Ep 687: Legacy Chronicles with Zachary Graulich and guest Sophie Weisz on hmTv

Send us Fan MailLegacy Chronicles | Ep. 687: Sophie Weisz - Carrying Holocaust Memory Forward | HMTCOne school project about Anne Frank opened Sophie Weisz’s path into her own family’s Holocaust history. Today, as a fourth-generation descendant of survivors, she is helping shape how memory will be carried forward.On Legacy Chronicles, Zachary Graulich speaks with Sophie about leading her school’s Holocaust Remembrance Day program and interning at HMTC. She reflects on survivor Rosalie Simon’s testimony, student-led discussions, collaborative art, and the confidence she gained by helping classmates connect history to courage and responsibility.Sophie also shares her work developing Seeds of Courage, an HMTC program for scouting groups that combines Holocaust education with hands-on service and community action. As firsthand survivor testimony becomes less available, she believes descendants, educators, and students must preserve these stories. Her call is direct: ask difficult questions, research your family history, use your voice, and never underestimate your power to make a positive difference.Legacy Chronicles on hmTv | Host: Zachary Graulich | Guest: Sophie WeiszA production of the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County🎧hmtcli.org📺buzzsprout.com/2449781youtube.com/@hmTv-hmtcCHAPTERS0:00 Introduction0:42 Discovering family history through Anne Frank2:23 Holocaust Remembrance Day at school3:31 Testimony, discussion, and collaborative art6:39 Building confidence as a student leader7:59 Learning from Rosalie Simon and classmates9:34 An internship at HMTC11:56 Connecting with descendants and docents14:00 Who will carry survivor stories forward?15:49 Introducing Seeds of Courage17:34 Holocaust education through scouting and service21:43 Empowering young people to take action25:07 Preserving family history as a 4G30:04 ClosingHASHTAGS#LegacyChronicles #HolocaustEducation #YouthLeadership #Remembrance #HMTCSupport the show