hmTv at HMTC Podcasts Ep 519: Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and guest Peter Shafran on hmTv
Ep. 519: Raised by Survivors on hmTv
In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode of Raised by Survivors, host Bernie Furshpan sits down with Peter Shafran for a deeply personal conversation about legacy, identity, and the enduring impact of Holocaust survival.
Peter shares the remarkable story of his father, who survived the war in the forests of Eastern Europe as part of a partisan resistance, navigating unimaginable loss and danger. Together, Bernie and Peter reflect on what it means to be raised by survivors—how trauma, resilience, and responsibility shape the next generation.
The conversation weaves through Yiddish culture, Zionism, music, and even the foods that defined their upbringing—offering moments of humor alongside powerful insight. From preserving memory to confronting modern challenges in education and awareness, this episode is both intimate and urgent.
A conversation about where we come from—and what we must carry forward.