SBS Hebrew

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.

SBS Hebrew speaks to Rabbi Allison Conyer for another episode in our series "Hopes & Fears in the Jewish Sphere". Rabbi Conyer serves as a progressive leader within the Melbourne community, and has devoted her life to studying, spreading Judaism and engaging in social activities. SBS Hebrew speaks to Rabbi Allison Conyer for another episode in our series "Hopes & Fears in the Jewish Sphere". R...

Seven rounds of US mediated talks between Israel and Lebanon have raised hopes of a lasting peace, but a new study involving Monash University and Sciences Po questions whether negotiations alone can deliver stability. Dr Vanessa Newby explores the deep political, religious and social divisions within both countries and why a durable 'cold peace' may require more than agreements between government...

SBS Hebrew spoke with comedian Tami Sussman, who together with Kate Lewis will present a live recording of their comedy podcast You Were Great in Shule!, exploring the funny, awkward and very familiar world of Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebrations.

After the terrorist attack in Bondi, Kahn ran to the beach searching for his wife and young daughter, who had attended the Hanukkah event. He told SBS Hebrew that in the days that followed, he began writing Hineinu as a way of processing what had happened through music.

Erica Frydenberg is an Australian psychologist and writer whose research interests include the topics of resilience, well-being and coping with adversities in life. She was born in Budapest and brought up in the Hungarian Jewish community in Sydney, and has been instrumental in outlining coping strategies through multiple books and research articles. Erica Frydenberg is an Australian psychologist...

Matrescence describes the deepest identity transformation a woman undergoes when she becomes a mother. What happens when matrescence collides with modern life - the impossible juggle of work and motherhood, the relationships that crack under the pressure, the fathers also navigating their own invisible transition?

The pianist and author spoke with SBS Hebrew about transforming his book "Fugitive" into a live performance combining music and spoken text, and how the shift from page to stage creates a different experience for audiences.

Matrescence—the physical, psychological, and emotional transformation a woman undergoes when becoming a mother—remains largely absent from Australia’s healthcare dialogue. Despite triggering neural and hormonal shifts as profound as adolescence, the transition is frequently overlooked by a system overwhelmingly focused on infant health.

In this episode, SBS Hebrew speaks with journalist and author Maayan Hoffman about her latest book, Trauma Tech Nation. Drawing on interviews with entrepreneurs, clinicians and innovators, Hoffman explores how Israel's experience of conflict and crisis has driven the development of cutting-edge technologies to treat trauma and build resilience. She discusses the ethical questions surrounding traum...

Together with Aaron Robuck and the with the help of Kim Cunio, Judy Campbell wrote and directed a semi-staged musical theatre in one act featuring an Egyptian Jewish family is forced to leave behind the world it built.

On 26th of August 2026, the Federal Labor Party wrapped up its annual conference in Adelaide. Amongst some of the items that made the news was a joint presentation by MPs Josh Burns, who is Jewish, and Basem Abdo, who is from a Palestinian background, in which they addressed the national conference and endorsed the party's platform. SBS Hebrew spoke with Mr. Burns to gather his thoughts about the...

איזי מן מספר מה היה השבוע בהיסטוריה העולמית והישראלית. והפעם: גמאל עבד אל נאצר מלאים את תעלת סואץ בשנת 1956, התוכנית של הממשל האוסטרלי לשכן חיילים חוזרים שיצרה את הפרברים העירוניים הראשונים, ועוד...

SBS Hebrew speaks to Michael Gawenda, an award-winning journalist, editor, and writer with a remarkable migration story from the perspective of a Jewish Australian. Michael was born to Polish Jewish parents in a refugee camp in Austria shortly after the Second World War. He migrated to Australia as a very young child and grew up in Melbourne. He celebrates over 30 years at the Age as a journalist...

איזי מן מספר מה היה השבוע בהיסטוריה העולמית והישראלית. והפעם: הפיגוע במלון המלך דוד בירושלים בשנת 1946, נדיה קומנצ'י מקבלת את הציון המושלם הראשון אי פעם של 10 באולימפיאדת 1976, ועוד...

Universities will be required to develop definitions of racism, including antisemitism, Islamophobia and prejudice against Indigenous people, under changes that come into effect next year. It coincides with hearings of the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion where Jewish students have detailed their experiences on campus. Universities will be required to develop definitions of r...

איזי מן מספר מה היה השבוע בהיסטוריה העולמית והישראלית. והפעם: המשחקים האולימפיים הראשונים באוסטרליה בשנת 1956, "שנת אפריקה" בשנת 1960, בה קיבלו 17 מדינות אפריקאיות את עצמאותן, ועוד...

The ABC and SBS have defended their reporting on conflict in the Middle East, after facing scrutiny at the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. Australia’s Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism Jillian Segal also spoke to the inquiry, calling for both broadcasters to establish an independent oversight body. ABC and SBS maintain their reporting and editorial approaches have been acc...

SBS Hebrew speaks to Vic Alhadeff, OAM, who has extensive experience in media and multicultural affairs, having dedicated his career to building a more resilient, respectful and inclusive society. SBS Hebrew speaks to Vic Alhadeff, OAM, who has extensive experience in media and multicultural affairs, having dedicated his career to building a more resilient, respectful and inclusive society. To bet...

.In a conversation with SBS Hebrew, Dr Dov Degen, a Melbourne physician discusses his advocacy for mental health. A dual trained Nephrologist and General Medicine Physician, Dr Degen highlights systemic failures in Australia’s mental healthcare system —including resource shortages, stigma, and inadequate training—while stressing the power of open disclosure. He envisions national action to transfo...

Social media giant, Meta, has appeared at the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, defending its record on stopping online abuse. E-Safety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, has slammed social media platforms for failing to monitor so-called "gore" content.

איזי מן מספר מה היה השבוע בהיסטוריה העולמית והישראלית. והפעם: 80 שנה לבגד הים המפורסם - הביקיני, אשר נקרא באופן מפתיע על שם הניסוי הגרעיני באוקיינוס השקט באותה שנה, הסיפור הטרגי של מועדון המוות 27, 50 שנה למבצע אנטבה ועוד...

This is the second of a two-part episode.

יובל אשכר התארח אצלנו באולפני SBS במלבורן וסיפר לנו על החיבור לשורשים העירקיים כילד ששמע בבית בכלל מוזיקה קלאסית. הוא שיתף אותנו בדרך המוזיקלית שעשה מילדותו בנס ציונה ועד התבססותו באוסטרליה, במוזיקאים שפגש בדרך - מהגרים בעצמם - מלבנון, יוון, ומקומות שונים בעולם איתם יצר חיבור שהתחזק גם כשהמתח בין המדינות מהם באו רק גדל.

איזי מן מספר מה היה השבוע בהיסטוריה העולמית והישראלית. והפעם: אירוע השבת השחורה בו נעצרו ראשי היישוב היהודי בישראל בשנת 1946, השקת הטלוויזיה הצבעונית ב-1951 ועוד...