Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned the actions of a group of protestors who gathered at a Melbourne hotel where Israeli relatives of Hamas victims and hostages were staying. Shane Desiatnik with a weekly report for SBS Hebrew.
Professor Meri Buzaglo tells us about the horrible shock endured by the Israeli society on 7th of October 2023. While it seems impossible to believe in peace and harmony following the October massacre, Meir still believes that one ought to distinguish the "murderous" Hamas from the Palestinians and Muslims in general. That the monotheistic religions have more in common than what separates them. And that Jews and Israelis who have come from the East have a special role in creating such bridges.
Moran Dvir is a Jewish Australian activist and advocate. Together with three others, Moran is the co-founder of Project A, a virtual advocacy group with members across Australia formed after October 7. The group has mobilised hundreds of skilled volunteers who take part in daily grassroots advocacy and activations to preserve the community’s Jewish way of life in Australia and to strengthen Israel.
(English Interview) Edan Nissan, a 34-year-old Australian-Israeli has lived in Israel for over 10 years after making Aliyah as a Boger of Hashomer Hatzair. Edan lives in Kiryat Ono outside of Tel Aviv with his wife.
Eilon Kotler and his family miraculously survived the Hamas atrocities in Kfar Aza on 7th October 2023. Eilon lost many of his best friends on that horrible day. He came to Australia to give a first hand account.
Prof. Rafi Mann says that women freed from Hamas captivity tell their story of the hardships in captivity, and demand the return of all hostages
Peta Jones Pellach reports to SBS Hebrew on the latest news and developments in Israel.
The latest news and updates, as heard on the SBS Hebrew program
Relief and joy for family members in Australia. Shane Desiatnik with the latest news about the Australian Jewish Community
Edan, a 34-year-old Australian-Israeli has now lived in Israel for over 10 years after making Aliyah as a Boger of Hashomer Hatzair. Edan lives in Kiryat Ono outside of Tel Aviv with his wife. Edan currently works at Ilyon, a mobile gaming company based in Rosh Ha'ayin. Edan happens to be the nephew of the legendary Australian boxing champion, Henry Nissen.
Amit Avraham and his barber Hussain Al-Maliki say they share a special bond which has only strengthened despite the tumultuous events in the Middle East.
Peta Jones Pellach reports to SBS Hebrew on how Hamas released the second group of Israeli hostages after hours of delay.
Hagar is an Israeli business woman who has been living in Australia for about 20 years. She is the founder of the Lynden Group, and currently dedicates her time and energy to support the people of Israel. Hagar is the mother of three daughters and her eldest is about to make Aliya and join the IDF.
Melbourne Holocaust Museum reopens. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition leader Peter Dutton visited the Holocaust Museum on Wednesday. Shane Desiatnik with the latest Australian Jewish News.
Jeremy Stowe-Lindner tells SBS Hebrew that even though we cannot always expect politicians, the media and others to support Israel and the Jewish community following the Hamas attack on 7 October, we should expect and demand minimal fairness and balance. This is why he decided to write a letter to Independent Kooyong MP Monique Ryan, who in her social media post referred only to the tragedy of the people of Gaza.
In more news, Rafi tells us about the reopening the National Library of Israel that was supposed to hold a formal opening on October 17 for its long-awaited building. The official event was postponed after war erupted following Hamas’ 7 October attack.
The Hamas-run Gaza health ministry claims that 11,500 people have been killed since the start of the war, including at least 4,700 children and 3,000 women, according to SBS Hebrew correspondent Peta Jones Pellach, who says the figures can not be independently verified. The figures also do not differentiate between those killed by Israeli air strikes or by failed Palestinian rocket attacks.
November in arts and entertainment: Jewish pianist and musical director Warren Wills is back to Melbourne.
Zohar is a clinical social worker and psychotherapist, specialising in dynamic psychotherapy. Zohar served in the IDF helping soldiers and officers to deal with stress and other psychological issues.
As the community was welcoming Shabbat on November 10, a group of over 100 pro-Palestine protesters descended on Caulfield South’s Princes Park. Shane Desiatnik reports to SBS Hebrew.
Reut is an Israeli from Melbourne, and one of the organisers of an initiative that comes to "bring the community together in support for the Israeli and Jewish community of Melbourne in those difficult times". Dozens of vehicles were seen last week driving across the streets of the Jewish community of Melbourne, carrying both Australian and Israeli flags.
While riding his bicycle on Chapel street in Melbourne, Ronen Martin Cohen has been pushed out of his bike and kicked in his chest and back, just because he carried an Israeli flag.
US secretary of state Antony Blinken and foreigner ministers from Britain, Canada, France, Germany Japan and Italy met in Tokyo speaking for the Group of Seven leading industrial democracies to forge consensus on how to deal with the Israel Hamas crisis. Peta Jones Pellach reports.
Tal Rabina is a strategic, media and crisis management expert. Tal is in charge of the strategy of the European Jewish Association (EJA) as well as of EIPA-the Europe Israel Press Association.
As antisemitic incidents soar around the globe, Jewish media outlets have come together with an open letter warning of unprecedented fear - and unprecedented unity and resolve. Shane Desiatnik from The Australian Jewish News speaks to SBS Hebrew.
Gal Winter lives in Armidale, NSW. It is a small town with about 25,000 residents but with only 4 Israeli families. Gal shares with our listeners how the events in Israel brought the Israelis in Armidale to work together, include the actions they took to raise more awareness about the current war in Israel.
(English Interview) A special event held in Caulfield park gave attendees the opportunity to send digital postcards with a personalised message to the hostages in Gaza, with the hope that they will receive it once they are released from captivity. Ayal Marek is speaking to SBS Hebrew about the "Give Them Hope Now" Campaign.
A special event held in Caulfield park gave attendees the opportunity to send a digital postcard with a personalised message to the hostages in Gaza. Ayal Marek is behind this "Give Them Hope Now" Campaign.
As the days since October 7 have passed, the Australian Jewish Community continues to come to terms with war and the ever-evolving details of the horror inflicted on slaughtered and kidnapped Israelis. Shane Desiatnik reports.
Adam Levick tells us why it is so important to insist that all reports concerning Israel and the Middle East are accurate and balanced.
