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Send us Fan Mail History Repeats | Ep. 738: Rich Acritelli - Veterans Day and Lessons in Leadership | HMTC Veterans Day begins with an armistice, but its meaning extends far beyond the end of a war. Liam Carballal welcomes Rich Acritelli back to History Repeats for a conversation about service, leadership, military preparedness, and life after uniform. Rich traces the holiday from the end of World War I to its renaming in 1954, then examines how leaders such as George C. Marshall and Dwight D. Eisenhower learned from history. Their discussion explores Marshall’s practical care for soldiers, America’s preparations for World War II, the challenges of fighting across two theaters, and Eisenhower’s ability to unite people with different responsibilities and personalities. The conversation closes by honoring veterans who return home, raise families, build careers, and continue serving their communities. Remembering military history, Liam and Rich suggest, should help us recognize not only battles and commanders, but also the human cost of conflict and the enduring responsibilities of citizenship. History Repeats on hmTv | Host: Liam Carballal | Guest: Rich Acritelli A production of the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County 🔗 hmtcli.org 🎧 buzzsprout.com/2449781 📺 youtube.com/@hmTv-hmtc CHAPTER GUIDE 0:00 Introduction [time] Halloween History and Legendary Discussions [time] The Origins of Veterans Day [time] Pershing and Lessons of World War I [time] George C. Marshall’s Practical Leadership [time] Planning Battles Across Two World Wars [time] America Prepares for Global War [time] Learning in North Africa and Guadalcanal [time] Choosing Eisenhower to Lead [time] The Battle of the Bulge and War’s Aftermath [time] Military Service and Public Life [time] Veterans in Family and Community Life [time] Closing HASHTAGS #HistoryRepeats #VeteransDay #MilitaryHistory #Leadership #HMTC Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Putting the Brakes on Bullying | Ep. 737: Scott Lawrence - A Life of Healing and Purpose | HMTC Two families, two generations, and one connection come full circle in Jerusalem. On Putting the Brakes on Bullying, host Samantha Sosnik welcomes Dr. Scott Lawrence for a warm conversation about family legacy, healing, faith, purpose, and adventure. Their fathers, Marvin and Marty, were chiropractors, business partners, and friends in the 1970s. Decades later, Samantha and Scott finally met at Day of Hope. Scott recalls the house call that changed his career path and led him from emergency medicine toward chiropractic. He then shares how a planned trip through Europe became an unplanned move to Israel, where he and his wife, Heidi, raised their family and discovered a deeper sense of Jewish identity and community. The conversation also explores Scott’s belief that physical and spiritual wellbeing are connected, the kindness of strangers, an 18-day Atlantic crossing, and a family trek toward Mount Everest. His message is simple: live with purpose, remain open to adventure, and do something kind for someone today. Putting the Brakes on Bullying on hmTv | Host: Samantha Sosnik | Guest: Dr. Scott Lawrence A production of the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County 🔗 hmtcli.org 🎧 buzzsprout.com/2449781 📺 youtube.com/@hmTv-hmtc CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 0:50 Two chiropractic families reconnect 2:20 The house call that changed Scott’s path 4:15 Remembering Marvin and Marty 5:10 The accidental journey to Israel 9:15 Purpose, family, and belonging 10:35 Connecting physical and spiritual wellbeing 12:10 A taxi driver’s act of kindness 13:25 Sailing across the Atlantic 15:00 Everest and choosing adventure 16:15 Closing HASHTAGS #PuttingTheBrakesOnBullying #Kindness #Wellbeing #Purpose #HMTC Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Ordinary Heroes | Ep. 736: Julius Nehorai - Preserving Malta’s Jewish Heritage | HMTC Across Malta, ancient burial sites, historic streets, and a small living community tell a Jewish story spanning centuries. On Ordinary Heroes, host Bernie Furshpan welcomes his friend Julius Nehorai, chair of the Tayar Foundation for Jewish Heritage in Malta and vice president of the Commonwealth Jewish Council. Julius explains why he made Malta his home, how Shelly Tayar inspired his community involvement, and why preserving the island’s Jewish heritage became a personal responsibility. Their conversation explores Jewish life from Roman-era catacombs and Mdina’s historic Jewish quarter to the cemeteries at Kalkara, Ta’ Braxia, and Marsa. Julius describes restoration plans, visitor tours, cultural programs, and the new Chabad community center being developed in Sliema. Bernie and Julius also reflect on the shared family values, language, hospitality, and