האם הקהילות בפייסבוק מפיגות את הבדידות או משמרות אותה? שיחה עם נורית חדד האדמינית של קבוצת נשים ואמהות ישראליות בפייסבוק.

On this episode, we are joined by American podcaster Dave Rubin from the Dave Rubin Report. He was recently in Australia as part of his international tour. Rubin boasts one of the most watched political talk shows online and is a leading voice in the conversation about free speech, Western values and the future of liberal democracy. He has been outspoken on Israel claiming that there is a collapse of moral clarity in the West and we also discussed the loss of his friend and colleague, Charlie Kirk, a defining figure in conservative politics whose assassination last month shocked the political world. We discuss Israel and the war of ideas being fought, not just in the Middle East but across the West.

Counter-terrorism police forces across Australia have launched a new campaign that aims to educate people about how to protect themselves in the event of an armed attack.

SBS Hebrew attended the Never Again is Now rally. Never Again is Now, is a Christian founded, grassroots movement with dedicated people from all backgrounds and faiths, committed to confronting and ending antisemitism in Australia.

Eddie Tamir, the Creative Director of the Jewish International Film Festival (JIFF) in Australia, plays a pivotal role in shaping the festival’s dynamic program each year. In our conversation Eddie discusses the art behind curating the program which involves Q&A’s with directors, feature film debuts, documentaries and even live entertainment. Beyond that, we highlight some films worth seeing.

Mark Leach is a former Anglican pastor and CEO of Never Again Is Now, a grassroots movement dedicated to confronting and ending antisemitism in Australia. Leach believes that antisemitism is not only a problem of prejudice but a symptom of deeper social and moral disconnection. His work emphasises education outreach and interfaith programs as the long term foundations for a society in which the words “never again” truly live up to their meaning.

כשמשפחות מהגרות לאוסטרליה, הסבים והסבתות נשארים מאחור וגם רגעי הקרבה הקטנים סביב סיפור לפני השינה או ארוחת שישי או שבת. מתוך געגוע ורצון לשמר את השפה ומסורת קריאת הספרים המשותפת, חני רון הקימה את המיזם "סבתא מספרת" – שעת סיפור בעברית המתקיימת ביום ראשון האחרון בכל חודש בבית הספר קינג דיוויד. מפגשים המיועדים לילדים והוריהם, שמחברים בין דורות ובין יבשות דרך סיפורים, שירים ודמיון.

SBS Hebrew spoke with two members of the Jewish community when Simchat Torah celebrations multiplied into hostage release parties. Here, two women speak of their relief and jubilation.

This week, we speak with the Honourable Dave Sharma, current Liberal Senator and former Australian Ambassador to Israel (2013–2017). During his tenure, Sharma presided over diplomatic affairs amid the 2014 Gaza conflict, known in Israel as Operation Protective Edge (Tsuk Eitan) an early and defining challenge in his ambassadorship. In this conversation, he offers measured insight into the latest hostage release, Donald Trump’s proposed 20-point peace plan and whether it’s too early to speak of “peace.” Sharma also reflects on his own personal experience of living in Israel.

פנינו אל נועם רות פרידמן, בלוגר בענייני האירווזיון כדי לשמוע על תחרות האינטרוויז'ן ועל האפשרות שישראל תודח מתחרות האירווזיון

Jewish community leaders in Melbourne and other Australian cities recently gathered for sombre vigils, hosted under the banner of the New Israeli Fund (NIF), to mark the two-year anniversary of the October 7th terror attacks. Amidst the solemn reflections, the gatherings also saw leaders address the prospect of a peace deal between Israel and Hamas.

On the second anniversary of the October 7 massacre, the New Israel Fund Australia held vigils in Sydney and Melbourne to honour the lives lost, acknowledge the immense human suffering that continues and reaffirmed their shared commitment to peace, justice and coexistence. SBS Hebrew caught up with Executive Director Kate Rosenberg to get her thoughts on a potential peace plan and her thoughts on what the proverbial 'day after' could look like for Israelis and Palestinians alike.

Alex Ryvchin, co-CEO of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry talks to SBS Hebrew about the latest attacks in Manchester, the state of antisemitism in Australia and around the world and Trump's proposed 20 point peace plan for Gaza.

In this SBS Hebrew interview Brisbane based Israeli woman Elinor Gofer, reflects on the stark contrast between life in Australia before and after October 7. From a sense of belonging to experiences of ostracisation. She speaks candidly about rising antisemitism, cultural misunderstanding, and her mission to build bridges between communities.

In a moving conversation with SBS Hebrew, Nova Festival attack survivor Natalie Sanandaji shares her ordeal escaping the massacre on October 7, 2023, in southern Israel. She reflects on the shock of violence, her instinct to protect her mother from distress and the life-or-death split decisions that saved her. Natalie also explains her trauma as disassociation and the ensuing media’s hostile and changing narrative, rising global antisemitism and her commitment to speaking out for those unable to do so, emphasising the urgent need for broader education and historical understanding.

Dr. Eyal Mayroz, Senior Lecturer in Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Sydney tells SBS Hebrew that Australia’s recognition of Palestinian statehood is a symbolic move, reflecting wider global sentiment. Professor Meyroz emphasises that this recognition has real diplomatic weight but limited short-term impact.

דנה קרני מגישה מתל אביב את האירועים המרכזיים שהיו השבוע בישראל

Conversation with Nicole Katz, Sharon Aaron and Brendan Kaplan about the impact of Fashion Forward, a volunteer-driven not-for-profit organisation that collects and sells pre-loved fashion, with all proceeds providing a lifeline for women and families across Sydney’s diverse communities.

Idan Dershowitz joined the Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation at Monash University in 2024. Previously, he was a Junior Fellow at the Harvard Society of Fellows and served as Director of the School of Jewish Theology and Chair of Hebrew Bible at the University of Potsdam. His current research focuses on the evolution of biblical religion, the techniques employed by biblical scribes and editors, and the development of AI tools to trace the origins of ancient texts.

Rabbi Dr. Orna Triguboff shares with SBS Hebrew insights into Kabbalah, the mystical dimension of Judaism. In our conversation she talks about the soul's cleansing powers and how it works in lockstep with kabbalistic learnings.