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Dec 11 2024 500 ep. 10 mins 1.4k

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Conversation with Michelle Lesh about the book “A Season of Death: A Memoir”

Dec 11 2024 15 mins

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.

Trump threatens Hamas in regard to hostages in Gaza: Top news stories of the week from Israel

Dec 09 2024 11 mins

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.

Ilan El shares his journey from architecture to multidisciplinary designer

Dec 04 2024 8 mins

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, Natio

Sydney resident Zach Shahar talks about his cousin held hostage in Gaza in the October 7 attacks on Israel

Dec 04 2024 8 mins

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.

Israel and Hezbollah ceasefire: Top news stories of the week from Israel

Dec 01 2024 10 mins

Journalist Dana Karni reports on the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire and the top news of the week from Israel.

Over 410 days after Hamas attacks: families, grassroots organisations demand action for hostages

Nov 26 2024 13 mins

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.

What to watch at the 2024 Jewish International Film Festival? Let Eddie guide you

Nov 26 2024 17 mins

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.

Israel rejects ICC warrants: Top news stories of the week from Israel

Nov 23 2024 9 mins

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.

Rabbi Doctor Dovid Slavin is The Founder of 'Our Big Kitchen' - A Community kitchen in Sydney

Aug 01 2024 10 mins

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.

Henry Weinreich Shares his Volunteer Experience in Israel

Jul 08 2024 13 mins

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