Zara Cooper on finding her identity, love and fighting hate crime
Zara Cooper is a former corporate lawyer and co-founder of a global business. Zara has taken a role in fighting online harassment, racism, and antisemitism.
Feb 18, 2025•25 min
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Latest News Update from Israel
Journalist Dana Karni reports on the latest news from Israel including last week’s hostage-prisoner swap.
Feb 14, 2025•13 min
Episode 13: Izi Mann
Episode 13: Izi Mann
Feb 10, 2025•15 min
Latest News Update from Israel
Journalist Dana Karni reports on the latest news from Israel including President Donald Trump’s signalling a US takeover of Gaza.
Feb 07, 2025•12 min
Ronni Kahn AO: the food rescue trailblazer fighting waste and hunger
Conversation with Ronni Kahn, founder of OzHarvest, Australia’s leading food rescue organization. Established in 2004 OzHarvest gathers surplus food and delivers it to charities supporting people in need. Ronni’s impact extends globally, inspiring others to combat food waste and hunger sustainably.
Feb 06, 2025•17 min
Episode 12: Izi Mann
Episode 12: Izi Mann
Feb 05, 2025•15 min
A Miraculous Story of Survival with Peter Gaspar
To mark the 80th year of the liberation of Auschwitz, we speak to Holocaust survivor Peter Gaspar who tells of his harrowing story of survival.
Jan 31, 2025•18 min
Community Reactions to the Latest Antisemitic Attacks with Dr. Colin Rubenstein
Following the latest antisemitic attacks on Australian soil, we spoke to Dr. Colin Rubenstein about the situation and what his reflections are on the incidents.
Jan 31, 2025•6 min
A Discussion with Dor Eldar
A discussion with dance choreographer Dor Eldar, after an international dance festival pulled his Nova - inspired admission from entry.
Jan 31, 2025•21 min
A Conversation with Wellness Podcaster Sarah Grynberg
A stimulating chat with podcast personality, Sarah Grynberg.
Jan 31, 2025•15 min
Episode 10: Izi Mann
Episode 10: Izi Mann
Jan 31, 2025•15 min
Latest News Update from Israel
Journalist Dana Karni reports on the latest Israel-Hamas hostage deal.
Jan 31, 2025•16 min
Episode 11: Izi Mann
Episode 11: Izi Mann
Jan 24, 2025•15 min
Hila Abir in Conversation with SBS Hebrew
The sister of the Nova music festival victim, Lotan Abir, speaks with SBS Hebrew in the wake of the new hostage deal.
Jan 24, 2025•10 min
In Conversation with Michael Danby
Michael Danby discusses the latest hostage deal in Israel as well as antisemitic attacks in Australia.
Jan 24, 2025•10 min
Israel welcomes home first three hostages: Top news stories of the week from Israel
Journalist Dana Karni reports on the latest Israel-Hamas hostage deal.
Jan 24, 2025•10 min
In conversation with Jackie Frank
Jackie Frank in a conversation with SBS Hebrew. In our conversation, Jackie discusses her time at the helm of Marie Claire magazine and much more.
Jan 16, 2025•34 min
AIJAC's Joel Burnie on the prisoner hostage deal in Israel
A conversation with Joel Burnie, the Executive Manager at the Australia Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC), about the Israel and Hamas ceasefire deal.
Jan 16, 2025•18 min
Interview with Joanie Margulies
Joanie Margulies talks to SBS Hebrew about her role as the Breaking News Desk Manager at The Jerusalem Post.
Jan 16, 2025•22 min
A chat with Alana Kushnir
Alana Kushnir is an art lawyer and community advocate. In this interview, she discusses with the SBS her career in law and arts as well as the unwanted challenges she was presented with as a Jewish woman, in the wake of October 7.
Dec 19, 2024•19 min
Conversation with Michelle Lesh about the book “A Season of Death: A Memoir”
Michelle Lesh discusses her late husband, Mark's memoir, "A Season of Death: A Memoir" which he began writing the night he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Dec 11, 2024•15 min
Trump threatens Hamas in regard to hostages in Gaza: Top news stories of the week from Israel
Journalist Dana Karni reports on Trump’s threats to Hamas regarding Hostages in Gaza, and 2 hostages reportedly killed as well as the top news of the week from Israel.
Dec 10, 2024•11 min
Ilan El shares his journey from architecture to multidisciplinary designer
Ilan El, a multidisciplinary designer, transitioned from architecture to industrial design after migrating from Israel to Australia. He specializes in bespoke luminaires and large-scale light installations exploring light's experiential qualities and psychological effects. His installations have been showcased at prestigious events and venues, including Melbourne Design Week, National Gallery of Victoria, and international locations.
Dec 04, 2024•9 min
Sydney resident Zach Shahar talks about his cousin held hostage in Gaza in the October 7 attacks on Israel
Sydney resident Zack Shachar’s spoke to SBS Hebrew about his cousin Naama Levy one of scores of people still being held as hostages in Gaza more than 400 days after the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. Regarding Mr Shachar’s comments on Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong’s trip to Israel, Minister Wong reiterated that she in fact met with the families of hostages.
Dec 04, 2024•9 min
Israel and Hezbollah ceasefire: Top news stories of the week from Israel
Journalist Dana Karni reports on the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire and the top news of the week from Israel.
Dec 02, 2024•10 min
Over 410 days after Hamas attacks: families, grassroots organisations demand action for hostages
Formed in the aftermath of the October 7 attacks, an Australian-based group, United With Israel, say they're working to support the families of hostages, including through advocacy. Nirit Eylon, Director of United With Israel, spoke to SBS Hebrew about their work.
Nov 27, 2024•14 min
What to watch at the 2024 Jewish International Film Festival? Let Eddie guide you
Conversation with Eddie Tamir, the Artistic Director of the Jewish International Film Festival. Also known as JIFF, the Festival runs across major Australian cities until 22 December.
Nov 26, 2024•17 min
Israel rejects ICC warrants: Top news stories of the week from Israel
Journalist Dana Karni reports on the International Criminal Court's recent decision to issue arrest warrants for the Israeli Prime Minister, his former defence chief, and a Hamas leader.
Nov 24, 2024•9 min
Rabbi Doctor Dovid Slavin is The Founder of 'Our Big Kitchen' - A Community kitchen in Sydney
An interview with Rabbi Dr. Dovid Sloavin, found of 'Our Big Kitchen' in Sydney. In a single day, more than 1,000 hot meals are made up by this charity kitchen in Sydney’s Bondi. The food is for families and others in need – from the inner city to the Blue Mountains out west.
Aug 02, 2024•11 min
Henry Weinreich Shares his Volunteer Experience in Israel
Henry Weinreich, a writer and tv host of the popular reality series "Project Runway Australia" shares his insights with SBS Shalom Australia about his recent two-weeks volunteer trip to Israel. He details his experience, organisational strategies, and the straightforward steps Australians can follow to embark on a similar journey. Henry is also the author of the forthcoming memoir 'The Stories I told My Son', which recounts his father's Holocaust stories from the USSR.
Jul 08, 2024•14 min
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