traditions connecting Jewish and Maltese life. Together, they offer a hopeful vision in which careful preservation, education, and welcoming visitors keep Malta’s Jewish story visible for future generations. Ordinary Heroes on hmTv | Host: Bernie Furshpan | Guest: Julius Nehorai A production of the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County 🔗 https://jewishheritagemalta.org/ hmtcli.org 🎧 buzzsprout.com/2449781 📺 youtube.com/@hmTv-hmtc CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 1:52 Why Julius made Malta home 3:00 Shelly Tayar and a heritage mission 4:42 Centuries of Jewish history in Malta 7:16 Jewish community life today 10:50 Founding the Tayar Foundation 11:19 Visiting Malta’s Jewish heritage sites 13:52 Three historic Jewish cemeteries 15:35 Restoring and expanding the Marsa cemetery 19:49 Shared Maltese and Jewish connections 23:02 Hopes for the future of Jewish life 24:21 Preserving heritage through friendship 25:15 Learn more at Jewish Heritage Malta 25:35 Closing HASHTAGS #OrdinaryHeroes #JewishHeritage #Malta #Preservation #HMTC Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Ordinary Heroes | Ep. 735: Meir Valman - How Israel Became a High-Tech Powerhouse | HMTC Israel’s high-tech success did not begin with a single company or breakthrough. It grew through generations of people, institutions, and international relationships. On Ordinary Heroes, host Bernie Furshpan welcomes historian and author Meir Valman to discuss his book, The Network Effect: The Origins of Israeli High-Tech. Meir traces the story from early efforts to build Jewish universities and the establishment of the Technion and Hebrew University to the Weizmann Institute’s creation of the first computer in the Middle East. The conversation explores Israeli innovations including ICQ and Waze, the global expansion of startups, and the importance of engineers learning business, management, and marketing. Meir also reflects on interviewing 150 people, including pioneering investor Dan Tolkovsky, whose humility revealed a recurring lesson: successful leaders credit the teams around them. Together, Bernie and Meir show how curiosity, persistence, education, and collaboration can connect across borders and generations to build an industry that changes the world. Ordinary Heroes on hmTv | Host: Bernie Furshpan | Guest: Meir Valman A production of the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County 🔗 hmtcli.org 🎧 buzzsprout.com/2449781 📺 youtube.com/@hmTv-hmtc CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 0:18 Meet Meir Valman and The Network Effect 1:58 Universities and the roots of innovation 4:23 Building the first computer in the Middle East 7:35 ICQ, Waze, and the network effect 10:49 How Israeli startups expand globally 13:43 Human stories behind the industry 18:18 International connections and investment 22:27 Israeli high-tech and the age of AI 27:09 Innovation and national adaptability 27:50 Where to find The Network Effect 28:05 Final reflections 29:28 Closing HASHTAGS #OrdinaryHeroes #TheNetworkEffect #Innovation #Leadership #HMTC Support the show

Send us Fan Mail It’s All About the Children | Ep. 734: De’Vante Montgomery - Faith Into Action, Part 2 | HMTC A moment of prayer at the Kotel gave De’Vante Montgomery a profound sense of home and strengthened his decision to continue his journey toward Judaism. In Part 2 of It’s All About the Children, hosts Carin Bail and Sami Steigman continue their conversation with De’Vante about faith, identity, advocacy, and responsibility to the next generation. He reflects on experiencing Shabbat in Jerusalem, returning to New York with renewed purpose, and learning that spiritual conviction does not require convincing everyone else to follow the same path. De’Vante explains why his advocacy emphasizes calm communication, cooperation, courage, and love of one’s neighbor. He calls on community organizations to respect their different strengths while finding practical ways to work together. The conversation also explores what draws him to Orthodox Judaism, how structure and mitzvot guide his daily life, and why faith continues to motivate his service. His final challenge is simple: move beyond posting and participate in meaningful work. It’s All About the Children on hmTv | Hosts: Carin Bail and Sami Steigman | Guest: De’Vante Malik Montgomery A production of the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County 🔗 hmtcli.org 🎧 buzzsprout.com/2449781 📺 youtube.com/@hmTv-hmtc CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 0:53 Feeling at home at the Kotel 2:23 Shabbat in Jerusalem and a renewed path 3:52 Sharing faith without imposing it 8:20 Advocacy rooted in positive action 13:48 Working across community organizations 16:12 Differences, creativity, and cooperation 17:24 Courage and responsibility to the next generation 19:50 Faith as a source of purpose 21:34 Choosing Orthodox Judaism 24:20 Reflections on the journey 24:57 Turning conviction into action 26:11 A Hebrew name still to come 26:45 Closing HASHTAGS #ItsAllAboutTheChildren #JewishIdentity #Faith #CommunityAction #HMTC Support the show

