Ep 529: The Israeli Bond with Gal Swisa Cohen and guest Hedva Montias P1 on hmTv

Send us Fan MailEp 529: The Israeli Bond (Part 1)In this deeply moving episode of The Israeli Bond on hmTv, host Gal Swisa Cohen sits down with Hedva Montias, Director of the Shlichut Initiative at UJA Federation of New York, for an intimate and powerful conversation about legacy, survival, and memory.Rather than focusing solely on her professional role, Hedva shares the extraordinary story of her mother, Anna Richter, a Holocaust survivor whose childhood was shaped entirely by war. Through vivid storytelling, Hedva reflects on her mother’s journey from a small village in Slovakia, to separation from her family at just five years old, to survival through displacement, fear, and unimaginable uncertainty.Told through the dual lens of a daughter and a mother, this episode explores the emotional weight of survival, the impossible decisions parents were forced to make, and the enduring responsibility to preserve these stories for future generations.This conversation is not just history. It is a living legacy.Part 1 captures the raw and personal memories that shaped Hedva’s life and mission, reminding us that behind every historical event are human stories that must never be forgotten.Stay tuned for Part 2, where Hedva connects her family’s legacy to her work strengthening the bond between Israel and Jewish communities worldwide.Support the show