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Oriana Marie Kruger discusses challenges in the fight against antisemitism

Oriana Marie Kruger, born in Germany, spent some time living and studying in Israel, and now works for the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM). CAM actively combats antisemitism and assists other individuals and organizations in their efforts to do the same.

05-30
16:03

"Ireland, Norway and Spain would formally recognize the state of Palestine": Peta Jones Pellach

Peta Jones Pellach with some updated from the War in Israel

05-24
09:57

International Criminal Court seeks arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders

The Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants for both Israeli and Hamas leaders over alleged war crimes. ICC prosecutor, Karim Khan, has applied for arrest warrants for three Hamas leaders, and also for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. He says he has reasonable grounds to believe they bear responsibility for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

05-23
09:20

"Naale Elite Academy is a life changing program in top high schools in Israel"

Shoshana Becker is the western region director for 'Naale Elite Academy'. She speaks to SBS Hebrew about this unique program and explains how young Jewish students in Australia can get involved and how this may be "a life changing program in top high schools in Israel"

05-23
13:18

Optimistic, Fearful - Mixed Reactions to Raisi's Death

The death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has sparked mixed reactions from around the world. Many locals are concerned this may put the country at the mercy of its enemies, while others remain optimistic.

05-22
08:50

'Who will rule in Gaza after the war is over ?' :Professor Rafi Mann

Professor Rafi Mann reporting to SBS Hebrew, with updates and stories from Israel.

05-20
09:19

Social and support sectors react with disappointment to federal budget

The 2024/2025 Federal Budget has left many in the social and support sectors feeling left out. They say this is a budget that falls short of providing what the most vulnerable people in the community need.

05-20
08:34

'Yom Hazikaron' and 'Yom Ha'azmaut' in Jerusalem

Peta Jones Pellach reports to SBS Hebrew Shalom Australia. This week it's all about 'Yom Hazikaron' (Israel's Remembrance Day) and 'Yon Ha'azmaut' (Israel's Independence Day)

05-20
10:31

"Naale Elite Academy connects you with Israel and your Judaism": Shoshana Becker

Naale Elite Academy is an international program jointly funded by the Israeli Ministry of Education and the Jewish Agency. It enables Jewish teenagers from the diaspora to study and complete their high school education in Israel for free

05-19
12:41

Descendants of Holocaust survivors mark 75 years since arrival to Australia (English)

(English interview) On May 21 1949 the "Luciana Manara" sailed into Circular Quay Bay 5, bringing in thousands of Holocaust survivors to a new life in Australia. 21 May 2024 anniversary marks the 75th anniversary with all the descendants of those original families. Velvel Lederman speaks to 'SBS Hebrew shalom Australia' about this special event.

05-16
13:57

Spectacular Aurora Australis lights up parts of southern Australia

A massive solar storm has created rare and spectacular auroras around the world. Communities as far north as Queensland saw southern lights often only seen in Tasmania and people across Florida and Alabama also got a rare glimpse of northern lights.

05-16
11:51

"The best way to fight them is with love – go and love, love, love": Gal Gadot

That was Gal Gadot’s message to Eden Golan just before the Eurovision Grand Final, one proud and powerful Israeli woman to another. Shane Desiatnik with the latest Australian Jewish News, reporting to SBS Hebrew Shalom Australia

05-16
13:30

Descendants of Holocaust survivors mark 75 years since arrival to Australia

On May 21 1949 the "Luciana Manara" (pictured) sailed into Circular Quay Bay 5, bringing in thousands of Holocaust survivors to a new life in Australia. 21 May 2024 anniversary marks the 75th anniversary with all the descendants of those original families. Velvel Lederman speaks to SBS Hebrew about this special event.

05-13
12:40

Jerusalem Stories: 'Yom Hashoah'

Peta Jones Pellach from Jerusalem, reporting to SBS Hebrew Shalom Australia

05-13
12:05

Haya Szarfman is taking us 'Back to The Future'

Haya Szarfman was born in 1934 in Wygoda, a town in north-eastern Poland. We talked to Haya on 'Yom HaShoah'. At age five, Haya’s idyllic life turned into hell on earth. She tells us about her miraculous survival story. During the interview Haya met some very charming, young Israeli soldiers, and told them that the key lesson from her life story is to always stay upbeat, overcome challenges and look forward to a better future.

05-12
21:45

Weekly News in Hebrew

Weekly news wrap for the week ending 10/05/24

05-10
11:55

Australian PM says that the phrase 'from the river to the sea' is incompatible with a two-state solution

the Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ) has welcomed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s clarification that the phrase “from the river to the sea” is incompatible with a two-state solution. Shane Desiatnik from the Australian Jewish New reporting to SBS Hebrew Shalom Australia.

05-09
13:34

Biden pauses military aid to pressure Israel over Rafah

The United States has paused a shipment of bombs to Israel over concerns it will invade the southern Gaza city of Rafah. It marks the first time in the conflict President Joe Biden has applied pressure on Israel using its military aid to the key US ally.

05-09
06:43

"Look At Their Eyes!"

Benzi Brofman is an international street artist. He has been painting the faces of those who were affected by the war in Israel. Just by chance, on October 6 he was invited to paint a nature party at 'Reim' music festival. Luckily, he decided to leave just couple of hours before the war began.

05-07
15:38

Jewish Students Standing Up Against Antisemitism

The Australian Union of Jewish Students (AUJS) organised a solidarity event in Melbourne University where students were standing up to demand physical and psychological safety.

05-07
11:01

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