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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.
The following content includes references to violence which may be distressing. 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.
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 Mayroz 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.
In a conversation with SBS Hebrew, Idan Dershowitz, a Jewish civilisation expert at Monash University, unpacks the Bible's historical attitudes toward homosexuality. Many people believe the Bible has a clear-cut negative stance, but Dershowitz argues that the views on same-sex relations were much more varied and nuanced than we might assume today.
9 ישראלים שהעתיקו את חייהם לאוסטרליה מספרים על הדואליות הישראלית-אוסטרלית בסרט קצר הזמין לצפייה ב-SBS on Demand
Maayan Hoffman is ILTV'S executive editor & strategist. She discusses with SBS Hebrew the fallout of Israel's unsuccessful strikes on Hamas' senior officials in Doha. The strikes have also angered Qatari officials, saying striking on sovereign Qatari soil is unacceptable. Listen to what she has to say.
In a conversation with SBS Hebrew, psychologist Robert Takac explains the core concepts of attachment theory in psychology. The conversation covers the four principal attachment styles—secure, avoidant, anxious, and disorganised—as observed in early childhood experiments and their implications for relationships throughout life.
זוג חברים יוצא אל ערבות אוסטרליה עם שני ילדים בגיל 12, ב-2 רכבים ששווי כל אחד מהם (כולל תיקונים!) הוא פחות מ-1500$, באזורים ללא קליטה, מוסך או שירותים בסיסיים, למסע של למעלה מ-3000 קילומטרים.
Lee Kofman, co-author of 'Ruptured' with Tamar Paluch, discusses their collection of personal essays by Jewish Australian women reflecting on life after the October 7 attacks. She explains the challenges of writing and publishing in a polarised environment, highlighting the book’s role in opening sensitive conversations about antisemitism and Zionism.
דנה קרני מגישה מתל אביב את האירועים המרכזיים שהיו השבוע בישראל
British-born journalist Tom Gross divides his time between Israel and London and has written extensively on Middle Eastern affairs. Here with SBS Hebrew, he responds to Australia’s expulsion of Iran’s ambassador. Gross, a contributor to outlets such as the Daily Telegraph, Wall Street Journal and Guardian, says the decision was unsurprising, and argues that alleged activities of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps in Australia, mirrors patterns seen globally.
Australia's police and intelligence agencies have revealed the Iranian Revolutionary Guard was behind two antisemitic attacks in Australia. The discovery of the network being directed by Iran has led to the expulsion of Iran's Ambassador in Canberra and the removal of Australia's diplomats from Tehran. This unprecedented development has sparked numerous reactions from the community.
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