The Middle Ground

From War to Reunion: Gene Greenberg on Memory, Survival, and the Meaning of Peace

Tom Letizia

On this powerful episode of The Middle Ground with Tom Letizia, documentary filmmaker and author Gene Greenberg joins the show following a historic moment in world news — the release of hostages in the Israel–Hamas conflict and renewed hope for peace. Greenberg, whose novel No Matter How Far chronicles his parents’ separation and miraculous reunion after the Holocaust, reflects on the timeless human themes that bridge past and present: faith, endurance, and the unbreakable bond of family in times of war.

Together, Tom and Gene explore how yesterday’s scenes of reunion echo the struggles and triumphs of another generation, how storytelling can be a path to healing, and why remembering history remains one of the most powerful acts of peace.

👉 Tune in for a moving conversation about loss, legacy, and the hope that endures — no matter how far.