Send us Fan Mail It’s All About the Children | Ep. 733: De’Vante Montgomery - A Journey to Judaism, Part 1 | HMTC A search for faith, belonging, and truth can begin with the questions we are brave enough to ask. On It’s All About the Children, hosts Carin Bail and Sami Steigman welcome New York community advocate De’Vante Malik Montgomery for Part 1 of a personal conversation about childhood, ancestry, identity, and his journey toward Judaism. De’Vante reflects on growing up in Cincinnati in a large family, the grandparents who helped raise him, and the mother whose perseverance continues to inspire him. He discusses tracing family roots altered by slavery, discovering the diversity of Jewish life, and learning to question what social media presents as history. Raised in a Protestant household, De’Vante describes how study, prayer, Jewish friendships, Shabbat dinners, and honest spiritual inquiry gradually drew him toward Judaism. He also recalls his first visit to Israel and explains why experiencing the land for himself became an important step in understanding his faith and future. It’s All About the Children on hmTv | Hosts: Carin Bail and Sami Steigman | Guest: De’Vante Malik Montgomery A production of the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County 🔗 hmtcli.org 🎧 buzzsprout.com/2449781 📺 youtube.com/@hmTv-hmtc CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 0:17 Meet De’Vante Montgomery 3:33 Family history and ancestry 6:14 Growing up in a large family 8:23 Jewish diversity and online misinformation 11:46 Work, independence, and his mother’s example 13:27 Beginning a journey toward Judaism 18:50 People and experiences that shaped his path 21:48 Looking ahead to Part 2 22:41 His first visit to Israel 23:32 Understanding the mikveh 24:26 Final reflections 24:32 Closing HASHTAGS #ItsAllAboutTheChildren #JewishIdentity #Faith #Belonging #HMTC Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Many Voices, One Community | Ep. 732: Peter Suchmann - Making Students Unstoppable | HMTC Peter Suchmann believes students and teachers can create ripples that grow into lasting change. On Many Voices, One Community, host Gaitley Stevenson Mathews welcomes the retired science educator, environmental advocate, magician, and author of Unstoppable: A 2026 Guide to Environmental Activism for Students and Teachers. Peter reflects on being born in England to parents who escaped Austria through the Kindertransport, immigrating to Queens, and building a 25-year career in Great Neck schools. He explains how creativity, curiosity, magic, music, and hands-on projects can make environmental education engaging and practical. His book series gives middle and high school students vetted resources, workbooks, and tools to launch projects, form clubs, and find their “swarm” of collaborators. Peter also shares his vision for intergenerational climate action, bringing students, educators, scientists, artists, and older adults together. His message is hopeful and direct: one person can create a ripple, but a connected community can transform it into a wave. Many Voices, One Community on hmTv | Host: Gaitley Stevenson Mathews | Guest: Peter Suchmann A production of the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County 🔗 ecoactus.org hmtcli.org 🎧 buzzsprout.com/2449781 📺 youtube.com/@hmTv-hmtc CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 0:19 Meet Peter Suchmann 2:12 From Kindertransport family to science educator 3:52 Magic and creativity in the classroom 6:53 Environmental education made practical 12:25 Finding your swarm 14:01 A magic lesson about unseen change 18:19 Building a climate action community 23:50 Intergenerational collaboration 28:15 Final reflections 28:47 Closing HASHTAGS #ManyVoicesOneCommunity #EnvironmentalEducation #YouthLeadership #Community #HMTC Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Many Voices, One Community | Ep. 731: Margaret Myhan - Serving Long Island with Dignity | HMTC For Margaret Myhan, service begins with a simple belief: every person deserves to be treated with dignity. On Many Voices, One Community, host Gaitley Stevenson Mathews welcomes the Executive Director of Nosh Delivers and Molloy University alumna for a conversation about family heritage, volunteerism, food insecurity, and community care on Long Island. Margaret traces her commitment to service to her Irish immigrant grandparents and parents, then reflects on a career spanning advertising, education, and nonprofit leadership. She explains how Nosh Delivers supports 750 families through its Glen