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As Israelis head to the polls, SBS speaks with Australia Israel & Jewish Affair's Joel Burnie about what’s at stake in this pivotal election. We discuss Benjamin Netanyahu’s security record and the aftermath of October 7 to the war in Gaza, the threat from Iran and the cost of living. Additionally we examine the coalition battle, the role of smaller parties and whether the election will deliver a...

As Israelis head to the polls, what are voters looking for in their next government after three years of war and the October 7 security failures? SBS’s Mariel Olenski speaks with SBS Chief Foreign Correspondent Ben Lewis about the smaller parties that could shape the election outcome, the potential influence of Arab parties and what their leaders are demanding and also the coalition negotiations t...

SBS’s Mariel Olenski speaks to SBS Chief Foreign Correspondent Ben Lewis in Tel Aviv ahead of Israel’s election. Ben Lewis shares the mood on the ground, the issues shaping voters’ decisions and the battle to form the next government. We also hear about Gadi Eisenkot’s rise as a challenger to Benjamin Netanyahu, the potential coalition scenarios and growing calls for an independent inquiry into th...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which means it’s an opportunity to raise awareness about breast cancer. In this interview, SBS speaks with breast cancer survivor Rachel Ben-Atar who shares her personal journey from diagnosis and treatment to recovery. This conversation highlights the importance of listening to your intuition, having regular screening and encourages women to seek medical...

Ben Adler talks to SBS Hebrew. Adler is the founder of Chutney, a band whose music blends Klezmer rhythms with other genres. He is also the director of the Shir festival, an event that celebrates Jewish music and culture. This year's Shir festival, "Unbreakable," is attended by various local and international musicians, among them the ex-hostage Daniela Gilboa. #sbsaudiopodcast Ben Adler talks to...

As Israel commemorates October 7 and heads toward a national election, Lynda Ben Menashe - President · National Council of Jewish Women of Australia (NCJWA)- discusses lessons from a leading counterterrorism conference in Israel, the challenges facing the Israeli society, and the enduring sense of hope and resilience she witnessed on the ground.

Tracey Holmes made her mark early in her career with Women in Sport. She reflects on a changing sports media landscape, women’s representation, and what it means when athletes from countries at war still meet on the world’s biggest sporting stages. #sbsaudiopodcast

Naya Lekht is a scholar of contemporary antisemitism. In this conversation, Lekht explains how Soviet anti - Zionist rhetoric helped reshape antisemitism and why she believes some of those patterns can still be recognised today, including on university campuses. She also looks at the importance of understanding history when confronting contemporary antisemitism.

Loneliness can affect people of all ages, but for older Australians, social isolation can become a daily reality. SBS Hebrew spoke to C-Care about the organisation’s work which supports people experiencing loneliness, particularly senior citizens, and how it tackles this epidemic one connection at a time.

Christian clergy and church leaders from across Melbourne were invited to a Sukkot celebration last week designed to strengthen interfaith relationships and express solidarity with the Jewish community. The event, hosted by Rabbi Isaac Riesenberg in Balaclava, introduced guests to the traditions of the Festival of Tabernacles, a holiday that reflects themes of gathering, hospitality and community....

For a young person experiencing homelessness, finding a safe place to sleep is just the beginning. Orly House, a new home in Melbourne, is giving Jewish young people experiencing homelessness or family breakdown a place to heal while staying connected to their culture and community. SBS speaks with founders Leah Boulton and Susan Barton AM to hear how the new home came about, why culturally respon...

When ancient Jewish law meets modern fertility medicine, who decides what is possible? In this final episode of Embracing Motherhood, SBS explores IVF, donor conception, genetic testing and surrogacy through a Jewish lens. Australian Jewish Fertility Network CEO Justine Saidman reveals how one woman’s grassroots effort to help a couple afford IVF grew into a national support network which challeng...

Blood cancer symptoms can be easy to dismiss as everyday illnesses, or in Karen Frenkiel’s case, even pregnancy symptoms. Karen was diagnosed with lymphoma just a few days after giving birth, after months of breathlessness and a persistent cough. Professor Miles Prince explains why blood cancers can be difficult to detect early, and what warning signs people should look out for.

בראיון ל-SBS עברית, ניצב בדימוס וחבר הכנסת לשעבר יואב סגלוביץ' מספר מה עמד מאחורי החלטתו לעשות מהלך היסטורי ולהצטרף לרשימת רע"ם, אלו תגובות קיבל עד כה וכיצד הוא ומנסור עבאס מתמודדים עם הפערים ביניהם. #sbsaudiopodcast

Artificial intelligence (AI) has exploded into our digital frontier only a few years ago and is changing the world at an unprecedented rate, raising both hopes and concerns for the future. The debate around the dangers and opportunities offered by AI is complex, and because the rate of innovation is relentless, the changes flooding the market are also unpredictable. There are fears that AI will le...

An Australian delegation of trauma specialists travelled to Israel to learn from its experience treating patients during mass casualty events and conflict. Dr Nir Samuel, who trained in trauma at Melbourne’s Alfred Hospital before returning to Israel to establish the country’s first paediatric trauma centre, discusses what the two medical systems can learn from each other. He also explains why gre...

In this episode of Embracing Motherhood we follow Kat’s path to solo parenthood. After a miscarriage in 2017 left her newly aware of her desire for a family while still single, a colleague’s advice prompted her to consider egg freezing. At 39, after years of hesitation and a failed relationship that consumed her thirties, she completed two cycles of egg freezing. The procedure lifted the weight of...

On the final day of their three-week journey, Father Adrian, Ustadz Niki and Rabbi Ralph joined SBS Hebrew in the studio to reflect on the most meaningful moments of their shared interfaith experience across the Philippines, Indonesia and Australia.

As we are entering the year of תשפ"ז - the 5787 year in the Jewish calendar - many wish for gentler and kinder times. For the occasion, SBS Hebrew speaks with Rabbi Daniel Rubin from Caulfield Shule. #sbsaudiopodcast As we are entering the year of תשפ"ז - the 5787 year in the Jewish calendar - many wish for gentler and kinder times. For the occasion, SBS Hebrew speaks with Rabbi Daniel Rubin from...

Navigating family planning requires looking past public misconceptions and understanding the biological realities of aging.

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Joshua Dabelstein is an Australian journalist, author, academic and communications professional, whose writings have been featured in almost all of Australia's leading media outlets and across the political spectrum. SBS Hebrew sat down to speak with him and understand his work and the work of the Movement Against Antizionism. Joshua Dabelstein is an Australian journalist, author, academic and com...

Rawan Osman was born in Syria and raised in Lebanon, where she says she was exposed from a young age to deeply anti-Israel and antisemitic narratives. Today, she describes herself as an Arab Zionist and is a prominent advocate for confronting antisemitism and challenging misconceptions about Jews and Israel. Osman recently visited Australia, speaking at Jewish community events in Sydney and Melbou...

Throughout August, adaptations of existing stories and new works created for the festival come to life on stage, showcasing Jewish culture in different forms.

Dr Ariella Heffernan-Marks reveals the process leading to the creation of Ovum, an AI-powered health assistant designed to help women understand their symptoms, organise their health information and become more confident advocates for themselves.