Ep 372: The Israeli Bond with Gal Swisa Cohen and guest Beata Schulman P1 on hmTv

Send us Fan MailEp 372 | The Israeli Bond (Part 1)In this episode, Gal Swisa Cohen sits down with Dr. Beata Schulman to explore a childhood shaped by silence, survival, and rediscovery.Growing up in post-war Poland behind the Iron Curtain, Beata had no idea she was Jewish. Her family had hidden their identity for safety — like so many others who survived the Holocaust and chose anonymity over risk. One unexpected revelation at age 12 set her on a path that would change everything: understanding her roots, reclaiming identity, and ultimately devoting her life to Holocaust education, memory, and Jewish community.With insight, candor, and courage, Beata reflects on:What it meant to grow up Polish… and secretly JewishWhy so many families buried their history for decadesThe moment she finally said, “I’m Jewish” — out loudHow rediscovering identity reshaped her education, career, and purposePart history. Part personal journey. Part wake-up call.Stay tuned — in Part 2, we dig deeper into antisemitism in Poland, past and present, and the responsibility of memory today.If this conversation moves you, share it — because stories like this don’t just explain the past. They help us build a wiser future.Support the show