Cove pantry, home deliveries, food drives, and a volunteer network of roughly 400 people. Gaitley shares why his weekly delivery route has become one of the most meaningful hours of his week. Their conversation also explores Molloy University’s tradition of service and its 70th-anniversary gala supporting student scholarships. Together, they show how compassion becomes sustainable when people give their time, skills, and respect. Many Voices, One Community on hmTv | Host: Gaitley Stevenson Mathews | Guest: Margaret Myhan A production of the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County 🔗 noshdelivers.org hmtcli.org 🎧 buzzsprout.com/2449781 📺 youtube.com/@hmTv-hmtc CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 0:18 Meet Margaret Myhan 2:12 Irish roots and family history 4:10 A commitment to giving back 6:33 From advertising to nonprofit leadership 9:27 Delivering food with dignity 11:45 Molloy’s spirit of service 14:41 How Nosh Delivers supports families 19:46 Molloy University’s 70th-anniversary gala 25:54 Final reflections 26:24 Closing HASHTAGS #ManyVoicesOneCommunity #FoodSecurity #Volunteerism #Community #HMTC Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Habits of a Whole Heart | Ep. 730: Liora & Roni - Reaching Youth Where They Are, Part 2 | HMTC A young person in crisis may never walk into a center or ask for help. ELEM reaches out first. In Part 2 of Habits of a Whole Heart, host Arnie Herz continues his conversation with Liora Attias Hadar, CEO of American Friends of ELEM, and Roni Moskovich, manager of ELEM’s youth center in Safed, Israel. They explore ELEM’s digital clinic and anonymous chat support, which help trained teams identify and respond to young people facing self-harm, exploitation, bullying, or acute distress. Roni describes the Good People program, where volunteers create safe spaces at festivals and remain available for continued support. Liora also explains how community-based outreach in East Jerusalem connects young people with trusted local staff. The episode closes with a broader challenge: replace “What do I need?” with “Where am I needed?” For Liora and Roni, success begins whenever a young person feels seen, imagines a future, or takes one step toward safety and stability. Habits of a Whole Heart on hmTv | Host: Arnie Herz | Guests: Liora Attias Hadar and Roni Moskovich A production of the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County 🔗 hmtcli.org 🎧 buzzsprout.com/2449781 📺 youtube.com/@hmTv-hmtc CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 0:18 Reconnecting with ELEM 2:00 Digital support and proactive outreach 4:59 The Good People program 10:44 Community outreach in East Jerusalem 14:48 Why supporting young people matters 18:55 Asking “Where am I needed?” 23:13 Stories of success 25:17 Closing HASHTAGS #HabitsOfAWholeHeart #YouthSupport #MentalHealth #Purpose #HMTC Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Habits of a Whole Heart | Ep. 729: Liora & Roni - A Lifeline for Youth at Risk, Part 1 | HMTC A hot meal, a trusted adult, and a place to belong can change a young person’s path. On Habits of a Whole Heart, host Arnie Herz welcomes Liora Attias Hadar, CEO of American Friends of ELEM, and Roni Moskovich, manager of ELEM’s youth center in Safed, Israel. In Part 1, they introduce ELEM’s work with young people ages 11 to 26 across Jewish, Arab, Druze, LGBTQ+, immigrant, religious, and secular communities. Liora explains how shelters, drop-in centers, outreach vans, and festival safe zones meet young people wherever they are. Roni describes the Safed center’s patient approach: offering food, consistency, and acceptance before asking anyone to share their story. They also explore ELEM’s programs in Akko, where education, art, cooking, chess, and street outreach help young people build practical skills and renewed agency. Their conversation shows why lasting support begins with trust, cultural understanding, and adults who keep showing up. Habits of a Whole Heart on hmTv | Host: Arnie Herz | Guests: Liora Attias Hadar and Roni Moskovich A production of the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County 🔗 hmtcli.org 🎧 buzzsprout.com/2449781 📺 youtube.com/@hmTv-hmtc CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 0:18 Habits of a Whole Heart 2:50 ELEM’s mission and reach 9:35 Serving every community 10:43 Inside the Safed youth center 18:23 Programs for young people in Akko 22:15 Volunteers and community trust 24:22 Looking ahead to Part 2 25:12 Closing HASHTAGS #HabitsOfAWholeHeart #YouthSupport #MentalHealth #Community #HMTC Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The Butterfly Effect | Ep. 728: Listening Across Difference and Rejecting Groupthink | HMTC Four people can witness the same car accident from four corners and honestly tell four different stories. The disagreement