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Independent news and stories from SBS Audio, connecting you to life in Australia and Hebrew-speaking Australians.
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Far From Home, In Touch With Memory: Young Austrians Volunteer at the Melbourne Holocaust Museum

Four young men from Austria — Tim, Julian, Ellis, and Gregor — share their powerful journey of Holocaust remembrance through their voluntary service at the Melbourne Holocaust Museum. Part of the Austrian Service Abroad program, each of them chose to travel across the world to work with survivors, guide Australian students, and immerse themselves in Holocaust education. In conversation with SBS, they speak candidly about their motivations, the survivor stories that have left a lasting impact, an...

Jun 14, 20258 min

״חמישה מחבלים אצלי בבית״ – רחל מאופקים מספרת לאוסטרלים על החטיפה ב-7 באוקטובר

ב-7 באוקטובר פרצו חמישה אנשי חמאס חמושים לביתם של רחל ודוד אדרי באופקים והחזיקו אותם כבני ערובה במשך 20 שעות. השבוע היא ובנה אביתר מבקרים באוסטרליה כאורחי ויצו ומספרים את סיפורם לקהל המקומי. בריאיון עם מוטי גדיש, רחל ואביתר חוזרים לרגעי האימה, החילוץ והתקווה שאחרי. שיחה בלתי נשכחת עם אישה שלא מפסיקה לדבר — כדי לרפא את עצמה ואת הסובבים אותה.

Jun 13, 202516 min

"לא מוותרים": סולידריות עם החטופים גם תחת חששות

האם עצרות הזדהות עם החטופים עלולות להפוך ליעד לתקיפה גם כאן באוסטרליה? בעקבות המתקפה על הצעדה בקולורדו בארה״ב, קהילות רבות בעולם הישעו את הפעילות השבועית. מארגנות האירועים בסידני ובמלבורן מגיבות על המתקפה בקולורדו, מדברות על החשש ממתקפות "copycat", ודורשות מהמשטרה לתת לקהילה ביטחון לשוב לרחובות למען החטופים.

Jun 06, 20257 min

Paul Israel on driving international trade and commerce

In our conversation with SBS Hebrew, Paul tells us how a tantalising advertisement in a newspaper led him to a life in Israel working at the intersection of international trade and government relations between Israel, Australia and New Zealand.

May 30, 202517 min

A Shavuot message with Rabbi Ralph Genende

Rabbi Ralph Genende has an enlightening conversation with us about the lesser-known festival of Shavuot, a festival of harvest which is rooted in cultural resonance and biblical meaning.

May 30, 20258 min

Who are the Stolen Generations? - Australia Explained: מי הם הדורות הגנובים?

Australia has a dark chapter of history that many are still learning about. Following European settlement, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children were removed from their families and forced into non-Indigenous society. The trauma and abuse they experienced left deep scars, and the pain still echoes through the generations. But communities are creating positive change. Today these people are recognised as survivors of the Stolen Generations. - לאוסטרליה יש פרק אפל בהיסטוריה שלה, שעדיין לא...

May 26, 202511 min

'Importing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to Australia is insanity', say peace advocates - 'זה טירוף לייבא את הסכסוך הישראלי-פלסטיני לאוסטרליה'

What might Israelis and Palestinians have to say to each other in times of conflict and despair? Dr Gershon Baskin and Samer Sinijlawi visit Australia with a message of hope. In conversation with Motti Gadish they talk about pain, dialogue, and trust-building -- and leave no room for apathy. - מה יש לשני פעילי שלום - ישראלי ולפלסטיני - לומר לנו דווקא עכשיו בימים של מלחמה וייאוש? ד"ר גרשון בסקין וסאמר סיניג'לאווי מגיעים יחד לביקור באוסטרליה עם מסר של תקווה. שיחה לא פשוטה עם מוטי גדיש על כאב, דיאל...

May 23, 202515 min

מהי הקואליציה ולמה התפצלה האופוזיציה?

הפוליטיקה באוסטרליה ממשיכה לספק כותרות, והשבוע הודיעה המפלגה הלאומית על פירוק השותפות ההיסטורית עם המפלגה הליברלית - השותפות שידועה בשם "הקואליציה". אחרי עשורים של שיתוף פעולה בשלטון ובאופוזיציה, האם הפיצול סופי או זמני?

May 23, 20257 min

Latest News Update from Israel

Journalist Dana Karni reports on the latest news from Israel this week including: - Hamas releases kidnapped soldier Idan Alexander in a deal brokered by the US - Elimination of Yahya Sinwar’s brother and Hamas leader, Muhammad Sinwar - The body of Armoured Corps Sergeant Major Zvika Feldman returned to the country after forty-three years.

