Chosen For What?

What does it mean to grow up in the shadow of survival? Chosen For What? is a powerful new podcast that dives deep into the personal stories of second and third generation Holocaust survivors. Hosted by acclaimed broadcaster and author Tommy Schnurmacher (whose own mother survived the horrors of Auschwitz), this original series features raw, unfiltered conversations with the children, grandchildren and even great-grandchildren of those who endured and survived the Holocaust. This insightful podcast bridges personal histories and the present with heart, depth and some classic Jewish humour. Unpacking the unexpected ripple effects from survivors who surmounted and defied all odds. These lived experiences of inherited trauma, resilience, and identity are harrowing, heartbreaking, inspiring and deeply human. Through each episode, listeners gain intimate access to voices shaped by survival, silence, and the unshakable question: What does it mean to carry this important legacy forward? Brought to you by The Foundation for Genocide Education, Chosen For What? is a vital act of remembrance and a call to never forget. To make a donation or to learn more about The Foundation for Genocide Education, you can visit their website at GenEd.org

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Episoder(18)

Why We Teach

Throughout this season of Chosen For What?, we've explored how the Holocaust continues to shape the lives of survivors, their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. In this final episode, h...

17 Jun 13min

Inherited Identity

Identity is shaped by many things: family, culture, memory, and sometimes by stories that were never fully told. In this episode of Chosen For What?, host Tommy Schnurmacher explores what it means to ...

10 Jun 9min

The Weight of Silence

Some stories are told openly. Others remain buried for decades. In this episode of Chosen For What?, host Tommy Schnurmacher explores the silence that often followed the Holocaust, and the lasting emo...

3 Jun 12min

Millennials, Gen Z and the Future of Memory

As Holocaust survivors age and fewer firsthand witnesses remain, younger generations are increasingly becoming the keepers of memory. In this episode of Chosen For What?, host Tommy Schnurmacher speak...

27 Mai 9min

Faith After Auschwitz: How Descendants Relate to Religion

Faith can be a source of comfort, but it can also be deeply challenged by trauma. In this episode of Chosen For What?, host Tommy Schnurmacher explores how the Holocaust reshaped the relationship betw...

20 Mai 10min

Trauma, Healing, and the Body

Trauma does not end when the event is over. It can live on in the body, in relationships, and across generations. In this episode of Chosen For What?, host Tommy Schnurmacher explores what trauma look...

13 Mai 13min

How Hate Evolves

Hate doesn't always look the same. It shifts, adapts, and often disguises itself in language that can seem reasonable on the surface. In this episode of Chosen For What?, host Tommy Schnurmacher explo...

6 Mai 8min

The Rise of Anti-Semitism Globally

The new season of Chosen For What? begins with a timely and urgent conversation about the rise of antisemitism globally, and what that means for Jewish communities today. Host Tommy Schnurmacher bring...

29 Apr 10min