does not mean one person is lying. It means each person saw only part of the picture. On The Butterfly Effect, co-hosts Gilad Avrahami and Bernie Furshpan examine how fear, social-media algorithms, groupthink, and repeated talking points can narrow perspective and accelerate hatred. They ask what educators and individuals can do when difficult conversations seem impossible. Bernie argues that empathy is strength and that listening must come before persuasion. Gilad explores how dialogue can move beyond passive understanding toward shared values and constructive action. Their conversation offers a practical starting point: approach another corner, ask what the other person sees, and share your own perspective without dismissing theirs. Listening may not resolve every conflict, but it can weaken isolation, restore independent thinking, and remind us that we belong to one human family. The Butterfly Effect on hmTv | Hosts: Gilad Avrahami and Bernie Furshpan A production of the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County 🔗 hmtcli.org 🎧 buzzsprout.com/2449781 📺 youtube.com/@hmTv-hmtc CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 1:36 Seeing the World Through What We Follow 2:58 Fear, Framing, and the News Cycle 5:02 Anger, Disinformation, and Algorithms 6:44 The Butterfly Effect of Groupthink 10:05 Four Corners, Four Perspectives 13:15 Empathy as Strength 14:06 Courageous Conversations and Democracy 16:14 The Bigger Human Picture 18:53 Reaching People Who Refuse to Listen 21:46 Open Hearts Before Changing Minds 24:36 Listening Before Sharing Another View 26:58 Moving Beyond Zero-Sum Thinking 32:23 Closing HASHTAGS #TheButterflyEffect #CriticalThinking #Empathy #Dialogue #HMTC Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Influential Origins | Ep. 727: Wazir Ali, A Dream Built Through Work and Resilience | HMTC At eight years old, Wazir Ali boarded a plane from Guyana with a stranger, carrying another person’s passport and little understanding of where he was going. After arriving in the United States, he spent two months in a children’s detention center before beginning a new life with relatives. On Influential Origins, host Alan Mindel traces Wazir’s journey through Queens schools, Florida, ROTC, DACA, hospitality work, family caregiving, and an accounting career earned through years of persistence. Wazir recalls the disappointment of learning that his immigration status prevented him from joining the military and the uncertainty now surrounding his pending DACA renewal. The conversation asks listeners to look beyond political labels and consider the person inside an immigration story. Wazir’s life reflects responsibility, loyalty, determination, and an enduring belief in the American dream. His story challenges us to approach complex public questions with facts, empathy, and an understanding of individual circumstances. Influential Origins on hmTv | Host: Alan Mindel | Guest: Wazir Ali A production of the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County 🔗 hmtcli.org 🎧 buzzsprout.com/2449781 📺 youtube.com/@hmTv-hmtc CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 0:59 Childhood in Guyana 2:09 Leaving for America at Age Eight 3:03 Arrival, Detention, and Family Contact 6:06 Learning, Adapting, and Finding His Stride 13:14 ROTC and the Dream of Military Service 15:49 Reuniting with His Mother and Brothers 17:32 DACA and His First Jobs 20:08 Learning the Hotel Business 27:26 An Opportunity in Accounting 31:15 Family Responsibility and the American Dream 33:29 A DACA Renewal in Limbo 40:53 A Question for the Audience 43:21 Closing HASHTAGS #InfluentialOrigins #ImmigrantStories #Resilience #AmericanDream #HMTC Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Putting the Brakes on Bullying | Ep. 726: Bob Policastro, Angela’s Legacy of Care | HMTC After losing his daughter Angela, Bob Policastro made a promise: families caring for medically fragile children should never have to face the same lack of support alone. On Putting the Brakes on Bullying, host Samantha Sosnik speaks with the founder and executive director of Angela’s House about transforming grief into advocacy, specialty homes, nursing care, family programs, and practical help for more than 700 children across Long Island. Bob also explains the need for pediatric palliative care in a home environment and why planning ahead protects children, parents, and siblings. Samantha shares her own experience helping her daughter Avery transition into a supported residence and preparing for her future. Together, they discuss Medicaid, guardianship, family decision-making, sibling needs, and the dignity of people with disabilities. The conversation offers a hopeful reminder that compassion becomes powerful when it is organized into action. Angela’s legacy continues through every family that receives