May 17, 20259 min

הייטקיסטים ישראלים באוסטרליה: לא רק עבודה – גם בית

ישראלים וישראליות לשעבר שעובדים בהייטק באוסטרליה מתכנסים פעם בחודש כדי ליצור קשרים מקצועיים וחברתיים. במפגש סואן במלבורן שמענו סיפורים על רילוקיישן, חיפושי עבודה, תרבות העבודה המקומית, וועל הצורך בקהילתיות דווקא בתקופה הזו. מי הם האנשים מאחורי קבוצת "ההייטקיסטים הישראלים באוסטרליה" שפועלת בפייסבוק ובלינקד-אין בשנה האחרונה?

May 16, 20259 min

This Week in History with Izi Mann: Episode 25

In this episode, Izi takes us back to events that happened this week 80 years ago: the unconditional surrender of the Nazi regime marking the end of WWII as well as the closure of the darkest chapter in history: the Holocaust.

May 09, 202516 min

Takeaways from the 2025 federal election in Australia

Deep dive into the shifting political landscape in Australia’s electorates with significant Jewish populations after the 2025 federal elections. From surprising upsets to decisive victories, we learn about which familiar faces held their ground and who saw their fortunes change.

May 09, 20255 min

Latest News Update from Israel

Journalist Dana Karni reports on the latest news from Israel including: the Israeli Cabinet’s approval to expand the military operation in Gaza and a subsequent mobilisation of reservists; reactions to the Houthi missile attack on Ben Gurion Airport and a US report that one of the remaining 24 hostages still alive could have been killed in captivity.

May 09, 202513 min

From Tel Aviv to Melbourne: a gynaecologist’s journey

Alon Ben David, a gynaecologist from Tel Aviv, recently relocated to Melbourne with his wife and two daughters. Arriving just four months ago, Alon brings with him a wealth of experience from Sheba Medical Center, a leading hospital in Israel. In Melbourne, he is pursuing a subspecialty in urogynecology, focusing on pelvic floor issues—an area he finds deeply impactful in improving women's lives.

May 06, 202512 min

Joel Lazar on mobilising the Jewish community for environmental action

Joel Lazar, CEO of the Jewish Climate Network (JCN) highlights JCN's unique approach, leveraging Jewish identity to engage members, contrasting it with broader climate groups. He also stresses that climate change is as much a communication challenge as much as it is a scientific challenge.

May 05, 202523 min

Unveiling the forgotten Sidney Nolan Series: a new perspective on the Holocaust

Dr Breann Fallon, Head of Programming and Exhibitions at the Melbourne Holocaust Museum, unveils ‘Aftershocks: Nolan and the Holocaust’, an exhibition featuring a rarely seen series by renowned Australian artist Sir Sidney Nolan. The works which were created after Nolan watched the televised Eichmann trial raise profound questions about how society remembers atrocities and what justice means beyond legal trials.

May 05, 202510 min

This Week in History with Izi Mann: Episode 24

In this episode, Izi takes us back to May 6 1937, the most notable event involving a balloon which was called the Hindenburg disaster. The Hindenburg, a German airship, caught fire and was completely destroyed during its landing at Lakehurst, New Jersey, resulting in 36 deaths. Tune in for this and other historical stories that happened this week, with Izi Mann.

May 02, 202515 min

Latest News Updates from Israel

Minister of Strategic Affairs, Ron Dermer is in Cairo trying to cement a prisoner / hostage deal. Meanwhile, Mossad Director, David Barnea is in Qatar with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed al-Thani. Can a negotiation be reached?

May 02, 202513 min

Sue Hampel marks the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz

Sue Hampel OAM, Co-president of the Melbourne Holocaust Museum led a cross party delegation of Victorian MPs to Poland to participate in the annual March of the Living Holocaust program marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and the end of World War 2. The group also visited Warsaw to commemorate Anzac Day with the Australian and new Zealand embassies at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Apr 28, 202515 min

This week in History with Izi Mann: Episode 23

In this episode Izi takes us back almost 80 years ago to a dramatic week when two of the world’s looming dictators died just two days apart. The first of the two to go was Benito ‘Il Duce’ Mussolini, who on April 28th, 1945, attempted to escape Italy with his mistress to Switzerland. They were summarily caught and shot by partisans. The second notorious dictator to die was Adolf Hitler on April 30th, 1945. Their deaths came in the final days of World War II in Europe, as Allied Forces closed in ...

Apr 25, 202512 min
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