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Ep. 498: Raised by Survivors
In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Raised by Survivors, host Bernie Furshpan sits down with Tom Glaser, the son of Holocaust survivors Victor and Daisy Glaser, to explore a story of resilience, loss, and the enduring responsibility of remembrance.
Tom shares the extraordinary journey of his parents, who were deported from Prague, endured years in the Lodz Ghetto, were separated at Auschwitz, and survived against unimaginable odds, including his father’s passage through nine concentration camps. Their story is not just one of survival, but of courage, reunion, and rebuilding life after devastation.
Through candid conversation, Bernie and Tom reflect on what it was like growing up with fragments of these stories, the emotional weight carried by second-generation survivors, and the moment when those fragments become fully understood. Tom also recounts a haunting story his father shared, revealing the moral horrors prisoners were forced to confront, and the lifelong impact of those memories.
The episode also highlights Tom’s work as an educator, speaking to students across the country to ensure that the lessons of the Holocaust remain relevant in today’s world. Together, Bernie and Tom discuss the urgency of Holocaust education, the rise of antisemitism, and why personal storytelling is one of the most powerful tools we have to combat hate.
This is not just a conversation about history, it is a call to action. A reminder that behind every number is a human being, and that the responsibility to stand up, speak out, and educate the next generation belongs to all of us.
Listen in for a moving and unforgettable episode that honors the past while challenging us to shape a more compassionate future.