guidance, community, and care. Putting the Brakes on Bullying on hmTv | Host: Samantha Sosnik | Guest: Bob Policastro A production of the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County 🔗 hmtcli.org 🎧 buzzsprout.com/2449781 📺 youtube.com/@hmTv-hmtc CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 1:09 Angela’s Story and the Beginning of Angela’s House 3:38 Turning Grief into Advocacy 5:50 Helping Families Find Their Way 8:50 Planning Ahead for Future Care 12:08 Medicaid and Community-Based Support 13:20 A New Chapter for Avery 14:33 Why Medicaid Matters 16:37 The Emotional Side of a Diagnosis 19:18 Angela’s House Today and Pediatric Palliative Care 22:25 Supporting Siblings and the Whole Family 26:28 Building Compassion and Community 28:19 Gratitude, Kindness, and Human Dignity 33:52 Closing HASHTAGS #PuttingTheBrakesOnBullying #AngelasHouse #DisabilityInclusion #Compassion #HMTC Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Kibitz with Keren | Ep. 725: Amy Israel Pregulman and John Pregulman, Dignity for Survivors | HMTC A nearly empty refrigerator changed the course of Amy and John Pregulman’s lives. A 94-year-old Holocaust survivor had used her grocery money to repair her air conditioner and planned to buy food the following month. On Kibitz with Keren, host Doron Keren speaks with the founders of Kavod about transforming John’s survivor photography project into a national effort addressing unmet needs with dignity. John has photographed nearly 1,700 survivors, while Kavod and its partners have helped fill more than 180,000 emergency needs. Amy and John explain why gift cards preserve independence, how small requests can restore comfort and joy, and why remembrance must be joined by action. They also discuss survivor poverty, collaboration across Jewish service agencies, and the future of their work. Their message is direct: honoring survivors means seeing them, preserving their stories, and ensuring that they can live their remaining years with respect, connection, and kavod. Kibitz with Keren on hmTv | Host: Doron Keren | Guests: Amy and John Pregulman A production of the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County 🔗 hmtcli.org 🎧 buzzsprout.com/2449781 📺 youtube.com/@hmTv-hmtc CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 2:53 What Gives Amy and John Hope? 6:14 Photographing Holocaust Survivors in Color 9:07 How Amy and John Met 12:48 Discovering the Unmet Need 14:33 Creating Kavod 16:35 When Remembrance Is Not Enough 18:08 Small Requests With a Big Impact 25:12 Building a National Emergency Fund 29:52 Expanding the Mission Beyond Survivors 30:36 What Future Generations Should See 33:36 Resilience, Connection, and Life Lessons 38:02 Memory Comes With Responsibility 40:20 Closing HASHTAGS #KibitzWithKeren #Kavod #HolocaustSurvivors #Dignity #HMTC Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The Dana Download | Ep. 724: Eitan Barokas, Stories Beyond the Numbers | HMTC Artist Eitan Barokas traveled to Israel expecting to spend three weeks documenting stories. He stayed for two months, listening to survivors, residents of communities near Gaza, and families of hostages whose lives had changed on October 7. On The Dana Download, host Dana Arschin speaks with the Israeli American artist and storyteller about the journey behind his first book, October 7th: The Day Life Changed. The 420-page collection brings together 17 stories and interviews, accompanied by photographs. Eitan describes how his earlier Small Town USA project prepared him to approach strangers with curiosity and respect, and why listening became the foundation of his work. Dana connects his mission with her own efforts to preserve Holocaust survivor testimony. Their conversation examines the responsibility of transforming firsthand accounts into an enduring record. By helping readers encounter individuals rather than statistics, Eitan hopes to preserve memory, deepen understanding, and ensure that future generations can connect with the people behind the history. The Dana Download on hmTv | Host: Dana Arschin | Guest: Eitan Barokas A production of the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County 🔗 hmtcli.org 🎧 buzzsprout.com/2449781 📺 youtube.com/@hmTv-hmtc CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 1:57 Eitan’s Israeli American Identity 3:03 From Artist to Storyteller 5:13 Creating the Small Town USA Project 6:33 Carrying Family History Through Art 7:32 A Creative Project Comes to a Halt 9:34 The Night Everything Changed 11:38 Planning a Journey to Document Stories 15:10 Finding and Interviewing Survivors 16:36 Dana’s Work Preserving Testimony 18:15 Creating October 7th: The Day Life Changed 21:58 People Beyond the Numbers 23:40 Becoming a Witness to Testimony 26:03 Closing HASHTAGS #TheDanaDownload #Testimony #Storytelling #Remembrance #HMTC Support the show