Episode 85 – Kinder People. Kindest People (Part 2): “Teaching the Legacy”
In the conclusion of their two-part conversation, host Peter Suchmann welcomes back 93-year-old Kindertransport survivor Manny Korman for a deep dive into the life he built after rescue—and the lessons he’s devoted to passing on.
🔹 From refugees to educators – Manny explains how he and his brother Gerhard both gravitated to teaching, with careers that spanned Queens classrooms and Cornell University.
🔹 Crafting a survivor’s narrative – Hear how Manny’s presentations evolved from simple storytelling to multimedia programs that captivate sixth-graders, Mensa scholars, and Names, Not Numbers filmmakers alike.
🔹 The power of listening – Manny describes the transformative impact of student-run oral-history projects and why a single question from a grieving audience member still shapes his talks today.
🔹 Memory in the garden – Peter previews HMTC’s new Kindertransport memorial bench, where visitors can scan a QR code to hear survivors’ voices—including Manny’s.
🔹 A return to Hamburg – Manny prepares to address his birthplace 85 years after exile, carrying a message of tolerance, democracy, and responsibility toward today’s refugees.
Press play for an inspiring testament to resilience, education, and the simple truth that humanity matters—now more than ever.
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