Holocaust Survivor Next Generation interviews children of Holocaust survivors who are pillars in their respective communities. Here, Brian Gaister, a third generation Holocaust survivor and member of National Young Leadership Cabinet through the Jewish Federation, captures the enduring stories of how these entrepreneurs and leaders leverage the values that were passed down to them, such as Jewish continuity and giving back, to make their communities and the world a better place.
This episode feature the story of Gabe Erem, the founder of Lifestyles Magazine. Hear how his parents' struggles in the war and his own struggles in Communist Hungary led to the creation of one of the world's most recognized magazines.
19 Jul 2021
Kenny Pressburg
This episode features the story of Ken Pressburg, co-founder and managing principal of SPB Partners, a private equity and venture capital company, and CEO of PK Equities Inc., a second-generation real estate development and management company. Hear how his parents survived the war and immigrated to the U.S. to become successful entrepreneurs and active members of the Los Angeles Jewish Community and helped to co-found the United States Holocaust Museum.
19 Jul 2021
Guy and Philippe Weissberg
This special episode features the story of brothers, Guy and Philippe Weissberg, who took the values around entrepreneurship and endurance from their parents to go on to create their own success with giving back being an important aspect of who they are. Hear how Guy founded and grew a successful logistics business in Antwerp, Belgium for 15 years before partnering and selling to Brink's Inc.. And how Philippe developed a successful 25 year career as a real estate entrepreneur, in which he most recently founded W Equities, a real estate investment, operating, and development firm.
19 Jul 2021
Lenny Rosenblatt
This episode features the story of Lenny Rosenblatt, the managing director of Rosenblatt Properties LLC and an active member of the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, in which he and his wife, Janet, served as co-chairs during the 2014 Los Angeles Dinner. Hear the significant role that family plays in Lenny's life, from sponsoring immigration to the United States, to inspiring a generational business, to promoting the importance of being an active philanthropist.
19 Jul 2021
Mark Wilf
This episode features the story of Mark Wilf, a successful entrepreneur and leader in the Jewish community. Listen in to find out how Mark, a partner at Garden Homes and owner of the Minnesota Vikings, continues to give back to Holocaust survivors due to the strong philanthropic beliefs that were passed down from his parents and grandparents. Mark serves as a trustee of the Wilf Family Foundations and on numerous charitable and educational boards and committees, including as a trustee of NYU School of Law and as a member of Princeton’s President’s Advisory Council. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board of JFNA (Jewish Federations of North America) and has chaired its national initiative to raise funds for the social welfare of Holocaust survivors living in the U.S.
19 Jul 2021
Steve Hitter
This episode features the story of Steve Hitter, who as a 2nd generation Holocaust survivor overcame adversity losing his father at a young age post the war and being inspired by his mother whose work ethic and perseverance paved the path for the family both in business and philanthropy. Steve shares through his experiences how to combine hard work, family, passion, and philanthropy to live out his purpose.
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