writer, counselor, and mental-health advocate Gayle Saks, the daughter of a hidden child Holocaust survivor from Belgium. With honesty, humor, and unflinching courage, Gayle opens up about her mother’s trauma, her struggles with mental illness, and the legacy of silence and survival that shaped her childhood.Gayle shares how inherited trauma intersected with her own life journey — from growing up in Roslyn, to supporting individuals battling addiction, to sitting across from people with swastika tattoos while working in re-entry counseling. She talks about grief, depression, humor as medicine, raising a compassionate daughter, and her mission to help children who have lost parents to addiction through her grief camp.This conversation moves between memory and laughter, pain and purpose, reminding us that being raised by survivors means more than carrying trauma — it means carrying resilience, compassion, and responsibility forward.A raw and uplifting exploration of legacy, healing, mental health, and what it means to find light where others only see darkness.Support the show

Send us a textLegacy Chronicles— Episode 314 Host: Zachary Graulich Guest: Consolee Nishimwe Produced by: Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center / hmTvIn this deeply moving episode, Assistant Director of Education Zachary Graulich sits down with genocide survivor, author, and global human rights advocate Consolee Nishimwe. At just 14 years old during the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda, Consolee endured unimaginable loss, violence, and betrayal. She survived thanks to the courage of neighbors who risked their lives to protect her and her family.Consolee shares her childhood in Rwanda, the murder of her father and siblings, the terror of hiding, and the sexual violence she endured. Through profound resilience, her mother’s strength, and later the support of therapy and writing, she rebuilt her life. Her journey brought her to the United States, where she transformed grief into purpose and became a powerful voice for survivors and for human dignity around the world.This conversation explores survival, healing, faith, identity, and the moral duty to bear witness. Consolee reminds us that storytelling is not only remembrance. It is resistance — and a call to honor the past while safeguarding the future.A conversation that challenges, inspires, and reaffirms the strength of the human spirit.For more on Consolee and her memoir Tested to the Limit, visit HMTC.org.Support the show

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 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